German Manuscript, circa 1820 SC (1 volume)
German manuscript, most likely from the beginning of the 19th century. Poems, songs, tobacco recipes, apothecary's ingredients, etc.
This collection consists of recipes collected by Rochester resident Judith Van Ness. The receipes reflect her personal interest in low-sugar and vegetarian cooking at a time when these approaches to eating were first entering the American diet. The collection includes both recipes clipped from various sources and those written out longhand. A guide to the handwriting of various recipe writers is included with the collection.