Gemel book of recipes : autograph manuscript signed, circa 1660-1700

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This English manuscript contains approximately 91 culinary recipes, as well as a few household and medical recipes. Most of the recipes are for dishes commonly served at banquets, with approximately 55 of the 91 culinary recipes being fruit preserves and similar conceits.

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Title

Gemel book of recipes : autograph manuscript signed, circa 1660-1700

Author

Gemel, Jean

Date

circa 1660-1700

Subjects (LC)

Manuscripts, English -- 17th century
Cooking, English

Genre

Cookbooks

Country

England

Extent

1 volume (60 pages)

Notes

Conserved and cataloged under a grant from the Pine Tree Foundation in 2010. | Signed several times, with different spellings: "Jean Gemel," "Jean Gembel," and "Jean Gemmell." | On page 31: "Jean Gembel her book / I wish she may be drouned yt / steals it from her." | Digitized under a 2019 grant from the Pine Tree Foundation.

Language

English

Citation

Gemel, Jean. Gemel book of recipes : autograph manuscript signed, circa 1660-1700.