Minnie Recipe Book

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The Minnie Recipe Book is a manuscript cookbook written by Minnie, a woman from England, between the years 1872 and 1920.[1] As part of the receipt book genre that was popular during the early modern period, the book contains entries for various recipes, knitting patterns, remedies, and household tips. The manuscript is part of the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

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Historical context

The receipt book

Women's literacy and authorship

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