Portrait of Maria Parloa

Maria Parloa

Maria Parloa was an American author of books on cooking and housekeeping, the founder of two cooking schools, a lecturer on food topics, and an early figure in the "domestic science" movement. A culinary pioneer, she was arguably America's first celebrity cook, considered "one of the innovative superstars of her field".

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Miss Parloa's New Cook Book

"Miss Parloa's New Cook Book" by Maria Parloa is a comprehensive cookbook and guide to marketing and cooking techniques, written in the late 19th cent...

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Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp

"Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp" by Maria Parloa is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century, specifically aimed at those interested ...

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An Ideal Kitchen: Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion A Guide for All Who Would Be Good Housekeepers

"An Ideal Kitchen: Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion" by Maria Parloa is a guidebook for aspiring housekeepers written in the late 19th century. The boo...

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Six Cups of Coffee Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

"Six Cups of Coffee" by Parloa, Campbell, Corson, Harland, Lincoln, Owen, and Poole is a culinary guide and collection written in the late 19th centur...

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Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation

"Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation" by Maria Parloa is a practical guide on food preservation techniques, specifi...

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Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

"Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper" by Maria Parloa is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work is designed to assist beginner ...

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Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes

"Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes" by Parloa and Hill is a culinary guide focused on chocolate and candy-making, likely written...

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