Project Gutenberg 2005-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 1131 Digby, Kenelm 1603 1665 Digbie, Kenelme Digby, Kellam Digbye, Kenelme Digbaeus, Kenelmus Macdonell, Anne a22000133 The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened Newly Edited, with Introduction, Notes, and Glossary, by Anne Macdonell London: Philip Lee Warner 38 Albemarle Street, W. 1910 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Closet_Opened Introduction The Closet Of Sir Kenelm Digby Opened: Title Page Of The First Edition To The Reader Receipts For Mead, Metheglin, And Other Drinks Cookery Receipts The Table Appendix I. Some Additional Receipts II. The Powder Of Sympathy III. List Of The Herbs, Flowers, &c., Referred To In The Text Notes Glossary Index Of Receipts Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened" by Kenelm Digby is a compilation of recipes and instructions for various beverages, dishes, and culinary methods, likely written in the mid-17th century. The book showcases the intriguing intersection of medicinal practices and cookery, reflecting Sir Kenelm Digby's diverse interests as a philosopher and gentleman of his time. The content provides insight into the domestic habits and tastes of the period, intended to serve both the aristocratic palate and those interested in the medicinal properties of food and drink. The opening portion of the text introduces the compilation as a significant contribution to culinary literature, emphasizing its value to readers interested in historical cooking techniques. It features a variety of recipes, including detailed instructions for making beverages like mead and metheglin, as well as suggestions for cooking and preserving food. The initial explanations cover the importance of good ingredients, preparation methods, and the thoughtful blending of flavors to create both delicious and health-conscious dishes. This part not only sets the stage for an exploration of 17th-century gastronomy but also highlights Sir Kenelm Digby's scientific and culinary expertise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/16441/16441-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Liquors Cooking -- Early works to 1800 Wine and wine making -- Early works to 1800 Digby, Kenelm, Sir, 1603-1665 TX Text Cookbooks and Cooking Crafts Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Cooking & Drinking 607990 2025-08-07T07:05:04.838294 text/html 601080 2020-12-12T07:45:34 text/html 347258 2025-08-07T07:05:12.816278 application/epub+zip 353500 2025-08-07T07:05:06.414291 application/epub+zip 279259 2025-08-07T07:05:05.609335 application/epub+zip 525820 2025-08-07T07:05:17.389249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476389 2025-08-07T07:05:11.803311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402509 2022-09-08T05:25:15.711116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530363 2025-08-07T07:05:03.761320 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 530117 2020-12-12T07:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 530119 2020-12-12T07:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22766 2025-08-07T07:05:17.652225 application/rdf+xml 32341 2025-08-07T07:05:05.740282 image/jpeg 4582 2025-08-07T07:05:05.674298 image/jpeg 185636 2020-12-12T07:45:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 321430 2020-12-12T07:45:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 185547 2020-12-12T07:45:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 322439 2025-08-07T07:05:04.889346 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia