Project Gutenberg 2007-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 929 May, Robert 1588 44028956 The accomplisht cook or, The art & mystery of cookery The accomplisht cook or, The art and mystery of cookery Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Accomplisht_Cook Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Accomplisht Cook" by Robert May is a comprehensive cookbook written in the late 17th century. This work serves as a detailed guide to the art and technique of cookery, compiling a wealth of recipes and instructions for preparing various meats, fish, and pastries. It offers insights into the culinary practices of the time, reflecting the standards of hospitality and gourmet cooking in the aristocratic households of England. At the start of "The Accomplisht Cook," the author introduces the book's intent to reveal the art and mystery of cookery through an easy and effective method. May emphasizes his extensive experience gained through years of service in noble households and acknowledges the influence of various European culinary traditions, such as French and Italian. The text outlines the contents, including sections dedicated to different types of meat, sauces, and seasonal dishes, setting the stage for the elaborate recipes that follow. Additionally, May highlights the importance of both extravagance in presentation and accessibility for various social classes, aiming to provide not just lavish but also practical cooking techniques to his readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cooking, English -- Early works to 1800 TX Text Cookbooks and Cooking Category: Cooking & Drinking 1018350 2025-10-09T12:32:28.490760 text/html 1038188 2023-10-16T01:46:39 text/html 603397 2025-10-09T12:32:46.449639 application/epub+zip 613993 2025-10-09T12:32:33.274687 application/epub+zip 374309 2025-10-09T12:32:30.645730 application/epub+zip 1271018 2025-10-09T12:32:53.993612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1187749 2025-10-09T12:32:44.003644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 676004 2022-09-10T15:18:20.869778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 847324 2025-10-09T12:32:25.998701 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 847157 2023-05-06T03:57:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16236 2025-10-09T12:32:54.178565 application/rdf+xml 13471 2025-10-09T12:32:31.244758 image/jpeg 3592 2025-10-09T12:32:30.943679 image/jpeg 577923 2025-10-09T12:32:28.776677 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