Beschreibung:

8°., 144 pp.. Old wrapper Uncommon first edition, here the self contained part for spring and summer only. A second volume covers the "stagione di autunno, e d'inverno". The first part with general comments on: pane, carne, pesce, uova, latte, legumi, condimenti, zucchero, estratto di pomodoro, vasi di cucina, brodi, zuppe, pasta, torte etc. Then the second and third part give a menu of four weeks each for spring and summer, always starting on Monday. - Vincenzo Corrado (1734-1836) was a famous cook for the Neapolitan nobility who is credited with being a pioneer of mediterranean cuisine and its subsequent success all over Europe.

Bemerkung:

- Some browning and spotting, at the beginning and end with dog s ears, modern bookplate, rubbed, uncut - volume 1 of 2 only.