 Title page of Francatelli's The Modern Cook, 21st edition, 1872 Image by Charles Elmé Francatelli, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Pleasure Pudding Sweet PieThe Modern Cook The Modern Cook Book by Charles Elmé Francatelli from 1846 The Modern Cook was the first cookery book by the Anglo-Italian cook Charles Elmé Francatelli (1805–1876). It was first published in 1846. It was popular for half a century in the Victorian era, running through 29 London editions by 1896. It was also published in America. Quick facts Author, Illustrator ... The Modern Cook Title page of 21st edition Author Charles Elmé Francatelli Illustrator 60 engravings, artists not named Subject Professional cooking Publisher Richard Bentley & Son Publication date 1846 (1846) Publication place England Pages 560 (1886 ed.) Close The book offered elaborate dishes, described with French terminology such as bisque, entrées, entremets, vol-au-vent, timbale and soufflé.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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