{"product_id":"what-mrs-fisher-knows-about-southern-cooking-paperback","title":"What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Southern Cooking - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbby Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking is a landmark cookbook first published in 1881 by Abby Fisher, one of the earliest known African American authors of a published cookbook. Fisher, who was born into slavery and later became a successful caterer in San Francisco, compiled her recipes based on the culinary traditions of the American South, particularly those of her native South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book features over 160 recipes, including Southern classics like gumbo, fried chicken, sweet potato pie, and preserves, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into 19th-century African American and Southern cuisine. Unlike many cookbooks of its time, Fisher's work is notable for its practical, straightforward instructions, making it accessible to home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its recipes, What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking serves as a historical document, preserving the culinary expertise of a formerly enslaved woman and highlighting the enduring influence of Black cooks in shaping Southern food traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback Reprint of the 1881 Edition. Facsimile of the original edition typeset according typeset identical to the first printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984496296237,"sku":"9781684229734","price":15.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/WN-OVUI8ba9781684229734.webp?v=1776096609","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/what-mrs-fisher-knows-about-southern-cooking-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}