“Beaten biscuits: This is the most laborious of cakes, and also the most unwholesome, even when made in the best manner. We do not recommend it; but there is no accounting for tastes. Children would not eat these biscuits-nor grown persons either, if they can get any other sort of bread. When living in a town where there are bakers, there is no excuse for making Maryland biscuit. Believe nobody that says they are not unwholesome. . . . Better to live on Indian cakes.”
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Eliza Leslie
Eliza Leslie (November 15, 1787 – January 1, 1858) was a prominent American author, cookbook writer, and household management expert. She is best known for her practical and popular cookbooks and domestic guides, which were widely used by middle-class families in 19th-century America. Born in Philadelphia, Leslie began writing to support her family after her father's death. Her works, such as 'Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats' and 'The House Book,' combined detailed recipes with moral instruction and household tips. Leslie never married and devoted her life to writing and editing. Her clear, accessible style helped shape American culinary traditions and domestic values, making her a pioneering figure in the field of home economics. more
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