Published anonymously in Hartford, Connecticut, 'American Cookery' was revolutionary for its use of distinctly North American ingredients, such as cornmeal, cranberries, and pumpkin. Beyond recipes, the book notably introduced pearlash—an early chemical leavening agent that preceded baking powder—and popularized the Dutch-derived term 'cookie' over the British 'biscuit.' The author identified herself as 'An American Orphan,' a phrase that reflected her vulnerable social status and possibly appea

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