help with cooking from the old ways?

Question

i know my grandma who has died had alot of tips on all kinds of different foods what i am trying to do is write down or get ahold of these things for myself so i can study the best ways to make something or understand how to put my foods together better..and i was wondering does anyone know of a website that would help me learn this stuff..so that i could study or a book..thanks to everyone who answers

Answer 1

There are several books that can inform you on the classic cuisine. Some of my favorites are On Cooking by Sarah Labensky and The Professional Chef 7th ed by The Culinary Institute of America both have history of classic cuisine.

One important book was originally written about 105 years ago (in french) and has been translated to English is Escoffier The Complete Guide to The Art of Modern Cookery.

Don't let the word modern fool you. These recipes and instruction is over a 100 years old and the style is still being taught today in cooking schools through out the US and abroad.

All of these are available at most larger book stores but I find that www.amazon.com has the best deals

Also try flee markets and thrift stores many people get rid of the older cook books that to me are gems. I have found several from the 50's and 60's at thrift store's and one from 1923 at a garage sale.

I have one called The Presidents Cookbook from 1968 this has many tips and instruction from the Chefs, First Lady and even some presidents going back to Washington. Several of these recipes only include ingredients not quantities. I bought this at a flea market for $2.00

I hope this helps you
Glenn

Answer 2

Check used book stores and used book sales for old cookbooks (40 or more years old). Modern cookbooks are more concerned with convenience than flavor and techniques.

Ask everyone you know who cooks from scratch what they do. If you don't know anyone, ask around. You might find help if there are ladies who cook or bake for a local church or fire hall dinner.

Experiment. Add something to a recipe or substitute ingredients that you think you might like. To gain an even better understanding, make some simple recipes with relatively cheap ingredients and change the proportions. Use more (or less) flour, liquids, or shortening for example and see how the results change.

Pay attention to how recipes look, smell, taste, and feel as you prepare them. When your recipe is a success, try to remember those sensations to guide you the next time.

Answer 3

if you just type in "country cooking" in your search box there are a few good sites that pop up.

my sister has a cookbook called " the white trash cookbook" it has a lot of great old cooking tips and recipes. it is also good reading about he south.

being from the south and learning to cook is such a big part of growing up. i love to hear when people are really interested in doing and learning abouthe old ways. it is lost and if we don't teach our young ones then real cooking will be gone.

good luck and i hope you learn a lot of interesting things.

Answer 4

Use the freshiest meats & veggies. Always use butter. Never margarine. Don't fear fat. Less process the better. Olive oil & saffron oil above all others. Always pre-heat. Research recipes on the net & don't be afraid to combine or customize. You live once, so try everything!

Answer 5

You Should Try this web site Greatrecipesonline.com/dir/ they have all kinds of recipes from kids recipes to appetizers even beverages try it out it would really help!!!

Answer 6

Ya don't need a book, experiment a little a little dab of this a dab of that a pinch of this a tablespoon of that!!!!

Answer 7

use cook with cast iron, i have 3 different sized cast iron skillets, but there are kettels, pots and dutch ovens also, google "cast iron cooking"

Answer 8

Lard, Potatoes and grease