A Few Delicious Delicacies Easily Made

Boston, Mass.: Joseph Burnett Co., 1890. Early (first ?) edition, n. d. (ca 1890 according to (Massachusetts) Southborough Historical Society's collection records; a similar edition classified by OCLC as ca 1900); 3 1/2 x 6; pp. 20; brown wraps illustrated and ruled in red and black; a bit of wear along spine; slight ripple to wraps and pages; illustrated; very good.An uncommon early cookbook and advertisement for Joseph Burnett Company of Boston and their famous products. In 1847 a prominent lady had walked into the office of of Joseph Burnett, then chemist. She was anxious to be able to use vanilla flavoring for her desserts and she asked him if he could help her as the only way known at the time was the messy and unsatisfactory business of cutting vanilla beans, wrapping them in linen, and dunking them like tea bags into whatever dessert mix required flavoring. Burnett took the challenge, spent months experimenting, and eventually came up with what would become the first Vanilla Extract ever sold in this US. In 1858 he would partner with William G. Edmonds and the company would become known as Joseph Burnett & Co. Their innovative spirit and ability to continuously introduce new products (Almond, Rose, Nutmeg, Peach, Celery, Cinnamon, and many more extracts) would distinguish and set them apart from the competition. The book contains various recipes for delicious desserts, including American Kisses, Chocolate Pie, homemade candies, etc. Also featured are helpful cooking and mixing hints.