Cookbooks tell stories. They open up the worlds in which the people who wrote and read them once lived. In the hands of a good historian, cookbooks can be shown to contain the markings of political, social, and ideological changes that we conventionally locate outside the kitchen. Cookbooks allow us to trace the course of empires, of social roles, and of new nations over time. DANISH COOKBOOKS draws from three hundred years of Danish cookbooks to trace the growth of a bourgeois consciousness, the development of domesticity and gendered spheres, and the evolution of nationalism and a specific Danish identity from the early seventeenth to the beginning of the twentieth century. Like all prescriptive literature, cookbooks do not merely reflect the changes of the day but also constitute them. Historian Carol Gold reads recipes and cooking instructions for what they can tell us about literacy levels, division of labour in the kitchen and in society, and changes in the gendered aspects of publishing and using cookbooks. Gold explores the authors' instructions for economic and hygienic housekeeping and their sentiments about Danish identity as spelled out in dishes and spices. Just as the Danish nation would manage the body politic, so women were exhorted to manage the house and ensure the family's physical and moral health. Through the pages of cookbooks -- in recipes, menus, and table settings -- we can chart the growth of a nationalist Denmark and track the development of what it means to be a Dane. Written with the ease of a veteran historian and in an accessible and engaging style, DANISH COOKBOOKS will appeal to scholars in Scandinavian studies as well as in gender and women's studies. It will also appeal to non-academic readers interested in historical aspects of Danish nationalism and identity, women's social history, and cookbooks and cooking.
THIS STORY IS retold from the diary of Jacob P. Prickett. When he was editor of the newspaper back in the late 1800s he wrote the story in a series of serials and then compiled them together and pasted them into a book. The book was handed down in the family from generation to generation and tells a wonderful story about his trip, as a young boy of 17, when he joined on with a wagon train going west to the Gold Rush. More than gold he was seeking excitement and adventure and he certainly found plenty of both. His other goal was to find his older brother who was already in California.
When Denmark introduced compulsory education in 1814, the city of Copenhagen responsed by regulating the already existing private school system. Roughly half of the school age population went to some kind of school and of those the overwelming majority attended private schools, most of which were run by women. The book tells the story of these women, their schools and pupils on the 150 private schools from 1790-1820. Carol Gold's contention is that these private schools and their teachers were much better than is presently assumed in Danish historiography. The teachers were all literate; they could read and most of them could write. The education provided for girls ranged from the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic plus needlework in the beginner schools, to the "scientific" subjects of history, geography, natural sciences and foreign languages in the more advanced academies. Furthermore, the schools formed the basis of the Copenhagen school system which was established at the beginning of the 19th century.
In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
Money. Greenbacks vs. gold. The Lincoln administration prints greenbacks to pay the Union armies, and in the Gold Room off Wall Street, traders pit the greenbackagainst the gold Double Eagle.By January 1864, the greenback loses nearly half its value. An angry President Lincoln wishes gold traders – traitors all – were "shot in the head.”Far to the west, in Alder Gulch, Montana Territory, millions in gold lie under the ice of Alder Creek, and gold-seekers pray for spring.When the ice breaks, Daniel Stark rescues a man hurled into the frigid water, only to learn that his autocratic grandfather sentthe man to bring him back with gold to pay his family’s debt.But Dan does not have enough gold to rescue the family from their financial burden. If he joins the gold traders, he could make enough to pay the debt and secure his family’s future. Or lose everything and be branded a traitor to the Union.
Annotation Reveals the approaches that Super used at 3M/Media Networks (now owned by AOL Time Warner) to produce double to triple the average sales of her colleagues--every year.
This book, illustrated with over 175 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selection and caring for a Bearded Collie.
Was Hezekiah a ghost? And if he wasn't, where did he come from? Where did he go? Had he really found a fortune in gold? And if he did, why did he hand out clues to its whereabouts? Why didn't he just wait until spring and go back for the gold himself? These were the questions that plagued Patrick McLaughlin as he and the others took off across the mountains of Colorado Territory in search of Hezekiah's gold.
Heartwarming and ingenuous, this second edition collection for adults to present to children of all ages captures the essence of Biblical teachings into short sermons/devotionals that children can easily understand. Due to the alternate endings for each message, they can be used in church, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, chapel services, camps, and Christian academies. They are perfect for family time or for alone time. There is nothing else like it--truly, a classic.
About the Book: Step Seven: Finish Frying Continue cooking until both eyes begin to bulge, skin and tail are crisp, and fish flesh is flaky. Flakiness can be tested by inserting fork tine into flesh. If flesh flakes freely, fish is finally fried. Once again, work pancake turner between skillet and fish. Remove from skillet and place dramatically on serving platter or directly on dinner plate. Garnish with salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired. Step Eight: Devour! It is important to ignore ones uneasiness when eating food that is staring back. Follow instructions in HOW TO BONE A FISH and the dining experience will be delicious. Some seemingly unattractive things provide great satisfaction and joy, such as exercise and diet programs (which can create a svelte figure), or the offensive process of hollowing out a pumpkin to produce the final Jack O Lantern carving. Just as one must endure inconvenience to achieve any goal, a fish must look and taste like fish to grant the true feeling of feeding on fish.FROM THE AUTHOR: Whether it is my wild imagination, or my ability to see things in their simplest forms, the adventure of life has always intrigued and amused me. As I have trudged through my own mortal journey, I have often used simple life experiences to teach and inform others. Maintaining a desire to create through words, I have penned and typed when the opportunity and the imagination saw fit to cooperate.I am the wife of a fine man and the mother of three brilliant offspring. My days are spent running a small business while dreaming of a writing career, serving in my church and on the local school board, cheering for my children in football, track, and cross country, and bakingcookies! I am the author of six short stories and one novel in embryo. Gold Pans & Iron Skillets is my first book.
What is the widely most spoken language? What is the difference between a moon and a planet? How do bees make honey? Whether it's about everyday life or the far reaches of the universe, if you have a question, ask Mr. Gold. He has the answers you're looking for.
Four talented girls from vastly different pasts share a dram of stardom: Cinnamon, the edgy actress; Ice, the phenomenal vocalist; Rose, the beautiful dancer; and Honey, the first-rate violinist. The four meet at the prestigious Senetsky School of the Performing Arts--housed in an ornate New York City mansion--and become instant friends as they take off on a dazzling whirlwind of intense classes, theater outings, and celebrity-studded parties. And together they bend the strict house rules of Madame Senetsky, a famous actress who guarantees success for students under the tutelage. But they soon realize this is no ordinary school. Madame Senetsky pushes the girls' studies beyond reason. She controls their social lives. And they get the strange feeling someone is watching them. But who...and why?
Was Hezekiah a ghost? And if he wasn't, where did he come from? Where did he go? Had he really found a fortune in gold? And if he did, why did he hand out clues to its whereabouts? Why didn't he just wait until spring and go back for the gold himself? These were the questions that plagued Patrick McLaughlin as he and the others took off across the mountains of Colorado Territory in search of Hezekiah's gold.
Striking it rich! Finding the mother lode! 'Tis the stuff of miners' dreams. Unlike professional gold seekers, recreational gold panners benefit mostly from the adventure. The entire family can share in the fun of prospecting and gold panning. In this booklet, we explain basic gold panning techniques, how to find gold, discuss mining rights and guidelines, and identify areas available for recreational panning on the Chugach National Forest portion of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Recreational gold panning on lands withdrawn from mineral entry is not a mining activity-it is a privilege. Be aware that panning, sluicing, and suction dredging can adversely affect water quality, thereby impacting vegetation, fish, wildlife, and ultimately people. During the process of separating soil from minerals, silt may be washed into streams, creating turbid water. Fish, fish eggs, and the aquatic insects have difficulty living in heavily silted water because of its reduced oxygen supply.
In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
THIS STORY IS retold from the diary of Jacob P. Prickett. When he was editor of the newspaper back in the late 1800s he wrote the story in a series of serials and then compiled them together and pasted them into a book. The book was handed down in the family from generation to generation and tells a wonderful story about his trip, as a young boy of 17, when he joined on with a wagon train going west to the Gold Rush. More than gold he was seeking excitement and adventure and he certainly found plenty of both. His other goal was to find his older brother who was already in California.
Two tales of lawless passion and flaming desire by Carol Storm! Crystal and Gold Country girl meets Big City Cop. Innocence plus discipline equals red hot passion! Matt Gold was hunting for a killer when he met Crystal May Snow, a fearless, blue-eyed beauty from the West Virginia hills. Innocent and fiery, tender and defiant, Crystal May is different from any woman he’s ever met before. With a mob war brewing, Matt is determined to keep her safe and make her a lady! But can he tame his crystal-pure golden girl without losing his heart? Diamonds and Moonlight A privileged miss. A mobster’s passion. They’ll risk it all for diamonds and moonlight! Katie Sullivan is through with love. Her first husband died in the final days of World War II, and now the refined, aristocratic Boston beauty is in mourning. But Frankie “Diamonds” Donatello is a ruthless Miami gangster who doesn’t care about the rules of polite society. He seduces Katie with dishonorable intentions and introduces her to passion and absolute submission! But when Frankie’s passion for power puts Katie’s privileged life in danger, can the gambler without a heart take the biggest gamble of all?
New York photographer Caddy Wilcox has landed her first big break--photographing an endangered bird species on a private island. Surrounded by the alien and intriguing world of the superrich, Caddy meets a fond admirer who only plays to win.
VERBOTENE TRÄUME IM WÜSTENPALAST von JORDAN, PENNY Seit Wüstenfürst al Drac'ar die schöne Sadie zum ersten Mal gesehen hat, würde er ihr am liebsten einen eigenen Palast bauen. Eine Oase, in der sie sinnliche Stunden genießen könnten. Aber die junge Engländerin ist tabu für ihn: Sie ist bereits seinem Bruder versprochen! HOCHZEIT WIE IM MÄRCHEN von GRACE, CAROL Die Musik ertönt, und Carolyn schreitet zum Altar - wo Scheich Tarik Oman sie erwartet. Allerdings ist Tarik nicht ihr Zukünftiger. Sie proben nur für die Hochzeit seiner Schwester. Dabei ersehnt sich Carolyn nichts mehr als einen echten Brautkuss vom Wüstenherrscher ... STERNE DER LIEBE ÜBER BAHANIA von MALLERY, SUSAN Sie ist wirklich die Tochter des Königs von Bahania! Was wie ein Traum beginnt, macht Zara bald unglücklich: Sie verliert ihr Herz an den attraktiven Wüstenprinzen Rafe. Eine Verbindung, die ihr Vater verhindern möchte! Wird Zaras Märchen aus 1001 Nacht dennoch wahr?
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