If
the thought of Yorkshire pudding and gooseberry fool makes your mouth
water, you have Hannah Glasse to thank for making these two delectable
dishes staples in English cuisine. Born on this day in 1708, Glasse was a
pioneering English cook and author of the most popular cookbook of the
18th century. Published in 1747, The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy was
unique; it was one of the first cookbooks written in a simple and
conversational style, which meant that any English speaker and reader –
regardless of their class – could learn how to cook.
Glasse’s cookbook was popular not only because it was easy to read, but also because of its massive scope. It included a whopping 972 recipes, covering everything from puddings and soups, to what to serve at Lent, to preparing food for the sick.
Today’s Doodle features Glasse whipping up a batch of classic Yorkshire puddings. Her recipe for Yorkshire pudding, among many others, is one of the earliest known ever published.
Glasse’s cookbook was popular not only because it was easy to read, but also because of its massive scope. It included a whopping 972 recipes, covering everything from puddings and soups, to what to serve at Lent, to preparing food for the sick.
Today’s Doodle features Glasse whipping up a batch of classic Yorkshire puddings. Her recipe for Yorkshire pudding, among many others, is one of the earliest known ever published.
Happy 310th birthday, Hannah Glasse!
Illustration by Matthew Cruickshank
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