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Ice cream, ices, etc. Books
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W. W. (Walter Warner) Fisk
The book of ice-cream
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S. T. Rorer
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs
"Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all…" by Mrs. S. T. Rorer is a culinary guide focused on frozen desserts and refreshments, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive collection of recipes providing detailed instructions on how to create a range of delightful frozen treats, including various types of ice creams, water ices, and assorted puddings, while also suggesting refreshing accompaniments suitable for social gatherings. The opening of the book features a foreword that sets the stage for the recipes to follow, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients—particularly cream—and providing practical advice for achieving the best results in making ice creams, including tips on freezing techniques and ingredient combinations. The author discusses the challenges of obtaining good cream and offers alternatives such as using condensed milk or even olive oil in lieu of cream. This section establishes a clear focus on practical kitchen techniques, setting a welcoming tone for readers, whether they are seasoned cooks or novices eager to explore the art of frozen desserts.
Anonymous
Almacen de recetas escogidas y probadas ó sea tratado de jarabes, aguas destiladas, licores por destilación, vinos por imitación y helados
"Almacen de recetas escogidas y probadas" by Anonymous is a comprehensive collection of recipes focusing on the preparation of syrups, distilled waters, liqueurs, and imitation wines, likely penned in the early 19th century. This book serves as a culinary treatise aimed at those interested in home recipes and traditional forms of beverage preparation, particularly within the context of Spanish culinary traditions. It presents a wealth of information that reflects the culinary practices and medicinal uses of various ingredients during this period. The book intricately details the methods for creating an array of flavored syrups made from fruits, herbs, and flowers, alongside the preparation of alcoholic beverages like liqueurs and imitation wines. Each recipe is meticulously outlined, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient quantities, and the purported medicinal virtues of the concoctions. Readers can expect to learn about crafting classic syrups such as those made from almonds and fruit juices, along with instructions for popular beverages like orange-flavored liqueurs and refreshing summer drinks. It emphasizes the importance of both flavor and health benefits, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in historical culinary practices or the art of homemade beverages.
Anonymous
Secrets of Making Frozen Desserts at Home: 150 Tested Recipes Easier, More Economical, More Delicious
"Secrets of Making Frozen Desserts at Home: 150 Tested Recipes" by Anonymous is a comprehensive cookbook focused on the delightful world of frozen desserts, likely written during the mid-20th century. This practical guide encompasses a vast array of recipes, highlighting techniques for making various frozen treats, such as ice creams, mousses, sorbets, and parfaits. The book presents an accessible approach for home chefs looking to create delicious frozen confectionaries without reliance on commercial products. The book features a wide variety of recipes, providing detailed instructions for concocting frozen delights, complete with unique flavor combinations and textures. Readers can find recipes for everything from standard vanilla and chocolate ice creams to more inventive variations like Ginger-Orange and Butter Brickle Mousses. The guidelines also touch upon essential techniques like packing ice and salt for freezing, garnishing, and serving suggestions, ensuring that the dessert will be not only tasty but visually appealing as well. This cookbook is perfect for anyone eager to explore homemade frozen desserts, offering delicious recipes that are economical and easier to prepare than one might expect.
W. W. (Walter Warner) Fisk
An ice cream laboratory guide
"An ice cream laboratory guide by W. W. Fisk and H. B. Ellenberger" is a scientific laboratory manual from the early 20th century. It introduces the principles and practice of ice cream manufacture, aiming to teach consistent quality through standardized methods, controlled processing, and systematic evaluation. The book outlines essential equipment and safety, then moves through step‑by‑step laboratory exercises that cover standardizing mixes (using Pearson’s rectangular method), testing fat by modified Babcock procedures, and managing salt–ice temperatures. It classifies products—plain/Philadelphia (vanilla, chocolate, fruit, nut, bisque), cooked/French (parfaits, custards, puddings), sherbets and ices (water and milk sherbets, punches, lacto), and mousse—providing working formulas and directions. It explains stabilizers (gelatin, powders, gum tragacanth) and their preparation; details freezing technique, measuring and improving “swell,” and proper hardening (salt‑ice and cold‑room methods); and shows how to make bricks and moulded novelties. Advanced experiments test how fat level, binders, milk solids‑not‑fat, pasteurization, emulsification, homogenization, cream aging, mix temperature, and freezing time affect texture, overrun, and flavor. Quality control includes score cards for judging, bacterial counts, and gelatin testing, with final assignments for plant visits and student‑devised receipts.
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