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The Evolution of Recipe Books and Gendered Knowledge
This chapter delves into the historical impact of recipe books authored by women during the early modern period, focusing on Elizabeth Gray's transition from personal collection to published guide. It critiques the commercialization of these texts, reflecting on the implications for women's culinary knowledge and the socio-economic conditions of the time.
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