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Fannie Farmer: The Mother of Level Measurements
Nov 16, 2023
Fannie Farmer, the mother of level measurements, revolutionized cookbooks and standardized measurements. Despite not being a great cook herself, her practical and scientific guide to home cooking, 'The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book,' sold over 7 million copies. Learn about her upbringing, culinary education, and the impact of her influential cookbook. Plus, hear listener mail, Halloween predictions, and sponsor ads.
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- Fannie Farmer's emphasis on standardized measurements in recipes revolutionized the culinary industry and made cooking more accessible and practical.
- Fannie Farmer's contributions to culinary education and her focus on making cooking comprehensible and accessible to all have had a lasting impact on the field of food and cookery.
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Fanny Farmer: The Mother of Level Measurements
Fanny Farmer, a renowned recipe writer and educator in cooking and nutrition, placed emphasis on the fields of dietary science and domestic science. She championed the inclusion of standard measurements in recipes, making cooking and nutrition more practical and accessible. Farmer's most famous work, the Boston Cooking School Cookbook, featured over 1,000 fully measured recipes and pioneered a departure from vague terms like 'a pinch' or 'a handful' to standardized measurements. Her cookbook, still in print today, sold over 7 million copies, inspiring countless home cooks. Farmer's legacy also includes her influence on the science of food and nutrition, as well as her contributions to the field of culinary education.
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