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A Guide to the "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d. "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book Ms2009-050

A Guide to the "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d.

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Collection Number Ms2009-050


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Repository
Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Collection Number
Ms2009-050
Title
"Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d.
Physical Characteristics
1 folder; 0.1 cu .ft
Language
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a recipe book handwritten in German.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d., must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d., Ms2009-050 - Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

There is no acquisition information available on the "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book, n.d.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "Koch-Recepte" German Recipe Book commenced and was completed in March 2009.

Biographical/Historical Information

No biographical or historical information is available.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a recipe book handwritten in German. The book is broken up into sections, but only about one-third contain recipes. Most of the recipes are in the "Backwerk" or "Baking" section. Some examples of recipes include: "Kartoffelsalat" (potato salad), "Grießklöß (semolina dumplings), and several versions of "Pfefferkuchen" or "Pfeffernüssen" (spice cookies). Also, there are two recipes in English and one in German stuck in among the pages.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by type of material.

Related Material

Index Terms

    Subjects:

  • History of Food and Drink

Adjunct Descriptive Data

Related Material
For other recipe books, see:
"Book of Receipts" Recipe Book, 1731. Ms2008-024. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage database. Images available in PDF format.
"Cooking Recipes" Recipe Book, n.d. Ms2008-023. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage databse. Images available in PDF format.
Hertford Receipt Book, 18001833. Ms2008-027. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritate databse.
"National Diary" Recipe Book, [1914?]. Ms2009-051. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage database.
"Record" Recipe Book, n.d. Ms2009-052. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage database.
Sallie Wilson Recipe Book, n.d. Ms2009-002. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage databse.

Contents List

Folder 1
Recipe book containing handwritten German recipies.