Maria Parloa
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Maria Parloa (September 25, 1843 – August 21, 1909) was an American author of books on cooking and housekeeping, the founder of two cooking schools, a lecturer on food topics, and an early figure in the "domestic science" (later "home economics") movement. A culinary pioneer, she was arguably America's first celebrity cook, considered "one of the innovative superstars of her field".[1]
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Maria Parloa | |
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Born | (1843-09-25)September 25, 1843 Massachusetts. United States. |
Died | August 21, 1909(1909-08-21) (aged 65) Bethel, Connecticut |
Resting place | Forest Hills Cemetery |
Occupation | Author |
Nationality | American |
Education | Maine Central Institute |
Subject | Cooking and housekeeping |
Notable works | The Appledore Cookbook, Camp Cookery: How to Live in Camp, First Principles of Household Management and Cookery: A Text-Book for Schools and Families |
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