About this book
Richard Bradley's The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm delivers a lively and practical 18th-century manual for running an estate kitchen and farmstead. Written by R. Bradley, Professor of Botany at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of the Royal Society, this non-fiction cookery guide is organized month-by-month to take you through the year’s tasks with clarity and authority.
Inside you'll find recipes and techniques for brewing, malting, and making wines; expert advice on dairy work to improve butter and cheese; methods for curing and preparing brawn, fish, fowl, herbs, and roots; plus practical notes on distilling, preserving sauces and ketchups, and even drying saffron. The book blends domestic economy, horticultural knowledge, and culinary craft, offering a window into Georgian foodways and rural management without modern spoilers.
Perfect for listeners fascinated by historical cookery, food preservation, farmhouse living, gardening history, or period reenactment, this audiobook transforms an archival text into a usable resource. Tune in to learn authentic techniques, seasonal rhythms, and the durable pleasures of country-house cookery.
