As one of the original instructors at the Boston Cooking School, Maria
Parloa inspired a generation of chefs with her scientific method of
cooking. Her recipes reflect an interest in the chemistry of food.
Instruction in the sciences was a key part of her curriculum. Originally
published in 1880, The Appledore Cook Book aimed to provide a practical
cookbook for ""young housekeepers"" with author-tested recipes that use
easier methods and less expensive ingredients than those in other books.