Originally published in 1916, this innovative peanut recipe book by
prominent Black scientist George Washington Carver is just as delicious
today.
How many ways can you possibly prepare the peanut? At least 105,
according to George Washington Carver. In this book, Carver compiles
recipes from agricultural bulletins, cookbooks, magazines, and
newspapers, such as the Peerless Cook Book, Good Housekeeping, and
Berry's Fruit Recipes. The recipes featuring peanuts include:
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Bisque
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Doughnuts
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Sausages
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Omelet
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Macaroni & Cheese
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Taffy Candy
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And 99 more
In addition to recipes, Carver shows readers how to grow the
peanut--where to plant peanuts, when to harvest them, and everything in
between. Carver's clear instructions are accessible even to farming
hobbyists.
How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human
Consumption was the most popular of forty-four practical bulletins
distributed by the Tuskegee Institute from 1899 to 1936. Spearheaded by
Carver, the university's Agriculture Department promoted sustainable
farming practices--such as growing soil-enriching peanuts--that
empowered Black sharecroppers who had been dependent on
resource-draining cotton.
Whether you're looking to grow peanuts or simply eat them every which
way, this groundbreaking book by George Washington Carver is sure to
satisfy.
