Red cloth binding with a gilt title on the spine. Has occasional pencil annotations.

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This is a very rare collectors early edition of this famous work which is in unusually good condition.

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“Breakfast Dishes: For Every Morning of Three Months” by M.L. Allen (Mary L. Macaire), first published in 1884, is a Victorian-era cookbook featuring over 100 recipes designed to alleviate breakfast monotony. Targeted at middle-class households, it provides a 90-day menu plan, focusing on varied, economical dishes suitable for January through March. 

Key Details of the Book:

• Purpose: Aimed at introducing variety to the typically monotonous Victorian breakfast, offering recipes for varied dishes beyond standard eggs and bacon.
• Structure: The book includes a detailed plan for breakfasts spanning three months (90 days).
• Target Audience: Targeted toward middle-class homes, emphasizing practical, economical, and seasonal dishes (e.g., game, fish, eggs).
• Context: The book is frequently cited alongside other 19th-century breakfast books, such as those by Georgina Hill and Colonel Kenney Herbert.
• Recipes: Includes methods for preparing fish, game, cold meats, and various egg preparations designed for morning meals. 

The book was popular, with later editions appearing through at least 1915. It is sometimes found in compilations alongside “Savouries and Sweets”.