Mary Evelyn’s ‘Œconomis to a Married Friend’, 1677

Authors

  • Tom Jaine Independent Scholar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.30292

Keywords:

Mary Evelyn, household management, 17-century, london, menus, budgets, female correspondence

Abstract

A transcription of a memorandum written by Mary Evelyn (wife of the author of Acetaria) in which she provides budgets, suggestions for equipping and running a household in London, weekly menus, and other tips for an inexperienced friend. Assumed to have been written in 1677. 

Published

2003-07-31

Issue

PPC 73 (2003)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Jaine, Tom. 2003. “Mary Evelyn’s ‘Œconomis to a Married Friend’, 1677”. Petits Propos Culinaires, July, 59-73. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.30292.