Eliza Leslie

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Eliza Leslie, or Miss Leslie, was one of the most prolific and popular cookbook writers of the 19th century. Over 72 titles have been attributed to Leslie, and she prided herself on her distinctly “American” recipes. Some of her more popular titles included Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, Miss Leslie’s New Receipts for Cooking, and The Indian Meal Book along with her translation of Domestic French Cookery. Besides her culinary skills, Leslie was also known for her etiquette books, novels, and children’s books. She lived mostly in Philadelphia from 1787 to 1858.