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About The Book: Culinary Jottings for Madras by Arthur Robert Kenney-Herbert, published in 1885, is a cookbook specifically designed for Anglo-Indian exiles living in colonial India. It offers a comprehensive guide to Anglo-Indian cuisine, blending British cooking styles with local Indian flavors. The book contains thirty chapters covering various aspects of cooking, including traditional recipes, techniques, and tips tailored to the tastes and dietary needs of the Anglo-Indian community. Kenney-Herbert emphasizes "reformed" cookery, promoting healthier and more refined methods while preserving the essence of Indian spices and ingredients. It remains an important historical reference for colonial-era culinary practices in India. About The Author: Brigadier-General Arthur Robert Kenney-Herbert (1840–1916) was a British soldier and writer known for his contributions to cookery. Serving in the British Indian Army, he authored several cookbooks, blending British and Indian culinary traditions. His most famous work, Culinary Jottings for Madras (1878), catered to Anglo-Indian exiles, offering a collection of recipes that fused Western cooking with local spices and ingredients. Kenney-Herbert also published Sweet Dishes (1884), Vegetarian and Simple Diet (1904), and Common-Sense Cookery for English Households (1905), providing practical and refined culinary advice for a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. The Title 'Culinary Jottings for Madras: Or A Treatise in Thrity Chapters on Reformed Cookery for Anglo-Indian Exiles written/authored/edited by Arthur Robert Kenney-Herbert', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370975972 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 572 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.