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Cooking & Drinking

Step into a world where humble ingredients become feasts, kitchens hum with secret know-how, and every page promises a new flavor to master. From comforting classics to aromatic curries and the art of cooking for a crowd, this bookshelf stirs together practical wisdom, old-fashioned charm, and a dash of culinary adventure. Whether you’re planning a grand table or chasing the perfect bite, these listens invite you to taste history one recipe at a time.

453 Audiobooks

The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy

The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy

by Brillat-Savarin

Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again

Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again

by Catherine Owen

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes

by Charles Elmé Francatelli

Mother Hubbard's cupboard: Recipes collected by the Young Ladies' Society, First Baptist Church, Rochester N.Y. Fourth Edition

Mother Hubbard's cupboard: Recipes collected by the Young Ladies' Society, First Baptist Church, Rochester N.Y. Fourth Edition

by N.Y.). Young Ladies' Society First Baptist Church (Rochester

Cocina moderna

Cocina moderna

by Anonymous

A Treatise on Bread, and Bread-making

A Treatise on Bread, and Bread-making

by Sylvester Graham

The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette

The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette

by Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore

Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions

Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions

by Mary A. Wilson

The cake and biscuit book

The cake and biscuit book

by Elizabeth Douglas

Volks-Kochbuch für Schule, Fortbildungsschule und Haus

Volks-Kochbuch für Schule, Fortbildungsschule und Haus

by Hedwig Heyl

All about coffee

All about coffee

by William H. (William Harrison) Ukers

Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2)

Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2)

by Anonymous

Breakfast dainties

Breakfast dainties

by Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson) Murrey

The Business of Being a Housewife A Manual to Promote Household Efficiency and Economy

The Business of Being a Housewife A Manual to Promote Household Efficiency and Economy

by Leona A. (Leona Alford) Malek

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies

by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Neuestes Süddeutsches Kochbuch für alle Stände Eine Sammlung von mehr als achthundert in vierzigjähriger Erfahrung erprobter Rezepte der feinen und bürgerlichen Kochkunst

Neuestes Süddeutsches Kochbuch für alle Stände Eine Sammlung von mehr als achthundert in vierzigjähriger Erfahrung erprobter Rezepte der feinen und bürgerlichen Kochkunst

by Viktorine Schiller

Substitutes for Flesh Foods: Vegetarian Cook Book

Substitutes for Flesh Foods: Vegetarian Cook Book

by Edwin Giles Fulton

A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons Exhibiting the Fraudulent Sophistications of Bread, Beer, Wine, Spiritous Liquors, Tea, Coffee, Cream, Confectionery, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Cheese, Olive Oil, Pickles, and Other Articles Employed in Domestic Economy

A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons Exhibiting the Fraudulent Sophistications of Bread, Beer, Wine, Spiritous Liquors, Tea, Coffee, Cream, Confectionery, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Cheese, Olive Oil, Pickles, and Other Articles Employed in Domestic Economy

by Friedrich Christian Accum

De Vegetarische Keuken Kookboek van den Nederlandschen Vegetariërsbond

De Vegetarische Keuken Kookboek van den Nederlandschen Vegetariërsbond

by E. M. Valk-Heijnsdijk

The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined

The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined

by John Mollard

La vera cuciniera genovese facile ed economica, ossia maniera di preparare e cuocere ogni sorta di vivande all'usanza di Genova

La vera cuciniera genovese facile ed economica, ossia maniera di preparare e cuocere ogni sorta di vivande all'usanza di Genova

by Emanuele Rossi

The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc.

The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc.

by Florence Kreisler Greenbaum

Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733)

Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733)

by Mary Eales

How to Prepare and Serve a Meal; and Interior Decoration

How to Prepare and Serve a Meal; and Interior Decoration

by Lillian B. Lansdown

Il piccolo focolare: Ricette di cucina per la massaia economa

Il piccolo focolare: Ricette di cucina per la massaia economa

by Giulia Lazzari-Turco

Lowney's Cook Book Illustrated in Colors

Lowney's Cook Book Illustrated in Colors

by Maria Willett Howard

Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs

Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs

by S. T. Rorer

The Book of Household Management

The Book of Household Management

by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 1: Essentials of Cookery; Cereals; Bread; Hot Breads

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 1: Essentials of Cookery; Cereals; Bread; Hot Breads

by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

365 Luncheon Dishes: A Luncheon Dish for Every Day in the Year

365 Luncheon Dishes: A Luncheon Dish for Every Day in the Year

by Anonymous

Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties With Fifty Illustrations of Original Dishes

Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties With Fifty Illustrations of Original Dishes

by Janet McKenzie Hill

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

by S. T. Rorer

The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

by G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus) Piesse

The Art of Confectionary Shewing the Various Methods of Preserving All Sorts of Fruits, Dry and Liquid; viz. Oranges, Lemons, Citrons, Golden Pippins, Wardens, Apricots Green, Almonds, Goosberries, Cherries, Currants, Plumbs, Rasberries, Peaches, Walnuts, Nectarines, Figs, Grapes, &c., Flowers and Herbs; as Violets, Angelica, Orange-Flowers, &c.; Also How to Make All Sorts of Biscakes, Maspins, Sugar-Works, and Candies. With the Best Methods of Clarifying, and the Different Ways of Boiling Sugar.

The Art of Confectionary Shewing the Various Methods of Preserving All Sorts of Fruits, Dry and Liquid; viz. Oranges, Lemons, Citrons, Golden Pippins, Wardens, Apricots Green, Almonds, Goosberries, Cherries, Currants, Plumbs, Rasberries, Peaches, Walnuts, Nectarines, Figs, Grapes, &c., Flowers and Herbs; as Violets, Angelica, Orange-Flowers, &c.; Also How to Make All Sorts of Biscakes, Maspins, Sugar-Works, and Candies. With the Best Methods of Clarifying, and the Different Ways of Boiling Sugar.

by Edward Lambert

Food and Health

Food and Health

by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company

Many Ways for Cooking Eggs

Many Ways for Cooking Eggs

by S. T. Rorer

The New York Cake Book: Fifty Recipes by a Famous New York Chef

The New York Cake Book: Fifty Recipes by a Famous New York Chef

by Anonymous

Fifteen New Ways for Oysters

Fifteen New Ways for Oysters

by S. T. Rorer

Billy in Bunbury

Billy in Bunbury

by Royal Baking Powder Company

No Animal Food; and Nutrition and Diet; with Vegetable Recipes

No Animal Food; and Nutrition and Diet; with Vegetable Recipes

by Rupert H. Wheldon

The Art of Living in Australia Together with Three Hundred Australian Cookery Recipes and Accessory Kitchen Information by Mrs. H. Wicken

The Art of Living in Australia Together with Three Hundred Australian Cookery Recipes and Accessory Kitchen Information by Mrs. H. Wicken

by Philip E. Muskett

The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World

The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World

by Alexis Soyer

The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery

The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery

by Juliet Corson

The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm

The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm

by Richard Bradley

Made-Over Dishes

Made-Over Dishes

by S. T. Rorer

Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches

Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches

by Eliza Leslie

The Sure to Rise Cookery Book Is Especially Compiled, and Contains Useful, Everyday Recipes, also Cooking Hints

The Sure to Rise Cookery Book Is Especially Compiled, and Contains Useful, Everyday Recipes, also Cooking Hints

by T.J. Edmonds Ltd.

A guide to modern cookery

A guide to modern cookery

by A. (Auguste) Escoffier

Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets

Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets

by John Evelyn

The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 2 (of 3)

The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 2 (of 3)

by of Naucratis Athenaeus

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes

by Maria Parloa, Janet McKenzie Hill

Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book, 3rd ed. A Useful Guide for Large or Small Families, Containing Directions for Cooking, Preserving, Pickling...

Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book, 3rd ed. A Useful Guide for Large or Small Families, Containing Directions for Cooking, Preserving, Pickling...

by Eliza Leslie

Le viandier de Taillevent

Le viandier de Taillevent

by Taillevent

Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century.

Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century.

by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

Spons' Household Manual A treasury of domestic receipts and a guide for home management

Spons' Household Manual A treasury of domestic receipts and a guide for home management

The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened

The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened

by Kenelm Digby

The American Frugal Housewife

The American Frugal Housewife

by Lydia Maria Child

Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled During Her Visit Among the "Pennsylvania Germans"

Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled During Her Visit Among the "Pennsylvania Germans"

by Edith May Bertels Thomas

The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management Containing advice on the conduct of household affairs and practical instructions concerning the store-room, the pantry, the larder, the kitchen, the cellar, the dairy; the whole being intended for the use of young ladies who undertake the superintendence of their own housekeeping

The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management Containing advice on the conduct of household affairs and practical instructions concerning the store-room, the pantry, the larder, the kitchen, the cellar, the dairy; the whole being intended for the use of young ladies who undertake the superintendence of their own housekeeping

by Anne Cobbett

Six Cups of Coffee Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

Six Cups of Coffee Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

by Maria Parloa, Helen Campbell, Juliet Corson, Marion Harland, Mary J. (Mary Johnson) Lincoln, Catherine Owen, Hester M. (Hester Martha) Poole

Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp

Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp

by Maria Parloa

The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899

The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899

by Various Authors

The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390

The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390

by Samuel Pegge

Dr. Allinson's cookery book, comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes

Dr. Allinson's cookery book, comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes

by T. R. (Thomas Richard) Allinson

The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet Stored with all manner of rare receipts for preserving, candying and cookery. Very pleasant and beneficial to all ingenious persons of the female sex

The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet Stored with all manner of rare receipts for preserving, candying and cookery. Very pleasant and beneficial to all ingenious persons of the female sex

by active 1670 Hannah Woolley

The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes

The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes

by Helen Campbell

Pies Made with Pet Evaporated Milk

Pies Made with Pet Evaporated Milk

by Pet Milk Company. Home Economics Department

Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites

Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites

by Ruth Van Deman, Fanny Walker Yeatman, Consumer and Food Economics Institute (U.S.)

De honig en zijn gebruik

De honig en zijn gebruik

by W.-F. Rondou

Enquire within upon everything The great Victorian-era domestic standby

Enquire within upon everything The great Victorian-era domestic standby

by Robert Kemp Philp

The Cookery Blue Book

The Cookery Blue Book

by First Unitarian Society of San Francisco. Society for Christian Work

The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual

The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual

by William Kitchiner

The Century Cook Book

The Century Cook Book

by Mary Ronald

The Compleat Cook Expertly Prescribing the Most Ready Wayes, Whether Italian, Spanish or French, for Dressing of Flesh and Fish, Ordering Of Sauces or Making of Pastry

The Compleat Cook Expertly Prescribing the Most Ready Wayes, Whether Italian, Spanish or French, for Dressing of Flesh and Fish, Ordering Of Sauces or Making of Pastry

by W. M.

Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions

Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions

by Paul Pierce

Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome

Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome

by Apicius

A queens delight : or, The art of preserving, conserving and candying. As also, a right knowledge of making perfumes, and distilling the most excellent waters.

A queens delight : or, The art of preserving, conserving and candying. As also, a right knowledge of making perfumes, and distilling the most excellent waters.

by Anonymous

The Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch

The Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch

by Georg Gottfried Gervinus

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables

by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie

Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie

by Eliza Leslie

For Luncheon and Supper Guests

For Luncheon and Supper Guests

by Alice Bradley

The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines

The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines

by George Husmann

The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home

The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home

by F. L. (Fanny Lemira) Gillette, Hugo Ziemann

Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts

Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts

by Helen Kinne, Anna M. (Anna Maria) Cooley

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 5: Fruit and Fruit Desserts; Canning and Drying; Jelly Making, Preserving and Pickling; Confections; Beverages; the Planning of Meals

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 5: Fruit and Fruit Desserts; Canning and Drying; Jelly Making, Preserving and Pickling; Confections; Beverages; the Planning of Meals

by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Cakes & Ale A Dissertation on Banquets Interspersed with Various Recipes, More or Less Original, and anecdotes, mainly veracious

Cakes & Ale A Dissertation on Banquets Interspersed with Various Recipes, More or Less Original, and anecdotes, mainly veracious

by Edward Spencer

English Housewifry Exemplified in above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for most Parts of Cookery

English Housewifry Exemplified in above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for most Parts of Cookery

by Elizabeth Moxon

Good things to eat, as suggested by Rufus : a collection of practical recipes for preparing meats, game, fowl, fish, puddings, pastries, etc.

Good things to eat, as suggested by Rufus : a collection of practical recipes for preparing meats, game, fowl, fish, puddings, pastries, etc.

by Rufus Estes

La Mejor Cocinera, Recetas de Cocina

La Mejor Cocinera, Recetas de Cocina

by Calleja (pseudonym)

War-Time Breads and Cakes

War-Time Breads and Cakes

by Amy L. (Amy Littlefield) Handy

Der Pfefferkuchenbäcker und Lebküchler

Der Pfefferkuchenbäcker und Lebküchler

by F. H. (Friedrich Hermann) Stegmann

The story of Crisco

The story of Crisco

by Marion Harris Neil

Culinary Chemistry The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food.

Culinary Chemistry The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food.

by Friedrich Christian Accum

The Natural History of Chocolate Being a Distinct and Particular Account of the Cocoa-Tree, its Growth and Culture, and the Preparation, Excellent Properties, and Medicinal Vertues of its Fruit

The Natural History of Chocolate Being a Distinct and Particular Account of the Cocoa-Tree, its Growth and Culture, and the Preparation, Excellent Properties, and Medicinal Vertues of its Fruit

by D. Quélus

The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed.

The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed.

by Florence Daniel

Fifty-two Sunday dinners : A book of recipes

Fifty-two Sunday dinners : A book of recipes

by Elizabeth O. Hiller

Tea, Its Mystery and History

Tea, Its Mystery and History

by Samuel Phillips Day

The accomplisht cook or, The art & mystery of cookery

The accomplisht cook or, The art & mystery of cookery

by Robert May

Foods that will win the war and how to cook them (1918)

Foods that will win the war and how to cook them (1918)

by C. Houston (Charles Houston) Goudiss, Alberta M. (Alberta Moorhouse) Goudiss

Apicii librorum X qui dicuntur De re coquinaria quae extant

Apicii librorum X qui dicuntur De re coquinaria quae extant

by Apicius