Juliet Corson

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Juliet Corson (1841 – 1897) was an American cook and cooking instructor who made significant contributions to the field of culinary arts in the late 19th century. She is best known for her efforts to educate the working class on how to prepare nutritious and economical meals.

Early Life

Juliet Corson was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1841. Orphaned at a young age, she moved to New York City where she began her career in the culinary field.

Career

Corson started her career as a librarian at the New York Free Circulating Library. Her interest in cooking led her to study the subject extensively, and she eventually became a cooking instructor. In 1876, she founded the New York Cooking School, one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to teaching cooking skills.

New York Cooking School

The New York Cooking School was established to provide practical cooking education to women of all social classes. Corson's curriculum emphasized the importance of nutrition and economy, making her teachings particularly valuable to the working class. She published several cookbooks and pamphlets, including "Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery" in 1877.

Publications

Juliet Corson authored numerous books and articles on cooking. Some of her notable works include:

• Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery (1877)
• Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six (1878)
• Miss Corson's Practical American Cookery and Household Management (1886)

Legacy

Corson's work had a lasting impact on American culinary education. She was a pioneer in promoting the idea that good nutrition and economical cooking were accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Her teachings continue to influence modern culinary education and home cooking practices.

Related Pages

• Culinary arts
• New York Cooking School
• Nutrition
• Cookbook
• Cooking school