Food Preparation Collection (page 5)

Assortment of herbs used as flavourings for food

Churning butter
Woman bending over a churn to gather butter. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cookpot of Virginia natives, 1500s
Native American cookpot, Virginia Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut of a 16th-century John White drawing

Open Scallop shell showing flesh

Fresh roots of Thai wild ginger (Grachai)

Three triangular sandwiches piled up on dotted plate, purple napkin underneath

Stuffed pasta shaped

Round, flat pancake-like white bread, cooked on griddle

Cocos nucifera, Coconut, being sliced in half with large blade, one hand holding coconut and other hand cutting, ceramic plate underneath

Draining and rinsing pasta in a colander

Illustration, Cucumber with two slices cut off

Line drawing of foods that provide fiber including bread, corn, cereal

Simple line drawing of freshly caught fish, and lettuce leaf

Simple black and white drawing of onions

Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ)
BAL99424 Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ, Martha and Mary in the background, see 99423), c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez

Interior of a Kitchen, from Calendarium Romanum by Jean Staeffler, printed Tubingen
XJF397690 Interior of a Kitchen, from Calendarium Romanum by Jean Staeffler, printed Tubingen, Germany, 1518 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Still Life with Apples (oil on canvas)
XPG381843 Still Life with Apples (oil on canvas) by Cauchois, Eugene Henri (1850-1911); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Christ in the house of Martha and Mary (oil on panel)
XIR375793 Christ in the house of Martha and Mary (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); Museum Boymans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Kitchen scene in the early seventeenth century (engraving)
XJF360236 Kitchen scene in the early seventeenth century (engraving) by Bolswert, Schelte Adams (c.1586-1659) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece of The Compleat Housewife (engraving)
XJF360232 Frontispiece of The Compleat Housewife (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first published in London in 1727)

Frontispiece of The Housekeepers Instructor by William Augustus Henderson
XJF360233 Frontispiece of The Housekeepers Instructor by William Augustus Henderson, published in London in the 1790s (engraving) by English School

A typical 15th century dining room and kitchen, from The National and Domestic
KW322693 A typical 15th century dining room and kitchen, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London

Baking bread in the 15th century, from The National and Domestic History of
KW322654 Baking bread in the 15th century, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

The Cook (oil on canvas)
XIR307588 The Cook (oil on canvas) by Santerre, Jean Baptiste (1651-1717); 84.5 x 69.3 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Une cuisiniAšre; ); French, out of copyright

How they made bread at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz
XCF290916 How they made bread at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Drawing of a bullock marked to show eighteen different cuts of meat (litho)
KW271361 Drawing of a bullock marked to show eighteen different cuts of meat (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Bakers of York, A. D, 1595-96 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271083 Bakers of York, A.D, 1595-96 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordinances of their Gild; ); English, out of copyright

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bakers of York A. D, 1595-96 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271076 Bakers of York A.D, 1595-96 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordinances of their Gild; ); English, out of copyright

Devices for Keeping Water and Food Warm on Sabbath, 1748 (engraving)(b / w photo)
XJF271075 Devices for Keeping Water and Food Warm on Sabbath, 1748 (engraving)(b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Various Cooking Vessels, 1570 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271069 Various Cooking Vessels, 1570 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Modern Mode of Serving Dishes, from Mrs. Beaton (colour litho)
XCF271068 Modern Mode of Serving Dishes, from Mrs. Beaton (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cooking Fish, plate XIII, from A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia
XYC269009 Cooking Fish, plate XIII, from A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia, Grand Voyages, printed by Johann Wechel in 1600 (engraving) by Bry

The Cook, after a 16th century engraving by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen
KW260505 The Cook, after a 16th century engraving by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Cook, Pastrycook, Caterer, Seller of roast meat, illustration from the Encyclopedia
XIR253042 Cook, Pastrycook, Caterer, Seller of roast meat, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot, 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Indians Preparing Tortillas, from An Album of the Mexican Republic (colour
XIR226521 Indians Preparing Tortillas, from An Album of the Mexican Republic (colour litho) by Michaud, Julio (19th century) (after); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Six vignettes depicting bread making (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR180017 Six vignettes depicting bread making (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Preparations for a Feast, from Brevis Narratio engraved by Theodore de Bry
XIR223402 Preparations for a Feast, from Brevis Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) published in Frankfurt, 1591 (coloured engraving) by Le Moyne

A native Guayan woman crushing grain (engraving)
KW1078084 A native Guayan woman crushing grain (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native Guayan woman crushing grain)

A Kitchen (oil on canvas)
XAL189492 A Kitchen (oil on canvas) by Campi, Vincenzo (1536-91) (school of); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

parrilla: local way to cook meat
Meat on traditional grill - parrilla, Montevideo, Uruguay

Bangkok, Thailand - Tilted view of a street vendor selling various Thai foods on wood skewers. (Editorial Usage Only)

The Duchess and the Baby Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, The Duchess and the Baby Postcard after John Tenniel

1 - Place a lightly toasted nori sheet on a bamboo mat

2 - Use the mat to help roll the nori round the rice

Chef preparing a round fish and cutting it into steaks

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"From Farm to Table: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world as we explore a diverse range of culinary practices, spanning centuries and continents. In 1802, an engraving showcases the artistry behind beef, veal, pork, and mutton cuts - a testament to the precision required in preparing these meats. Fast forward to 1936 Zimbabwe, where two Mashona tribeswomen are captured pounding maize and millet with skillful hands, preserving ancient traditions. Spices play a vital role in enhancing flavors worldwide. An assortment of spices tantalizes our senses, promising aromatic delights that transform ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. In a captivating oil painting from 1664, an interior scene reveals a lady carefully selecting fish for her meal - highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients. The tools used in kitchens throughout history have evolved significantly. From antique kitchen utensils featured in trade catalogues to modern gadgets that simplify our cooking process today – each item tells its own story about how food has been prepared over time. Artistic depictions bring us closer to understanding the essence of food preparation. "The Tasting, " portrayed on canvas with meticulous brushstrokes captures a moment when flavors harmonize perfectly on one's palate. Food knows no boundaries; it adapts and evolves across cultures. An army cookhouse ingeniously constructed within an old chimney demonstrates resourcefulness while Lombardy's Pizzoccheri dish reflects Italy's rich culinary heritage. History reminds us that food preparation was not always glamorous or equitable. Engravings from 1886 depict slaves carrying prepared meals from cookhouses to plantation mansions - shedding light on the harsh realities faced by many during this era. Finally, we marvel at "The House that Paxton Built, " depicted in an etching from Gastronomicum of all Nations – showcasing architectural brilliance intertwined with gastronomy. As we journey through time and cultures, we discover that food preparation is an art form in itself.