To reflect on the Shakers is to think of simplicity, dedication of purpose, and their mission to "create a heaven on earth." Nowhere is this objective better realized than in the Shaker kitchen, where fresh, indigenous ingredients and basic techniques meet imaginative preparation to result in utopian meals to satisfy body and soul. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Cookbooks, Recipes, Food, Native Corn, Pumpkins, Chowders, Whipped Cream, Biscuits, Roast Duckling, Onions, Smoked Ham, Cherries, Catsup, Custard Pies, Vegetables, Salads, Dressings, Desserts, Ice Cream, Soups, Chicken, Chocolate, Breads, Jeffrey S. Paige, Shakers).