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The Legacy of Fannie Farmer Through Angel Cake
Fannie Farmer played a pivotal role in transforming the art of cooking and recipe writing, establishing a legacy that still influences modern culinary practices today. Her contributions aimed to bring clarity and consistency to the vague, often nebulous realm of 19th-century recipes. This article explores her impact, particularly through her famous angel food cake recipe, celebrated in a recent episode of “Tasting History.”