– Life:
– Asenath Nicholson was born in Chelsea, Vermont in 1792.
– She married Norman Nicholson and moved to New York.
– The Nicholsons adopted a vegetarian diet recommended by Sylvester Graham.
– Asenath advocated exercise and fasting.
– She wrote about the Irish Famine and organized aid for the victims.
– Vegetarianism:
– Asenath Nicholson authored the first American vegetarian cookbook in 1835.
– She emphasized a diet of bread, water, fruits, and vegetables.
– Nicholson published “Kitchen Philosophy for Vegetarians” in 1849.
– Her recipes excluded dairy products.
– The Vegan Society recognized her book as the first vegan cookbook.
– Selected Publications:
– “Natures Own Book” (1835).
– “Irelands Welcome to the Stranger” (1847).
– “Kitchen Philosophy for Vegetarians” (1849).
– “Annals of the Famine in Ireland” (1851).
– “Loose Papers: Or, Facts Gathered During Eight Years Residence” (1853).
– References:
– Maureen O’Rourke Murphy’s book about Asenath Nicholson.
– Andrew F. Smith’s book “Eating History” mentions Nicholson.
– Nicholson’s book “Irelands Welcome to the Stranger” is referenced.
– Asenath Nicholson’s humanitarian efforts during the Irish Famine.
– The Vegan Society acknowledges Nicholson’s contribution to vegetarianism.
– Chefs and Cookbook Authors:
– Nava Atlas
– Mayim Bialik
– Gypsy Boots
– BOSH!
– Kathleen Keen Zolber
Asenath Hatch Nicholson (February 24, 1792 – May 15, 1855) was an American vegan, social observer and philanthropist. She wrote at first hand about the Great Hunger in Ireland in the 1840s. She wrote about the life of Ireland both before and during the crop failures that caused famine as she walked the country distributing copies of the Bible, food and clothing.
Asenath Hatch Nicholson | |
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| Born | Asenath Hatch February 24, 1792 |
| Died | May 15, 1855 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, boarding houses, writer |
| Known for | Writing, philanthropy |