The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery
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"The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery" by Juliet Corson is a culinary guide written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a practical resource for housekeepers and cooks aiming to create delicious and nutritious meals while minimizing wastage and expense. It focuses on various cooking techniques and economic meal preparation strategies that cater to both modest and lavish dining. The opening section of the manual begins
with a preface that outlines the purpose and philosophy behind the book, emphasizing the importance of avoiding waste and maximizing the flavor of inexpensive ingredients. Corson encourages readers to adopt both familiar and foreign cooking techniques to enhance their culinary repertoire. She highlights the significance of utilizing every part of food and offers insights into smart shopping, suggesting that good cooks take pride in their ability to prepare wholesome meals efficiently. Additionally, the first chapter on "Marketing" provides detailed advice on selecting quality meats, vegetables, herbs, and fish, ensuring that readers understand how to obtain the best ingredients economically. Overall, this introduction sets a foundational tone for a manual that promises practical, budget-friendly cooking insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Corson, Juliet, 1842-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31605 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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