9780282316471 - Dining Room and Kitchen: An Economical Guide in Practical Housekeeping for the American Housewife; Containing the Choicest Tried and Approved Cookery Recipes (Class... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the art of cooking and home management, written for the average homemaker in the late 19th century. The author, recognizing the challenges faced by many women who lacked formal culinary training, strives to provide simple, practical, and economical methods for creating a pleasant and agreeable home environment. The book delves into a range of topics, from basic culinary techniques and recipes to more specialized areas like table decorations, holiday feasts, and even simple remedies for common ailments. Reflecting the cultural and social context of the time, the book places a strong emphasis on the importance of proper food preparation for both health and happiness, suggesting that a well-cooked meal is a vital element of a fulfilling life. The author's focus on good health and well-being through thoughtful cooking underscores the book's lasting relevance as a window into a bygone era of domestic life and its enduring values. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.