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Title: The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Corson, Juliet, 1842-1897

EBook No.: 31605

Published: Mar 12, 2010

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: Cooking, American

LoCC: Technology: Home economics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Corson, Juliet, 1842-1897

EBook No.: 31605

Published: Mar 12, 2010

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: Cooking, American

LoCC: Technology: Home economics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.