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Beecher, Catharine Esther
1800
1878
Beecher, Catherine E. (Catherine Esther)
Beecher, C. E. (Catherine Esther)
Beecher, Catharine E.
08016060
Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book
Designed as a Supplement to Her Treatise on Domestic Economy
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
"Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book" by Catharine Esther Beecher is a practical guide on domestic management, particularly focusing on cooking and household management, written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for young housekeepers, offering a wide range of tested recipes and tips for efficient meal preparation and healthy dietary choices. It aims to empower women by providing them with the knowledge necessary to create both everyday meals and elegant dishes for entertaining. The opening of the book lays out its objectives, emphasizing the importance of original, well-tested recipes suitable for various occasions and the necessity of clear instructions for everyday kitchen tasks. Beecher highlights the significance of healthful eating and proper food selection, supported by contributions from experienced housekeepers across the country. The initial chapters provide a robust framework for selecting nutritious food and drinks, aiming to establish foundational knowledge that housekeepers can apply in their daily lives, ensuring they can create wholesome meals while cultivating an understanding of the science behind food preparation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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