The housekeeper's book, comprising advice on the conduct of household affairs in general; and particular directions for the preservation of furniture, bedding, &c.; for the laying in and preserving of provisions; with a complete collection of receipts for economical domestic cookery. The whole carefully prepared for the use of American housekeepers
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The housekeeper's book, comprising advice on the conduct of household affairs in general; and particular directions for the preservation of furniture, bedding, &c.; for the laying in and preserving of provisions; with a complete collection of receipts for economical domestic cookery. The whole carefully prepared for the use of American housekeepers
William Marshall and Co., 1837
xvi, [13]-217 p. incl. front., illus. 18 cm.
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Contents
Contents, pp. [vii]-xvi
General observations on commencing housekeeping, pp. [13]-20
Household duties and operations, pp. 21-26
Servants, pp. 26-29
The kitchen, pp. 29-35
Boiling, pp. 35-38
Roasting, pp. 38-40
Broiling, pp. 40-42
Frying, pp. 42-43
Cooking of meat, pp. 43-62
Preservation of meat, pp. 62-65
Stews, pp. 65-67
Soups, pp. 67-73
Made dishes, pp. 74-78
Cooking of fish, pp. 78-85
Vegetables, pp. 86-97
Pickles, sauces, gravies, macaroni, omelet, oysters, &c., pp. 97-108
Coffee, shells, &c., pp. 108-111
Puddings, custards, &c., pp. 111-126
Pastry, cakes, &c., pp. 126-140
Making and baking of bread, pp. 141-147
Jellies, jams, &c., pp. 148-153
Preserves, pp. 154-159
Cookery for the sick, pp. 160-167
Cordials, pp. 167-171
Essences, p. 171
Flowers, pp. 172-176
Preservation of plate, pp. 176-178
Preservation of beds, carpets, &c., pp. 178-183
Washing, pp. 183-185
Miscellaneous receipts, pp. 185-200
Directions for jointing, trussing, and carving, pp. 201-217 ff.
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