Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six by Juliet Corson
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"Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six" by Juliet Corson is a practical cookbook written in the late 19th century. This guide is designed to help families of moderate means create nutritious and appealing meals on a budget, specifically focusing on preparing meals that cost no more than twenty-five cents for a family of six. The author draws on her experience as the Superintendent of the New York Cooking School to provide
accessible recipes and cooking techniques. At the start of the book, Juliet Corson outlines her goals for the work, emphasizing the importance of economical yet wholesome cooking. She discusses the value of good nutrition, the importance of variety in the diet, and practical advice on selecting ingredients. The introductory chapters delve into marketing principles on how to choose fresh, nutritious foods while staying on budget. Corson stresses the significance of preparation methods and thoughtful seasoning to elevate the taste of simple ingredients, ensuring that families can enjoy their meals without excessive expenditure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Corson, Juliet, 1842-1897 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | ca10002226 |
| Title | Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six |
| Alternate Title | 25 Cent Dinners for Families of 6 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards 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: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28419 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 479 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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