Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts by Helen Kinne et al.

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Author Kinne, Helen, 1861-1917
Author Cooley, Anna M. (Anna Maria), 1874-
Title Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts
Note Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Food materials and foodstuffs -- Kitchen furnishings -- Fuels and stoves -- Food preparation -- Water and other beverages -- Fruit and its preservation -- Vegetables and vegetable cookery -- Cereal products -- Eggs, milk, and cheese -- The fats and the sugars -- Muffins, biscuit, cake, and pastry -- Yeast bread -- Meats and poultry -- Fish and shellfish -- Salads and desserts -- Preparation of meals and table service -- The cost and the purchase of food -- Menus and dietaries -- The household budget -- System in management -- How to buy -- Housewifery -- Laundering and dry cleansing.
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Summary "Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts" by Helen Kinne et al. is an educational manual on household management and cooking techniques written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive textbook focuses on the various aspects of food, including its production, preparation, and hygiene, while also addressing the management of household resources such as budgeting and purchasing. It serves as a resource for students in household arts courses, as well as for homemakers seeking to enhance their cooking skills and household efficiency. The opening of the textbook sets the stage by discussing the complexities modern housekeepers face in managing food supplies compared to previous generations. It introduces the concept of "food problems," emphasizing the need for knowledge about food selection, preparation, sanitation, and economic considerations, driven by changing societal conditions and a diverse food market. The early chapters emphasize the importance of understanding food materials and their nutritional value, offering insight into the considerations that must be taken when planning meals and managing household resources effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Food
Subject Cooking
Subject Home economics
Category Text
EBook-No. 40796
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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