A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl by Mrs. Amy Harlow Waterman

"A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl" by Mrs. Amy L. Waterman is a charming instructional guide aimed at young girls, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on candy-making, providing simple and delightful recipes that encourage young readers to engage in practical kitchen skills. At its heart is Betsey Bobbitt, a spirited little girl who aspires to learn the art of candy-making, taking readers through her journey of creativity and discovery in the kitchen alongside her mother. The opening of the book introduces Betsey Bobbitt, a lively girl who is captivated by the idea of making her own candy instead of relying on store-bought options. While she grapples with the temptation of penny candy, her mother's guidance leads to a newfound passion for crafting sweet treats at home. The narrative paints a picture of a warm, nurturing relationship between Betsey and her mother, who equips her with the knowledge and skills to successfully create a variety of candies, starting with hard candies perfect for cooler weather. The beginning sets a delightful tone, promising a blend of culinary learning, childhood aspirations, and wholesome fun. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Waterman, Amy Harlow (Lane), Mrs., 1873-
Illustrator O'Brien, Harriet
LoC No. 18012473
Title A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl
Note Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Preface -- Cool weather candies -- Popcorn goodies -- Fudge -- Caramels -- Cream candies: uncooked -- Stuffed dainties -- Cream candies: cooked -- Salted nuts -- Betsey's party -- Appendix: recipes endorsed by the United States Food Administration.
Credits Produced by Emmy, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Confectionery
Category Text
EBook-No. 44847
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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