Chapter 1

Preparing Food 54

RECIPES: Batters, Biscuits and Bread 60 Bread 65 Sauces and Milk Soups 66 Eggs 69 Fruit 72 Vegetables 74 Salads 80 Macaroni 85 Cheese 86 Beverages 87 Soups 89 Fish 94 Meat 96 Poultry 104 Hot Puddings 109 Plain Sauces 115 Pastry 121 Miscellaneous 122

General Hints 126

Suggestions for Young Housekeepers 128

Caring for Invalids 142

General Hints for School Children 150

Suggestions for School Children's Diet 153

Infants' Diet 156

Planning and Serving Meals 170

Consideration of Menus 173

Suggestive Questions 188

Schedule of Lessons for Public School Classes 191

Appendix 193

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