First Lessons in the Principles of Cooking: In Three Parts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mary Anne Barker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265158028 ISBN 13: 9780265158029

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical cooking for real life—savvy, economical, and built for every kitchen.

This practical guide distills years of kitchen experience into clear rules and simple methods. It explains how to get the most from scarce ingredients, how to make nourishing soups and broths, and how to teach better cooking habits to household staff. Perfect for both the home cook and those who want to lift cottage and domestic routines with steady, affordable progress.

In these pages you’ll discover down‑to‑earth guidance on turning ordinary scraps into wholesome meals, why beef‑tea and broth can be powerful in illness, and how to plan meals that stretch every pound. The book emphasizes learning by doing, with careful instructions that avoid waste while improving flavor and nutrition. It aims to help families, servants, and working people alike cook better, more cheaply, and with dignity.

• How to stretch meat, bones, and leftovers into nourishing soups and meals
• Best practices for making beef‑tea and clear broths in various settings
• Ways to teach and learn practical cooking skills to save money
• Approaches to improve domestic management and reduce waste

Ideal for readers of home economics and those seeking sensible, achievable kitchen skills to help the whole home.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265158028
• ISBN 13: 9780265158029
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 118