Cooking & Food
Cocoa and Chocolate
As that heavenly bit of chocolate melts in our mouths, we give little thought as to where it came from, the arduous work that went in to its…
The History of the Art of Tablesetting
The art of table setting is one of the lost arts in the modern household. Do we just not bother anymore or did we collectively forget how to…
Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six
Juliet Corson has put together a few books on economic housekeeping, and this is a fine example. Almost 150 years after publication (1878), …
A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery
"This course of lectures is designed to meet the wants of two classes of persons:First—Those who are experienced housekeepers, familiar…
Oysters and Fish
Would it not be beneficial, were the average American to substitute fish for the everlasting steak and chop of the breakfast-table?For the s…
The New York Cake Book
Published in 1904, New York Cake Book is a practical collection of cake recipes, beginning with general instructions for making cakes and co…
A Handbook of Fish Cookery
This is a very practical book concerning the cooking of fish. The author does not limit herself simply to recipes, but also adds sound advic…
How to Cook Fish
How to Cook Fish is a practical guide by Myrtle Reed, known for her insightful approach to domestic life. In this audiobook, Reed shares her…
Choice Cookery
Choice cookery is not intended for households that have to study economy, except where economy is a relative term; where, perhaps, the house…
Cookie 'n' Cracker Cookin'
This is a short recipe book published by the United Biscuit Company of America, later to become the Keebler Company. Each recipe features o…
Cottage Cheese Recipe Book
This recipe collection from the Borden Company shows how cottage cheese can be used across a meal, from appetizers and salads to breads, mai…
Kitchen Tested Recipes from Canned Foods
Another pamphlet by the American Can Company offering ways to cook fish, soups, vegetables and fruits using time-saving cannedingredients. -…
The Soup and Sauce Book
This is a collection of recipes for all types soups and sauces including vegetable soups, broths, stock, purees, hot sauces, and cold sauces…
Cakes & Ale
A long time ago, an estimable lady fell at the feet of an habitual publisher, and prayed unto him:—“Give, oh! give me the subject of a book …
The New Dr. Price Cookbook
This cookbook was published by the Royal Baking Powder Co. to promote the use of Dr. Price's Phosphate Baking Powder in a broad range of rec…
International Harvester Refrigerator Recipes
Presented by the Home Economist of the International Harvester Company, here are six dozen recipes for frozen and chilled dishes including f…
101 Mexican Dishes
Here are compiled 101 recipes for Mexican dishes including soup, fish, meat, fowl, vegetables, meat dumplings, desserts, enchiladas, tamales…
Hershey's Baking Chocolate
This little booklet, published by the Hershey Chocolate Corporation, presents a group of basic chocolate recipes including sauces. fudge, ca…
The Little Tea Book
After all, tea is the drink! Domestically and socially it is the beverage of the world. There may be those who will come forward with their …
Apples in Appealing Ways
This is Apples in Leaflet No. 312 from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics. After a short intr…