A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes by Charles Elmé Francatelli

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Author Francatelli, Charles Elmé, 1805-1876
Title A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes
Note Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes" by Charles Elmé Francatelli is a practical cookery guide written in the mid-19th century. This book aims to provide economical recipes and cooking techniques specifically tailored for the working class, enabling them to prepare nourishing meals on a budget. It encompasses a variety of dishes from everyday meals to special occasion recipes, all while emphasizing frugality and accessibility. The opening of the book lays out the author's intentions and introduces readers to the essential cooking utensils and equipment needed to start. Francatelli encourages households, particularly those with limited means, to invest in basic cooking tools to improve their meals. He provides a cost breakdown for commonly used ingredients and dishes, highlighting not only how to prepare meals but also the importance of making the best use of leftover food to minimize waste. Through practical advice and straightforward recipes, the book seeks to empower working-class families to enhance their nutrition and meal variety without overspending. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Cooking, British
Subject Working class -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 22114
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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