Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six

Name: Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six
Author: Juliet Corson

By Juliet Corson

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A practical household manual of economical menus and recipes designed to provide nutritious, palatable meals for a household of six on a modest budget. It supplies complete sample dinners, cost estimates, and step-by-step techniques that conserve food and generate reusable broths, advocating boiling for economy. The book offers guidance on choosing inexpensive yet wholesome ingredients, shopping tips, methods to stretch meat by using broths and leftovers, discussion of milk and dietary variety, and a dedicated chapter on preparing fresh fruit for desserts to increase variety and healthfulness.

About the Author

Juliet Corson

Juliet Corson was an influential figure in the field of domestic science and cookery in the late 19th century. She is best known for her practical approach to cooking and household management, as exemplified in her notable works such as "A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery" and "The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery." Corson advocated for economical meal planning and nutrition, aiming to educate families on efficient cooking methods. Her writings reflect a commitment to improving domestic life through accessible culinary education, making her a significant contributor to the literature on home economics.