Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book by Mary A. Wilson
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"Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book" by Mary A. Wilson is a culinary guide focused on practical recipes and cooking techniques written in the early 20th century. The book is based on contemporary economic conditions and emphasizes the nutritional importance of well-cooked meals for family health and well-being. It offers a variety of recipes and cooking advice aimed at helping the modern housewife create economical and palatable food. At the start of the cook
book, the author shares a heartfelt preface that highlights the significance of food quality on health, describing well-prepared meals as essential for physical well-being. She stresses the importance of understanding ingredients, particularly flour and yeast, when making bread, and introduces various methods such as the sponge method and straight dough method. The opening portion serves as a thorough introduction to baking bread, covering key aspects like the right temperature, the importance of kneading, and specific techniques to ensure successful baking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, Mary A. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20017378 |
| Title |
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions |
| Credits |
Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17438 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 775 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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