Desserts and Salads

"Desserts and Salads" by Gesine Lemcke is an early 1900s cooking guide that shares lots of different dessert and salad recipes, presenting both old and new ways of cooking. It gives clear directions, helping both new and experienced cooks make tasty meals. The book starts by talking about how important it is to be exact when cooking, telling readers to measure things carefully and follow the recipes closely, while also inspiring them to keep trying, because practice makes perfect. Then, the book moves into recipes for sauces that go well with desserts, like wine and cream sauces, giving a peek at the book's big collection of culinary tips aimed at improving cooking skills.