A Handbook of Cookery for a Small House

By Jessie Conrad

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a time when kitchens were chaotic, one book strived to bring order, morality, and the tantalizing aromas of success to the modest home.

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Cooking & Drinking Other

Released

2022-02-23

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Summary

"A Handbook of Cookery for a Small House" by Jessie Conrad is an early 20th-century cookbook meant for smaller homes, acting as a guide to efficient and moral cooking. Joseph Conrad's preface highlights the importance of good cooking to both happiness and proper social behavior. The book then moves into the essential tools and practices for a kitchen, focusing on time management and how to avoid unpleasant cooking smells. From the start, the book shows thoughtful cooking as a way to ensure a peaceful home life.