Standard Paper-Bag Cookery

"Standard Paper-Bag Cookery" by Emma Paddock Telford is an early 20th-century cooking guide introducing a novel, efficient method of cooking with paper bags aimed at American housewives. Telford focuses on the practicality, sanitary benefits, and time-saving efficiency of this technique compared to traditional methods. She explains how paper-bag cooking retains food's flavors and nutrients, offers a healthier option, reduces cooking times, and minimizes cleanup; while mostly accessible, she tempers expectations by warning this method may not suit every dish, encouraging even new cooks to explore this innovative approach for tasty results with less effort.