Originally published in 1885. The illustrated contents list hundreds of both simple and more complicated meals for every day in the year giving the clearest and most minute details for their preparation. It shows how to avoid waste, and by using seasonal produce how a family may be provided with excellent quality food, both varied, well cooked and served at a reasonable cost. Many of the earliest history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.