Economical War-Time Cook Book (1918)

The Economical War-Time Cook Book, written by Janet McKenzie Hill and originally published in 1918, is a comprehensive guide to cooking nutritious and delicious meals on a budget during times of war. The book provides a wealth of recipes and cooking techniques specifically tailored to the limitations and challenges of wartime cooking, including rationing, food shortages, and the need to conserve resources. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of war-time cooking. The first section provides general advice on how to shop for and store food, as well as tips on meal planning and menu creation. The second section includes recipes for soups, stews, and other one-pot meals that can be made using inexpensive ingredients and minimal equipment. The third section focuses on recipes for meatless meals, which were particularly important during wartime when meat was scarce and expensive. The fourth section includes recipes for breads, cakes, and other baked goods, as well as tips on how to make the most of limited baking supplies. The final section provides advice on how to preserve food, including canning, pickling, and drying.Throughout the book, Hill emphasizes the importance of nutrition and encourages readers to make the most of the ingredients they have available. She also provides numerous substitutions and variations for each recipe, allowing readers to adapt the recipes to their own tastes and resources. Overall, the Economical War-Time Cook Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of wartime cooking, as well as for modern-day cooks looking for budget-friendly and resourceful meal ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.