Nelson's Home Comforts by Mary Hooper
"Nelson's Home Comforts" by Mary Hooper is a practical cookery guide written in the late 19th century. This collection is aimed at homemakers seeking to provide delicious and cost-effective meals, featuring a plethora of recipes ranging from jellies and soups to various meat and pudding dishes. The text reflects a deep appreciation for the art of cooking while promoting the use of specialized ingredients such as Nelson's Gelatine, highlighting its convenience andversatility in the kitchen. The opening of the work sets the stage by outlining the successful history of "Home Comforts," noting its wide acceptance by the public and the introduction of novel ingredients like bottled jellies that simplify meal preparation. It emphasizes the importance of practical cookery, detailing the advantages of using Nelson's products while introducing readers to various types of jellies and soups. Additionally, it hints at some recipes that will follow, which can turn simple ingredients into attractive dishes, showcasing how anyone can elevate their cooking skills without extensive effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hooper, Mary, 1829-1904 |
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| Title | Nelson's Home Comforts Thirteenth Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29519 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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