Jeanne Jardine
Cover ofThe Best Vegetarian Dishes I Know (1910)
Occupation	Writer columnist
Language	English
Nationality	British
Period	fl. 1898–1914
Genre	Domestic writing, cookery
Subject	Household management food (vegetarianism)
Notable works	The Best Vegetarian Dishes I Know (1910)

Jeanne Jardine (fl. 1898–1914) was a British domestic writer and columnist who specialised in food andhousehold management. She contributed regular columns toThe Ladies' Field andWoman, and wrote chapters for books on home life and gardening. Jardine is best known for her 1910 vegetarian cookbook,The Best Vegetarian Dishes I Know, noted for its clear instructions and practical approach.

In 1898, Jardine contributed a chapter toThe Lady at Home and Abroad on "The Responsibilities of a Mother".^[1] She was a regular contributor toThe Ladies' Field, from around 1899 to 1914.^[2] She also authored its weekly column "Menage and Means".^[3] Additionally, she authored a regular column forWomen, titled "Chats with Young Housewives".^[4] In 1909, Jardine contributed a chapter on cooking vegetables to the bookThe English Vegetable Garden: Written by Experts.^[5]

In 1910, Jardine publishedThe Best Vegetarian Dishes I Know,^[6] containing 107 vegetarian recipes.^[7] In the foreword, she stated:^[8]

It is frequently asserted that a vegetarian diet is more costly than a meat diet, but those who adopt it will find that the extra cost of butter, milk, and eggs in a month will compare favourably with the butcher's bill for the same period.

A review inThe Guardian praised the book for its clear instructions and practicality. It noted that readers could quickly become self-sufficient cooks and noted the book's attention to detail, such as an omelette technique often omitted in other guides.^[9]The Independent called it "helpful to the perplexed cook or housewife who must arrange hot-weather menus."^[7]The Guardian Journal described it as a practical cookbook for vegetarians who exclude fish. It noted the book's focus on creative dishes using ingredients like beans and peas, which, according to the review, deserved more attention in British cuisine.^[10]

• The Best Vegetarian Dishes I Know. London: J. M. Dent & Sons. 1910.

• Works by Jeanne Jardine atProject Gutenberg

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