A little cook book for a little girl

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A little cook book for a little girl

by Caroline French Benton

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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1 total

This eBook was prepared by Stewart A. Levin.

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Description

Margaret’s yearning to stir a pot and bake a loaf leads her to a kitchen full of giggles, flour‑spattered aprons, and a tiny table just her size. When her family sees her frustration with adult cookbooks, they craft a special little cookbook just for her, complete with simple tools and encouraging words. The opening of the book captures that sweet moment of anticipation as she dons a gingham apron and prepares to learn.

From there, the guide offers clear, step‑by‑step instructions for everyday breakfast favorites—cereals, corn‑meal mush, and other gentle recipes—presented in language a child can follow. Each method emphasizes safety, patience, and the joy of measuring and mixing, turning kitchen basics into an adventure. Listeners will hear a charming blend of story and practical cooking advice that inspires confidence in young aspiring chefs.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (145K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-08-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Caroline French Benton

d. 1923

Known by a pen name, this prolific American writer produced practical, approachable books on cooking, housekeeping, frugal living, and women’s club work. Her surviving works still feel useful as snapshots of everyday domestic life in the early 1900s.

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