
audiobook
by Louise Bennett Weaver, Helen Cowles LeCron
A THOUSAND WAYS TO PLEASE A HUSBAND
A THOUSAND WAYS TO PLEASE A HUSBAND
A DEDICATION
Bettina's Measurements Are All Level
JUNE.
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
Meet Bettina, a newlywed determined to win her husband Bob’s affection through the art of the kitchen. The book opens with her nervous first dinner, offering a charming glimpse into the joys and mishaps of early domestic life. Interwoven with light humor, each episode introduces a recipe that promises to turn ordinary meals into moments of delight.
From simple breakfasts and Sunday teas to festive holiday feasts, the chapters walk listeners through a year of household celebrations, all anchored by clear, level measurements and straightforward instructions. Along the way, friends and family drop in, providing witty commentary and occasional kitchen catastrophes that keep the narrative lively. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just curious about period home‑cooking, the tale offers both practical tips and a warm, relatable story of love served on a plate.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (560K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-06-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for charming early 20th-century cookbooks that blend recipes with story, this writer helped make home cooking feel practical, social, and a little theatrical. Her Bettina books still attract readers who enjoy vintage menus, household advice, and a window into everyday life of the era.
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1886–1963
Best remembered for warm, practical early 20th-century household books, this American writer helped turn everyday cooking into lively storytelling. Her most famous work, co-written with Louise Bennett Weaver, follows Bettina as she plans meals and solves kitchen problems with cheerful confidence.
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