
audiobook
by Maria Parloa
MISS PARLOA’S Young Housekeeper
PREFACE. ―――――◀▶―――――
CONTENTS. ―――――◀▶―――――
CHAPTER I. A WORD WITH THE YOUNG HOUSEWIFE.
CHAPTER II. ABOUT FURNISHING THE HOUSE.
CHAPTER III. DIVISION OF THE HOUSEHOLD WORK.
CHAPTER IV. SOME THINGS TO BE LEARNED EARLY.
CHAPTER V. WORK ON WASHING DAY.
CHAPTER VI. IN THE DINING-ROOM.
CHAPTER VII. BUYING FOOD AND CARING FOR IT.
A warm and straightforward guide, this book speaks directly to young women stepping into the role of household manager. It blends sensible budgeting tips with clear, step‑by‑step instructions for cooking nutritious meals for two or three people, showing that a modest income need not limit a well‑filled table. The author’s tone is encouraging, reminding readers that a tidy, cheerful home is built as much on kindness and good judgment as on clean surfaces and tasty dishes.
The contents stretch far beyond recipes, covering the basics of furnishing a home, dividing chores, and preserving food, then moving through soups, fish, meat, sauces, vegetables, breads, cakes, and sweets. Practical chapters on washing day, caring for the sick, and handy household know‑how round out the manual, making it a useful companion for anyone eager to create a comfortable, efficient home without feeling overwhelmed.
Full title
Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (626K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, MWS 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
2018-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1843–1909
A pioneering American cookery teacher and writer, she helped turn everyday home cooking into a subject people could study, teach, and talk about seriously. Her books and schools made practical kitchen knowledge accessible to generations of readers and students.
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