The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed.

A refined yet practical Victorian kitchen manual, gathered by a well‑connected lady of the era, offers more than a thousand recipes that range from lavish banquet dishes to modest fare for everyday tables. The collection is organized into eleven clear sections, each alphabetized like a dictionary, making it easy to locate a dish by its name or main ingredient. Its pages reflect a time when culinary skill was considered both an art and a matter of health, tying the preparation of food to the well‑being of body and mind.

The author emphasizes meticulous cleanliness, the use of proper tools, and simple, jargon‑free instructions so that both gentlemen’s cooks and household servants can follow the guidance with confidence. Listeners will hear a blend of elegant social observation and down‑to‑earth kitchen wisdom, revealing how 19th‑century households balanced luxury and frugality while still aiming for wholesome, delicious meals.