Mrs. Beeton's A-Z of Everyday Cookery

Here's a Mrs. Beeton cookbook that no kitchen can afford not to have! Follow the dozens of delicious recipes for soups, fish, poultry, meats, and much more. Try the dozens of proven Victorian remedies, hands-on tips, and great-tasting recipes. Use almond paste to remove freckles, reduce a fever with bran tea, or repair chipped china plates with oyster shells. There's a mixture of both old and new, with the majority of the recipes and pointers being taken from the archives and some contemporary hints added. Included is valuable advice on indoor activities, with notes on clothes, cut flowers, cleaning! Discover tips for keeping the oven looking new, on how to keep brushes clean, plus much more!