Miss Parloa's new cook book and marketing guide

After much consideration it was decided to be right to call particular attention in different parts of the book to certain manufactured articles. Lest her motive should be misconstrued, or unfair criticisms be made, the author would state that there is not a word of praise which is not merited, and that every line of commendation appears utterly without the solicitation, suggestion or knowledge of anybody likely to receive pecuniary benefit therefrom. NOTE. The following is a table of measures and weights which will be found useful in connection with the recipes : One quart of flour . one pound. Two cupfuls of butter one pound. One generous pint of liquid one pound. Two cupfuls of granulated sugar one pound. Two heaping cupfuls of powdered sugar one pound. One pint of finely-chopped meat, packed solidly one pound. The cup used is the common kitchen cup, holding half a pint CONTENTS. FACE. Marketing, 9 Groceries, 56 Care of Food, 61 Kitchen Furnishing, 64 Soups, 82 Fish, . 103 Meats, 130 Poultry and Game, 142 Entries, 158 Salads, 206 Meat and Fish Sauces, 219 Force-Meat and Garnishes, ...... 232 Vegetables, 237 Pies and Puddings, . 255 Dessert, 283 Cake, . . . 316 Preserving, .*........ 334 Pickles and Ketchup, 342 Potting, . 347 Breakfast and Tea, . 351 Economical Dishes, 376 Bread, ... ........ 380 Drinks, 386 How to do Various Things, 392 Bills of Fare, .♦,♦.,.♦. 402 THE PUBLISHERS' COMPLIMENTS TO THE READER. Dear Madame: In the preparation of this book the author and publishers have expended much time and money, with the hope that it may lessen your cares, by enabling you to provide your household with appetizing and healthful food, at a reasonable outlay of expense and skill. Should they not be disappointed in this hope, and you find yourself made happier by the fond approval of those who enjoy the food which you set before them as a result of your use of this book, we trust you will recommend its purchase by your friends, to the end that they may also be benefited by it, and that both author and publisher may be recompensed for its preparation. MISS PARLOA'S NEW COOK BOOK. Upon the amount of practical knowledge of marketing that the housekeeper has, the comfort and expense of the family are in a great measure dependent ; therefore, every head of a household should acquire as much of this knowledge as is practicable, and the best way is to go into the market. Then such information as is gained by reading becomes of real value. Many think the market not a pleasant or proper place for ladies. The idea is erroneous. My experience has been that there are as many gentlemen among marketmen as are to be found engaged in any other business. One should have a regular place at which to trade, as time is saved and disappointment obviated. If not a judge of meat, it is advisable, when purchasing, to tell the dealer so, and rely upon him to do well by you. He will probably give you a nicer piece than you could have chosen. If a housekeeper makes a practice of going to the market herself, she is able to supply her table with a better variety than she is by ordering at the door or by note, for she sees many good and fresh articles that would not have been thought of at home.