Common Sense in the Household: A Manual of Practical Housewifery


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(3.5 stars; 1 reviews)

This is a practical guide to running a household in 1883. Marion Harland not only walks us through a number of important topics such as how to select and manage servants and organise a dinner party (best engage a good caterer), but also includes a number of recipes. Even today's listeners may find a new favourite dish among the recipes contained in this volume. - Summary by Carolin (15 hr 33 min)

Kapitel

Introductory of Revised Edition 3:14 Gelesen von Dusty Brailsford
Familiar Talk with my Fellow-Housekeeper and Reader 25:13 Gelesen von Foon
Soups - Vegetable Soups 17:20 Gelesen von VelmaCariss
Soups - Meat Soups 19:10 Gelesen von VelmaCariss
Soups - Fish Soups 9:33 Gelesen von VelmaCariss
Fish 35:31 Gelesen von BettyB
Shell-Fish 23:00 Gelesen von BettyB
Poultry 32:56 Gelesen von Jude Somers
Meats 18:36 Gelesen von BettyB
Mutton and Lamb 10:14 Gelesen von Foon
Veal 27:32 Gelesen von BettyB
Pork 22:30 Gelesen von Linda Burke
Pork - Sausage and Ham 25:35 Gelesen von BettyB
Company 12:16 Gelesen von ADKreader
Game - Venison 17:19 Gelesen von Nemo
Game - Rabbits or Hares 8:18 Gelesen von Nemo
Game - Squirrels 4:12 Gelesen von Nemo
Game - Pheasants, Partridges, Quails Grouse, etc. 8:48 Gelesen von Nemo
Game - Wild Ducks and Wild Turkey 5:51 Gelesen von Nemo
Game - Small Birds 4:34 Gelesen von Nemo
Sauces for Meat and Fish 15:52 Gelesen von Kathleen Moore
Catsups and Flavored Vinegars 13:43 Gelesen von Kathleen Moore
Salads 17:56 Gelesen von Kathleen Moore
Vegetables - Potatoes 16:40 Gelesen von Kathleen Moore
Vegetables - Cabbage 7:25 Gelesen von Kathleen Moore
Vegetables - Cauliflower, etc. 13:16 Gelesen von TracyB
Vegetables - Onions, etc. 21:44 Gelesen von TracyB
Vegetables - Beans, Rice, etc. 25:27 Gelesen von TracyB
Eggs 20:08 Gelesen von BettyB
Milk, Butter, Cheese, etc. 12:05 Gelesen von BettyB
Bread 28:13 Gelesen von BettyB
Bread - Rolls and Biscuit 16:54 Gelesen von BettyB
Bread - Muffins 5:31 Gelesen von Claudia Salto
Bread - Corn Bread 10:58 Gelesen von BettyB
Bread - Griddle-Cakes, Waffles, etc. 13:05 Gelesen von BettyB
Cake 31:14 Gelesen von BettyB
Cookies, etc. 20:23 Gelesen von BettyB
Pies 32:38 Gelesen von BettyB
Servants 23:25 Gelesen von MaryAnn
Puddings, part 1 23:47 Gelesen von MaryAnn
Puddings, part 2 24:19 Gelesen von MaryAnn
Fritters, Pancakes, etc. 7:26 Gelesen von BettyB
Sweet, or Pudding Sauces 9:02 Gelesen von BettyB
Custards, Blanc-Mange, Jellies, and Creams 30:58 Gelesen von BettyB
Ice-cream and other Ices 15:57 Gelesen von BettyB
Ripe Fruit for Dessert 6:10 Gelesen von Piotr Nater
Preserves and Fruit Jellies - Preserves 22:44 Gelesen von ADKreader
Preserves and Fruit Jellies - Fruit Jellies 5:35 Gelesen von ADKreader
Canned Fruits and Vegetables 8:01 Gelesen von BettyB
Brandied Fruits and Candies 3:14 Gelesen von BettyB
Pickles 19:46 Gelesen von BettyB
Drinks 18:26 Gelesen von Piotr Nater
The Sick-Room 29:44 Gelesen von MaryAnn
The Nursery 9:34 Gelesen von sunshinealways
Sundries 20:48 Gelesen von BettyB

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(3.5 stars)

This 19th century cookbook has a few traps for the unwary. For instance, all of the vegetable soups are based on some type of meat stock, All of the vegetables are way overcooked by 21st century standards, There are a lot of fish recipes and not many beef, Most cleaning tips involve toxic chemicals, More custard variations than you can imagine, The author is passionate about fresh-caught fish, swooning over the "royal robe" displayed by a perfectly presented trout, There really is no advice about "housewifery" except for managing caring for sick people at home; it's all cooking. But I enjoyed it!