
- 278 pages
- English
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Herb-Lore for Housewives
About this book
C. Romanné-James' guidebook for housewives is a classic volume of tips, tricks, and recipes for all those who enjoy cooking and using herbs in both their recipes for food and their remedies for ailments.
First published in 1938, this volume was originally intended as a handbook for housewives. Brimming with helpful tips on managing your herb garden, producing medicinal remedies, and preparing and preserving foods, Herb-Lore for Housewives is an informative read for all. Featuring accompanying illustrations by Marla Tyrrell.
This volume's contents feature:
- - Making a Herb Garden
- - How to Prepare Simples
- - Herb-Lore and Legend
- - Herbs with Medicinal Value
- - Home-Made Wines
- - Farmhouse Wines
- - Old 'Simple' Recipes
- - Pin-Money from Herbs
- - Home-Made Jams, Preserves and Pickles
- - Recipes for Ketchups and Sauces
- - Ways of Keeping Fruit
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Foreword
- Chapter I. Making a Herb Garden
- Chapter II. How to Prepare Simples
- Chapter III. Herb-Lore and Legend
- Chapter IV. Herbs with Medicinal Value
- Chapter V. Home-Made Wines
- Chapter VI. Farmhouse Wines
- Chapter VII. Old “Simple” Recipes
- Chapter VIII. Pin-Money from Herbs
- Chapter IX. Home-Made Jams, Preserves and Pickles
- Chapter X. Recipes for Ketchups and Sauces
- Chapter XI. Ways of Keeping Fruit
- Chapter XII. Syrups and Cordials for the Store Cupboard
- Chapter XIII. Catsup Recipes
- Chapter XIV. Old-Time Recipes
- Chapter XV. Herb Teas
- Chapter XVI. Great-Grandmother’s Sweetmeats or Goodies
- Chapter XVII. Great-Grandmother’s Dairy Recipes
- Chapter XVIII. Invalid Beverages
- Chapter XIX. Great-Grandmother’s Household Recipes
- Chapter XX. Great-Grandmother’s Observations on Perfumes
- Index