My object in writing this small book is to show you how you may prepareand cook your daily food, so as to obtain from it the greatest amount ofnourishment at the least possible expense; and thus, by skill andeconomy, add, at the same time, to your comfort and to yourcomparatively slight means. The Recipes which it contains will affordsufficient diversity, from the simple every-day fare to more tasty dishesfor the birthday, Christmas-day, or other festive occasions. In order to involve out my instructions properly, a few utensils will benecessary. Industry, excellent health, and constant employment, have, in manyinstances, I trust, enabled