02139cam a22003133u 4500 22114 UtSlPG 20260610133517.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TX Francatelli, Charles Elmé, 1805-1876 A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-21 Produced by Chris Curnow, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes" by Charles Elmé Francatelli is a practical cookery guide written in the mid-19th century. This book aims to provide economical recipes and cooking techniques specifically tailored for the working class, enabling them to prepare nourishing meals on a budget. It encompasses a variety of dishes from everyday meals to special occasion recipes, all while emphasizing frugality and accessibility. The opening of the book lays out the author's intentions and introduces readers to the essential cooking utensils and equipment needed to start. Francatelli encourages households, particularly those with limited means, to invest in basic cooking tools to improve their meals. He provides a cost breakdown for commonly used ingredients and dishes, highlighting not only how to prepare meals but also the importance of making the best use of leftover food to minimize waste. Through practical advice and straightforward recipes, the book seeks to empower working-class families to enhance their nutrition and meal variety without overspending. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cooking, British Working class -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22114 63258 63258