A kitchen classic which has been teaching people basic kitchen skills for nearly a century. Modernised with a cleaner look and updated recipe list it also takes in contemporary food preparation and nutrition practices.
Revised and updated edition for schools as well as for general use
the Commonsense Cookery Book is a kitchen classic which has been teaching people kitchen basics for nearly a century. First published in 1914, and with one million copies sold, this is the book every home leaver takes with them when they fly the nest; the book you give to those who are just learning about food, and the book you can give to experts who want to go 'back to basics'. It gives you recipes for everything from how to make toast to more complex dishes. And it features invaluable tips on measurements, cuts of meat, the meaning of cookery terms, dietary requirements and other essentials. Now with a new, cleaner and more spacious layout and an updated list of classic recipes, this is a book every household should have.
The Home Economics Institute of Australia (HEIA) NSW Division, formerly known as the NSW Cookery Teachers' Association, was established in 1910. Members of the Association who worked in the public education system at the time were the original authors of The Commonsense Cookery Book, first published in 1914.The HEIA NSW Division places great importance on its role of updating and maintaining The Commonsense Cookery Book, and ensuring its usefulness for future generations. This significant and cherished book remains a valuable resource for home economists in professional, community and family contexts alike. Home economists proudly play important roles in advocating for food and education systems that promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
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