A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

Sect. 1.-General Observations

2 pages in this part of The British Cookery Book.

Sect. 1.-General Observations (Comparing roasting)

83. In comparing roasting with boiling at page 32, I have observed that though the latter appears to be a more simple process, it is not so…

Sect. 1.-General Observations (Creams include in their ranks)

999. Creams include in their ranks a variety of rich and delicious sweet dishes, chiefly made with a foundation of milk or cream, and…

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