“A good kitchen should be sufficiently remote from the principal apartments of the house, that the members, visitors, or guests of the family, may not perceive the odour incident to cooking, or hear the noise of culinary operations.”
Quote by Isabella Beeton
Work
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management: Abridged Edition
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is a seminal work in the field of domestic science, providing detailed instructions on household management, cooking, and etiquette. The book covers a wide range of topics, including recipes, cleaning, gardening, and child care. This abridged edition retains the core content of the original, making it more accessible for modern readers. more
Author
Isabella Beeton
Isabella Beeton, born on March 12, 1836, and died on February 6, 1865, was an English author renowned for her cookbooks. Her work 'Beeton's Book of Household Management' had a profound impact on British domestic cooking in the 19th century. more
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