The Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Every-Day Cookery

Juliet Corson (1841–1897) was a pioneering figure in the world of culinary education and home economics. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, but raised in New York City, Corson overcame personal struggle and financial hardship to become a remarkable influence on American cooking practices during the late 19th century. She founded the New York Cooking School in 1876, asserting that knowledge of cooking ...