Synopses & Reviews
"Housekeeping is becoming more and more a matter of science, and the laurels are bound to fall to the woman who conducts her household in a business-like way."
Let the thrifty sensibility of yesteryear be your guide as you shop for the most economical foods, choose wall colors scientifically, clean with natural products, look your best without breaking the bank, and budget your way to frugal efficiency. In this amazing collection of clever wisdom and practical advice drawn from vintage home-economics textbooks, you'll find everything you need to get back to basics and run a healthy and happy household. Home Economics covers all the categories of delightful domesticity:
• Health and Hygiene
• Cookery and Recipes
• Manners and Etiquette
• Design and Decoration
• Cleaning and Safety
• Gardening and Crafts
Rediscover the art and science of keeping house — economically!
Review
"From setting an elegant table to the intricacies of ironing a ruffled shirt, this primer delivers wisdom both encyclopedic and utterly charming." Country Living
Synopsis
The phrase "home ec" recalls fusty visions of baking and sewing classes, but this illustrated guide showcases the movement's true foundations: applying scientific methods to domestic work. Compiled from a wide range of vintage sources,
Home Economics is chock-full of thrifty tips, time-tested advice, informative charts, and tasty recipes that gently teach the art and science of housekeeping. Inside is a wealth of information on health and hygiene, shopping and cookery, furnishings and decor, cleaning and safety, and so much more.
Old-fashioned, yes. But outdated? Never. This is real home economics that everyone will be proud to know.
Synopsis
Revisit the home-economics textbooks of yore to get the best vintage advice on shopping, cooking, decorating, and budgeting your way to a happy, healthy household "Housekeeping is becoming more and more a matter of science, and the laurels are bound to fall to the woman who conducts her household in a business-like way."
Let the thrifty sensibility of yesteryear be your guide as you shop for the most economical foods, choose wall colors scientifically, clean with natural products, look your best without breaking the bank, and budget your way to frugal efficiency. In this amazing collection of clever wisdom and practical advice drawn from vintage home-economics textbooks, you'll find everything you need to get back to basics and run a healthy and happy household. Home Economics covers all the categories of delightful domesticity:
- Health & Hygiene
- Cookery & Recipes
- Manners & Etiquette
- Design & Decoration
- Cleaning & Safety
- Gardening & Crafts
Rediscover the art and science of keeping house--economically
About the Author
Jennifer McKnight Trontz is the author of several books, including The Good Citizen's Handbook. She lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Successful Economical Living
Domestic Management and Systems
Be a Wise Consumer
Your Body, Your House
Know Your Neighborhood
The Art of Making Friends
The Happy Way of Doing Things
Being Part of a Family
Bedside Manners
Kitchen Arts and Sciences
Food and Its Uses
Daily Meals
Economic Shopping
Avoiding Food Waste
The Science of Cooking
The Handling of Meat
Know Your Meat
Meat Substitutes
Fish and Poultry
Vegetables
The Beauty and Utility of “Left-Overs”
Soups and Sauces
Putting Food By
The Happy Working Kitchen
The Serving of Meals
The Elegant Table
A Graceful Table Manner
Carving Techniques
Measuring with Care
Home-Baked Bread
Baking the Perfect Cake
Quick Breads
Making Candy
Care of Clothing and Textiles
The Purchase of Clothing and Shoes
A Lesson in the Principles of Design
Care and Storage
Careful Laundering
Home Sewing
The Art of Sewing by Hand
Seams and Basting
Hemming
Reusing Bits of Fabric
Mending
Mamagement and Furnishing of the Home
The Joy of Homeownership
Interior Design
The Special Little Touches
Selection of Furnishings
The Science of Color
Decorating the Small Apartment
A Clean House Is Inviting
Efficiency in Cleaning
Occasional Cleaning
Cleaning Tools
Natural Cleansers
Cautions in the Home
Eradicating Household Pests
Leisurely Pursuits
Making the Most of Time Off
The Needle Arts
Flowers and Plants in the Home
Tending a Garden of Delights
The Art of Entertaining
Hostessing a Buffet
Picnics and Outdoor Fun
Index
Credits
Metric Conversions