A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband with Bettina's Best Reci ...

Helen Cowles Lecron

• 18 maart 2025
• 9789370843912

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The cookbook includes a variety of recipes, from simple, everyday dishes to more elaborate and festive meals, designed to cater to different occasions. The authors emphasize the importance of variety in the kitchen, encouraging women to experiment with new ingredients and cooking techniques to keep meals exciting and enjoyable. The recipes range from breakfast and luncheon options to dinner and dessert ideas, all designed with the aim of pleasing a husband through thoughtful and well-prepared meals. It also includes sections on preserving, making use of leftovers, and creating special treats for occasions like birthdays and holidays.One Thousand Ways to Please a Husband reflects the early 20th-century ideal of a woman’s role in the home, where cooking was seen not just as a domestic responsibility, but also as a way to foster love, affection, and domestic harmony. While some of its themes may seem dated today, the book captures the cultural expectations of the time and offers a glimpse into the domestic and social dynamics of the early 20th century. Today, it remains an interesting historical artifact, illustrating the connection between cooking, marital happiness, and the roles women were expected to play in both the kitchen and the household.