schipadd (aime ah tas: Cece a bk ie ae Yd » ‘ Seles 3 Rp et Pee \ Pn eee PREFACE. HIS book is intended for use in the teaching of foods and cookery in the elementary and junior high schools. It is primarily a recipe-book, but includes some facts _—-- about food as well as the principles and methods of pre- paring and serving food. Because of the close relation between health and careful food preparation, it is to be hoped that this book may stimulate in the students a keener interest in better food standards. ze The recipes have been gathered from various sources and Sa adapted to the work in school with the thought of economy Se through the use of least expensive materials. They are ‘ reliable, the portions given in each recipe are, generally. — speaking, sufficient for the average family of six, and may be used satisfactorily in the home kitchen.