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Catering for Two: Comfort and Economy for Small Households, 1898
Alice James took the mystery out of cooking for young housewives by providing tasty, economical recipes specially designed for a small family of two or three.
Recipes from this Cookbook
Lemon Cake
Escalloped Potatoes
Cauliflower Fritters
Saratoga Chips
Pineapple Jardiniere
Indian Muffins
Spinach with Egg Sauce
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