A Cookbook For Nurses (1906)

A Cookbook for Nurses is a culinary guidebook written by Sarah Chapman Hill in 1906. The book is specifically designed for nurses who were working in hospitals and private homes during that era. The author intended to provide practical and easy-to-follow recipes that could be prepared quickly and with limited resources. The book is divided into several sections, including soups, meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, desserts, and beverages. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed instructions, including ingredient lists, cooking times, and serving sizes. The author also provides tips on how to prepare meals for patients with specific dietary needs, such as those who are diabetic or suffering from digestive issues.In addition to the recipes, the book contains several chapters on general cooking techniques, such as how to properly season food, how to prepare stocks and sauces, and how to bake bread. The author also includes advice on how to set a table, how to serve meals, and how to clean up after cooking.Overall, A Cookbook for Nurses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cooking and nursing. It provides insight into the daily lives of nurses in the early 20th century and offers practical advice on how to prepare nutritious and delicious meals with limited resources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.