Common Sense in the Household: A Manual of Practical Housewifery
Marion Harland
Play
Length 15 h 34 min
Chapters 55
First published 1883
This is a practical guide to running a household in 1883. Marion Harland not only walks us through a number of important topics such as how to select and manage servants and organise a dinner party (best engage a good caterer), but also includes a number of recipes. Even today's listeners may find a new favourite dish among the recipes contained in this volume. - Summary by Carolin
Chapters
1
Introductory of Revised Edition Read by Dusty Brailsford 3:14
2
Familiar Talk with my Fellow-Housekeeper and Reader Read by Foon 25:13
3
Soups - Vegetable Soups Read by VelmaCariss 17:20
4
Soups - Meat Soups Read by VelmaCariss 19:10
5
Soups - Fish Soups Read by VelmaCariss 9:33
6
Fish Read by BettyB 35:31
7
Shell-Fish Read by BettyB 23:00
8
Poultry Read by Jude Somers 32:56
9
Meats Read by BettyB 18:36
10
Mutton and Lamb Read by Foon 10:14
11
Veal Read by BettyB 27:32
12
Pork Read by Linda Burke 22:30
13
Pork - Sausage and Ham Read by BettyB 25:35
14
Company Read by ADKreader 12:16
15
Game - Venison Read by Nemo 17:19
16
Game - Rabbits or Hares Read by Nemo 8:18
17
Game - Squirrels Read by Nemo 4:12
18
Game - Pheasants, Partridges, Quails Grouse, etc. Read by Nemo 8:48
19
Game - Wild Ducks and Wild Turkey Read by Nemo 5:51
20
Game - Small Birds Read by Nemo 4:34
21
Sauces for Meat and Fish Read by Kathleen Moore 15:52
22
Catsups and Flavored Vinegars Read by Kathleen Moore 13:43
23
Salads Read by Kathleen Moore 17:56
24
Vegetables - Potatoes Read by Kathleen Moore 16:40
25
Vegetables - Cabbage Read by Kathleen Moore 7:25
26
Vegetables - Cauliflower, etc. Read by TracyB 13:16
27
Vegetables - Onions, etc. Read by TracyB 21:44
28
Vegetables - Beans, Rice, etc. Read by TracyB 25:27
29
Eggs Read by BettyB 20:08
30
Milk, Butter, Cheese, etc. Read by BettyB 12:05
31
Bread Read by BettyB 28:13
32
Bread - Rolls and Biscuit Read by BettyB 16:54
33
Bread - Muffins Read by Claudia Salto 5:31
34
Bread - Corn Bread Read by BettyB 10:58
35
Bread - Griddle-Cakes, Waffles, etc. Read by BettyB 13:05
36
Cake Read by BettyB 31:14
37
Cookies, etc. Read by BettyB 20:23
38
Pies Read by BettyB 32:38
39
Servants Read by MaryAnn 23:25
40
Puddings, part 1 Read by MaryAnn 23:47
41
Puddings, part 2 Read by MaryAnn 24:19
42
Fritters, Pancakes, etc. Read by BettyB 7:26
43
Sweet, or Pudding Sauces Read by BettyB 9:02
44
Custards, Blanc-Mange, Jellies, and Creams Read by BettyB 30:58
45
Ice-cream and other Ices Read by BettyB 15:57
46
Ripe Fruit for Dessert Read by Piotr Nater 6:10
47
Preserves and Fruit Jellies - Preserves Read by ADKreader 22:44
48
Preserves and Fruit Jellies - Fruit Jellies Read by ADKreader 5:35
49
Canned Fruits and Vegetables Read by BettyB 8:01
50
Brandied Fruits and Candies Read by BettyB 3:14
51
Pickles Read by BettyB 19:46
52
Drinks Read by Piotr Nater 18:26
53
The Sick-Room Read by MaryAnn 29:44
54
The Nursery Read by sunshinealways 9:34
55
Sundries Read by BettyB 20:48
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