A Gift to the Young Housewives. or a Means to Reduce Costs at the Household. Volume 1

The Book "Gift to Young Housewives, or a means to reduce costs in the household," Helena Molokhovetz, nee - Burman (28 April (10 May) in 1831, Arkhangelsk - 1918, Petrograd), a best-selling culinary XIX century. First published in 1861 in Kursk, it has stood for more than thirty editions in the late XIX and early XX century has not lost its relevance today. This unique collection of recipes of Russian cuisine was originally published as a guide to help young housewife housekeeping. The book contains recipes and vegetarian vegetable table, samples of dishes and tableware, and description of the different stocks needed in the household. The distinguishing feature of this book, as compared with previous, current is instead estimated, indication of the number of ingredients used. Driven by the aim to reduce costs in the household, the author of All recipes specify an exact proportion of ingredients for 6 people. A graduate of the Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens, Elena Molokhovetz sought to help young housewife with a small state and a moderate consumption constantly have a delicious, healthy and varied meal.