1. Neatness is the first requisite.

2. The hair should be carefully brushed and confined under clean, white cooking cap.

3. Hands and finger nails should be immaculate.

4. Long apron, preferably with sleeves.

5. Avoid the constant tasting of foods. Each time food is tasted a fresh spoon should be used for that purpose.

6. Be orderly in everything you do in the kitchen and in the home.

7. Be sure to keep all cooking utensils in their right places.

8. Guard against hurry and confusion.

9. Go about your work quietly and thoughtfully.

10. Collect all materials and utensils that will be needed. This will save you steps. Remember that the economy of time is as important as the economy of money.

11. Do not use more utensils than is necessary. Measure first, dry materials, then liquid and last fats. In this way one cup will be sufficient to measure these three ingredients.

12. Have all materials carefully measured and placed in order before putting them together. Pans should be greased, floured and set aside ready for use.

13. Do not leave sugar and flour cans open, nor spice boxes. Close them and put them away as soon as used Butter and lard should not be left out of the refrigerator longer than is necessary.

14. Learn not to scatter flour over every inch of cooking space. Try to keep your work cleaned up as you go along.

15. When peeling fruit or vegetables, have a receptacle in which to drop the peelings. It is very careless and untidy to allow peelings to drop in the sink or on kitchen table. They eventually have to be gathered up and disposed of. It will save you time and make conditions about the kitchen more attractive if you will abide strictly by this rule.

16. Be systematic and cultivate cheerfulness, neatness and order in your kitchen, and, above all, the desire to do and accomplish something really worth while.