IN the following pages of the "Household Compendium," will be found a most concise and valuable collection of recipes and instructions for cooking. The experienced housewife will not be slow in discovering that this department is entirely reliable and trustworthy. Every recipe has been tested in the kitchen and found worthy of a place in this book.

In order that this Manual may be more serviceable, the following arrangement of topics has been made: Kitchen utensils, soups, fish, poultry and game, meats, vegetables, sauces, puddings, breakfasts and suppers, pies, custards and creams, ices, fruits, candy, bread and biscuits, drinks, beverages, etc., etc.