""Distinctly a cook-book,"" this 1910 volume by Mary Lincoln and Anna Barrows aims ""not to answer the question 'what"" as to choice of foods, nor ""why"" certain processes have been adopted as best suited to their preparation for the table, but it endeavors to tell ""how"" to put materials together to produce results pleasing to the eye and palate and nourishing to the body.""

A classic bestselling resource for every household, Home Comforts helps you manage everyday chores, find creative solutions to domestic dilemmas, and enhance the experience of life at home. “Home Comforts is to the house what Joy of Cooking is to food.” —USA TODAY Home Comforts is an engaging and comprehensive book about housekeeping. It is a lively and readable guide for both beginners and experts in all the domestic arts. From keeping surfaces free of germs, watering plants, removing stains, folding a fitted sheet, cleaning china, tuning a piano, lighting a fire, setting the dining room table—this guide covers everything that people might want to do for themselves in their homes. Further topics include: making up a bed with hospital corners, expert recommendations for safe food storage, reading care labels (and sometimes carefully disregarding them), keeping your home free of dust mites and other allergens, this is a practical, good-humored, philosophical guidebook to the art and science of household management.

Presents twenty activities that test the scientific properties of elements of popular children's books, including creating slime, shaking cream into butter, and constructing an air balloon.

Embark on a fulfilling journey into the world of "HOME SCIENCE" with our definitive MCQ guide, "HomeHarmony." Tailored for home science enthusiasts, students, and those passionate about the art and science of homemaking, this resource is your key to unraveling the intricacies of nutrition, family dynamics, and the transformative potential of creating a harmonious home. Dive into a knowledge-rich experience, progressing from foundational to advanced concepts through a series of thoughtfully curated multiple-choice questions. Key Features: MCQ Exploration: Navigate through a diverse array of questions covering fundamental principles, nutrition, family management, and the unique characteristics of home science, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this transformative field. Detailed Explanations: Elevate your knowledge with comprehensive explanations accompanying each MCQ, unraveling the intricacies of meal planning, home organization, and the principles that define the art and science of homemaking. Real-World Applications: Bridge theory and practice, connecting home science concepts to real-world applications in health and nutrition, home economics, and the creation of a nurturing home environment. Progressive Difficulty Levels: Challenge yourself with questions ranging from foundational to advanced, providing a structured learning experience suitable for learners at all levels. Visual Learning Tools: Reinforce your understanding with visual aids such as nutrition charts, home organization illustrations, and examples of harmonious home setups, enhancing your grasp of home science concepts. Embark on a journey towards creating a harmonious home with "HomeHarmony: HOME SCIENCE." Download your copy now to master the essential skills needed for understanding the transformative potential of home science. Whether you're a student, home science enthusiast, or someone passionate about the art of homemaking, this guide is your key to unlocking the capabilities of creating a harmonious and thriving home with precision and expertise.

A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.

The present edition of A Textbook of Home Science for ICSE Class 9 has been thoroughly revised and updated strictly conforming to the latest syllabus (2020) prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination. The presentation of the subject matter will make the learning process quicker, enjoyable and comprehensive. This edition has been oriented towards strengthening and sharpening student's skill in answering the questions and developing expertise in the domains of Home Science which are relevant to our current socio-economic scenario.