Maria Parloa

Maria Parloa
Maria Parloa was an American author, educator, and chef known for her contributions to domestic science and cookery in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She founded the famous Miss Parloa's School of Cooking in Boston and became a pioneer in promoting practical, economical cooking methods. Among her well-known works are "Miss Parloa's New Cook Book" and "The Appledore Cook Book," which offered accessible recipes and household advice. Parloa was also an advocate for food education and worked with companies like the Nestlé Corporation to promote food products and nutrition.

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INTRODUCTION. The common fruits, because of their low nutritive value, are not, as a rule, estimated at their real worth as food. Fruit has great dietetic value and should be used generously and wisely, both fresh and cooked. Fruits supply a variety of flavors, sugar, acids, and a necessary waste or bulky material for aiding in intestinal movement. They are generally rich in potash and soda salts and... more...

MARKETING. Upon the amount of practical knowledge of marketing that the housekeeper has, the comfort and expense of the family are in a great measure dependent; therefore, every head of a household should acquire as much of this knowledge as is practicable, and the best way is to go into the market. Then such information as is gained by reading becomes of real value. Many think the market not a... more...