Eating for strength: a book comprising: 1.--The science of eating. 2.--Receipts for wholesome cookery. 3.--Receipts for wholesome drinks. 4.--Answers to ever recurring questions

Front matter

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Eating for Strength:

A BOOK COMPRISING:

CHAPTER I. Functions of Food 7

II. Classification of Aliments 10

III. Tlie Amyloids 14

IV. Mineral Water 20

V. Values of Food 25

VI. Source of Muscular Strength 28

VII. Daily Wants of the Body 33

VIII, Digestion 38

PART 11.

CHAPTER I. General Directions 43

II, Choice Treatment of Foods 45

Soups 47

Porridges, Including Mushes 50

Remarks, Rules and Recipes for Making Good Bread 51

To Cook Eggs , . 63

Preparations of Cheese Sandwiches 65

Cooking Vegetables 66

Pies and Pie Pastry 72

Custards 77

Puddings , 79

Cakes 83

Moulded Farinacea 84

Miscellaneous Dishes 85

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Part III. Page

Liquid Foods 99

Simple Beverages from Fruits 101

Lemonades 102

Brinks from Various Substances 103

Ices 106

Milk 107

Tea 113

Cocoa 116

Chocolate 116

Methods of Preparing Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. 117