The housekeeper's instructor, or, Universal family cook vs The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Carving, Formulas, Home economics, Cooking
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The verdict
- The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 8 for The housekeeper's instructor, or, Universal family cook.
- The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts is the easier read (Challenging), The housekeeper's instructor, or, Universal family cook more demanding (Demanding).