[Winniesboy]

I’m going to have to burn my Oxford press copy of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management.

An admirable replacement, if you could find it, would be Eliza Action's Modern Cookery for Private Families (1845) - much more original and creative than Mrs B, who was more of a journalist than a cook. Though given your familiarity with British cultural traditions, I wouldn't be surprised if you already had it.

[miss marmelstein]

I don’t, actually! I’ve always wanted it, too. I love Mrs. B. for her medical advice which is pretty interesting and entertaining.