Sarah Tyson (Heston) Rorer is considered to be the first dietitian in America. In 1882, she founded the Philadelphia Cooking School. By 1895, she had become so

"A former slave, Mrs Fisher came from Mobile, Alabama and began cooking for San Francisco society in the late 1870's"--Back cover.

"This book is dedicated to YOU, a busy homemaker who gladly prepares three meals a day for your family, and who delights in doing it" on dedication page.

This 1913 cookbook describes the methods for making and using fireless cookers and insulated boxes, as well as providing tested recipes--some original and some