First published in 1772, The Frugal Housewife is a classic cookbook that has been loved by generations of home cooks. The book contains hundreds of recipes for everything from soups and stews to pies and cakes, all with detailed explanations of techniques and methods. A must-have for any aspiring chef or home cook. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.