I came across this book in the cookbook section of "Book People" downtown. I was confused because there was an Oxford Classic smashed between Betty Crocker and Rachel Ray. The title intrigued me, so I picked it up and turned to the first page. It starts by quoting a few verses from Proverbs 31. There is no better way to begin a book about household management, and this convinced me that the book would be something wonderful. The author goes on to write in a manner similar to Aristotle, beginning with a topic, expanding on it, and then moving on to another. Her topics include everything from the proper way for a wife to converse with others to the fact that early-risers have well-kept homes. I couldn't bring myself to buy it because it was full price at the store, but I'm definitely going to search for a cheaper used version.
In defense of the Book People's organizational system, the majority of the book is recipes, which I'm also excited to explore.
When I told Rachel about it, she shared Living a Beautiful Life with me, which I'm going to start reading. I'll let you know how it compares!
You might also like Home Comforts by Cheryl Mendelson.
ReplyDeleteDoes she give any advice for killing gods inconspicuously
ReplyDeleteSomething tells me I'm missing an inside joke re Ty's comment!
ReplyDeletei don't get it ty...
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll definitely check that one out, Valerie!
woops... I accidentally wrote "Dogs" and thought wow thats like accidentally writing " pagan Gods" and when i changed it, i changed it wrong... woops
ReplyDeleteLOL! If you figure out the inconspicuous canicide thing, please let me know. My next-door neighbor has a yapper that really needs killin.'
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