“Practical Cookery, With Demonstrations” by Maria Parloa, first published in 1884, is a comprehensive guide to the culinary arts, reflecting the domestic science movement of the late 19th century. This volume offers a wide array of recipes and detailed instructions, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced cooks. Parloa's approach emphasizes not only the 'how' but also the 'why' behind cooking techniques, providing readers with a deeper understanding of food preparation.From basic principles to elaborate dishes, “Practical Cookery” covers a broad spectrum of culinary topics, ensuring that readers gain a solid foundation in cooking. This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, offering a glimpse into the culinary practices and tastes of a bygone era. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of cooking and domestic life.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.