Plain Words About Food

Written at a time when food adulteration and contamination were rife, this book is a practical guide for the general public on how to choose and prepare food that is safe, nutritious, and wholesome. Richards explains the science of food and its effects on the body in simple terms and also includes recipes and menus. Her influence on the domestic science movement in the United States is evident in this work.

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