The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning

 

📘 Name: The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning

✍️ Author/Publisher: By Ellen H. Richards and S. Maria Elliott [Publisher not specified on cover—can be added if known from title page or bibliographic record]

🏷️ Tags: Food science, Domestic chemistry, Household management, Scientific cooking, Early 20th century, cleaning techniques, Women in science, Practical chemistry, Culinary education, Historical household guide

📝 Description: The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning by Ellen H. Richards and S. Maria Elliott explores the scientific principles behind everyday culinary and cleaning practices. With a textured red cover and cream label, the book presents a refined aesthetic that complements its analytical approach. It offers insights into chemical reactions, food safety, and efficient household maintenance, making it a pioneering work in domestic science. Ideal for readers interested in the intersection of chemistry and home economics, this volume reflects the early movement toward rational, science-based domestic education.