The American Frugal Housewife

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The American Frugal Housewife This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: The American Frugal Housewife Author: Lydia Maria Child Release date: September 18, 2004 [eBook #13493] Most recently updated: February 25, 2026 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13493 Credits: E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE AMERICAN FRUGAL HOUSEWIFE *** THE AMERICAN FRUGAL HOUSEWIFE. by MRS. CHILD, Author of "Hobomok," "The Mother's Book," Editor of the "Juvenile Miscellany," &c. 1832 DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT ASHAMED OF ECONOMY. A fat kitchen maketh a lean will.--FRANKLIN. "Economy is a poor man's revenue; extravagance a rich man's ruin." [Illustration: MUTTON. 1. Leg. 2. Loin, best end. 3. Do. Chump do. 4. Neck, best do. 5. Do Scrag do. 6. Shoulder. 7. Breast. Saddle, 2 Loins.] [Illustration: PORK. 1. The Sperib. 2. Hand. 3. Belly, or Spring. 4. Fore Loin. 5. Hind do. 6. Leg.] [Illustration: VEAL. 1. Loin, best end 2. Do Chump do 3. Fillet. 4. Knuckle, hind. 5. Do. fore. 6. Neck, best end. 7. Do. scrag do. 8. Blade Bone. 9. Breast, best end. 10. Do. Brisket.] [Illustration: BEEF. Hind Quarter. 1. Sir Loin. 2. Rump. 3. Aitch Bone. 4. Buttock. 5. Mouse do. 6. Veiny piece. 7. Thick Flank. 8. Thin do. 9. Leg. Fore Quarter. 10. Fore Rib, 5 Ribs. 11. Middle do 4 do. 12. Chuck, 3 do. 13. Shoulder, or Leg Mutton piece. 14. Brisket. 15. Clod. 16. Neck, or Sticking piece. 17. Shin. 18. Cheek.] INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER ODD SCRAPS FOR THE ECONOMICAL. SOAP. SIMPLE REMEDIES.