Better Meals for Less Money

In the aftermath of World War I, as food prices climbed and household budgets tightened, a practical solution emerged in American kitchens. Marietta McPherson Greenough wrote this cookbook for the resourceful home cook facing a challenge familiar to every generation: how to feed a family well without spending a fortune. The book blends scientific insight with grandmotherly wisdom, explaining the basics of nutrition and caloric needs before diving into recipes that transform humble ingredients into satisfying meals. Greenough's approach is neither deprivation nor deception - she celebrates cheap cuts, vegetable-forward dishes, and the art of stretching one dish into multiple meals. The sections on soups, appetizers, and desserts reveal an era when cooks had to be inventive, not because of trends, but because survival depended on it. This book endures because its core wisdom never dated: feed people well, waste nothing, and cook with intelligence.