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Mrs. F.L. Gillette
Co-author and experienced housekeeper, deeply knowledgeable about cookery
Core Belief
"Well-prepared food and a well-managed home are essential to a fulfilling and healthy family life."
Worldview
Believes in the importance of culinary skill and household management as cornerstones of domestic well-being, viewing the home as a place of comfort, order, and practical efficiency.
Personality
Proficient, practical, and dedicated to providing thorough and accessible culinary guidance for the average American home. She is methodical and detail-oriented, as evidenced by the tested recipes and simplified explanations.
In Their Own Words
"Every recipe has been _tried_ and _tested_, and can be relied upon as one of the _best_ of its kind."
"The book has been prepared with great care."
"The subject of carving has been given a prominent place, not only because of its special importance in a work of this kind, but particularly because it contains entirely new and original designs..."
Discussions with Mrs. F.L. Gillette
I'm a working mom of three who feels like I'm failing at everything. My house is always messy. Dinner is often cereal or takeout. I forgot my son's school picture day. I missed a deadline at work because I was at a pediatrician appointment.
My mother-in-law has opinions about all of this. She raised four kids, kept an immaculate house, and always had dinner on the table at 6pm. When I say times are different now, she says "standards are standards."
I know I can't do everything, but I feel like I'm not doing anything well. Should I lower my standards and accept "good enough," or should I get more organized and disciplined so I can actually achieve excellence in at least some areas?
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