Practical Food Economy is a book written by Alice Gitchell Kirk and originally published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to cooking and preparing meals on a budget, with a focus on using affordable ingredients and minimizing waste. It includes recipes for a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to desserts and baked goods, as well as tips for meal planning, grocery shopping, and food storage. The book also includes information on nutrition and the science of cooking, making it a useful resource for both novice and experienced cooks. While the book was written over a century ago, many of its principles and recipes remain relevant today, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in cooking and eating well on a budget.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.