Originally published in 1916, this is a clear and practical guide to preparing food for ill and convalescing people. The book is full of useful recipes and practical advice. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Cookery Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Diet in Sickness Nutriment in Food Patent Foods, etc Beef Teas, Broths and Soups Fish Dishes Poultry and Meat Dishes Vegetables Egg Dishes, etc Sweet Puddings Cakes Drinks for Invalids Sundry Preparation Peptonized Foods Diet for Corpulency Diet for Diabetes Diet for Gouty Light Diet Diet for Consumptives Diet for Eczema Diet in Old Age General Index