How to Cook, Circa 1917

The recipes listed here were originally published in a cookbook called A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband, with Bettina's Best Recipes. I sometimes wonder how pleased Bettina's husband was with her cooking.

• Liver and Bacon

  

  Mmm-mmm, breaded liver, fried and blanketed in bacon. Also, how does one cover liver in boiling water?

• Peanut Butter Sandwiches

  

  Oh, peanut butter sandwiches should be safe, right? Wrong. But their attractive arrangement in a wicker basket makes up for everything.

• Coffee

  

  Maybe I'm ignorant because I've never tried this recipe for coffee, but wouldn't you end up cooking the egg in the coffee pot?

• Celery Au Gratin

  

  Here's a fun meal! Celery with melted cheese. Oh boy, I can't wait for supper!