A thousand ways to please a husband with Bettina's best recipes
by OpenStories
Original author: Louise Bennett Weaver
"A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband with Bettina's Best Recipes" by Louise Bennett Weaver and Helen Cowles LeCron is a cookery and household management guide written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a character named Bettina, a newlywed enthusiastically embarking on her journey of homemaking and cooking as she aims to please her husband, Bob. Through a blend of recipes and domestic advice, it highlights the joys and challenges of managing a household. At the start of the book, Bettina returns home with her husband Bob after their wedding trip, filled with enthusiasm about transforming their new bungalow into a loving home. She expresses her determination to cook delicious meals and manage the household economically, sharing insights about her "emergency shelf" stocked with essentials. Bettina prepares a simple yet heartwarming meal, showcasing her eagerness to impress Bob with her culinary skills. As she navigates the early days of married life, her charming dialogue and determination set the tone for the practical, recipe-filled guidance that continues throughout the book.
A thousand ways to please a husband with Bettina's best recipes, by Louise Bennett Weaver. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42868.
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153 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter896 words
- 2.Chapter I: Home at Last704 words
- 3.Chapter II: Bettina's First Real Dinner766 words
- 4.Chapter III: Bettina's First Guest781 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Bettina Gives a Luncheon941 words
- 6.Chapter V: Bob Helps to Get Dinner725 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Cousin Matilda Calls1,011 words
- 8.Chapter VII: A New-Fashioned Sunday Dinner518 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Celebrating the Fourth753 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Uncle John and Aunt Lucy Make a Visit728 words
- 11.Chapter X: Ruth Inspects Bettina's Kitchen1,139 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Bettina's Birthday Gift705 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Bettina's Father Tries Her Cooking904 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Bob Helps with the Dinner539 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: A Sunday Evening Tea734 words
- 16.Chapter XV: A Motor Picnic918 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Bettina Has a Caller859 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Bob Gets Breakfast on Sunday917 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Bettina Gives a Porch Party816 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Bettina and the Expense Budget1,053 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Mrs. Dixon and Bettina's Experiment858 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: A Rainy-Day Dinner772 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Buying a Refrigerator641 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Bettina's Sunday Dinner750 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: Bettina Visits a Tea-Room674 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Bettina Entertains Alice and Mr. Harrison898 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Over the Telephone680 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Bettina Has a Baking-Day870 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Polly and the Children679 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: Bettina Puts Up Fruit923 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: A Cool Summer Day555 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: Bob and Bettina Alone473 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: Bettina Attends a Morning Wedding889 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: After the "tea"772 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: Bettina Gives a Porch Breakfast629 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: A Piece of News709 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: Bettina Entertains Her Father and Mother605 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: The Big Secret749 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: After the Circus623 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: Mrs. Dixon Asks Questions832 words
- 41.Chapter XL: A Telegram From Uncle Eric741 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: Bettina Entertains State Fair Visitors472 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: Uncle John and Aunt Lucy455 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII: Sunday Dinner at the Dixon's718 words
- 45.Chapter XLIV: A Rainy Evening at Home716 words
- 46.Chapter XLV: Ruth Makes an Apple Pie674 words
- 47.Chapter XLVI: Bettina Makes Apple Jelly865 words
- 48.Chapter XLVII: After a Park Party539 words
- 49.Chapter XLVIII: Bettina Spills the Ink433 words
- 50.Chapter XLIX: Bettina Attends a Porch Party495 words
- 51.Chapter L: A Dinner Cooked in the Morning636 words
- 52.Chapter LI: A Sunday Dinner666 words
- 53.Chapter LII: Bob Makes Peanut Fudge597 words
- 54.Chapter LIII: Dinner at the Dixons564 words
- 55.Chapter LIV: A Good-By Luncheon for Bernadette594 words
- 56.Chapter LV: Bettina Plans an Announcement Luncheon530 words
- 57.Chapter LVI: Ruth and Bettina Make Preparations486 words
- 58.Chapter LVII: A Rainbow Announcement Luncheon1,033 words
- 59.Chapter LVIII: An Early Caller756 words
- 60.Chapter LIX: Ruth Comes to Luncheon574 words
- 61.Chapter LX: A Kitchen Shower for Alice835 words
- 62.Chapter LXI: A Rainy Night Meal554 words
- 63.Chapter LXII: Alice Gives a Luncheon581 words
- 64.Chapter LXIII: Motoring with the Dixons651 words
- 65.Chapter LXIV: Ruth Makes Baking Powder Biscuits501 words
- 66.Chapter LXV: Plans for the Wedding399 words
- 67.Chapter LXVI: A Guest to a Dinner of Left-Overs454 words
- 68.Chapter LXVII: A Handkerchief Shower619 words
- 69.Chapter LXVIII: Just the Two of Them441 words
- 70.Chapter LXIX: A Luncheon in the Country541 words
- 71.Chapter LXX: A "pair Shower" for Alice642 words
- 72.Chapter LXXI: Bob Makes Popcorn Balls413 words
- 73.Chapter LXXII: And Where Was the Dinner?544 words
- 74.Chapter LXXIII: Alice Tells Her Troubles461 words
- 75.Chapter LXXIV: The Dixons Come to Dinner510 words
- 76.Chapter LXXV: The Wedding Invitations538 words
- 77.Chapter LXXVI: Hallowe'en Preparations405 words
- 78.Chapter LXXVII: Hallowe'en Revels1,080 words
- 79.Chapter LXXVIII: A Foretaste of Winter473 words
- 80.Chapter LXXIX: Surprising Alice and Harry664 words
- 81.Chapter LXXX: A Dinner for the Bridal Party605 words
- 82.Chapter LXXXI: Rehearsing the Ceremony524 words
- 83.Chapter LXXXII: After the Wedding533 words
- 84.Chapter LXXXIII: A "happen-In" Luncheon529 words
- 85.Chapter LXXXIV: Uncle John a Guest at Dinner526 words
- 86.Chapter LXXXV: During the Teachers' Convention686 words
- 87.Chapter LXXXVI: A Luncheon for the Teachers516 words
- 88.Chapter LXXXVII: Ruth Comes to Luncheon569 words
- 89.Chapter LXXXVIII: The Hickory Log531 words
- 90.Chapter LXXXIX: Some Christmas Plans458 words
- 91.Chapter XC: After the Football Game583 words
- 92.Chapter XCI: A Thanksgiving Dinner in the Country677 words
- 93.Chapter XCII: Planning the Christmas Cards521 words
- 94.Chapter XCIII: Harry and Alice Return536 words
- 95.Chapter XCIV: The Firelight Social575 words
- 96.Chapter XCV: Alice's Troubles631 words
- 97.Chapter XCVI: Some of Bettina's Christmas Plans497 words
- 98.Chapter XCVII: More of Bettina's Christmas Shopping458 words
- 99.Chapter XCVIII: Christmas Gifts469 words
- 100.Chapter XCIX: A Christmas Shower1,113 words
- 101.Chapter C: Bettina Gives a Dinner451 words
- 102.Chapter CI: Bob's Christmas Gift to Bettina552 words
- 103.Chapter CII: A Christmas Breakfast395 words
- 104.Chapter CIII: A Supper for Two387 words
- 105.Chapter CIV: Alice Comes to Luncheon437 words
- 106.Chapter CV: Ruth Stays to Dinner509 words
- 107.Chapter CVI: How Bettina Made Candy454 words
- 108.Chapter CVII: Ruth's Plans548 words
- 109.Chapter CVIII: A Luncheon for Three549 words
- 110.Chapter CIX: The Dixons Come to Dinner563 words
- 111.Chapter CX: A Steamed Pudding664 words
- 112.Chapter CXI: On Valentine's Day448 words
- 113.Chapter CXII: Ruth Gives a Dinner for Four562 words
- 114.Chapter CXIII: Alice Practises Economy527 words
- 115.Chapter CXIV: A Company Dinner for Bob507 words
- 116.Chapter CXV: Supper After the Theatre530 words
- 117.Chapter CXVI: Washington's Birthday Plans463 words
- 118.Chapter CXVII: An Afternoon with Bettina451 words
- 119.Chapter CXVIII: A Washington's Birthday Tea583 words
- 120.Chapter CXIX: Another Oven Dinner597 words
- 121.Chapter CXX: Bob Makes Pop-Overs517 words
- 122.Chapter CXXI: In March481 words
- 123.Chapter CXXII: A Fireless Cooker for Aunt Lucy470 words
- 124.Chapter CXXIII: The Dixons Drop in for Dessert615 words
- 125.Chapter CXXIV: Ruth Passes by507 words
- 126.Chapter CXXV: Bettina Entertains a Small Neighbor558 words
- 127.Chapter CXXVI: A Sunday Night Tea510 words
- 128.Chapter CXXVII: A Shamrock Luncheon438 words
- 129.Chapter CXXVIII: At Dinner490 words
- 130.Chapter CXXIX: An Anniversary Dinner495 words
- 131.Chapter CXXX: Ruth Comes to Dinner760 words
- 132.Chapter CXXXI: Mildred's Spring Vacation519 words
- 133.Chapter CXXXII: Helping Bettina487 words
- 134.Chapter CXXXIII: Helping with a Company Dinner481 words
- 135.Chapter CXXXIV: Mildred's Day486 words
- 136.Chapter CXXXV: Polly Comes for Mildred483 words
- 137.Chapter CXXXVI: Mildred's Plans469 words
- 138.Chapter CXXXVII: A Luncheon for Polly559 words
- 139.Chapter CXXXVIII: Furs to Put Away424 words
- 140.Chapter CXXXIX: Planning a Children's Party562 words
- 141.Chapter CXL: The Party Circus511 words
- 142.Chapter CXLI: Planning a Luncheon475 words
- 143.Chapter CXLII: The New Car524 words
- 144.Chapter CXLIII: In Housecleaning Time420 words
- 145.Chapter CXLIV: Mrs. Dixon Happens in527 words
- 146.Chapter CXLV: Engagement Presents456 words
- 147.Chapter CXLVI: With Housecleaning Over416 words
- 148.Chapter CXLVII: Spring Marketing352 words
- 149.Chapter CXLVIII: Plans for the Wedding431 words
- 150.Chapter CXLIX: Entertaining the Wedding Guests398 words
- 151.Chapter CL: The Bridesmaids' Dinner352 words
- 152.Chapter CLI: A Morning Wedding in June419 words
- 153.Chapter CLII: The First Year Ends2,165 words