Preface: This volume, like its companion, _Shelter and Clothing_, is intended for the use in the course in household arts in the high school and normal school, whether the work be vocational or general in its aim.

Suggestions to Teachers: The topics in this volume are so arranged that they can be followed in sequence as the course of study develops through the year, with such modifications as seem necessary to the teacher in order that the work may best meet the needs of the pupils.

Chapter 1: "What shall I plan for the three meals?"