Fannie in the Kitchen

Marcia Shaw is a bad cook, even for a youg girl, but she thinks, "Mama is lucky to have a helper like me," and is proud of her skills. When her mother hires Fannie Farmer to cook for the family, Marcia is jealous and tries to resist Fannie’s meals, but they are just too delicious. Fannie begins teaching Marcia how to be a better cook and compiles the first book of precise cooking instrucions. Full-color art. Author’s note. Griddle cake recipe.