, 1879-04-20
COOKERY,


1 -%eeSA0sAe%A N@-4ANoA
Harpes's Ba=ar.
Cooking classes have been started in Nes
| York, butt although fairly attended, they bav
| failed to become fashionable. 1t is mortifyin!
that such reason must be given for the failur
Of any movement so beneficial to domestic com
fort. but fashion is queen, and Yields sccptrt
more powerful than reason or common sense
| Poorly supported, New York cooking school.
have been unable to be extended and rendered
| substantial and valuable institutions. In this
| respect London is far ahead, and must for til,
| present at least, carry off the palm Of victory
The national training school Of cookery at Soutl
-Kcnsington, although recently established, ha.
already attained 4 widespread reputation ant
receives patronage from all classes. Ladies OF
| all ages. among whom are many representatives
Of English nobility, meet together here not only
to study, but to learn by actual practice the
preparation OF soup, meats, and sauces, whose
savory flavor shall render the future dinner
tables Of England both appetizing and health.
tul. The Frcnchman adrttt in London will
soon be unable to exclaim, as did formerly one
Ut his unfortunate countrymen: s'Ciel! Such a
rich country, and only one s3ucc!''
The instruction is divided into three courses.
The first is more especially adapted to the re-
fquiremcDts Of those who would fit themselves for
partment many young indies desiring to thor
oughly understand labor they may never need
to perform themselves in after life are regis
tered pupils. Here all the minor details OF a
wcll-ordered Kitchen arc carefully taught. The
most mcnlal labor, even the securing Of tile
cooking tables, is not overlooked. Pots and pans
art thoroughly cleaned, A,,d the strictcst order
is inculcated. Everything down to the smallest
spoon nus its place as well Us its use. It is in
this department that those vino would make
pnn1 mood md 1r;11
Only elementary lessons in cooking itself are
introduced into the lower department at South
kensington; but it is through entire compre-
hension Of these first steps that the pupil is fitted
to pass to more delicate work. At first thought
it appears au easy matter to boil kettle, make
tca,and toast slice Of brcad; but trust that SIM
pie culinary operation to inexperienced hands and
it at once becomes manifest that even here both
knowledge aud practice are neccssars.
The second course OF tie cooking school
covers, as far Us possible, the delicate science
OF the preparation OF food. This course is large
ly attended bV Young ladies. l: consists OF Two
sections. the demonstration room, where lectures
arc given, illustrating By nractcai worki1,g in the
manner followed In the small cooking classes Of
New York; and the practice room, where the
brlght-faccd pupils, the future housewives Of
many sweet homes, arraycd in ligh-neckcd
aprons and sleeve protectors, make practical
application, under the direction of teacher, of
the knowledge gained from the lecture, 10
Which, one may be sure from their interest to
produce the right flavor Of their sarory com
pounds, they have listened attcntiveiy, and
whose special points they have carefully noted
down.
The third course is intended to meet the
wants Of lhe working classes, who for Il small
charge receive instruction which may enable
them to manage modest household with order
aud economy Every good cook is economical
in one sense OF the word but while in the kitchen
OF the rich. economy may sttnpiy DC said to l,npIv
that nothing, not even crust Of bread. Il
wasted, to the working class it means the nrena
ration OF savory, healtnful food from the chean-
est Ingredients. 1t is to meet this special need
tiiatone branch OF the hensington cooking school
is devoted
There is dining-room connected with the
school for the use Of the teachers and their
assistants. A certain number Of orders are also
received from families who can be supplied With
diuncrs from the school, which in this way in
creases its means while disposing Of many
dishes which have served their purpose to the
school By being made.
Besides the regular courses, the school also
those whose aim it is to become themselves
trained teachers. Many ladies bearing the
South KensiDgton certificate have taught in
branches OF the central school, or have already
established independent schools in different
parts Of England. 1t is much to be regretted
that no such institution as the Que ut South
Kenslngtoo exists in New York. Many homes
" xould be brighter for 1t, aud many poor girl
now wasting away over the sewing machine |
might at small expense Il: herself for
healthfnl and respectable position, However
arge the knowledge of the mistress. good |
capable cook Is q blessing in any household: |
md were such to be obtained, graduates from q |
:eliable school. they would never be without. |
York and comfortable homes.