Practical Food Economy is a book written by Alice Gitchell Kirk in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to economical cooking and meal planning during a time when food was scarce due to the First World War. It provides practical tips and advice on how to stretch food budgets, make the most of leftovers, and create nutritious meals using affordable ingredients. The book covers a wide range of topics including the importance of meal planning, the use of substitutes for expensive ingredients, and how to cook with limited resources. It also includes a variety of recipes for soups, stews, casseroles, and other dishes that are both economical and delicious. Practical Food Economy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning how to cook nutritious meals on a budget.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.