It is the aim of this work to deal with principles of cooking different kinds of food to retain the living cell, and enhance their value in other ways rather than being a book of recipes. There is no limit to the combinations that may be devised, but as most of those in present circulation devitalize more or less of the elements in catering to taste alone, a basis upon which to establish a simple healthful systenj of regular diet is of vital importance. A sufficient number of preparations are given under each division of food material to relieve the confusion and doubt involved in the complications and contradictions so prevalent. The great demand is to know just how to begin to live to sustain health and pro-long life, inspiring independence in thinking, and planning, to the best purpose. From this standpoint, original discoveries of pleasing and useful combinations are possible, and wise selections may be made from the experiences of others.