In 1883 Mrs. Gilpin's Frugalities Remnants, and 200 Ways of Using Them was published under the authorship of Susan Anna Brown. The book contains no explanation as to whom Mrs. Gilpin is and why one should care to follow her program of frugalities, other than the obvious one of saving money. Yet, the book apparently did well. Essentially Frugalities is a cook book with a variety of recipes like Veal Ragout, Mock-Turtle Soup, Cabbage Jelly, Tongue on Toast, and Zephyrs.
As an example I have included the recipe for Fish on Toast. I'll pass on that one but you might find it of interest.
Fish Toast.--Take cold boiled fish of any kind, pick it into flakes and heat in enough water to moisten it; add a bit of butter, and season with pepper and salt. When it is hot, pour it on slices of buttered toast, and garnish with hard-boiled eggs, cut in slices.
As an example I have included the recipe for Fish on Toast. I'll pass on that one but you might find it of interest.
Fish Toast.--Take cold boiled fish of any kind, pick it into flakes and heat in enough water to moisten it; add a bit of butter, and season with pepper and salt. When it is hot, pour it on slices of buttered toast, and garnish with hard-boiled eggs, cut in slices.
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