"Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers" by Elizabeth E. Lea is a helpful reference text full of hints on how to prepare domestic staple recipes. From how to boil meats to how to prepare vegetables and fish, the book gives readers all the tips they need to prepare meals for their families or guests. To this day, the book is a useful text for those who wish to take on a home-making journey.