This section is from the "A Bachelor's Cupboard" book, by John W. Luce.
FOR THE utensils and " articles de cuisine," the following list will be found to embrace all the things needed for a very small menage:
I | covered agate | kettle | 2 | mixing bowls |
I | tin oven to use | over gas | 1 | colander |
2 | large frying pans | 1 | chain dish cleaner | |
2 | small ones | 2 | covers for frying pans | |
I | quart measure | 3 | kitchen knives | |
I | flour sifter | 3 | forks | |
2 | basins | 2 | mixing spoons | |
I | double boiler | I | measuring spoon | |
3 | oblong baking | tins | I | graduated measuring cup |
2 | small skillets | I | chopping bowl and knife | |
I | strainer | I | egg beater | |
I | toaster | I | meat board | |
I | broiler | I | ladle | |
I | dish pan | I | skimmer | |
I | large tin pan | I | pitcher | |
This sounds a lot, but you will be surprised to see the small amount of space they take when neatly hung on the closet door and placed on the shelf that the closet will doubtless contain for their reception, He must also have a large tin bread box for bread and biscuits. A closet fitted with high shelves for the supplies might have either drawers or low shelves for the cooking utensils. Then let the dishes all be kept protected from dust in a cabinet with a glass door, which may be purchased very reasonably. If that is out of the question, surely the handy bachelor may make his own china cupboard, and have some fair friend fashion a curtain for him to hang in front.
 
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