Sarah Tyson Rorer was a prolific author of cookbooks during the late 19th - early 20th centuries. Her primary concern was healthy eating and good nutrition. She was also a great proponent of the chafing dish. Mrs. Rorer's Left Overs is a complete reference book for the cook interested in making the most of left-over ingredients. Full of sound advice from one of the most trusted voices of her time. From the author's preface:"Wise forethought, which means economy, stands as the first of domestic duties. Poverty in no way affects skill in the preparation of food. The object of cooking is to draw out the proper flavor of each individual ingredient used in the preparation of a dish, and render it more easy of digestion. Admirable flavorings are given by the little left overs of vegetables that too often find their way into the garbage bucket. "