Mrs. Beeton

Mrs. Beeton, or Isabella Beeton, was a 19th-century English writer best known for her influential book Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). This comprehensive guide, which included recipes, home management advice, and tips on childcare, became a cornerstone of Victorian domestic life. Beeton's work was groundbreaking in organizing and standardizing recipes in a clear, methodical format that is still in use today. Despite her early death at age 28, Mrs. Beeton's name remains synonymous with domestic expertise, and her book continues to be a classic reference for homemaking and cooking.