<p>In "The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives," Elizabeth Strong Worthington crafts a thoughtful exploration of domestic life at the turn of the 20th century, merging culinary prose with an insightful commentary on gender roles and marriage. This unique work adopts a conversational yet instructive tone, providing not only recipes but also practical advice for women navigating the complexities of their homes and marriages. Worthington'Äôs usage of vivid ...