Fannie in the Kitchen by Deborah Hopkinson illustrated by Nancy Carpenter*

 I loved the clever layout of this book-first course , second course etc.

Readers learn how Fannie Merritt Farmer realized the importance of writing exact instructions for cooking and baking while she was a mother's helper in Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw's home.  While she was employed there, she taught young Marcia Shaw cooking and baking techniques.  The story is told from Marcia's point of view.

Interesting illustrations.

*Highly recommend.

-Borrowed from the library.