Marguerite Patten > Quotes

“The survey of the time spent in the home by most housewives established that, on average, they worked 75 hours a week, with overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. This did not take into account that a number of women were also doing part or full-time work outside the home.”
― Marguerite Patten, Post-War Kitchen : Nostalgic Food and Facts from 1945-54

“As both lemons and pearl barley were now obtainable (1952), this refreshing drink formed part of one invalid menu....”
― Marguerite Patten, Post-War Kitchen : Nostalgic Food and Facts from 1945-54