In 1861, Isabella Beeton published her iconic Book of Household Management, an invaluable guide for the Victorian housewife. Its pages contain interesting advice and a vast array of recipes for a huge range of ingredients and occasions.In Mrs Beeton’s Guide to Baking, all Mrs Beeton’s best baking advice is brought together, with her recipes arranged by season to give the modern reader both an insight into Victorian cookery and an interesting glimpse into baking with the seasons.