This vintage trade paperback, "Cutting Up in the Kitchen: The Butcher's Guide to Saving Money" by Merle Ellis is a must-have for anyone interested in cooking, meat carving, and preserving food. Published by Chronicle Books in 1975, this first edition book is illustrated by Kay Solomon and contains 216 pages of practical skills and culinary techniques.

The book covers topics such as saving money, DIY guide, lifestyle, barbecue, food prep, and freezing food. It also includes information on farmed poultry, goats, sheep, and cows. This nonfiction book is intended for adults and is perfect for those who want to learn more about butchering and cooking.