by Nicola Humble (Author)
For foodies and lovers of great British cooking, from Mrs Beeton to celebrity TV chefs, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver, Culinary Pleasures takes a unique look at Britain's culinary history - a journey expressed through the development of its cookbooks. From collared calf's head with buttered nettles to egg and avocado pate to fish and porcini pie; from soggy carrots to asparagus al dente, this book has it all. Punctuated throughout with recipes reflective of the period and evocative images, Culinary Pleasures is a complete delight for foodies everywhere and constitutes a fascinating record of Britain's changing cultural attitudes.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 02 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 0571228712
ISBN 13: 9780571228713
Book Overview: In Culinary Pleasures, Nicola Humble serves up a fascinating history of Britain's culinary evolution through the cookbooks which have inspired us over the course of a century, from Mrs Beeton to the rise of celebrity TV chefs.