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“agnes jekyll”

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  • Everlasting Syllabub and the Art of Carving

    by Agnes Jekyll, Hannah Glasse ...
    Writing for domestic servants in a conversational, accessible way, eighteenth-century housewife Hannah Glasse disapproved of French terminology and fussiness, instead favouring simple dishes that are still cooked today - a preference that has earned her the reputation of 'the first Domestic Goddess'.With recipes for rice pudding, beef rump, barbecued pork, trifle and even the first recipe in ... Read more

    $8.59 USD

  • A Little Dinner Before the Play

    by Agnes Jekyll ...
    Whether extolling the merits of a cheerful breakfast tray, conjuring up a winter picnic of figs and mulled wine, sharing delicious Tuscan recipes, or suggesting a last-minute pre-theatre dinner, the sparkling writings of the society hostess and philanthropist Agnes Jekyll describe food for every imaginable occasion and mood.Originally published in The Times in the early 1920s, these divinely witty ... Read more

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  • A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes

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  • Canadian Housewife's Manual of Cookery

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  • The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual

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    by William Kitchiner, Dean Dawson ...
    William Kitchiner's "The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual" stands as a culinary cornerstone of the early 19th century, illuminating the intricate dance between gastronomy and domestic management. This comprehensive tome not only presents a wealth of recipes but also delves into the art of cooking, food preservation, and the importance of seasonal ingredients. Kitchiner's literary style is ... Read more

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  • Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen

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    " T he most incredibly sophisticated compendium of all that is good in British cooking" by the renowned author of An Omelette and a Glass of Wine (Jeremy Lee, The Guardian).Elizabeth David presents a collection of English recipes using spices, salt, and aromatics. The book includes dishes such as briskets and spiced beef, smoked fish, cured pork and sweet fruit pickles. An emphasis is placed on t ... Read more

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  • Home-Brewing - A Selection of Recipes and Articles on All Aspects of Home-Brewing

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book contains a collection of recipes and articles related to making alcoholic drinks at home, including instructions for producing beer, cider, wine, and a variety of liqueurs. Full of useful information and simple, step-by-step instructions, this volume is ideal for the novice brewer and those with an interest in producing alcohol at home as a hobby. Although old, the information ... Read more

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  • Christmas at Downton: Holiday Foods and Traditions From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey

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  • The Well-Kept Kitchen

    by Gervase Markham ...
    In 1615 the poet and writer Gervase Markham published an extraordinary handbook for housewives, containing advice on everything from planting herbs to brewing beer, feeding animals to distilling perfume, with recipes for a variety of dishes such as trifle, pancakes and salads (not to mention some amusingly tart words on how the ideal wife should behave). Aimed at middle-class women who would share ... Read more

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