Controversy still rages over whether Stilton was ever actually made in Stilton, but there can be no doubt that the 'king of English cheeses' owes its Controversy still rages over whether Stilton was ever actually made in Stilton, but there can be no doubt that the 'king of English cheeses' owes its widespread popularity to the Huntingdonshire town's position on the Great North Road - now the A1 - which afforded ready access to the London market. In charting the development of the distinctive blue-veined cheeses of the East Midlands, this absorbing book offers nothing less than a social history of England in microcosm. ...more
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An Appetite for Ale
Fiona Beckett; Will Beckett Camra 2007 Hardback Illustrated
This collection of simple yet mouth-watering recipes has been specially created to show the versatility of ale and other beers and the flavours they cThis collection of simple yet mouth-watering recipes has been specially created to show the versatility of ale and other beers and the flavours they can bring to the kitchen and dining table. Chapters on soups, spreads and snacks, pasta, antipasti and risotto, seafood, chicken and other birds, meat, spicy foods, salads and vegetables, bread and cheese and desserts provide ideas for using beers from around the world, both in and accompanying food. ...more
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Grow Your Own, Eat Your Own Making the Most of Your Garden Produce All Year Round Bob Flowerdew Kyle Cathie 2009 Hardback Illustrated
A leading organic gardener, Bob Flowerdew presents a guide to making the most of your garden produce all year round. As well as advice on extending haA leading organic gardener, Bob Flowerdew presents a guide to making the most of your garden produce all year round. As well as advice on extending harvests, the best early and late crops, what to grow for preserving and processing and how to harvest, his book is full of information on how best to store produce, including making preserves, bottling, smoking and salting, and gives Bob's own favourite recipes for classic vegetable and fruit dishes, jams, jellies and even liqueurs....more
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A Delicious Way to Earn a Living A Collection of His Best and Tastiest Food Writing Michael Bateman Grub Street 2008 Hardback
Michael Bateman was writing about school dinners when Jamie Oliver was eating them. Over more than 30 years, the campaigning food journalist and mentoMichael Bateman was writing about school dinners when Jamie Oliver was eating them. Over more than 30 years, the campaigning food journalist and mentor to Antonio Carluccio, Sophie Grigson and Rose Gray exposed E-numbers, visited factory farms, launched the Campaign for Real Bread and championed 'good English grub' long before it became fashionable. This collection of his articles ranges from fish and chips to French vineyards, and is interspersed with delicious recipes and his witty, humorous sketches. ...more
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Starting with Porridge, and including dishes such as Chestnut Soup, Mirrored Eggs, Paella, Lancashire Hotpot and Marmalade Batter Pudding, this is ClaStarting with Porridge, and including dishes such as Chestnut Soup, Mirrored Eggs, Paella, Lancashire Hotpot and Marmalade Batter Pudding, this is Clarissa Dickson Wright's personal collection of simple, nourishing food to cook at home. These classic recipes, many of them from foreign traditions, have been revived and simplified by Clarissa (one of television's Two Fat Ladies), who provides an affectionate anecdote for each of them, practical tips and beautifully clear, no-nonsense instructions. ...more
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Feasting with the Ancestors Cooking through the Ages with 110 Simple Recipes Oswald Rivera Sutton 2004 Paperback
Oswald Rivera's mission: to cook his way through history, from Esau's biblical Mess of Pottage to Sauteed Smoked Salmon with Caramelized Mango - a creOswald Rivera's mission: to cook his way through history, from Esau's biblical Mess of Pottage to Sauteed Smoked Salmon with Caramelized Mango - a creation of late 20th century fusion cooking. With cheerful historical anecdotes along the way, Rivera accurately recreates ingredient lists from as early as 400 BCE to assemble a culinary history of the world, accompanied by recipes adapted for 21st century kitchens. ...more
The Last Food of England English Food: Its Past, Present and Future Marwood Yeatman Ebury 2007 Hardback Illustrated
England has more breeds of livestock, fruit cultivars, and possibly more vegetable seeds than any other country. So what happened to English food and England has more breeds of livestock, fruit cultivars, and possibly more vegetable seeds than any other country. So what happened to English food and why do so few people appreciate it? To find out, Yeatman visited cattle markets, local shows and rural outposts, met bacon curers, seine fishermen and tripe dressers, and found historic breeds of livestock, home-made butter, and seagulls eggs. His book describes the 'subculture' of real, English food he discovered, and how to cook it. ...more
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Wine Atlas of Australia
James Halliday California University Press 2007 Hardback Illustrated
Australia's position as a great wine producing nation is now firmly established, but what is not so widely appreciated is that alongside the cheerful Australia's position as a great wine producing nation is now firmly established, but what is not so widely appreciated is that alongside the cheerful popular labels, the country produces many fine vintages whose character is as intimately connected with the soil and climate of a precise locality as those of their Old World counterparts. This magnificent atlas, sumptuously illustrated with glowing photographs, provides detailed maps of every wine region in Australia, and explains what makes each one unique. ...more
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Ricelands The World of South-East Asian Food Michael Freeman Reaktion 2008 Paperback Illustrated
Pad thai, Pho soup, mohinga: the cuisines of Southeast Asia are now among the most consumed dishes in the world, with ardent enthusiasts far beyond thPad thai, Pho soup, mohinga: the cuisines of Southeast Asia are now among the most consumed dishes in the world, with ardent enthusiasts far beyond their native lands. Michael Freeman's beautifully-illustrated guide to the foods of eight Southeast Asian countries not only explores the compelling history of their culinary cultures, all linked by the common staple dish of rice, but introduces the defining characteristics of key dishes and documents their evolution as they entered global cuisine. ...more
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Korean Cuisine An Illustrated History Michael J Pettid Reaktion 2008 Hardback Illustrated
This illustrated account of Korean food and its intricate relationship with the culture of Korea ends with a short selection of recipes. This illustrated account of Korean food and its intricate relationship with the culture of Korea ends with a short selection of recipes. ...more
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Eating for England The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table Nigel Slater Fourth Estate 2007 Hardback
Savouring Aga toast or the lost ritual of the KitKat, Nigel Slater writes with obvious affection and cheerful criticism as he delves into the nooks anSavouring Aga toast or the lost ritual of the KitKat, Nigel Slater writes with obvious affection and cheerful criticism as he delves into the nooks and crannies of Britain's gastronomic culture. ...more
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Antonio Carluccio's Italia The Recipes and Customs of the Regions Antonio Carluccio Quadrille 2007 Paperback Illustrated
A leading authority on Italian food, Antonio Carluccio acts as our guide on this region-by-region gastronomic tour of his native Italy. Along with traA leading authority on Italian food, Antonio Carluccio acts as our guide on this region-by-region gastronomic tour of his native Italy. Along with traditional recipes for regional favourites - sometimes given in Carluccio's own easier versions for British kitchens - he draws on his personal knowledge of the country as well professional expertise to comment on the geography of each region and its produce and culinary traditions. With vibrant photography - of both Italy and its food - by Alastair Hendy. ...more
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The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Andrew F Smith (Edited by) Oxford University Press 2007 Hardback Illustrated
From the history of maple syrup to the truth behind Girl Scout Cookies and how to make a proper (and near-lethal) Zombie cocktail, this comprehensive From the history of maple syrup to the truth behind Girl Scout Cookies and how to make a proper (and near-lethal) Zombie cocktail, this comprehensive reference work provides a sumptuous look at America's eating culture and its history. Along with the entries on individual foods and drinks, topics like prohibition, obesity and alcoholism are covered, and the book concludes with extensive appendices on food- and drink-related museums, periodicals, organizations and websites. ...more
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From Norfolk Knobs to Fidget Pie Foods from the Heart of England and East Anglia Laura Mason; Catherine Brown HarperPress 2007 Hardback
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