Mrs Beeton's Chicken Other Birds and Game
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Mrs Beeton's Chicken Other Birds and Game by Isabella Beeton
The complete guide to all things poultry by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Poultry is a big part of our daily diets - but how adventurous are we with our cooking? Mrs Beeton brings together those dishes we love to cook for hearty family suppers - chicken pie and roast turkey, as well as other delicious suggestions that can be cooked all year round. From game terrine, pot-roast pheasant and rabbit curry, this gorgeous collection of recipes will inspire you to create timeless dishes with Britain's most popular meat. All of the recipes have been drawn from Mrs Beeton's original Book of Household Management and have been updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus information on ingredients and equipment, and illustrations of all the techniques required, this is the go-to mini-book for any aspiring or experienced home cook.Household management made easy * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
A set of six lovingly crafted, bite-sized books based on recipes from the original domestic goddess * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU MAGAZINE *
These abbreviated updates - cleverly divided for our ease and with forewords by modern foodie stars - contain 220 original recipes, with helpful asides by co-author Gerard Baker on modern means of sourcing and preparing ingredients. * THE INDEPENDENT *
The inimitable Mrs Beeton's wisdom is here collected in six books - covering everything from 'Cakes and Bakes' to 'Chicken, Other Birds and Game' - each with forewords by today's most celebrated chefs, from Mark Hix to Thomasina Miers, all extolling the great woman's genius and paying homage to this country's first celebrity chef. * ABSOLUTELY CHELSEA/ ABSOLUTELY FULHAM *
Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of MRS BEETON'S BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT is a testament to the quality of her advice.
Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster and historian. He has written extensively for THE TIMES, THE KITCHEN GARDEN and BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC's national news networks and programmes for over 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances, most notably on the judging panel on Rosemary Schrager's SCHOOL OF COOKS and as the food historian to the Hairy Bikers on the MUMS KNOW BEST tour.
| SKU | GOR005741346 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780297866824 |
| ISBN 10 | 0297866826 |
| Title | Mrs Beeton's Chicken Other Birds and Game |
| Author | Isabella Beeton |
| Series | Mrs Beeton |
| Condition | Very good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2012-11-08 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
