Gentle Art of Cookery

First published in 2005. This compendium of cookery, though it concentrates on staple western food that is always available, contains a wealth of recipes sure to pique the interest of cooks and connoisseurs of fine food. Unique chapters cover flower cookery, Chinese scented teas, an 'Arabian Nights' dinner and special children's cookery. It is the author's strong belief that good cooking is one of the attainable amenities of everyday life.

List of contents

Introduction I. Sauces II. Vegetables III. Chestnuts IV. Mushrooms v. Fish VI. Eggs VII. Meat VIII. Cold Supper Dishes IX. Dishes from the Arabian Nights 2x. Rice and other Cereals XI. Poultry and Game XII. Fruit XIII. Almonds XIV. Creams, Custards, and Jellies xv. Sandwiches and Savouries XVI. Home-made Wines and Cups XVII. Cooking for Children XVIII. Flower Recipes XIX. Cakes xx. The Alchemist's Cupboard

About the author

Hilda Leyel, Olga Hartley

Summary

First published in 2005. This compendium of cookery, though it concentrates on staple western food that is always available, contains a wealth of recipes sure to pique the interest of cooks and connoisseurs of fine food. Unique chapters cover flower cookery, Chinese scented teas, an 'Arabian Nights' dinner and special children's cookery. It is the author's strong belief that good cooking is one of the attainable amenities of everyday life.

Product details

• Authors: Olga Hartley, Hartley Olga, Leyel, Leyel, Hilda Leyel, Hilda Hartley Leyel, Leyel Hilda
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2016
• EAN: 9781138975101
• ISBN: 978-1-138-97510-1
• No. of pages: 470
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Food & society, Social and cultural anthropology, Cultural studies: food and society