Elizabeth David's Christmas
Elizabeth David author Jill Norman editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:1st Nov '18
Should be back in stock very soon
A beautiful and timeless new edition of the ultimate festive food book, from the most loved and respected British cookery writer of the 20th century.
A beautiful and timeless new edition of the ultimate festive food book, from the most loved and respected British cookery writer of the 20th century
Elizabeth David's Christmas is a celebration of every traditional recipe and favourite indulgence that we savour during the festive season. Containing over 150 classic recipes, together with a selection of wonderful articles, notes and observations from the Elizabeth David archive, this timeless book will inspire an elegant and memorable Christmas while taking the strain out of cooking for a crowd.
All the classics are here: mince pies, stuffings, sauces and, of course, the perfect turkey, as well as simple first courses, party dishes and a range of desserts that make Elizabeth David's Christmas irresistible seasonal fare and a unique festive resource to treasure, hand down and return to year after year.
Arguably the most influential British cookery writer of all time. It is a guide to every course, every possible Noël-suitable condiment, and is interspersed with ideas from, and memories of, David's own Christmasses. * i (The paper for today) *
When you read Elizabeth David, you get perfect pitch. There is an understanding and evocation of flavours, colours, scents and places that lighten up the page. -- Rowley Leigh * Guardian *
All the classics are here, along with the trimmings, and plenty to help you get creative with leftovers. * Mail on Sunday *
An irresistible collection of traditional festive recipes from one of Britain's most loved and respected cookery writers * Waitrose Food *
A festive collection from Elizabeth David, whose 1950s recipe columns evoked the warmth of the Mediterranean in post-war Britain * Harper's Bazaar *
Will delight David's many admirers ... combines good taste with erudition and practicality. * Mail on Sunday *
David's beautiful, restrained prose is irresistible. * Independent *
It would be utterly churlish not to consult her work at Christmas * Belfast Telegraph *
ISBN: 9780718178505
Dimensions: 204mm x 138mm x 24mm
Weight: 293g
224 pages