- Hardcover: 1068 pages
- Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; New Ed edition (24 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0304364754
- ISBN-13: 978-0304364756
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 790,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Mrs Beeton has provided practical help and advice to generations in their first attempts at running their homes. The Concise Mrs Beeton's Book of Cookery sets out to instruct those new to cooking, to encourage and give confidence to the least experienced cook and to inspire those who are already familiar with the basic principles of food preparation. This easy-to-use guide to ingredients, practical cooking and good eating is the first concise volume of that renowned and comprehensive reference book, Mrs Beeton's Book of Cookery and Household Management. This version is produced to the same high quality, with the emphasis on successful cookery and reliable recipes. Special techniques are clearly explained with the aid of illustrations, and colour photographs of finished dishes offer helpful serving ideas, Mrs Beeton's practical hints and tips cover cooking ahead, freezing and microwave methods to guarantee success every time. Important aspects of household management, such as safety and first aid, are also included, and there is useful information on social customs which relate to entertaining. With advice on the choice, storage and preparation of fresh foods, information on planning well-balanced meals and a superb collection of recipes for all occasions, The Concise Mrs Beeton's Book of Cookery is the essential kitchen companion.
About the Author
Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London is 1836, where she grew up in a household of twenty-one children. It took Isabella four years to compile her masterwork, publishing Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management in 1861. It contains an enormous amount of information to help people live, in Isabella Beeton's own words, 'economically, tastefully and well'. Her style, imparting information as clearly and simply as possible, was hugely influential. The book sold 60,000 copies in its first year, but Isabella Beeton died four years later, in 1865, aged just twenty-eight. The enduring popularity of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is testament to the quality of her advice.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
As a single guy bringing up a family I found the book to be a tremendous help in every way possible covering ALL aspect of the art, from making cheese on toast to a gourmet dinner for a dinner party! Don't make the mistake that because it's 'Mrs Beetons' its all traditional because it isn't, it includes microwaving tips where relevant and pictures of what its supposed to look like when finished.
An absolute bargain for the price and full of every bit of advice you could think of or want.
An absolute bargain for the price and full of every bit of advice you could think of or want.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
We bought this book because it had a range of everyday game recipes which was larger than any of the others we looked at. I've used several different recipes from different parts of the book, most of which have come out well. I would dispute some of the cooking times given, however. Also the text is quite small when trying to follow a recipe with your hands covered in flour.
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