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The Pauper's Cookbook (Paperback)

by Jocasta Innes (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln; New ed. edition (2 Oct 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0711222401
  • ISBN-13: 978-0711222403
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Jocasta Innes shows that delicious and stylish cooking does not have to rely on expensive ingredients and that budget food does not mean simply opening a tin or a packet. Thrifty tips on sensible shopping, using leftovers and creating home-made versions of store-bought favourites help to cut the costs at every stage. More than 250 international recipes, including soups, puddings and vegetarian meals, ranging from quick snacks to impressive party dishes, will suit every occasion and guarantee the tastiest results at the cheapest cost. First published in 1971, this well loved kitchen classic has been totally revised and updated to take into account the ever-increasing range of low-cost ingredients now available in local supermarkets.


About the Author

Jocasta Innes was born in China and by the age of 15 had visited nearly every continent in the world. With a background of travel, her approach to cooking and food is catholic and international. Today she is best known for her range of paints and chain interior decorating shops, Paint Magic. She is also the author of a string of books on housekeeping and home decorating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pauper's Cookbook, 6 Jan 2006
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This is the cookbook that my mother taught herself to cook with in the 1970s and that she gave to me when I left home. It is such a wonderful book--it teaches how to cook really good food without using any junk, tricky ingredients or waste. Everything I have ever made from it has been delicious and despite having a large collection of cookbooks, this is still my favourite. When I got my first Le Creuset pot its inaugural use was to make Flemish Beef Stew which was superb. And whilst the recipes are wonderful, the best thing about The Pauper's Cookbook is the way Jocasta Innes seems to talk directly to you as you cook. I often find myself chuckling as I read. Sheer delight!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing & Nourishing, 15 April 2003
This review is from: The Pauper's Cookbook (Paperback)
This book exemplifies the requriements of a non-cook and gives valuable advice on not only what to cook, how to cook it but with what to cook it and what is required to cook it in! A recent (ancient) review described it as the essential item for a 1st year Uni student, existing on minimal means, who needs to eat to survive. Stuff the 1st year Uni person - it's real life!!
From my own experience I can reccomend the curried lentil soup and the most amazing 'padding' of toad in the hole et al.
A must for all who need to survive on a shoestring although, sadly, there is no advice on how to cook that item!!
Together with Hamlins All Colour Cook Book you need noting else to eat, give great dinner parties and live on a limited budget.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best cookbook money can buy!, 28 Oct 2008
By ELKV "EmmaBap" (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
My mother in law has a very old copy of this book and my husband raved on and on and on and on...... about it. After finally finding our own copy I gave it a look and fell in love with it's simplicity. We are now the proud owners of three!!!! copies, and the newest is an amalgam of the previous two. However, there are some notable abscences eg Irish Tea Brack and Ginger Bread Men. It's the kind of book which although it gives you a recipe to follow gives you the confidence to alter the ingredients to fit what you have in the cupboards. Thank you Jocasta Innes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is still in print? Wonderful!
I've had my copy of this book for well over twenty years now, it's much-thumbed with yellowing pages and interesting stains from various ingredients. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beats 'student cookbooks' hands down
My Aunt gave me her old copy of the Pauper's Cookbook when I first left home for University and I have to say it was the best 'leaving gift' I could have been given. Read more
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I learned to cook with this wonderful book in the 1970s, and have ordered again as mine fell to bits several house moves ago! Read more
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I ordered this book because my old copy, dating from the 1970's, had fallen to bits and the individual bits were breaking up as well. Read more
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I first purchased this book as a student over thirty years ago. It is packed with delicious and nourishing recipes at very affordable prices. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Uni Student
I picked up the original 1971 edition at a car boot sale a couple of years ago, and now it's a crummy, sticky, stained mess from hanging out in student kitchens. Read more
Published 24 months ago by H. Williams

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As a newly wed in the 70s this was my bible. My main entertaining dish was a beef casserole with wine vinegar (instead of wine)and olives that I served with pasta and green... Read more
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