Author

Contributions

  • Bear, Marina, 1941- - Contributor
  • Doty, Roy, 1922- - Contributor

Publication

1973 - Macdonald and Co., London, England

Language

English

Word Count

38,500 words, Guess

Page Count

154 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC641.5
  • LCCTX651

Description

A quirky but invaluable book, especially for a beginner or unconfident cook. Set out firsy in alphabetical order by ingredient, it provides practical advice on what to do if your food is bland, burnt, turned to mush etc. in a charmingly conversational and humourous style. "There are some of us who feel that the best way to improve an aubergine is to encase it in cement and drop it in a river..."

First Sentence

There are thousands of cookery books in the world, and they are all, at heart, the same.

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