A complete guide for the planning of fine meals, this book instructs budding and experienced hostesses alike in the art of entertaining. It provides information on parties, the duties of a hostess, autumn fare, Christmas meals, Lenten fare, exotic food, and Gothic parties.
This small volume, filled with delicious and unusual recipes, is perfect for any cook who wishes to prepare beautiful foods using ingredients of the highest quality.
George Sand recounts the story of her 1838 winter in Majorca, a winter she passed in the company of Frederick Chopin. She describes the natural beauties of Majorca as well as the rumblings of approaching war.
Following an explanation of pickling's history, principles and advantages, this manual instructs on the preservation of a variety of foods, and on mixing spices and determining correct levels of acidity and brine.
This book provides an excellent introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony. Readers will gain a new appreciation for the uniquely Japanese aspects of an international custom. Topics... Læs mere
This excellent introduction to Old English begins with an elementary grammar and includes carefully selected stories, verses and histories from a wide sampling of dialects: West Saxon, Northumbrian, late and early Kentish and early Mercian. A comprehensive glossary is included.