This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Whether I’m at my desk writing or 2-feet away at the kitchen counter trying to figure out a new recipe, I need to work alone.

Far better than the american-sourced book that the manufacturer recommends, which has ingredients that aren't even allowed in Europe. There are already a few Jane Grigson recipes in my blog, including my best-ever pudding, Springfield Pear Cake, and the famous Chinese Yorkshire pudding featured in English Food — a must-try if your Yorkshires always flop. They are appealing and also include a game terrine, fish pie, brill in cider (this is the West), oxtail with grapes, pheasant in port and celery, and an irresistible dish of duck, Madeira, morels and spiced beets; no grilled steaks, cheese boards or other padding here.After last month’s blandfest, it seemed apposite to turn to Elizabeth David’s Spices, Salts and Aromatics in the English Kitchen, published in 1970, for this month’s cookbook challenge. As I mentioned in my last post, Food for Pleasure was published in 1950, when Britain was still subject to rationing, albeit less drastic than during the war. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. You’ll meet Mark Weinberg , the photographer, Samantha Seneviratne , the food stylist and Brooke Deonarine , the prop stylist.

Ask an adult to help you microwave it for 30 seconds, then stir and repeat until it is melted and smooth. That is no small compliment: Cookbook editors should take note of such ambitious preparations described with so much charm and clarity.I wish this book had been available when I bought my Ninja, it would have answered a lot of my questions - I think Ninja should provide this book along with the product! I think the dishes I chose for this meal are fairly representative, if short on the Middle-Eastern element. The hardback book is the same as what is being sold as the Kindle Print Replica version, as it fits better into the portrait-aligned Kindle.