Great techniques, good ingredients and a bag full of tricks are all you need to cook up a storm in the kitchen. Good Kitchen Magic reveals the old-fashioned skills and recipes that are the foundation of everyday cooking. The recipes are easy to follow and represent the best of traditional cooking. There are sections devoted to creating the perfect store cupboard, making brilliant basics such as stocks and soups, choosing seasonal produce, as well as information on kitchen equipment and tips on a variety of culinary techniques. Fantastic 1950s photographs and archive advertising set this book in a retro league of its own. Good Kitchen Magic not only looks great but is packed with household tips and cooking advice that will turn you into the perfect host!