Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes Isabella Beeton

Name: Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes By Isabella Beeton
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Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes by Isabella Beeton

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The complete guide to baking by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.

Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes Summary

Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes: Foreword by Claire Ptak by Isabella Beeton

The complete guide to baking by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.

As a nation, there is no denying that we have a sweet tooth - and classic recipes such as Eccles Cakes, Victoria Sandwich Cake, scones and shortbread, have stood the test of time. MRS BEETON'S CAKES AND BAKES is a gorgeous and practical recipe book for the home cook, packed with delicious desserts and sweet treat ideas for any occasion.

All of the recipes have been drawn from Mrs Beeton's original BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT and have been updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus detailed information on ingredients and equipment, and illustrations of all the techniques required, this is the go-to mini book for any aspiring or experienced home cook.

Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes Reviews

They're slim, informative and ideal for those 'Bugger, how do I joint a chicken?' moments. * EMERALD STREET *
a set of six lovingly crafted, bite-sized books based on recipes from the original domestic goddess * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU MAGAZINE *
Household management made easy * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
These abbreviated updates - cleverly divided for our ease and with forewords by modern foodie stars - contain 220 original recipes, with helpful asides by co-author Gerard Baker on modern means of sourcing and preparing ingredients. * THE INDEPENDENT *
The inimitable Mrs Beeton's wisdom is here collected in six books - covering everything from 'Cakes and Bakes' to 'Chicken, Other Birds and Game' - each with forewords by today's most celebrated chefs, from Mark Hix to Thomasina Miers, all extolling the great woman's genius and paying homage to this country's first celebrity chef. * ABSOLUTELY CHELSEA/ ABSOLUTELY FULHAM *

About Isabella Beeton

Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of MRS BEETON'S BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT is a testament to the quality of her advice.

Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster and historian. He has written extensively for THE TIMES, THE KITCHEN GARDEN and BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC's national news networks and programmes for over 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances, most notably on the judging panel on Rosemary Schrager's SCHOOLS FOR COOKS and as the food historian to the Hairy Bikers on the MUMS KNOW BEST tour.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005120420

ISBN 13

9780297866817

ISBN 10

0297866818

Title

Mrs Beeton's Cakes & Bakes: Foreword by Claire Ptak by Isabella Beeton

Author

Isabella Beeton

Series

MRS BEETON

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Orion Publishing Co

Year published

20121108

Number of pages

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Note

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