Summer Cooking

by Elizabeth David

Other authorsMolly O'Neill (Foreword)
Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

641.564

Collection

Publication

NYRB Classics (2002), Paperback, 248 pages

Description

Summer cooking contains recipes from all over the world, for table, buffet or picnic. The result is a varied selection of summer dishes that are light, easy to prepare, and based on the fruit, vegetables and meat in season.

User reviews

LibraryThing member mcglothlen
You know... I remember enjoying this one. But I don't really remember anything about it. That's not good, right? Still - it is written by my beloved Elizabeth David.
LibraryThing member Carrie.deSilva
Elizabeth David's (1913 - 1992) fourth book, published in 1955. A lovely theme with promises of the very best of British produce and home cooking. Such unexpected dishes as Mushrooms in Grouse Stock provide constant interest and there is plenty of encouragement to put under-employed ingredients,
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such as sorrel, to good use.
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LibraryThing member satyridae
Now THIS is what a cookbook should be. Nothing precise, no quarter-teaspoon of anything, just a bit of butter or a sprinkle of oregano. A cookbook for the confident, a lovely excursion for those unwilling to dive in. David had as sure a hand with prose as she did with food. My copy came from Laurie
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and has been languishing in the TBR pile for far too long.

Recommended!
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

248 p.; 7.98 inches

ISBN

1590170040 / 9781590170045
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