The complete guide to British cooking by our most famous cook - fully updated for the twenty-first-century kitchen.Published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mrs Beeton's first publication, the 220 classic British recipes in this stunning collection are taken from the original Book of Household Management and have been updated for the twenty-first-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus detailed information on ingre...

The complete guide to creating delicious puddings and desserts by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.From the lightest lemon posset to a luscious trifle and an aromatic chocolate souffle, puddings and desserts are a delicious way to end a meal. In Britain, we are home to some of the best local produce - from succulent summer berries, autumn pears and winter rhubarb - and Mrs Beeton has ensured that the ingredients on our doorsteps hav...

This beautiful hardback is packed with practical advice to help you improve your baking. It includes fascinating trivia covering the history of baking and the chemistry crucial to achieving winning cakes, biscuits, pastry, bread and baked desserts, as well as classic recipes to demonstrate techniques.Arranged into a helpful question and answer format and beautifully illustrated throughout, this is an in-depth guide for bakers of all levels of skill, an invaluable companion to the G...

From the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal, a must-read account of how America suffers from a “trust deficit” that has weakened its cornerstone institutions and divided our society.AMERICAN BREAKDOWN dissects how, in the space of a generation, the pillars that sustained the once-dominant superpower have been dangerously eroded. From government to business, from media to medicine—the strength and security of the American experiment have been...

As a nation, there is no denying that we have a sweet tooth - and classic treats such as sherbet fruit drops, Everton toffee, vanilla fudge and chocolate honeycomb, have stood the test of time. MRS BEETON'S HOMEMADE SWEETSHOP is a gorgeous and beautifully illustrated recipe book for the home cook, packed with delicious sweet treat ideas for any occasion.All of the recipes have been drawn from Mrs Beeton's original BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT meaning that we can all recreate a litt...

The complete guide to cooking soups and sides by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.Mrs Beeton knew that the essence of good cooking was to capture, and compliment, the main ingredient in a meal with sumptuous side dishes. In this delicious cook book, Mrs Beeton's recipes will show you how to combine the best produce and ingredients to create a meal full on flavour and packed with locally sourced produce. From a delicate and light che...

The complete guide to all things poultry by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.Poultry is a big part of our daily diets - but how adventurous are we with our cooking? Mrs Beeton brings together those dishes we love to cook for hearty family suppers - chicken pie and roast turkey, as well as other delicious suggestions that can be cooked all year round. From game terrine, pot-roast pheasant and rabbit curry, this gorgeous collection of...

The complete guide to cooking fish and seafood by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.Mrs Beeton knew that a fish recipe was the staple to hearty family cooking. With a focus on seasonality and local produce, Mrs Beeton created the best mouth-watering fish and shellfish dishes for the British kitchen. From fish pie, smoked haddock, soused mackerel and potted shrimp, this cook book will give you the know-how to prepare and cook fresh an...

The complete guide to cooking hearty meat dishes by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.Mrs Beeton was an expert at cooking suppers that were hearty, warming and wholesome. From a roast fore rib of beef, steak and kidney pudding and braised mutton, her recipes were big on flavour: tender, succulent and delicious dishes with the best quality cuts of meat. Here is traditional British cooking at its best, with the most economical and prac...

Presents George Eliot's shorter poetry. This volume includes an introduction, which discusses Eliot's interest in poetry verse and its relation to her prose and prose fiction; her recurring themes and motifs; the poetry's critical reception and its value to modern readers.

Presents George Eliot's shorter poetry. This volume includes an introduction, which discusses Eliot's interest in poetry verse and its relation to her prose and prose fiction; her recurring themes and motifs; the poetry's critical reception and its value to modern readers.

At last, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in How to Bake. The son of a baker, Paul Hollywood is passionate about busting the myths that surround baking, sharing his finely honed skills, and showing that with the right guidance, anybody can achieve success time after time.With this in mind, he has filled this book with easy-to-follow, clearly explained, utterly delicious recipes. Having taken you through the basic t...