Good Things (At Table) [Paperback]

Jane Grigson (Author)

Book Description

Series: At Table | Publication Date: November 1, 2006

A celebration of fresh daily fare lovingly prepared.

 

“Cooking something delicious is really much more satisfactory than painting pictures or making pottery. At least for most of us. Food has the tact to disappear, leaving room and opportunity for masterpieces to come. The mistakes don’t hang on the walls or stand on the shelves to reproach you forever.”—from Jane Grigson’s introduction.

 

Originally published in 1971, Good Things is now available in a Bison Books edition for all those who appreciate good food and Jane Grigson’s witty and stylish way of writing about it. Including recipes for fish, meat, game, fresh fruits, vegetables, and a few splendid desserts, Good Things is a celebration of delicious everyday fare and its loving preparation.

Editorial Reviews

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"'A magnificent book' The Guardian" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Jane Grigson (1928–90) grew up in the northeast of England, where there is a strong tradition of good eating. After earning a degree in English from Cambridge University, she worked in art galleries and publishers’ offices and then as a translator. In 1968 Grigson began writing cookery articles for the Observer Colour Magazine. Good Things is a collection of those highly successful pieces. She is the author of numerous cookery books, including English Food, Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery, and Mushroom Feast. Grigson posthumously received the 2009 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Hall of Fame Book Award for her entire body of work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Bison Books (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803259719
• ISBN-13: 978-0803259713
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,283,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic, January 2, 2011

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This review is from: Good Things (At Table) (Paperback)

It's hard to comment on a classic without sounding self important. What I would say about this book is, if you have read Elizabeth David and you have not yet read any Jane Grigson, then do buy the book, you will not be disappointed. There's a lot of scholarly work here, too, as well as the recipes and cooking techniques. Very British, for sure, and it may even convince you to love prunes (or dried plums, as they are sometimes known).

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Things (At Table), January 24, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Good Things (At Table) (Paperback)

This is my second copy of Jane Grigsons's book. I used the original copy so often that it fell apart. It is a great book.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More than I expected..., November 9, 2011

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This review is from: GOOD THINGS (Hardcover)

This book is packed with recipes that are historic and well written. It isn't your glossy pictures-on-every-page cookbook, this is more like an historic Joy of Cooking for British folk. I enjoyed reading through it and anticipate a lot of interesting meals.