Victorian Christmas Cookery (Traditional Country Life Recipe S.) [Paperback]

Bruce T. Paddock (Author)

Book Description

Series: Traditional Country Life Recipe S. | Publication Date: September 1, 1994

This title jumps into the Christmas feast by spotlighting the tastes and fragrances of the American holiday. From Oyster Soup and Parsley Sauce to Currant Jelly and Yule Dollies, the book explores recipes and cooking ideas popular in the last century, but with the palate of the modern family in focus. If you'd like to know how the tradition of Christmas dinner started and sample some true American favorites, then this book is a must for your kitchen library. Easy to read with clear step-by-step directions, don't miss it this season.

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Bruce T Paddock

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ibooks, Inc. (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188328306X
• ISBN-13: 978-1883283063
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,041,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 13, 2007

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This review is from: Victorian Christmas Cookery (Traditional Country Life Recipe S.) (Paperback)

This book was just what I was looking for. It is full of Victorian recipes, but with modern cooking instructions. It gives recipes for many different courses and has some menu ideas, but you can also create your own, of course. It also gives you an idea of what was common for Victorian holiday meals so you can also add your own similar recipes right along with it. It is a really great book. The only downfall is I do wish it had color photos of some (if not all) the recipes. That's just my own preference - I love cookbooks that show what each finished dish looks like. Other than that, it really is a good book if you are interested in cooking up some Victorian meals. I was looking for some new Christmas tradition foods for my family, and this really helped in giving me recipes plus helping in giving me other ideas as well.