This is a nostalgic look at the celebrations that marked the end of World War II, illustrated with authentic photographs, illustrations and cartoons, giving an insight into the spirit and history of the period.
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Marguerite Patten is one of Britain's most famous cookery writers, with over 160 cookery books, many of them bestsellers, to her credit. During the Second World War, she worked for the Ministry of Food in East Anglia and London. She then took charge of the Ministry of Food Bureau at Harrods, Knightsbridge; her job was to help families prepare nutritious and appetising dishes with their weekly rations.
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Rationing Recipes Rock!,
By JMR (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Victory Cookbook (Hamlyn Food & Drink S.) (Paperback)
This book includes a previous book that Ms. Patten wrote "We'll Eat Again" (which I already own). She provides some fabulous recipes of homely cooking used by the British housewife during the rather trying times of WWII and thereafter. I love the recipes, I love the little history lessons throughout and the samples of advertising from the era. It's a time that's fast fading from our memories so I'm glad there are books like this to remind us of what life was like. My favorite comment from Ms. Patten is in the beginning of the book where she suggests we try the recipes to see that many of them are (indeed) tasty while others will show us why we're all glad we no longer have to consume them! I've tried several of the recipes (vinegar cake is a winner...so is the Potato Jane....the onion/apple chutney was a huge hit last winter). I can't bring myself to try the sheep's head stew though. It's amazing how they made do and stretched things and everyone ended up healthier than before the war. This book is a wealth of information - read and enjoy!
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This book is THE book to own for nostalgia and ideas for stretching food supplies. It is hardback and much better than 'WE'LL EAT AGAIN' by the same author, MARGUERITE PATTEN, and is only a paperback....
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A Wonderful Book,
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I have made several recipes from this book. I like that most of these recipes make a smaller amount. It is a wonderful book to sit down and read. It has taught me that I can make a wonderful meal with what I have in my house.
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