About the Author:
Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management is a testament to the quality of her advice. Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster, and historian. He has written extensively for BBC Good Food Magazine, The Kitchen Garden, and the Times, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC's national news networks and programs for more than 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances.
Review:
The inimitable Mrs Beeton's wisdom is here collected in six books - covering everything from 'Cakes and Bakes' to 'Chicken, Other Birds and Game' - each with forewords by today's most celebrated chefs, from Mark Hix to Thomasina Miers, all extolling the great woman's genius and paying homage to this country's first celebrity chef. * ABSOLUTELY CHELSEA/ ABSOLUTELY FULHAM * These abbreviated updates - cleverly divided for our ease and with forewords by modern foodie stars - contain 220 original recipes, with helpful asides by co-author Gerard Baker on modern means of sourcing and preparing ingredients. * THE INDEPENDENT * Household management made easy * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY * a set of six lovingly crafted, bite-sized books based on recipes from the original domestic goddess * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU MAGAZINE * They're slim, informative and ideal for those 'Bugger, how do I joint a chicken?' moments. * EMERALD STREET *
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