Recipes From the Dairy

Rating:
Summary: One of my favorite "historical" cookbooks
Review: I bought this lovely book at a National Trust site while on vacation in England. The book is well researched and well designed, so it is a pleasure simply to read. The recipes I have tried have also turned out quite well. If you have an ice cream maker, try the cinnamon ice cream.

The recipes are largely Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. The text follows the dishes from the dairy to the table, providing an illuminating glimpse into period drinking, dining and entertaining as well.

The book is beautiful, as well. The text is handsomely laid out, the photographs and line illustrations complement the text very well.

This is a cookbook for the avocational cook. If you are looking for a few simple recipes to expand your family cooking, this book is probably not what you are looking for (unless your kids have an unusual taste for anchovies and cheese). But if you enjoy exploring history through food, this is an especially rewarding volume.