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A collection of cooking and kitchen-based sayings, proverbs and country wisdom. It features tips and advice on a range of subjects from meat and fish to fruit and veg, cooking methods to kitchen equipment, providing pertinent lessons in the healthier and much less wasteful ways of former generations.|This is a unique and charming collection of cooking and kitchen-based sayings, proverbs and country wisdom.Containing the familiar and the unfamiliar, this mixture of practical tips and amusing anecdotes is the perfect addition to any kitchen.Ruth Binney explores the origin and merits of each saying, often proving that 'old wives' tales' are just as relevant today as they were in times past.It features tips and advice on a wide range of subjects from meat and fish to fruit and veg, cooking methods to kitchen equipment, all the time providing pertinent lessons in the healthier and much less wasteful ways of former generations.Illustrated with delightful line drawings throughout, \"Wise Words and Country Ways for the Cook\" is the ideal gift for any cook or nostalgia lover.
ISBN: 9780715330081
Author: BINNEY, RUTH
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 26/09/2008
RRP: $26.99
Pages: 208
Dimension: 207mm X 156mm
Imprint: David and Charles