Laura Mason Books

A collection of 200 delicious country recipes from the National Trust.

This inventory is part of a Europe-wide initiative by Euroterroirs under the aegis of the European Union to list foods and food products produced in one place for three generations or more. It was conceived to encourage the greater acceptance of European regulations for designations of origin, geographical indications and certificates of special character (all derivatives of the Appellation Controlee movement). This may sound like a mouthful but those producers wishing to protect themselves from spurious imitation will tell you otherwise. Such a list as is this book is an essential preliminary to the extension of the movement from France and Italy, where it is well entrenched, to Britain. This is a repertoire of raw materials (breeds of beef, apples, cobnuts), generic products (cheese, cream, whisky, bacon, buns, breads) and branded goods (Worcester sauce, Colman's mustard). As entry follows entry, a portrait of Britain's gustatory identity paints itself in your brain. At last, the reader feels, some real conception of Britishness is within our grasp. Each of the 400 entries gives a brief historical account and justification for its presence, a short technical description and one or more addresses where the echt product can be found. It is no substitute for the Food Lovers' Guide, it works to a different remit. There is no escaping this is an important book.

The story of a poor man and radical activist who fought to revive the French Revolution, and whose failure heralded the republic's defeat

Ideal either as a textbook or anthology, this volume encompasses the entire chronology of the Revolution, while highlighting the political, cultural, and social diversity of the period.

Reveals how pine trees have inspired and been utilized by humanity throughout history.

From a Sunday beef roast with Yorkshire pudding and rack of lamb with herb crust to stuffed roast goose, pheasant, and veal, here are the best traditional British recipes for roasted dishes. Leading chef Laura Mason explains all the best techniques for sourcing, preparing, and roasting all kinds of meat—beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and various game, including partridge, grouse, and woodcock. To make the absolute most of this most prized food, she explains the various cuts of meat, and what cuts work best with various recipes, and roasting times for a rare or well-done piece of meat. She also covers the use of marinating, barding, larding, basting, and dredging. The recipes would not be complete without a range of potato and vegetable dishes—ideal accompaniments, from the best roast potatoes and mash to gratins. But the best part of any roast is often the leftover meat that can be used for leftover meals—in Shepherd pies, rostis, soups, stews, and much more.