Hilda Marguerite Patten, known as Marguerite Patten, was a pioneer in home economics and food writing. Her work often represented post-war austerity, with many of her cookbooks selling in huge quantities. She was one of the earliest television cooks to have her own programme, reaching a wide audience. Her influence significantly popularized cooking and home economics.
Featuring a diverse array of recipes, this collection showcases the versatility of soups as a comfort food for any season. Marguerite Patten emphasizes the warming qualities of hot soups for chilly days and the refreshing nature of cold soups for warmer weather. With a focus on using various ingredients, the book celebrates the creativity and nourishment that soups can provide, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced cooks.
This book recalls how the housewives of Britain learned to make do and kept the nation 'fighting fit'. Contains a vast collection of recipes, including Steak and Potato Pie, Stuffed Marrow and Eggless Sponge Pudding, showing how war-time food is still delicious. Includes food from street parties and other victory celebrations that marked the end of the war. These celebratory dishes feature both home cooking and inspiration from the countries of our allies. Savour the tastes of the war years with this nostalgic collection of recipes.
Only the most hardened dieter can resist the pleasures of afternoon tea. Its enjoyment, whether it is a simple slice of home-baked cake or dainty sandwiches followed by scones oozing with jam and cream, is part of our culture and is a tradition acted out each and every day in tearooms up and down the country.This then is the perfect book for all tea-time lovers with over 100 recipes chosen by the un-crowned queen of British cookery, Marguerite Patten and is published as a tribute to and celebration of Marguerite's 90th year. There are recipes for cakes, breads, biscuits, sandwiches and savories from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as recipes from tea times around the world. But tea time isn't tea time without a pot of tea so the book also traces the history of our national beverage with a guide to all the different blends and styles available.
Nostalgic Food and Facts from 1945-1954
Provides recipes for a variety of food from appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts and includes practical cooking tips
Contains over 500 recipes originating from the British Isles. The book goes beyond the stereotyped meat and veg image, dispelling the myth that the British are a race of culinary savages. It includes everything from snacks to more complicated meals and is ideal for every occasion.
Provides recipes for a variety of food from appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts and includes practical cooking tips
