Mustard has a long and fascinating history weaving back through many different cultures. It was being cultivated even earlier than 4000BC. This book covers various aspects of its history, cultivation and its many and varied uses, both culinary and medicinal.
Covers ice creams, gelato, graniti, bombes, parfaits, and instructions on making wafers, bisquits, punches, even ice creams for diabetics and vegans. This book presents the history of ice cream as well as the origin of the ice cream cone, plus dozens of pictures and illustrations from the authors collection.
Over the centuries, Britain's dairymaids have played a vital role in producing the ingredients for the dining table--cheese, butter, cream, and eggs. The authors look at the work traditionally undertaken by the dairymaid, then offer mouthwatering recipes for dairy-inspired dishes--Welsh Buttermilk Griddle Pancakes, Chilled Cucumber Mousse, Smoked Trout with Horseradish Cream Sauce, Devon Chicken and Parsley Pie, and Bread and Butter Pudding, to name but a few. In the second part of the book, the authors move to the ice house, explaining in simple terms how to make ices without resorting to complex machinery. Summon up ice creams flavored with saffron, cinnamon, or Seville oranges; try herb sorbets to freshen the palate--or for a wonderfully decadent finish, liqueur parfaits. A delightful collection of recipes, well-seasoned with fascinating historical lore.