Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book; with a New Introduction, Glossary, And Table of Equivalent Weights And Measures For the American Edition (Penguin Cookery Library) - Softcover

Grigson, Jane

 
9780140468595: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book; with a New Introduction, Glossary, And Table of Equivalent Weights And Measures For the American Edition (Penguin Cookery Library)

Synopsis

This is a guide to the selection and cooking of vegetables, from the potato to the artichoke. It contains recipes from all over the world.

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Review

" As usual, Jane Grigson combines a dry wit with her scholarship and reading. Most of her recipes are refreshingly simple and uncomplicated. " -- Observer

" Her recipes work, they are sensible and yet have that flair which makes this an invaluable book for anyone to have in their kitchens. " -- Sunday Telegraph

" The best cookbooks stimulate your imagination so that the freshest flavours come across as temptingly as if they were on the plate in front of you. This is that kind of book. " -- Scotsman

"As usual, Jane Grigson combines a dry wit with her scholarship and reading. Most of her recipes are refreshingly simple and uncomplicated."--"Observer"

"Her recipes work, they are sensible and yet have that flair which makes this an invaluable book for anyone to have in their kitchens."--"Sunday Telegraph"

"The best cookbooks stimulate your imagination so that the freshest flavours come across as temptingly as if they were on the plate in front of you. This is that kind of book."--"Scotsman"

About the Author

'The most companiable presence in the kitchen' - The Independent

Brought up in the north-east of England and educated at Cambridge, Jane Grigson started writing cookery articles in 1968. She has won numerous awards including the Glenfiddich Writer of the Year Award, the Andre Simon Memorial Fund Book Award and Cookery Writer of the Year. Her books include: Fish Cookery, English Food, Fruit Book, The Mushroom Feast and The Enjoyment of food. She died in March 1990.

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