Synopsis
David Curwen, shortly before his death, aged 97, in May 2011, he handed me his manuscript for this book, telling me to publish it "if I thought it worthwhile.....". In his early 80s David had found himself having to learn to cook or starve, so with his customary aplomb he set about the task with great success. Having learnt these skills, he decided to write this book, mainly aimed at others, of whatever age, who might find themselves in a similar situation. But David wrote as he spoke, so whilst this book contains numerous practical recipes for a whole variety of items, he diverts on to a wide range of topics such as cats and their behaviour, recalcitrant cookers, the joys of a good butcher, finding Prince Charles sitting at the next table in a restaurant and much, much more. In particular this is a paean in praise of living in an English village in the heart of the countryside, as well as a very useful book of 15 full recipes, plus a chapter on vegetables. David Curwen had a huge zest for life, as you will find throughout this amusing, down to earth, highly readable and practical book. 74 pages. 25 delightful drawings by Wendy McCleave. Paperback. Camden (well - every other publishers has their Cookbook ......)
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