Cooking and the Crown :Royal recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III
Cooking and the Crown :Royal recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III
hardback
Published:
26 September, 2024
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The Best Cookery Books to Give This Year, Daily Mail
The Best of the Year's Cookbooks, The Spectator
"A lovely book of scrumptious dishes." Alexandra Shulman
"In his own inimitably engaging way, he's blended history, monarchy and gastronomy, bringing to life more than 200 years of royal food." Country Life
"With unique access to centuries of the royals' menu archive and their chefs, Tom Parker Bowles has compiled a very enjoyable book for royal watchers." The Spectator
''A delicious insight' Daily Mail
'' There's a dash of history, a generous helping of recipes and sprinkles of enticing illustrations.'' Lucy Lethbridge, The Oldie
Blending history, monarchy, and gastronomy, Tom Parker Bowles guides the reader on an adventure across royal culinary history
From breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners, to coronations and state banquets, Cooking and the Crown showcases an abundance of beloved royal recipes for all seasons and occasions. From Queen Camilla's porridge to the King's wet martini, George V's Curry to Queen Mary's birthday cake, sophisticated creations feature alongside dishes of surprising simplicity, combining historical insights with modern tastes.
Each chapter is accompanied by fascinating tales of royal kitchens, chefs and culinary traditions. Weaving together material from the royal archives, contemporary accounts and personal insight, Tom Parker Bowles paints a vivid picture of royal tastes and traditions, as far back as Victorian times.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781783256068 |
| ISBN10 | 1783256060 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 1220 g |
| Product Dimensions | 196 x 262 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Tom Parker Bowles has been an award-winning food writer for over 20 years, is the author of eight books on food (including the bestselling Fortnum & Mason cookbooks) and is the restaurant critic for The Mail on Sunday. He is also a contributing editor for Esquire, Country Life and Condé Nast Traveller, plus a regular judge on the BBC's Masterchef. Tom is a godson of King Charles III, and his mother, Camilla, is Queen.
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