Stephanie's Menus for Food Lovers

Methuen Haynes, Sydney, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. XVIII, 238 pages, includes glossary, index, text is illustrated with colour photography of prepared dishes, hand written menus, and the introduction has four black-and-white photographs. Colour illustrated dustjacket. The book this lightly rubbed from shelf contact on the bottom edge of the boards and dustjacket shows no sign of damage. In this book are 20 of Stephanie's favourite menus, each a wonderful blend of the classical, the creative, the experimental and the exotic; some are influenced by the Orient, others are from her grandmother's kitchen. Each menu has a theme, which is discussed, other possibilities are explored, memories and associations are recalled and interwoven with delightful anecdotes and illustrations of Stephanie's philosophy of food. Most of the recipes given a straightforward; for the adventurous cook more complicated dishes are explained simply and directly. Written in the tradition of Elizabeth David, it is one of those special books which is a joy to read as well as to cook from. -- from the front fold over. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Cooking -- Australian; ISBN: 0454008171. ISBN/EAN: 9780454008173. Inventory No: 0241655. . 9780454008173