| Omelette and a Glass of Wine Contributor(s): David, Elizabeth (Author), Thorne, John (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1599218607 ISBN-13: 9781599218601 Publisher: Lyons Press OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Essays & Narratives - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic- General - Cooking | Courses & Dishes - General |
| Dewey: 641 |
| LCCN: 2010006369 |
| Series: Cook's Classic Library |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.6" W x 8.48" (1.35 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Savor her book in a comfortable chair, with a glass of sherry."-Bon Appetit "Elizabeth David has the intelligence, subtlety, sensuality, courage and creative force of the true artist."-Wine and Food"The best food writer of her time."-Jane Grigson, Times Literary SupplementAn Omelette and a Glass of Wine is a culinary classic by the greatest food writer of the mid-twentieth century, and one of the greatest food writers of any era. This revered volume contains a collection of articles Elizabeth David originally wrote for magazines and newspapers such as the Spectator, Gourmet, Vogue, and the Sunday Times (London). It offers delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are its namesake essay and other such gems as "Syllabubs and Fruit Fools," "Sweet Vegetables, Soft Wine," "Pleasing Cheeses," and "Whisky in the Kitchen." David's many admirers will cherish this new edition, and readers new to her writing will marvel at her wisdom and grace. |