Review: Bake For Britain

The author of Bake For Britain is a mystery to me. This collection of 69 traditional British recipes has been put together by the publishers, Summersdale, but no indication as to their origins have been made. As anyone who has been baking for even a little while, we all know that there are a multitude…

the trifle bow and other tales

Review: The Trifle Bowl and Other Tales by Lindsey Bareham

Lindsey Bareham is a seasoned food writer, having gained experience writing for Time Out, London Evening Standard, and The Times. The Trifle Bowl and Other Tales is her 13th recipe book, so I expected great things. This book is unlike any other I have seen before. It’s not ordered seasonally, or by ingredient like most,…

A Salad For All Seasons

Review: A Salad For All Seasons by Harry Eastwood

Harry Eastwood was raised in France, and currently lives in Paris, but UK viewers may remember her from Channel 4’s 2007 show, Cook Yourself Thin. I have a lot of recipe books, but of them all, none are dedicated to salads. It’s not that I avoid salads as such, it’s just that I don’t make…

a good egg geneveive taylor

Review: A Good Egg by Genevieve Taylor

Genevieve Taylor is an author and food stylist. She lives in Bristol with her husband and two children, her chickens,dogs and cats. She writes a blog, a monthly column for Bristol’s ‘Crumbs’ magazine. She is also the author of Marshmallow Magic, Stew! and Soup! This book is loosely based on Taylor’s blog and charts a…

Three Sisters Quick and Easy Indian Cookbook

Review: The Three Sisters Quick and Easy Indian Cookbook

Despite all living on different continents, the three sisters, Sereena, Alexa and Priya Kaul, managed to get together and produce this, their second cookbook. When I received the book, I was immediately taken by the beautiful colours on the striking cover. A vibrant turquoise blue surrounds a rose pink all embossed with gold. The book…

Barefoot Contessa Family Style

Review: Barefoot Contessa Family Style

Before we start, I have to confess I am a little enamoured of Ina Garten. Ina, and Ree (The Pioneer Woman) are two of my favourite US cooks around today. They are similar in that they produce really tasty recipes, have a passion for great tasting food, and are fearless when it comes to not…