The Eastern and Oriental Cookbook by Will Ricker – review
The Eastern and Oriental Cookbook: nice name for a cookbook. It has an almost old-fashioned ring to it. Hints of The Orient Express, perhaps the...
Backroads of the California Coast by Karen Misuraca – review
It’s a change to write a travel book review about a place to which I have been. California held much promise and did not disappoint....
The Cook’s Guide to Meat by Jennie Milsom – review
This is the second book in the new Apple Press series of Cooks Guides, which it has been my pleasure to review, the first being...
World Cheese Book by Juliet Harbutt – review
It’s days like this when I think that being a cookbook reviewer is the most marvellous occupation. I have been presented with 350 or so...
Sicilian Food by Mary Taylor Simeti – review
Originally published in 1989 it was out of print for ten years or so. This new edition reminds us why Sicilian Food has been considered...
Guinness by Paul Hartley – review
Paul Hartley has penned several brand cookbooks including the Lyles Golden Syrup Cookbook and the HP Sauce Cookbook (both reviewed on this site), Marmite Cookbook...
500 Casseroles and Stews by Rebecca Baugniet – review
You must by now, assuming you are a regular reader, know how much I enjoy this 500 series from Apple Press. These chunky little volumes...
The Cook’s Guide to Fish and Seafood by Wendy Sweetser – review
I see many cookbooks every week and hundreds every year. Most are very nice, some are inspiring, there are a few that would be better...
Paul Gayler’s Little Book of Ice Creams and Sorbets – review
Paul is the chef at the Lanesborough Hotel in London. It’s considered a “Destination” hotel and has a restaurant to match that status. This man...
The Cuisines of Spain by Teresa Barrenechea – review
It’s the third largest country in Europe and has strong historic links to North Africa. It faces both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, has mountain...
Mestizo Restaurant and Tequila Bar, London – review
You might say you like “Mexican” food. You might have had “Mexican” food on trips to the US and Taco Bell might be your favourite...
The Farmer’s Wife Cookie Cookbook by Lela Nargi – review
If you are a regular visitor to Mostly Food and Cocktails (and why wouldn’t you be?) then you will be familiar with the series of...
Cook Express – cookbook review
This is another from the presses of Dorling Kindersley that offers great value for money. Here we are again with a cookbook for those who...
Paneer Snacks by Tarla Dalal – review
Hasn’t food in the UK come a long way? We now know what an aubergine is. Most of us enjoy trying new dishes, and Indian...