The Ultimate Nepalese Cook Book by Pemba Lama – review
“Bravest of the brave, most generous of generous, never had a country more faithful friends than you.” – Sir Ralph Turner, quoted on the Gurkha...
Livwise by Olivia Newton-John – review
I know what you are thinking and I was thinking the same. This is going to be a book full of the author’s noble intentions....
The Complete Book of Korean Cooking by Young Jin Song – review
I am convinced that Korean food will be the next big food trend. It has an appealing mix of tongue-tingling spice, light freshness and an...
A Passion for Cheese by Paul Gayler – review
A Passion for Cheese is another classy book by Paul Gayler. The visual delight is supplied by, once again, Gus Filgate and his camera. The...
Everyday Gourmet Plank Grilling by Ted Reader – review
Even the most dedicated European outdoor griller or BBQ enthusiast might be a stranger to plank grilling. It conjures visions of a scaffolding board hanging...
Cook – A year in the kitchen with Britain’s best chefs – cookbook review
Well, perhaps that’s a bit of an overstatement! Perhaps the phrase might more aptly be “A year in the kitchen with some of Britain’s best...
First Preserves by Vivien Lloyd – review
Times are tough and we crave security, old-fashioned values and comforts. We are more likely than ever to eat at home rather than going to...
Marshmallow Madness by Shauna Sever – review
There is cooking. There is baking. And then there is culinary alchemy. There are several dishes that fall into that mysterious category. There is cinder...
Complete Indian Cooking by Mridula Baljekar – review
No complaints from this cookbook reviewer. This is just the kind of book that I seek out and enjoy. Practical, that’s the word. Colourful and...
On the Menu by James Mackenzie – review
If you are regular reader, as I am sure you are, then you will know that my book reviews usually start with a review of,...
Love Food by Tina Bester – review
Well, I guess there are a couple of interpretations of the title, Love Food. That could be food to make for those you love; it...
The Great Book of Rhubarb by Elaine Lemm – review
This is another one of those foods that crosses the divide between vegetable and fruit. We have that same complication with the tomato, which is...
1000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz – review
Travel – it’s like a drug. If you have never travelled then perhaps you can’t understand why anybody would. Home is cosy, safe and you...
The Silver Spoon Cookbook New Edition – review
The Silver Spoon Cookbook story has lasted for 60 years and it continues with this latest and largest edition. It still has a battery of...
Rosemary Shrager’s Yorkshire Breakfasts – review
The combination of Rosemary Shrager and Yorkshire Breakfasts is just about unbeatable. She is a lady that glows with passion for food, garnished with great...
Hashi – A Japanese cookery course by Reiko Hashimoto – review
I have reviewed many a cookbook and a good number of these have been Japanese, but it’s the first time I have looked up from...
Indonesian Cooking by Dina Yuen – review
It’s a surprise to me that Indonesian cuisine is not more popular, especially in Europe’s cosmopolitan cities. It has so much to recommend it. The...
Serene Gardens by Yoko Kawaguchi – review
What vision do we have when we think of Japan? Well, in truth there will likely be a few images. If we are into anime...
200 Soups by Madge Baird – review
Well, it’s the season for it. Heathrow has been fog-bound and we have moved the garden pot-plants nearer the house. The central heating is now...
The Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot – review
Ginette Mathiot was one of the most celebrated French food writers. She was so respected that she was awarded Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by...