Modern Spice by Monica Bhide – review
You know, dear reader, that Indian food is my passion. It’s been my pleasure to review many Indian cookbooks written by India-born Indians, UK-born Indians,...
The Jewish Princess: Feasts and Festivals by Georgie Tarn – review
They have done it again, those two Jewish Princesses, Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine! Feasts and Festivals is a second book that reflects a love...
500 Cakes by Susannah Blake – review
Just the title has got your attention! There are picky eaters all over the world but who among them would pass up a slice of...
The Frugal Cook by Fiona Beckett – review
There is a difference between being frugal and being just plain mean. We all know people who will invite you over for the afternoon but...
An Indian Kitchen by Farida Khan – review
An Indian Kitchen is a cookbook that works for me on several levels. The author is relatively unknown; it’s spiral-bound so it’s a book you’ll...
Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery by Margaret Fulton – review
Margaret Fulton was born near Inverness in Scotland, the youngest of six children. Her parents were both tailors and went to Australia when Margaret was...
The Complete Asian Cookbook by Charmaine Solomon – review
I first came across Charmaine Solomon in the 1970’s. My first recipe book was Charmaine’s Chinese Cookbook and I am still using it today (well,...
Jekka’s Complete Herb Book by Jekka McVicar – review
This magnificent volume has already sold over half a million copies. Hardly seems like Jekka’s Complete Herb Book needs another promotion but I guess there...
Backroads of North Carolina by Kevin Adams – review
This is another of those essential guides, but perhaps it also gives a taste of this most picturesque and often overlooked region of the USA...
The Arab-Israeli Cookbook by Robin Soans – review
There is every reason to assume that this cookbook will be a great success. It has a scarcity value. I am sure there are lots...
The Cinnamon Club Cookbook – Iqbal Wahhab and Vivek Singh
The title evokes pictures of colonial plantations with a menu of Anglo-Indian dishes and probably jam roly-poly in sweltering heat. That vision could not be...
The Cinnamon Club, Westminster – restaurant review
The Cinnamon Club was the brain-child of Iqbal Wahhab. Hmmm, that name rings a bell. Yes, my dear musing reader, you are right, Iqbal is...
The Connoisseur’s Guide to Whisky by Helen Arthur – review
Wine, and French wine in particular, has a high profile but what of the Water of Life? The Connoisseur’s Guide to Whisky tells the story...
The Rough Guide to Food – book review
We are, I am sure, all familiar with the Rough Guide travel books. They are expertly penned volumes giving lots of advice and support to...
The Farmer’s Wife Cookbook by Martha Engstrom – review
No, dear reader, you don’t have to run off with a farmer to be able to enjoy this book. You won’t need to have furtive...
The Farmer’s Wife Baking Cookbook – Lela Nargi – review
The Farmer’s wife in question is not actually a farmer’s wife, or should I say she is hundreds of farmers’ wives. Confused? Then I’ll explain....
The Jewish Princess Cookbook by Georgie Tarn – review
You don’t have to be Jewish to be a Jewish Princess. It’s either a philosophy or a life skill, depending on your… er, well, philosophy!...
How to Cook for Food Allergies by Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne – review
Are food allergies more common these days or are we just more aware? It’s evident that there are a lot of people who have adverse...
500 Ice Creams and Sorbets by Alex Barker – review
You know by now, dear reader, what a fan I am of this series of books – the 500 series from Apple Press. Compact, chunky...
Mix by Australian Women’s Weekly – review
Australian Women’s Weekly have a reputation for quality cookbooks (see more here). Each recipe is triple-tested so you know they work. OK, so the cover...