Originally published in 1934, this is a clear and practical guide to preparing food for ill and convalescing people. The book is full of useful recipes and practical advice. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Cookery Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Weights and Measures Various Methods of Cooking Suitable for Invalids Foods for the Sick Room and other Little Matters Beverages Salt Dishes Gruel, Porridge and Such-like Oatmeal gruel Vegetable Dishes Sweet Dishes Jellies Fruit Dishes

Simple Fare: Spring/Summer is a richly illustrated resource focused on seasonal, market-driven cooking. Centered on simple meals and balanced flavor profiles, Simple Fare consists of 65 seasonal, elegant, but pared-back recipes for classic dishes. All of the dishes--such as Chive Gnudi with Brown Butter and Chanterelle Mushrooms, or Crispy Chicken with Garlic Toast, Herb Oil, and Broccolette--showcase the beauty of fresh ingredients and rely on simple preparations. Each recipe also includes three to five alternative flavour profiles, allowing readers to adapt the recipe based on the ingredients at hand, creating a total of 350 recipes. Illustrated with hundreds of striking photographs, Simple Fare is a kitchen essential that will encourage readers to find inspiration in their local farmers' market offerings, cook intuitively, and enjoy a wide array of beautiful and delicious meals.

The second book in the seasonal cooking series by Karen Mordechai of Sunday Suppers, Simple Fare: Fall and Winter is a richly illustrated resource, focused on market-driven cooking. It consists of 65 elegant, streamlined recipes for classic dishes, including Roasted Carrots over Smoked Ricotta Toast; Turkish Poached Eggs and Yogurt; Black Rice Bowl with Hummus, Shishito Peppers, and Buttermilk Meyer Lemon Dressing; Braised Beef Ribs and Beetroot; and more. Detailed instructions for preparing alternative flavor profiles are included for most recipes, allowing readers to easily adapt based on the ingredients at hand. Accented by unforgettable photography that showcases Mordechai's minimalist style, Simple Fare is an oversize, distinc-tively designed kitchen essential.

Rediscover the art of cooking and eating communally with a beautiful, simple collection of meals for friends and family. With her dinner series Sunday Suppers, Karen Mordechai celebrates the magic of gathering, bringing together friends and strangers to connect over the acts of cooking and sharing meals. For those who yearn to connect around the table, Karen’s simple, seasonally driven recipes, evocative photography, and understated styling form a road map to creating community in their own kitchens and in offbeat locations. This collection of gatherings will inspire a sense of adventure and community for both the novice and experienced cook alike.