This is a delightful collection of recipes compiled from the historic WI archive of authentic recipes from WI members from all over the country, from well-known favourites to regional and historic gems that have stood the test of time. Delicious, nostalgic recipes for cakes, biscuits, buns, scones and breads are included. From Lemon Drizzle Cake, Eccles Cakes, Bara Brith, Sally Lunns and Maids of Honour to Yorkshire Curd Tart, there is sure to be a long forgotten recipe that can now be enjoyed.

"With recipes both sweet and savoury, this delectable compilation has everything you need to lay on the perfect teatime spread. Not only will you find cupcakes aplenty, ideal for a celebration whatever the occasion, but a range of recipes for cooking with chocolate that will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. From sponge cakes and biscuits to tarts and scones, there are lots of inspirational ideas for creating beautiful, fun, sophisticated and utterly delicious treats, all guaranteed to impress. The traditional recipes for dainty sandwiches and savoury nibbles, buns and eclairs, trifles and muffins will take you on a wonderfully nostalgic journey - albeit with a totally modern twist"--Publisher's description.

As the Women's Institute turns 100, this beautifully packaged book, curated by food journalist Mary Gwynn, brings together the 100 best loved members' recipes nationwide. Organised decade by decade, and setting each recipe in its historical and social context, it spans everything from jams and preserves to main courses, puddings and bakes. Nostalgic favourites like Toad in the Hole and Kedgeree feature alongside contemporary hits such as Lamb Pot Roast with Nettle Champ and Italian Lamb with Roasted Sweet Peppers. Here are recipes created during the war to make the most of limited supplies (like Stuffed Cod Steak and Apple and Fig Roll) and ideas to overcome the challenges of food rationing (like Elderberry and Apple Jelly and Corned Beef Hash) to current day recipes such as Venison Steaks with Quick Bearnaise Sauce and finally the WI's own signature cake: The Centenary Fruit Cake from North Yorkshire. Fully illustrated from the archives of the WI, alongside beautiful food photography, this gorgeous cookbook will prove a firm favourite with keen cooks of all ages.

In a gorgeous keepsake volume based on the slideshow that captured the world’s attention, Gabriele Galimberti’s beautiful portraits of grandmothers from all over the world with their signature dishes stunningly illustrates the international language of food and family. On the eve of a photography trip around the world, Gabriele Galimberti sat down to dinner with his grandmother Marisa. As she had done so many times before, she prepared his favorite ravioli—a gesture of love and an expression of the traditions by which he had come to know her as a child. The care with which she prepared this meal, and the evident pride she took in her dish, led Gabriele to seek out grandmothers and their signature dishes in the sixty countries he visited. The kitchens he photographed illustrate both the diversity of world cuisine and the universal nature of a dish served up with generosity and love. At each woman’s table, Gabriele became a curious and hungry grandson, exploring new ingredients and gathering stories. These vibrant and intimate profiles and photographs pay homage to grandmothers and their cooking everywhere. From a Swedish housewife and her homemade lox and vegetables to a Zambian villager and her Roasted Spiced Chicken, this collection features a global palate: included are hand-stuffed empanadas from Argentina, twice-fried pork and vegetables from China, slow-roasted ratatouille from France, and a decadent toffee trifle from the United States. Taken together or bite by bite, In Her Kitchen taps into our collective affection for these cherished family members and the ways they return that affection. In Her Kitchen is an evocative, loving portrait of the power of food and family, no matter where in the world you sit down for dinner.

Elizabeth and Betsy had been school friends in 1950s London. Elizabeth, prudent and introspective, values social propriety. Betsy, raised by a spinster aunt, is open, trusting, and desperate for affection. After growing up and going their separate ways, the two women reconnect later in life. Elizabeth has married kind but tedious Digby, while Betsy is still searching for love and belonging. In this deeply perceptive story, Anita Brookner brilliantly charts the resilience of a friendship tested by alienation and by jealousy over a man who seems to offer the promise of escape.

Rodris Roth in the book "Tea Drinking in 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette and Equipage" discusses the value Americans place on tea drinking. This book contains illustrations of some of the teacups, tea canisters, porcelain, hand-crafted cups, etc. used by people during the eighteenth century. It discusses the onset of the Americans' civilization.

A seasonal soup cookbook for wonderful recipes throughout the year. This delightful book is filled with mouth-watering soups for all seasons, with Hearty Winter Soup for cold snowy nights, and delicious Gazpacho for summer days. There are time-honoured favourites such as Scotch Broth and Cheesy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup, and more sophisticated soups for special occasions, like the Salmon and Dill soup. Divided into seasons, there are recipes to suit any time of the year, with basic recipes to more complex ones for experienced chefs. These wonderful dishes come from the knowledgeable WI and are simply delicious.