Mrs Beeton's Fish & Seafood Foreword by Mark Hix

by Beeton, Isabella; Baker, Gerard

• ISBN13: 9780297866862
• ISBN10: 0297866869
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-11-08
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Summary

The complete guide to cooking fish and seafood by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.

Mrs Beeton knew that a fish recipe was the staple to hearty family cooking. With a focus on seasonality and local produce, Mrs Beeton created the best mouth-watering fish and shellfish dishes for the British kitchen. From fish pie, smoked haddock, soused mackerel and potted shrimp, this cook book will give you the know-how to prepare and cook fresh and delicious recipes for all of the family, all year round.

All of the recipes have been drawn from Mrs Beeton's original Book of Household Management and have been updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus detailed information on ingredients and equipment, and illustrations of all the techniques required, this is the go-to mini-book for any aspiring or experienced home cook.

Author Biography

Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of MRS BEETON'S BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT is a testament to the quality of her advice.

Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster and historian. He has written extensively for THE TIMES, THE KITCHEN GARDEN and BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC's national news networks and programmes for over 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances, most notably on the judging panel on Rosemary Schrager's SCHOOLS FOR COOKS and as the food historian to the Hairy Bikers on the MUMS KNOW BEST tour.