Search Results: FOOD AND DRINK from Chilton Books

London: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1961.. 4th imp. "It is designed for those who know little or nothing but who desire to know more." 19.cms. x 13cms. Pp. 96, line drawings to chapter headings, map to front endpaper. Maroon cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w chipped. VG/G+.

New York: The Peter Pauper Press, 1961.. 1st edition. "If you're working by day And cooking by night, Or your chores you would keepBoth easy and light, If you like to eat well But you cook in a hurry, If you want to relax without bother or worry, If you yearn to play bridge, Or the weather's too hot; Or you simply don't want To bend over a pot, You'll find that this book With occasional rhyme, Will make cooking pleasant, And help you save time!" 19cms x 11cms. Pp.61, with decorations by Ruth Mcrea. Illustrated paper covered boards, matching dustwrapper has small tears to top and tail of spine with chipped loss to rear at spine edge. Scarce. VG/G+.

London: Prospect Books, 1982.. Facsimile, limited edition of John Evelyn�s 1699 homage to salads and his 9-step guide to the perfect salad. "The combination of gastronomic curiosity, scientific interest, and ancient learning comes together in Evelyn�s discourse on salads of 1699, in which he listed 82 different vegetables, leaves, and ingredients for salads. He also included a chart about their growing seasons and ways of preparing the salad ingredients. This is followed by a 9-step guide for dressing a salad, which shows his practical engagement in the making and eating of the salad, well beyond his bookish pursuits." (Fitzmuseum.Cam). 18cms x 11cms x 2cms. Copy No.528. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. VG.

London: The Hamlyn Publishing Group, 1978.. All the essential information on how to choose and use your freezer, illustrated with step-by-step pictures." 25cm. x 18cm. Pp, 80. Lots of b/w. illustrations. P/b. illustrated cover. VG.

London: Sheldon Press. 1979.. Introduces the reader to the secrets of cheese making and describes the many different varieties of cheese available. 200 cheese recipes that make dishes of soups, fish, salads, puddings and cakes". Pp 194, some b/w illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

Bedford: Woodlands 2, 1977.. This book contains eighteen easy yeast recipes all based on three simple Key Recipes-Hasty Brown Bread, White Bread and Bun Bread." Pp. 28, illustrations throughout book. P/b, ring binding. G+.

London: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1977.. 1st ed. "... under chapters covering each sign of the zodiac, tells you what you should and shouldn't eat or drink; a list of recipes are given for each sign and also a special menu for that special occasion." Pp. 112, 62 b/w line drawings. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w price-clipped and slight toning to top edges. VG/G+.

St. Alban's: Mayflower Books Ltd., 1976.. Rep. All you need to know about catering with a deep freeze. Pp. 207. Toning to pages. P/b. Illustd. cover. G.

London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1979.. 1st ed. Prue Leith and Jean-Baptiste Reynaud have set down the very choicest recipes from their repertoire, providing a rich and varied feast of ideas for the busy cook who likes to entertain family and friends in style. Pp. 187. Green cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has uneven sunning and losses to top edges. G+/G.

New York: Golden Press, 1976.. 2nd Printing. Collection of American recipes. 26cms. x 22cms. Pp. 160, colour illustrations throughout, ads to endboards. Spiral binding within illustrated hard covers. VG.

London: Spectator Publications (Sponsored by Baco Foil),1968.. Rep. Sponsored by Baco Foil (Aluminium Foils Ltd) this book promotes the many uses which can be made of cooking foil with enthusiastic recommendation from Fanny and Johnnie Cradock together with many of their recipes. 24.5cms x 25.5cms. Pp.64,colour plates and b/w illustrations throughout, minor light spotting to title page. Illustrated boards( a chicken sitting on foil), edges rubbed. Scarce. G+.

London: Woodhead-Faulkner Ltd., 1986.. 1st ed. Recipes for slimmers. 22cms. x 14.2cms. Pp. 80, colour illustrations throughout. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

London: Chancellor Press, 1994.. Rep. "A collection of authentic recipes from all over China ..." 22cms. x 12cms. Pp. 93, colour illustrations throughout + 1 map. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

Devizes: CLB/Selectabook, 1995.. Illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs and 'how to' illustrations, Chocolates from Steeple Bumpstead offers all the wholesomeness of the country with more than a suggestion of high-style living." Pp.96, illustrated throughout. Illustrated laminated boards with matching dustwrapper. VG/VG.

London: Marks and Spencer. 1997.. There are delicious concoctions of spirits and wines in celebration punches, scrumptious alcohol-free cups based on fruit juices, teas and herbs, and cocktails, classic and new, with or without alcohol, which make every party one to remember". Pp 62, many colour illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG.

Glasgow: HarperCollins. 1993.. 1st ed. "Essential guide to over 150 Scotch Whiskies and the distilleries that produce them". 11.5cms x 8cms. Pp 237, some colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. VG.

Welingborough: Turnstone Press Ltd., 1982.. 2nd imp. An illustrated step-by-step guide to growing and using sprouted seeds. Includes many sprout recipes. Pp. 128, 37 b/w illustns. P/b. Illustd. covers. VG.

London: Hamlyn, 1976.. Rep. "The comprehensive guide includes information on types of home freezers, what to freeze, including meat, fish poultry, game, vegetables and fruit, ready-cooked foods etc and storage 'life' tables." Pp.94, owner's name to fep. P/b. G+.

London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1962.. Rep. "The aim, as its title implies, is to suggest ideas about meals for special occasions and to give help in planning and cooking them." Pp. 9/142, colour frontis, 2 colour plates, 7 photographs & 21 diagrams, owner's name to fep, old tape marks to endpapers. Green cloth. G+.

London: John Murray, 1979.. 1st ed. "...a fresh, practical yet light-hearted look at the art of nautical cookery...There are more than 200 recipes to fit the different circumstances often faced by sea-going cooks, including a chapter on liferaft cooking." Pp.8/152, b/w graphics by Putty Koehler throughout. Red cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.