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A fascinating cookery source-book full of recipes, anecdotes, household hints and history that is now recognised as a culinary classic.

About the Author

Dorothy Hartley wrote numerous books on British culture and history, including the six volumes of Life and Work of the People of England. FOOD IN ENGLAND is now regarded as a classic of its kind, with a deep influence on many contemporary cooks and food writers.

Reviews

A classic book without any worthy successor - a must for any keen English cook - DELIA SMITHDorothy Hartley's ingenious ideas were one of my first inspirations; they show that English food should never be dismissed as boring - JOSCELINE DIMBLEBY