The Basic Basics Jams, Preserves and Chutneys Handbook

Marguerite Patten

ISBN 10: 1902304721 / ISBN 13: 9781902304724

Published by Grub Street Publishing, GB, 2001

About this Item

Marguerite Patten, doyenne of British cookery shares her wealth of knowledge and her tried and tested recipes for jams, marmalades, jellies, curds, pickles, relishes, chutneys and ketchups. Home preserving is Marguerites most natural culinary territory and she starts by explaining the equipment and the basic techniques, as well as what to do if things go wrong. She covers not only family favourites such as Piccalilli, Ginger Marmalade and Rose Petal Jam but also more unusual classics from around the world, such as Quince Cheese and Hot Pepper Jelly. Take advantage of the seasons and their glut of fruits and vegetables or go hedgerow foraging to make traditional and tasty home preserves under the expert guidance of Britains best loved cookery writer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Basic Basics Jams, Preserves and Chutneys Handbook
• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902304721
• ISBN 13: 9781902304724
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Marguerite Patten, doyenne of British cookery, shares her wealth of knowledge and her tried and tested recipes for jams, marmalades, jellies, curds, pickles, relishes, chutneys and ketchups.

Home preserving is Marguerite's most natural culinary territory and she starts by explaining the equipment and the basic techniques, as well as what to do if things go wrong. She covers not only family favorites such as picalilli, ginger marmalade and rose petal jam but also more unusual classics from around the world, such as quince cheese and hot pepper jelly.

About the Author

Marguerite Patten OBE has written over 160 cookery books, sales of which amount to over 16 million worldwide. Her long and distinguished career, which began before the war, has included regular appearances on radio and television, live and televised cookery demonstrations, lectures as well as extensive journalism and authorship of books and cookery cards. She pioneered easy-to-follow recipes with her classic All Colour Cookery Book and has documented most aspects of British Cooking. This new book pulls together her life’s work and is truly an important work of culinary history.