Infused with international flair and family history, this expanded edition brings together actor Vincent Price's passion for food and a unique legacy—offering inspiration for both novice and seasoned cooks alike.Based on the Thames Television series starring actor and gourmet Vincent Price, this cookbook offers scores of easy-to-make recipes from around the world. In addition to recipes for soups, breads, main courses, sides, and desserts, Price offers fascinating food-related historical tidbits. For this expanded edition, his daughter, Victoria, has contributed culinary-themed journal entries from her father's international travels as well as personal reminiscences of his favorite foods and home cooking. Numerous color photographs appear throughout this handsome hardcover collectible.
- Based on the 1970s Thames Television seriesCooking Price-Wise, which showcased timeless international cuisine.
- International recipes made accessible with ingredients from your local supermarket.
- Easy-to-follow instructions for soups, breads, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.
- Fascinating historical insights and anecdotes tied to each recipe.
- Exclusive family contributions from actor Vincent Price’s family, including a preface by his daughter Victoria Price and a Foreword by his son V.B., plus rare journal entries from Vincent’s travels as a 17-year-old and personal favorites of the Price family.
- Bonus baking recipes from Price's grandfather, the inventor of baking powder.
- Color and black-and-white photographs bring recipes and stories to life in this collectible edition.
- A priceless gift for home cooks and collectors of celebrity and vintage cookbooks.
Whether you're a fan of Vincent Price, a history enthusiast, or simply love exploring global cuisine,
Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy is a must-have for your kitchen. Delight in the flavors of the world and honor a true culinary legacy!
The distinguished American actor Vincent Price (1911–1993) was well known around the world for his distinctive voice and many prominent roles on both stage and screen. A lifelong passion for art led to a degree in art history from Yale and a highly regarded reputation as an art collector, consultant, and lecturer. Price's extensive travels provided ample opportunities to collect interesting and unusual recipes, which he tested in his home kitchen.