Lady Sysonby's Cook Book

SYSONBY, Ria w/ Decorations by Oliver Messel [264] pp. Putnam 1948 New Edition Revised and Enlarged 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" Victoria ("Ria" ) Ponsonby, Baroness Sysonby, was the mother of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster. Her cook book pulled together recipes from her Great-Grandmother downwards and included ideas for soup, fish, luncheon dishes, meat, puddings, savouries, cakes, sandwiches and mixed drinks. 'Every recipe has been successfully achieved by my own good plain cooks who have never been chefs.