The Puffer Cookbook

David Hawson, Mandy Hamilton

ISBN 10: 1780271042 / ISBN 13: 9781780271040

Published by Birlinn General, GB, 2013

About this Item

In 1975 the last surviving Clyde Puffer was found derelict in Whitby Harbour. It was lovingly restored and now plies up and down the West Coast of Scotland throughout the summer every year, carrying thousands of passengers on an idyllic cruise through some of the finest scenery on earth. Part of the experience which has drawn Puffer enthusiasts back again and again are the delicious meals prepared for them in the tiny galley, which has no electricity but limitless supplies of boiling water as befits a steam vessel! Mandy Hamilton and David Hawson have had the inspired idea of combining the wonderfully varied recipes that have been cooked on board over the years with stunning photography of unforgettable land and seascapes, and with David's exuberant paintings of food, fish, flowers, fauna and the wonderful Puffer itself. The result is a unique cookbook that captures the magic of the Clyde and the Hebrides. Lovers of Scotland, anyone who enjoys cooking and the Puffer's innumerable fans will treasure it as the perfect souvenir of happy summer days.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781780271040

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Puffer Cookbook
• Publisher: Birlinn General, GB
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780271042
• ISBN 13: 9781780271040
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: New
• Weight: 827 grams

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Synopsis

In 1975 the last surviving Clyde Puffer—a small, steam-powered cargo ship—was found derelict in Whitby Harbor. It was lovingly restored and now plies up and down the west coast of Scotland throughout the summer every year, carrying thousands of passengers on an idyllic cruise through some of the finest scenery on earth. Part of the experience that has drawn Puffer enthusiasts back again and again are the delicious meals prepared for them in the tiny galley, which has no electricity but limitless supplies of boiling water, as befits a steam vessel. Authors Mandy Hamilton and David Hawson have combined the wonderfully varied recipes that have been cooked on board over the years with stunning photography of unforgettable land and seascapes and exuberant paintings of food, fish, flowers, fauna, and the wonderful Puffer itself. The result is a unique cookbook that captures the magic of the Clyde and the Hebrides and will make the perfect keepsake for lovers of the region, anyone who enjoys Scottish cooking, and the Puffer’s innumerable fans.

About the Author

Mandy Hamilton has worked in various enterprises including running a restaurant and an organic farm. David Hawson is a retired general practitioner and a painter who has exhibited with the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society.