WINE IN THE KITCHEN; Constable's Wine Library - Edited by André L. Simon
London: CONSTABLE & CO LTD, 1934. First Edition. Hardcover. 136 pages. 19 x 13 cm. Laid in: The Wine Connoisseur's Catechism, by André Simon - signed on the cover "with compliments, Elizabeth Craig." The author suggests wines to serve with each course and then provides sumptuous recipes including Cream of Chestnut Soup, Mussels with White Wine, Braised Goose, Fillets of Veal Porto, Vienna Pudding, Sabayon Cream, Rich Christmas Cake, and many more. Every recipe features a wine, liquor, or cordial - highlighting the crucial sense of taste that a Gourmand would require.
Few figures in the history of culinary literature have had such long careers as Elizabeth Craig (1883-1980). The Scottish journalist began writing before World War I and continued for many decades. Craig studied journalism in Dundee, and quickly established herself as a consummate professional in the field. When the International PEN Award (now called the Pen International) was established in 1921, Craig was one of the founding members.
Her first published cookery feature appeared in the Daily Express in 1920. Her columns grew quite popular and were frequently reprinted in both the United States and Canada. One of the most prolific cookery authors of the time, Craig developed a reputation for providing practical - and frugal - advice on housekeeping and cookery, even before rationing began.
Interior clean and crisp. Boards very lightly rubbed at edges, otherwise fresh. Dust wrapper heavily foxed. Covered in protective mylar. Blue cloth boards. Near fine, in good dust wrapper. Item #5046
Price: $725.00