Jekyll, Agnes
Kitchen Essays (Persephone Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906462031
- author:
- Jekyll, Agnes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Persephone Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 188mm
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Agnes Jekyll's Kitchen Essays is a collection of essays that explore the art of cooking and everyday life. Written in 1921-22, these unsigned pieces were later reprinted as Kitchen Essays.
Recipes are woven throughout the text, alongside witty observations on food, family, and domesticity. A perfect example can be found in 'Tea-Time and Some Cakes', where a simple recipe for Caraway Tea Bread is introduced with a charming description of the ideal setting to enjoy it.
This charming collection offers a unique glimpse into the life of Lady Jekyll during this period, making it an interesting read for anyone interested in food, history, or simply a well-written essay.
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