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Victory is in the Kitchen: Wartime Recipes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904897460
- author:
- N/a
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Imperial War Museum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 11.3 x 1.3 x 17.7 cm
- Genre:
- , N/a,Victory is in the Kitchen: Wartime Recipes,Imperial War Museum,1904897460,Food & Drink: General,c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2),History / Military History,Cooking / General,General cookery & recipes,Gift books,NON-CLASSIFIABLE,c 1940 to c 1949
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Victory in the Kitchen: Wartime Recipes presents a unique glimpse into Britain's culinary past during World War II. Drawing from the archives of the Imperial War Museums, this charming gift book showcases recipes that helped guide cooks through unprecedented scarcity and restrictions. The collection includes creative dishes made from meager rations, such as scrap bread pudding, potato pastry, and sheep's heart pie, alongside adapted English standbys like Lancashire hot pot, Queen's Pudding, and crumpets. The book is accompanied by colorful reproductions of inspirational wartime posters, providing a historical context for the recipes. This collection is an interesting insight into how cooks coped with food shortages during wartime, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, cooking, or British culture.