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Katie Meadow

Katie Meadow

35 minutes ago, FlashJack said:

I've recently been on a binge of reading Elizabeth David. Grub Street publishes most of her books in really attractive uniform editions. I've been compelled to collect the set. She's didactic, witty, acerbic, practical and a thorough researcher.

 

Her Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen is lighter on history than many of her works but it backs up your views. I'm sure you know it.

 

I too am looking forward to this thread.

Elizabeth David is a personal favorite: her writing, her sensibility and her unique place as an influencer.  Although she is British as can be, her recipes and techniques bring in a lot of Italian and Mediterranean flavors. I guess I am as susceptible as others when it comes to British culinary stereotypes so I don't think of her as being in a classic British tradition.

Katie Meadow

Katie Meadow

18 minutes ago, FlashJack said:

I've recently been on a binge of reading Elizabeth David. Grub Street publishes most of her books in really attractive uniform editions. I've been compelled to collect the set. She's didactic, witty, acerbic, practical and a thorough researcher.

 

Her Spices, Salt and Aromatics in the English Kitchen is lighter on history than many of her works but it backs up your views. I'm sure you know it.

 

I too am looking forward to this thread.

Elizabeth David is a personal favorite: her writing, her sensibility and her unique place and an influencer.  Although she is British as can be, her recipes and techniques bring in a lot of Italian and Mediterranean flavors. I guess I am as susceptible as others when it comes to British culinary stereotypes so I don't think of her as being in a classic British tradition.

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