Peter Ross

Culinary librarian

Contributions from many of our best food writers make this a brilliant book for traditional British Food - particularly good on cakes and pastries. Don't be put off by the fact it comes from The Readers Digest stable it is a wonderful distillation of the best of British food.

Alan Coxon

Chef and TV presenter

A quick and easy book format that delves into a few historic and traditional simple recipes from Mediaeval cookery to Victorian era`s.

Adrian Chiles

Broadcaster and Writer

Everyone's Mum seem to have this book. Can't imagine a kitchen without a copy.

David McMillan

Chef/owner of Joe Beef