This book presents a charming evocation of kitchen life from the Victorian era right up to 1939, with details of the ingredients - fresh and packaged - the menus, equipment and the kitchen regulars, from cook to passing tradesmen. With wonderful illustrations of food packaging and advertising, this is a great nostalgic look at life below stairs in the age of Victoria. It features topics from the patent marmalade machine to the early anti-bacterial preparations. This offers a wonderfully illustrated look at food and kitchen life in the past. It also discusses topics from cook's relations with her mistress to classic menus; and traditional cooking techniques that are being revived today.

Author Biography

Liz Drury has contributed to several books on the Victorian period, including the Encyclopedia of Victoriana. She is the co-author of The Victorian Garden Album and the author of the Butler's Pantry Book. Philippa Lewis is a freelance picture researcher and editor. She is also the co-author of The Victorian Garden Album and The Dictionary of Ornament.