first edition Hardcover
1935 · London
by Sysonby, Ria [Elizabeth David]
London: Putnam, 1935. First Edition. Hardcover. Cream illustrated laminated cloth boards. Very good. 311 pages. 19 x 13 cm. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Although Sysonby was a Baroness, her practical approach to cooking was combined with a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Recipes included here were passed down from her great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and many friends from around the world. Recipes span various cuisines, such as Greek moussaka (with unconventional ingredients), Russian cabbage soup, Italian gnocchi, and New Zealand raspberry jam. The book concludes with fabulous cocktail and punch recipes. (truncated)