This gift set edition of The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook makes the beloved TV drama come to life through recipes and an exclusive apron.
The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook - Gift Set Edition presents over 100 recipes that showcase the cookery and customs of the Crawley householdtdash;from upstairs dinner party centerpieces to downstairs puddings and pies dash;and bring an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to modern kitchens by including a giftable apron that Downton fans will love.
Whether adapted from original recipes of the period, replicated as seen or alluded to on screen, or typical of the time, all the recipes reflect the influences found on the Downton Abbey tables. Food historian Annie Gray gives a rich and fascinating insight into the background of the dishes that were popular between 1912 and 1926, when Downton Abbey is setndash;a period of tremendous change and conflict, as well as culinary development.
With a foreword by Gareth Neame, executive producer and co-creator of Downton Abbey, and featuring over 100 stunning color photographs, The Downton Abbey Cookbook also includes a special section on hosting Downton-themed dinner parties and presents stills from across the TV series as well as the latest film. Notes on the etiquette and customs of the times, quotes from the characters, and descriptions of the scenes in which the foods appear provide vivid context for the dishes.
The recipes are grouped by occasion, which include breakfast; luncheons and suppers; afternoon tea and garden parties; picnics, shoots and race meets; festivities; upstairs dinner; downstairs dinner; downstairs supper and tea; and the still room.
From the upstairs menu:
uiddot; Cornish Pasties
Ciddot; Sausage Rolls
niddot; Oysters au Gratin
iddot; Chicken Vol-au-Vents
iiddot; Cucumber Soup
giddot; Soul a la Florentine
iddot; Salmon Mousse
iddot; Quail and Watercress
eiddot; Charlotte Russe
From the downstairs menu:
diddot; Toad-in-the-Hole
Hiddot; Beef Stew with Dumplings
siddot; Steak and Kidney Pie
?iddot; Cauliflower Cheese
eiddot; Rice Pudding
niddot; Jam and Custard Tarts
>iddot; Gingerbread Cake
iddot; Summer Pudding
With these and more historic recipesydash;compelling to a contemporary palate and easy to replicate in todayesquo;s kitchenswdash;savor the rich traditions and flavors of Downton Abbey without end.
