A wonderful vintage collection of traditional Yorkshire recipes, provided by members of the Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes. "Yorkshire Recipes" is full of simple, interesting, and tasty recipes, and would make for a worthy addition to any culinary collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishin…
Explore the refined world of mixology in this vintage collection of classic cocktail recipes and bartending guidance. Master the techniques of mixology with The Cocktail Book - A Sideboard Manual For Gentlemen, first published in 1902. Frederic Lawrence Knowles' meticulously detailed volume features not just the recipes for many classic cocktails, but also gives guidance on the technique and p…
From Alcohol to Zombies via Harvey Wallbangers and Piña Coladas, the A-Z of Cocktails covers everything you need to know about making deliciously mixed drinks at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from well-known traditional recipes as well as creative, quirky variations. It also includes guidance on blending techniques and the best kind of equipment to use, alongside…
This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual on the manufacture of liquors and preserves. Profusely illustrated and highly detailed, this volume is recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the alcoholics drinks industry, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Liquors", "Alcohol", "Distillation", "Dist…
An indispensable manual unravelling the qualitative and quantitative determination of distilled spirits and fermented liquors. First published in 1875, this vintage volume was originally written as an outline of the basic chemistry of various alcoholic drinks to make it accessible to those with little scientific knowledge. Albert B. Prescott's Chemical Examination of Alcoholic Liquors manual o…
Cook books for the middle classes were becoming the norm during the mid twentieth century, here is a classic of the type, full of delightful recipes designed to look, smell and taste fantastic but do all of these things on a small budget.
This vintage book contains a systematic course of practical work in the scientific principles underlying the processes of malting and brewing. "Laboratory Studies for Brewing Students" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the science and development of brewing processes, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A Study of the…
Learn how to craft truly beautiful sweets, the way they used to do it. This vintage-style book is a kitchen staple for any creative cooks wanting to take a trip back to the golden age of sweet-making. This book will guide you through the sweet-making process, including a brief history of the sweet treats, confectionery techniques, the best kind of equipment to use and lots of recipes to try out…
This vintage book contains a complete guide to brewing beer and ale, with detailed directions for the selection of malt and hops, instructions for making cider and wine, and much more. With simple instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in home brewing, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include:…
Learn how to craft truly beautiful fudge, the way they used to do it. This vintage-style book is a kitchen staple for any creative cooks wanting to take a trip back to the golden age of fudge-making. This book will guide you through the fudge-making process, including a brief history of the sweet treats, confectionery techniques, the best kind of equipment to use and lots of classic fudge recip…