Food & Drink from Capricorn Books

New York: Random House, 2003. 270 pp, 10 1/4" H. Colour and b&w photographs. "(I)ntroduces contemporary cooks to the foods of William Shakespeare's world with recipes updated from classic sixteenth- and seventeenth-century cookbooks. Easy-to-prepare adaptations shatter the myth that the Bard's primary fare was boiled mutton. In fact, Shakespeare and his contemporaries dined on salads of fresh herbs and… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 478 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w and colour illustrations. The author "invites readers into the White House kitchen to reveal the sometimes curious tastes of twenty-six of America's most influential presidents, how their meals were prepared and by whom, and the ways their choices affected food policy around the world. And the White… Read more about this item

London: Arcturus, 2011. 554 pp, 10 1/4" H. "(D)escribes in meticulous yet vivid detail manners, customs and dress during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Wide ranging in its coverage, it provides a complete picture of what it must have been like to be alive in this momentous point in history. Profusely illustrated, it is a veritable treasure-trove of information… Read more about this item

New York: Free Press, 2008. 367 pp, 9 1/4" H. "A dynamic chronicle that is full of surprises, 'Delizia!' draws back the curtain on much that was unknown about Italian food and exposes the long-held canards. It interprets the ancient Arabic map that tells of pasta's true origins, and shows that Marco Polo did not introduce spaghetti to the… Read more about this item

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2017. 280 pp, 9 1/2" H. "Following the contours of history and the geography of the city, Downie sweeps readers on an insider's gourmet walking tour of Paris and its environs, revealing the locations of Roman butcher shops, classic Belle Epoque bistros serving diners today, and Marie Antoinette's exquisite vegetable garden, which still supplies… Read more about this item

New York: Basic Books, 2015. 319 pp, 9 1/2" H. "We are not born knowing what to eat; as omnivores it is something we each have to figure out for ourselves. From childhood onward, we learn how big a 'portion' is and how sweet is too sweet. We learn to enjoy green vegetables - or not. But how does… Read more about this item

New York: Penguin, 2013. 416 pp, 9 1/2" H. "(P)resents simple, practical information about buying, using, preparing, and enjoying (50 foods). Behr focuses on aroma, appearance, flavor, and texture to determine what 'the best' means for each of the fifty foods, including a guide to selecting top quality - signs of freshness and ripeness, best season, top varieties, proper… Read more about this item

Youngstown, New York : Old Fort Niagara Association, 1989. 112 pp, 8 1/2" H. B&w drawings. Contents: An Introduction; Baking the King's Bread; Eighteenth Century Cooking Techniques; To Provide the King's Bread: Logistics at Fort Niagara; Cuisine a la Canadienne, 1726-1759; The Manner of Victualing the Men, 1759-1775; The King's Bread at Niagara, 1775-1796; To Feed a Soldier… Read more about this item

London: Edward Arnold, 1933. 104 pp, 7 1/2" H. Orange cloth with black lettering on spine, black lettering/decoration of front board. An eary 20th century recipe book devoted to children's nutrition. Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Soups; Fish Dishes; Meat Dishes; Vegetables; Sauces; Salad, Vegetable and Savoury Dishes; Nursery Puddings; Nursery Tea; Miscellaneous; Diet for Children; Specimen Meals; Index.… Read more about this item

Nottingham: Carrick & Young (Printed for Private Circulation.), 1887. 368 pp, 7 1/8" H. Maroon leather spine and corners, gilt lettering/banding on spine, banding on spine and corner edges. Marbled paper-covered boards, marbling to textblock edges, marbled endpapers. Contents: Miscellaneous Receipts, arranged in alphabetical sequence, A to W; Breakfast Dishes; Lenten Dinners and Dishes; Menus, or Bills… Read more about this item

Winnipeg: Valley Gardens Community Church, Women's Ministries, 1989. 156 pp, 9" H. Colour photographs, b&w drawings. "Our intent was to make this an 'album' of our Valley Gardens Community Church family, with representation from every family unit. Our church includes many young families and our cookbook is a reflection of that, with many family favorites, as well… Read more about this item

Oakville, Ontario: Brantwood Public School, 1996. 204 pp + Index, 8 1/2" H. Produced to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Brantwood Public School in Oakville, Ontario (sadly, now closed). Includes a short history of the school and a poem by Dianne Loomans. Contents: Appetizers and Dips; Soups and Sauces; Salads; Main Dishes; Vegetables; Breads and Muffins; Desserts.… Read more about this item

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1988. 262 pp, 8 1/2" H. B&w photographs, maps, reproductions of labels. "In recent years German wine has earned itself the reputation of being little more than cheap wine for quaffing. Yet the days of crude commercialization debasing a nation's wines may be over: for German wine producers, claims wine expert Stuart Pigott,… Read more about this item

New York: Oxford University Press / Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution., 1990. 64 pp, 11" H. Colour and b&w photographs, reproductions, map. Contents: In Praise of Shadows; Map of Japan; Japanese Ceramics and Cuisine; A Common Thread: Japanese Ikat Textiles; Glossary and Chronology. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior… Read more about this item

London: Ebury, 2009. 311 pp, 11 1/8" H. "Still daunted by the prospect of cooking for Christmas? Is this your first Christmas catering for family and friends? Looking for brand-new ideas to celebrate over the festive season, or do you fancy getting to grips with a totally traditional Christmas? Above all, do you want to be able to join… Read more about this item

New York: W.W. Norton, 2012. 238 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w and colour photographs. "For millenia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities - not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious rituals. Medical researchers today continue to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true… Read more about this item

Toronto: Dundurn, 2003. 250 pp, small 8vo (7 1/2" H). Signed by author on title page. "(A) reflection of our society: an eclectic mix of many different cultures and traditions. Dorothy Duncan - with her extensive knowledge of heritage foods - has chosen her favourite 'Country Fare' columns from the popular 'Century Home' magazine for this wonderful book on… Read more about this item

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992. 208 pp, oblong (10 1/4" H x 12 1/8" D). Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. "Characteristically evocative, the words and images in 'Daily Life in Holland' are rich in detail and delicate in coloration, and perhaps the most beautiful of any of Poortvliet's works to date. In this fascinating saga, he recreates the… Read more about this item

Toronto: Dundurn, 2003. 250 pp, small 8vo (7 1/2" H). "(A) reflection of our society: an eclectic mix of many different cultures and traditions. Dorothy Duncan - with her extensive knowledge of heritage foods - has chosen her favourite 'Country Fare' columns from the popular 'Century Home' magazine for this wonderful book on Canada's heritage cuisine. Each… Read more about this item

London: JM Dent, 1994. 305 pp, 7 3/4" H. Colour plates. "From 'A Bit on the Side' and 'The Swan with Two Necks' to 'The Laughing Fish' and 'The World Turned Upside Down', Britain's pubs and inns are steeped in tradition and folklore. (This book) investigates the stories, legends, history and meanings behind 10,000 different pub names. Ranging from… Read more about this item