Summer Cooking

Davids books are stunningly well written … full of history and anecdote- Observer Summer Cooking - first published in 1955 - is a wonderful selection of dishes, for table, buffet and picnic, that are light, easy to prepare and based on seasonal ingredients. Elizabeth David shows how an imaginative use of herbs can enhance even the simplest meals, whether egg, fish or meat, while her recipes range from a simple salade niçoise to strawberry souffl-. Finally, chapters on hors doeuvres, summer soups, vegetables, sauces and sweets are full of ideas for fresh, cool food all summer long. Britains most inspirational food writer who ranks among the worlds gastronomic greats … Elizabeth Davids writing shows no sign of losing its potent appeal, attracting as much respect now as when it was first published- Independent