They are all similar in that they are combinations of equal amounts of flour and sugar, with many well beaten eggs, with added flavourings such as spices and rosewater. There are many other versions of bisket recipe see, for example, the good housewifes jewel pp 7980 and elinor fettiplaces receipt book pp 117121. It was edited and published in 1986 by hilary spurling, the wife of a descendant of elinors. The book also looks at elinor fettiplaces social standing, her peer group, the kind of food they ate and the way it was prepared and stored. Hilary spurling, author of the unknown matisse, on librarything. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrated biographer, hilary spurling, elinor fettiplaces receipt book has become a classic in the history of english cooking, and an extraordinarily intimate glimpse into the fabric of everyday elizabethan l. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book is a book of recipes compiled in 1604, with additions and marginal notes in several hands. Blanche almonds in cold water, then beat them verie smale, then take boyled rice, and beat them together with sugar, and rosewater, then mould them in. Elinor fettiplaces recipe book penguin cookery library by fettiplace, lady elinor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Elinor fettiplace, walter raleighs rose sweet potatoes, and an excellent negus, posted by deana sidney on november 24, 2010. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book wikipedia republished. Produced from a transcription made by john spurling, owner of the manuscript. Cover of elinor fettiplaces receipt book by hilary spurlingpicture taken by lauren gilbert of her copy of the book. This is a book of recipes compiled in 1604, with additions and marginal notes in several hands. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book by hilary spurling abebooks. For this weeks claire chats video, i decided to do a recipe from the november section of elinor fettiplaces receipt book, a compilation of elizabethan recipes by lady elinor fettiplace. I hope that this demonstrates the diversity of material available for the biography of captain thomas bowrey. Elinor fettiplaces recipe book penguin cookery lib. Hilary spurling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It would be difficult to find a greater contrast between the language and literature of malaysia and todays book, hilary spurlings elinor fettiplaces receipt book. Lady elinor fettiplace and her receipt book english historical.
Fettiplace pickled mushrooms montjoye makkinschtuff. As i say in my video, i didnt think it would be sweet enough with just sugar scattered over the top, but it actually was. Volume 1, page 23 lady elinor fettiplace and lady rachel fane elizabethan country house cooking, 1986 viking salamander, london. Elizabethan country house cooking penguin cookery library new edition by fettiplace, lady elinor, spurling, hilary isbn. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It was first edited and published in 1986 by hilary spurling, the wife of a descendant of fettiplace who had inherited the manuscript.
Through a long chain of inheritances and marriages, more than three hundred years later, the book finally came into the hands of john spurling. One of the earliest of these books is the receipt book of lady elinor fettiplace, of 1604. Here are december 2017s 10 most downloaded bard braille titles. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book by hilary spurling goodreads. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrated biographer, hilary spurling, elinor fettiplaces receipt book has become a classic in the history of english cooking, and an extraordinarily intimate glimpse into the fabric of everyday elizabethan life. His wife, hilary, used the book in the family kitchen for ten years before she wrote, elinor fettiplaces receipt book elizabethan country house cooking, 1986 viking salamander, london. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrated biographer, hilary spurling, elinor fettiplaces receipt book has become a classic in the history of english. Tudor cooking with claire bread and butter pudding the. John also made space in her will for her two manuscript recipe books. A shakespearian christmas with traditional minced meat pies. Browse and save recipes from elinor fettiplaces recipe book to your own online collection at. A 3volume transcription of the complete original text of elinor fettiplaces manuscript recipe book. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrate. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books.
It provides a direct view of elizabethan cookery in an aristocratic country house, with advice on household management. Initially, these books were compiled by and for wealthy women education being limited, but can still provide a view of their times that can illuminate the lives of people in general. Sir hugh plat, in his delights for ladies published 1609, seems to have more faith in his readers culinary skills, as his recipe is much simpler. Bard roundup december 2017 top 10 braille downloads. Pickled button mushrooms lady elinor fettiplaces receipt book, 16th century. This blog was baked and frosted by nic fulcher, interpretation projects manager and inspired by hilary spurlings edition of lady elinor fettiplaces receipt book in the collection of the shakespeare birthplace trust. The hardcover of the elinor fettiplaces receipt book. This modified recipe is from elinor fettiplaces receipt book. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrated biographer, hilary spurling, elinor fettiplaces receipt book has become a classic in the. Brilliantly compiled and presented by the celebrated biographer, hilary spurling, elinor fettiplaces receipt book has become a classic in the history of english cooking, and an extraordinarily intimate glimpse into the fabric of everyday elizabeth life.
Elizabethan country house cooking by elinor fettiplace and hilary spurling 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This welcome survivor holds extensive treasures of 17thc cooking. Based on to pickle mushrooms from elinor fettiplaces receipt book. Elizabethan country house cooking main by spurling, hilary isbn. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book elinor nee poole, c. Elizabethan country house cooking spurling, hilary on. Elinor fettiplaces receipt book by elinor fettiplace. Elizabethan country house cooking by hilary spurling br021785 where hope prevails. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Being both a scholar and a cook seems to be a rare combination than one might have expected. The origins and history of meringue in mamas kitchen. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This recipe book provides an intimate glimpse into the fabric of everyday elizabethan life, as well as a link in the history of english cooking.
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