The Elizabeth David Collection

Discover the timeless charm of the Elizabeth David Collection, a stunning compendium of culinary wisdom that celebrates the magic of home cooking. This beautiful hardback collection, measuring 120 x 150 mm and containing 144 pages of engaging content, is perfect for both seasoned chefs and home cooks alike. Reviving the spirit of Elizabeth David, a legendary figure in British gastronomy, this collection brings forth rare and sought-after booklets, previously only available in her Pimlico shop.

Each volume in the collection showcases Elizabeth David's profound knowledge of English cuisine, featuring titles such as 'The Baking of an English Loaf', 'Dried Herbs, Aromatics and Condiments', 'English Potted Meats and Fish Pastes', and 'Syllabubs and Fruit Fools'. With specially commissioned artwork and a stunning slipcase, this collection serves as a perfect gift for culinary enthusiasts and collectors.

Embrace the history of British cooking and let Elizabeth David inspire your culinary journey with these classic recipes and insights. Whether you’re looking to enhance your kitchen skills or seeking a meaningful gift, the Elizabeth David Collection is a must-have addition to your library. Experience the joy of authentic English cooking as you explore the pages filled with her wisdom and charm, cherished by new generations of chefs.

This collection is more than a cookbook; it’s a gateway to a culinary legacy that continues to enchant food lovers around the world, capturing the essence of English food culture and inspiring countless chefs, including the likes of Jeremy Lee and Shaun Hill. Bring home the Elizabeth David Collection today and celebrate the art of cooking!

Author: Elizabeth David Publisher: Grub Street
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 120 x 150 mm
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 18-05-2022

In 1965 Elizabeth David opened a shop in Pimlico, London, where she sold Le Creuset pans and other hard-to-get-hold-of kitchen utensils. The store, with its marvellous window displays, was as influential as her books would eventually be, pioneering a new generation of shops devoted exclusively to kitchenware. Rosi Hanson, who worked in David’s shop for two years says, ‘She was good fun, and the shop was magical. She rather loved being a shopkeeper, perhaps because it gave her a rest from writing. If someone wanted some very specific piece of equipment, I often heard her say: ;If you could come back, I think I may have one at home. On evenings when we stayed late to do the windows, she would make a picnic for us all to eat: terrine, things in jelly.’ While she was still involved with the shop which bore her name, Elizabeth David Ltd, she produced a series of four little booklets: The Baking of an English Loaf, Dried Herbs, Aromatics and Condiments, English Potted Meats and Fish Pastes and Syllabubs and Fruit Fools which were sold exclusively in the shop. They were simple black and white productions which have now become rare, highly sought-after and very expensive collector’s items. So Grub Street is delighted to have acquired the rights to these booklets from the David Estate and we are redesigning them as four hardback books in a slip case with specially commissioned beautiful artwork making them the perfect gift item. So for the first time in over 50 years these charming works will be available once again. Individual Titles: The Baking of an English Loaf Dried Herbs, Aromatics and Condiments English Potted Meats and Fish Pastes Syllabubs and Fruit Fools Elizabeth David’s books are all still in print today and they keep selling in quantities to each new generation of cooks who discover her and fall under her spell. And you can see her influence in the cooking of chefs such as Jeremy Lee, Shaun Hill and Rowley Leigh.