Jane Grigson's English Food

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But I still love the blend of acute culinary observation, gentle wit, literary context and ongoing relevance of the recipes she includes. Top each quince with a level tablespoon of sugar and bake at gas 5/190˚ (375˚ F) until the quinces are tender. JANE GRIGSON was a self-taught cook – as, doubtless, are most of her readers – she learnt how to prepare food from consulting books or from friends and from her family.

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In 1973, Fish Cookery was published by the Wine and Food Society, followed by The Mushroom Feast (1975), a collection of recipes for cultivated, woodland, field and dried mushrooms. Anybody interested in deeper issues in food can do no better than read any of the books shortlisted over the years. Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery was the result, exploring the wonderful range of cooked meat products on sale in even the smallest market towns.Drawing on her deep knowledge of Spanish culture, Vicky Hayward gives a modern retelling of an eighteenth-century classic cookbook, including fresh, simple and surprisingly easy to make recipes. Winning the award was the most wonderful thing to happen in the development of my book, giving me a renewed sense of inspiration, energy and a sense of why food writing continues to matter in the world. Recipes rooted in centuries of culture through folktales and anecdotes make West Winds so much more than a cookbook – it is an ode to Jamaica, its people and their heritage.

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Thank you to the Jane Grigson Trust and my publisher 4th Estate for giving me such a brilliant launchpad. Jane Grigson was brought up in the north-east of England, where there is a strong tradition of good eating, but it was not until many years later, when she began to spend three months of each year in France, that she became really interested in food.

And how endearing of an author to confess that she always offers up a silent prayer when baking a souffle. The Jane Grigson Trust Award has made just the most enormous difference to the development of The Vinegar Cupboard.