A social history of household life in Mrs Beeton's time - advice to the mistress of the house who needed to be a combination of a modern day Dr Spock, Delia Smith, Martha Stewart, Florence Nightingale, an army general and an accountant.

Product Description: Sugar Mice and Coconut Ice--just two of the delectable, easy-to-make Edible Gifts by talented food writer, Kay Fairfax. Food makes a marvelous present--and when it's homemade it's even better. Your family and friends will always appreciate the extra care and affection that goes into a gift you've made youself...read more

Practical and simple, a stunning guide to creating serene and calming outdoor havens offers a wealth of advice for creating the perfect garden, from determining the overall atmosphere to the elements of color, light, pattern, scent, and taste. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Offering 100 imaginative ways to combine an amazing array of ingredients, spices, and sauces to achieve healthy, delicious meals simply and quickly, this cookbook features recipes for dishes that fit easily into a vegetarian diet...read more