Stafford Whiteaker - The Compleat Strawberry
| Conditie | goed |
| Aantal pagina`s | 128 |
| Uitgavejaar | 1985 [1e druk] |
| Uitgegeven door | Century Publishing Co. Ltd |
| Kaft | rood linnen hardcover met goudopdruk op rug |
| Stofomslag | ja [rug ernstig verschoten, rand enkele stootplekjes] |
| ISBN | 0712609199 |
| Code [intern] | WEG 2-D |
Beschrijving boek
From holy symbol to needlewoman’s inspiration and gardener’s delight, the strawberry is almost everybody’s favourite. In this beautifully illustrated book, Stafford Whiteaker traces the history of the strawberry and looks at its popularity as a decorative motif through the ages, from early herbals and Elizabethan tapestries to Wedgwood china, spectacular ‘strawberry’ jewels, pop-art posters and chain-store wrapping paper. The author’s original pattern for an embroidered cushion is included, together with practical advice on everything from how to dry and store the plant to dealing with strawberry allergy. The book gives a selection of herbal remedies and beauty recipes to prepare and use and, for the gardener, there are hints on cultivation, the best varieties to choose and a calendar of annual routine. For The Compleat Strawberry, Stafford Witheaker has collected over 70 delicious recipes from around the world - from Elizabeth David’s ‘Eau de Fraises’ and German fruit soups to Turkish Delight and American mountain muffins. Laced with extracts from songs, poetry and prose, this is an ideal gift book which will appeal to all who love strawberries whether they are growers, cooks, artists, gift-givers or simply happy eaters.
