A collection of 50 historic recipes from the stately homes of Britain and Ireland During the 18th century, ladies of high society kept handwritten notes on recipes and it became fashionable to exchange the most successful with friends and neighbors. This charming book is a compilation of 50 of the best recipes taken from the archives of the country houses of Britain and Ireland. Each recipe is shown in its original form accompanied by an up-to-date version created by professional cooks so that the recipes can be recreated today. In today s world, dominated by additives and synthetic foodstuffs, these traditional recipes contain only natural ingredients and shows that simple ingredients are often the best when it comes to creating great-tasting dishes. Recipes include those dating as early as the 1650s, and are fully illustrated with modern color photography. Includes dual measures.".