Posted by: hearttohearthcookery | July 6, 2011

And inside the Package???

The Court and Country Cook

Yes, I did finally open the package and what was inside was even more magnificent!  This is one of Paul McClintock’s hand bound masterpieces-The Court and Country Cook: Giving NEW and Plain Directions How to Order all manner of ENTERTAINMENTS. This receipt book was “faithfully translated out of Fransois Massialot’s French to English in 1702.  A 480 page work more especially necessary for Stewards, Clerks of the Kitchen, Confectioners, Butlers and other Officers, and also of great use for Private Families.”  The book is described in this manner on Paul’s website www.fromcommonhands.com.

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  1. Jen Dobyns's avatar

    I have been looking at this book for a while. Will you be bringing it to the confectionary workshop at London Town?

    By: Jen Dobyns on July 6, 2011
    at 10:09 pm

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    • hearttohearthcookery's avatar

      Hi Jen,

      I have just received my copy but have made several of the receipts from the book and have been quite pleased with the results. I keep all my books in my “library” at my home and just make photo copies when needed to take with me. And this book has a special place in my office. Paul does fantastic work.

      Look forward to seeing you this weekend!

      Susan

      By: hearttohearthcookery on July 6, 2011
      at 11:56 pm

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