Squirrel Pie And Other Stories

Squirrel Pie (and other stories)

'Sacrilegious to say it but Elizabeth Luard even beats Elizabeth David. Exquisite writing and wonderful food, and funny too' Prue Leith 'Elisabeth Luard proves that no matter where you are, there is food to be gathered, or hunted, or found. Squirrel Pie is a beautifully written tribute to food that has all but vanished from our everyday lives' Alice Waters Elisabeth Luard, one of the food world's most entertaining and evocative writers, has travelled extensively throughout her life, meeting fascinating people, observing different cultures and uncovering extraordinary ingredients in unusual places. In this enchanting food memoir, she shares tales and dishes gathered from her global ramblings. With refreshing honesty and warmth, she recounts anecdotes of the many places she has visited: scouring for snails in Crete, sampling exotic spices in Ethiopia and tasting pampered oysters in Tasmania. She describes encounters with a cellarer-in-chief and a mushroom-king, and explains why stress is good news for fruit and vegetables, and how to spot a truffle lurking under an oak tree. Divided into four landscapes – rivers, islands, deserts and forests – Elisabeth's stories are coupled with more than fifty authentic recipes, each one a reflection of its unique place of origin, including Boston bean-pot, Hawaiian poke, Cretan bouboutie, mung-bean roti, roasted buttered coffee beans, Anzac biscuits and Sardinian lemon macaroons. Illustrated with Elisabeth's own sketches, Squirrel Pie will appeal to anyone with a taste for travel, and an affinity for that most universal of languages, food.

Squirrel Pie (and other stories)

Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories

"Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories" by famed American author Louisa May Alcott is a lovely collection of short stories. This anthology demonstrates Alcott's extraordinary skill for constructing compelling narratives that appeal to readers of all ages. The title story, "Kitty's Class Day," takes center stage, following Kitty Van Tassel's experiences on her graduation day. Alcott examines themes of ambition, companionship, and the hardships that young women faced in the nineteenth century via Kitty's experiences. The novel reveals the hopes and desires of the era's young ladies, emphasizing their desire for education and independence. Other intriguing stories are included in the anthology, each brimming with Alcott's trademark charm and moral depth. These stories frequently center on strong-willed and realistic people that struggle with life's trials and tragedies, eventually discovering courage and wisdom in the face of adversity. The ageless themes of endurance, self-discovery, and the enduring power of kindness characterize Louisa May Alcott's storytelling. Her stories continue to attract readers by providing vital life lessons as well as uplifting moments. "Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories" exemplifies Alcott's ongoing literary legacy, demonstrating her ability to craft stories that entertain, inspire, and resonate with readers of all ages.