The Book of Marmalade (The English Kitchen)

It is my fault. I did not read the details more carefully. This is a history book. It is not a recipe book. So if you want to know all about how we got to the current day product we called marmalade, this is an interesting scholarly reference.I purchased a paperback copy and it is all black-and-white. There are a few photos and illustrations – but none of them in colour. Not what I had expected from a book about food. Marmalade has a jewel-like appearance. It really lends itself to mouthwatering photography. Such a missed opportunity.No step by step illustrations or images of finished products. There are a few recipes in the back pages – some are historical recipes and some are more modern. It also has recipes that incorporate marmalade into the product.This is NOT useful if you are looking to learn how to make marmalade or are a more advanced maker who is looking to advance technique or seeking inspiration from new and creative recipes.

Great history of marmalade. I was looking for more recipes to use today, but that was my mistake in not reading the blurb more closely. Very interesting. It's been moved from my cook book shelf to my "history" shelf.

The most comprehensive overview of marmalade through the ages, with a wide range of historical recipes, as well as up-to-date ones for the modern kitchen. Full of fascinating and often amusing anecdotes - well worth its small place on anyone's cookery shelf.

This book is excellent if you want a history of marmalade. Well written, well researched and highly readable. There are a few recipies but they are not the main point of the book. A good read for anyone who makes marmalade or just enjoys eating it.