This classic book has been republished here as part of Penguin`s Great Food series. Firmly of the belief that a home should be run as an efficient military campaign, Mrs Beeton, the doyenne of English cookery, offers timeless tips on selecting cuts of meat, throwing a grand party & hosting a dinner, as well as giving suggestions on staff wages & the cost of each recipe. With such delicious English classics as rabbit pie, carrot soup, baked apple custard, & fresh lemonade
- as well as invalid`s jelly for those days when stewed eels may be a little too much
- this is a wonderful collection of food writing from the matriarch of modern housekeeping.

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The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or `would die for` a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert & presenter of BBC2`s ` One Man & His Campervan`, delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping & camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:
- Owning & living day to day with a camper van (LIVE)
- Cooking & eating in your camper (EAT)
- Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP)
- Keeping you & your van going (REPEAT) Packed with stunning photography, & oodles of vital, definitive & authoritative information, plus some tasty recipes too, this book will be essential for both dreamers & do-ers alike. It will appeal to all areas of the market, from the Classic VW owners & the owners of modern VWs to owners of all makes of camper vans, smaller motorhomes, & the tented camper markets too. Heed the advice, drool over the pictures. Then go & do it.



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Hit the road & head for the coast. It`s not that far. In fact, if you live in the UK, you will never be more than 70 miles from the great British seaside. & what better way to make the trip than in a camper van? Pull up at the beach, breathe in a lungful of fresh sea air & prepare to have some fun, whatever the time of year you`re going. With fabulous fresh, local & seasonal food available to you, why not turn it into a culinary adventure? Snack on spring seaweeds. Feast on freshly caught fish. Roast chestnuts under autumn skies. Celebrate Christmas lunch, camper van style. With ninety-five delicious recipes that can be cooked on just two rings & a whole lot more ideas for living the life, The Camper Van Coast will take you right there. All you have to do is pack in the pac-a-mac & light up the beach fire. You won`t regret it. ...

Say goodbye to roughing it. & hello to a new kind of freedom. With over 80 fabulously tasty recipes you can cook on just two rings & a few barbeque feasts & camp fire crackers, this is the dashboard bible for anyone who ever dreamed of hitting the road at the wheel of a classic VW camper. From finding & cooking your own food to passing muster with the surfing set, THE CAMPER VAN COOKBOOK will show you how to make the most of every single moment on the road. ...

Whether you enjoy sleeping under canvas, underneath the stars, or prefer a bit of glamping in a yurt, happy campers of all types will savour this miscellany of"ations, trivia & prose celebrating the great outdoors, interspersed with useful tips on everything from wild foraging to choosing where to bed down for the night. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do, there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & Engl&, Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush, Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner, demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion, so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do, there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & Engl&, Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush, Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner, demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion, so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...

How do you light a decent campfire? What can you do if it rains? & what exactly is `glamping`? Find the answer to all these & more inside The Camping Pocket Bible, a camping gift full of camping tips & trivia for the first-time & the experienced camper alike
- whether you know your A-frame from your I-pole or are still trying to work out your bivvy from your billy. From the basics of pitching a tent & lighting a campfire to fun ideas for the more experienced camper, you`ll find all the essential information you need to know about camping in this one handy easy-to-read guide. Inside The Camping Pocket Bible discover the enduring popularity of camping from Baden Powell & the Scout Movement to the resurgence of `staycations` today. Dip in to ideas for fantastic food you can cook on a camping stove or barbeque, learn campfire songs & make sure you`ve got all the right camping equipment to make sure you have the best camping holiday. Taking your kids camping? Find out the extra camping equipment you need & be prepared with camping friendly games & activities to keep the kids entertained. Looking for a more unusual romantic getaway? Discover some of the more unusual types of `tent` available
- from gypsy caravans & log cabins to double decker buses & vintage American caravans. The Camping Pocket Bible also

Includes:: fascinating trivia about how camping has developed since the very first campsites, innovative tips on what to do if (or when?) it rains & information on wild camping through to yurts, bell tents & other luxury camping ideas as made famous by celebrity `glampers` Kate Moss, Sienna Miller & Jamie Oliver. Whether your a camping pro of buying this nifty camping gift book for a freind inside you`ll find out where you can enjoy camping complete with the luxuries of iPod docking stations, & wood burning stove, as well as learning how to deal with mud, lack of showers & hangovers with your very own festival camping survival guide. The Camping Pocket Bible also contains useful details on the Countryside Code, basic first aid & camping etiquette & hygiene & offers ideas about how to get yourself in the camping mood with some classic camping films... Small & durable & perfectly designed to be carried on camping trips, make sure The Camping Pocket Bible is a firm fixture on your camping checklist.



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Forget freeze-dried astronaut meals & bags of stale, store-bought gorp. Finally, here`s a cookbook that complements the magic of gathering around a campfire & sharing a meal with friends. From the IACP Award-winning authors of The Picnic, which brought taste & style to eating outdoors (in the daytime), comes its companion, for leaving civilisation behind & dining under the stars. A mix of dishes to make ahead & meals to cook on-site, The Campout Cookbook

Includes:: more than 75 recipes for wood-fired skillet pizzas; back country stews & chilies; fire-roasted vegetables & cast-iron breads; unexpected dips, jerkies, & high-energy bars; breakfasts to satisfy that yawning hunger that comes from sleeping in the fresh air; s`mores, of course (including Vanilla Bean Dream Marshmallows & Co. & Dark Chocolate Raspberry Caramel Fire-Ban S`mores); & cocktails, coolers, warm libations for chilly nights, & a Blood Orange Bug Juice. Plus there`s inspiration & know-how for every avid camper & enthusiastic neophyte: How to find a suitable campsite & build a campfire specifically for cooking over, & how to keep it going. Stargazing for city slickers. A troubleshooting guide. & the definitive packing list & camp kitchen essentials. Just add a few scary stories for a truly memorable campout.

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Fancy a pint? CAMRA presents the essential guide to beer drinking in London, completely revised for 2015. London`s Best Beer, Pubs & Bars is packed with detailed maps & easy-to-use listings to help you find the best places to enjoy perfect pints in the capital. Laid out by area, the book will be your companion in exploring the best pubs serving the best British & world beers. Additional features tell you more about London`s rich history of brewing & the city`s vibrant modern brewing scene, where well-known brands rub shoulders with tiny micro-breweries, & brewery numbers have more than doubled in the last three years. The venue listings are fully illustrated with colour photographs & include a variety of real ale pubs, bars & other outlets, with detailed information on opening hours, local landmarks & public transport links, to make planning any excursion quick & easy. ...