Mrs Beeton's Soups & Sides

They’re slim, informative and ideal for those ‘Bugger, how do I joint a chicken?’ moments. * EMERALD STREET *A set of six lovingly crafted, bite-sized books based on recipes from the original domestic goddess * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU MAGAZINE *Household management made easy * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *These abbreviated updates - cleverly divided for our ease and with forewords by modern foodie stars - contain 220 original recipes, with helpful asides by co-author Gerard Baker on modern means of sourcing and preparing ingredients. * THE INDEPENDENT *The inimitable Mrs Beeton’s wisdom is here collected in six books - covering everything from ‘Cakes and Bakes’ to ‘Chicken, Other Birds and Game’ - each with forewords by today’s most celebrated chefs, from Mark Hix to Thomasina Miers, all extolling the great woman’s genius and paying homage to this country’s first celebrity chef. * ABSOLUTELY CHELSEA/ ABSOLUTELY FULHAM *

Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of MRS BEETON’S BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT is a testament to the quality of her advice.

Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster and historian. He has written extensively for The Times, The Kitchen Garden and BBC Good Food Magazine, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC’s national news networks and programmes for over 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances, most notably on the judging panel on Rosemary Schrager’s SCHOOLS Schools for Cooks and as the food historian to the Hairy Bikers on the Mums Know Best tour.