Description
Sustaining Britain: Recipes from the Wartime Kitchen
Step into the kitchens of wartime Britain and discover how ordinary families managed to prepare nourishing meals despite rationing, shortages and the challenges of the Second World War.
The Wartime Kitchen 1938–1945 brings together 65 historical recipes, each accompanied by a modern 'Try It Yourself' version using accessible ingredients and clear instructions.
Drawing on original wartime cookery leaflets, historical publications, personal accounts and parliamentary records, this illustrated book explores the ingenuity and determination that helped sustain Britain through some of its hardest years.
Inside this book, discover:
65 historical British wartime recipes.
Modern adaptations to recreate traditional dishes in today's kitchen.
Authentic wartime food history, rationing and household allowances.
The everyday challenges of feeding families during the Second World War.
Historical illustrations, food photography and fascinating social history.
The creativity, resilience and resourcefulness of Britain's wartime households.
More than a vintage cookbook, this is an exploration of the people, food and traditions that shaped everyday British life between 1939 and 1945.
An engaging read for lovers of historical cookbooks, vintage British recipes, Second World War history and traditional home cooking.
A hardcover collection of recipes and history, preserving the story of how Britain fed itself during wartime.
Details
Publisher - BookVAULT Publishing
Language - English
Case Bound - PPC
Contributors
By author
Marisona
Published Date - 2026-11-11
ISBN - 9781837490981
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm
Page Count - 152
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