THE DUCHESS OF DUKE STREET ENTERTAINS by Smith, Michael (editor) - 1977

New York: Coward McCann and Geoghegan, 1977. 255 pp. Red cloth lettered in gilt on the spine; patterned endpapers; illustrated with black and white photographs. Edge and corner wear on the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. Michael Smith is the British journalist and broadcaster, not to be confused with Michael Smith, the Canadian chef. Created by John Hawkesworth, The Duchess of Duke Street was a BBC television show in 1976 and 1977, starring Gemma Jones, Victoria Plucknett, John Welsh, John Cater, Richard Vernon and a host of others. The Contents are: English and American Terms; Louisa Trotter's Introduction; Glossary of Edwardian Cookery Terms; Louisa Trotter on Marketing; Louisa Trotter on Table Settings; Breakfast Dishes and Savouries; Soups and Sauces; My Famous Pies; Meat, Game and Poultry; When the King Comes; Fish; Afternoon Tea; My Wedding Cake; Sweets, Puddings and Ice Cream; Wines; Louisa Trotter on Smoking; and Christmas at the Bentinck; followed by an index of recipes. Herein are recipes too numerous to list but some of the highlights are: Allemande Sauce; Bavarian Cream; Bentinck Christmas Cake; Bentinck Special Rum Sauce; Bombe Duke Street; Bourguignonne Sauce; Brandy Snaps; Chicken with Parsley; Creamed Veal Kidneys; Duke Street Yuletide Warming Cup; Fricassee of Mushrooms; Genoa Cake; Grilled Salmon; Lamb Stew; Christmas Trifle; Mince Pies; Omelette Florentine; Oyster Soup; Pork Pie; Quince Blancmange; Roast Ribs of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding; and many, many more.. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Book.