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And the Rest Is Cookery: A Manual for the Care and Keeping of Historians
Recipes and inspiration from the bestselling series ‘The Chronicles of St Marys’ with a foreword by Jodi Taylor
Welcome to the Institute of Historical Research at St Mary’s Priory, where the madcap, deeply flawed and truly loveable team explore history in contemporary time but please don't, under any circumstances, call it ‘time travel.’ This book is a manual for the brave kitchen crew to keep things running smoothly at St Mary’s. Because let’s face it our mild-mannered historians need all the help they can get.
It will guide the newest recruit, as well as the seasoned kitchen veteran, through all the best recipes at St Mary’s. Each chapter features easy to follow recipes that span a variety of skills, including historical tips, a variety of ingredients and even includes vegetables. More seriously there are plenty of biscuits, cakes, chocolate, Ta-Da! Doughnuts, and of course tea!
All proceeds from this book will go to a wonderful cancer charity that is close to our hearts. We are following in the footsteps of Jodi Taylor again, who already supports this and other charities. Our work and donations will help to fund the charities outstanding work.
Welcome to the Institute of Historical Research at St Mary’s Priory, where the madcap, deeply flawed and truly loveable team explore history in contemporary time but please don't, under any circumstances, call it ‘time travel.’ This book is a manual for the brave kitchen crew to keep things running smoothly at St Mary’s. Because let’s face it our mild-mannered historians need all the help they can get.
It will guide the newest recruit, as well as the seasoned kitchen veteran, through all the best recipes at St Mary’s. Each chapter features easy to follow recipes that span a variety of skills, including historical tips, a variety of ingredients and even includes vegetables. More seriously there are plenty of biscuits, cakes, chocolate, Ta-Da! Doughnuts, and of course tea!
All proceeds from this book will go to a wonderful cancer charity that is close to our hearts. We are following in the footsteps of Jodi Taylor again, who already supports this and other charities. Our work and donations will help to fund the charities outstanding work.
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First published September 1, 2021
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About the author
Sara Robinson
23 books5 followersSara Robinson, founder of the Lonesome Mountain Pros(e) Writers Workshop, is poetry columnist for Southern Writers Magazine. Additionally she teaches a course on Contemporary American Poetry for the UVA/OLLI program. Her previous publications include her memoir about her parents(Love Always, Hobby and Jessie); three poetry books: Two Little Girls in a Wading Pool; A Cruise in Rare Waters; Stones for Words(2014); and Sometimes the Little Town, released early 2016. This latest book features pictures and poetry based on published photo journals depicting the lives of people in her hometown of Elkton, VA. by noted photographer, Hobby Robinson.
Her poetry has appeared in various publications(including Poetica Magazine, Virginia Literary Journal, and Lock Raven Review) and anthologies(including We Grew Wings and Flew, The Blue Ridge Anthology, and Scratch Against the Fabric,2015).
She resides near Charlottesville, VA.
Website: www.saramrobinson.com
Her poetry has appeared in various publications(including Poetica Magazine, Virginia Literary Journal, and Lock Raven Review) and anthologies(including We Grew Wings and Flew, The Blue Ridge Anthology, and Scratch Against the Fabric,2015).
She resides near Charlottesville, VA.
Website: www.saramrobinson.com
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September 21, 2021
Lots of yummy recipes and cute illustrations. Lot's of St Mary's humour.
That very last recipe, by the way, it was a winner even with the kids. Wonder why?
But, having just re-read "A Symphony of Echos", I noticed there is no recipe for Frumenty.
That very last recipe, by the way, it was a winner even with the kids. Wonder why?
But, having just re-read "A Symphony of Echos", I noticed there is no recipe for Frumenty.
September 8, 2021
My favourite cookbook!
Historical (well, sort-of!) recipes nestle alongside modern delectation, with a good big sprinkle of St Mary's humour.
There's something for everyone, from those who can burn a salad (I'm looking at my Dad here!) to professional chefs, and best of all, the profits go to charity.
Even if you have no idea what St Mary's is, you should buy this book! (and then read The Chronicles of St Mary's by Jodi Taylor whilst you have a nice cup of tea and eat something from this book!)
Historical (well, sort-of!) recipes nestle alongside modern delectation, with a good big sprinkle of St Mary's humour.
There's something for everyone, from those who can burn a salad (I'm looking at my Dad here!) to professional chefs, and best of all, the profits go to charity.
Even if you have no idea what St Mary's is, you should buy this book! (and then read The Chronicles of St Mary's by Jodi Taylor whilst you have a nice cup of tea and eat something from this book!)
September 12, 2021
Cute illustrations and full of St Mary's humor. Lots of recipes I'm looking forward to trying. Especially the tea ones. Even has some vegetarian ones.
September 16, 2021
And the Rest is History!!
I really don't know how or why this little gem came to my Amazon must read list. I only have two Jodi Taylor books and they haven't marshalled the troops and overwhelmed my wish lists, yet...here we are. This book is a donation for charity and I can't emphasize that enough. Why? You are going to be smacked hard when you see the price, it is the most expensive non textbook I've purchased on Kind!e, BUT...it's for charity and I guarantee you won't regret it. If you do, write me. I need your address to avoid you and send help.
Okay, the recipes are fun ,yes, the fish pie with salmon was surprisingly tasty, but as I said, they're also English, so some people may find fun tasty English food an oxymoron. However, the humo(u)r and gusto with which the recipes are presented make them an unconditional go. Plus, big plus a pictorial step-by-step presentation for English tea. This may mean nothing to you, but then you haven't had people telling you that you still make it wrong after 60 years and your slavish devotion to Stash Earl Grey, possibly the best cuppa EVER in her Majesty's own china is your personal tea history. Anyway, I thought I'd try a simple cake recipe for a giggle and a cup of tea, the no fail chocolate cake.
Firstly, 1/4 c. butter equals NOT 4 oz. There are two cups of butter in a pound, even an English one, so decision-decision. Using 1/2 cube, 1/4 cup, 2 oz. works just fine. I'll carry that little 2 extra ounce niggle in my brain for awhile and try it for the sake of the history department anyway, and let you know. The batter already is pretty thin, so I don't expect anything really except perhaps more butteriness, we'll see and let you and the authors know. I'm sure they await with bated (although they termed it "baited" and certainly worth thinking about as fishily baited) my results.
If a!l this sounds fuzzily nutty, fruity, buzzy and silly, fine. None of that will lessen the fact that the recipes are solid, fun, nourishing and except for the cabbage not found in any armory or gun cabinet in the United States or Great Britain. Be a hero and give a little for kids with cancer. Who knows, you may nicely fill your own belly and change the world for the better. Note: be sure to leave the window cracked and the fan on in the loo: there are a lot of legumes with the cabbage!!
I really don't know how or why this little gem came to my Amazon must read list. I only have two Jodi Taylor books and they haven't marshalled the troops and overwhelmed my wish lists, yet...here we are. This book is a donation for charity and I can't emphasize that enough. Why? You are going to be smacked hard when you see the price, it is the most expensive non textbook I've purchased on Kind!e, BUT...it's for charity and I guarantee you won't regret it. If you do, write me. I need your address to avoid you and send help.
Okay, the recipes are fun ,yes, the fish pie with salmon was surprisingly tasty, but as I said, they're also English, so some people may find fun tasty English food an oxymoron. However, the humo(u)r and gusto with which the recipes are presented make them an unconditional go. Plus, big plus a pictorial step-by-step presentation for English tea. This may mean nothing to you, but then you haven't had people telling you that you still make it wrong after 60 years and your slavish devotion to Stash Earl Grey, possibly the best cuppa EVER in her Majesty's own china is your personal tea history. Anyway, I thought I'd try a simple cake recipe for a giggle and a cup of tea, the no fail chocolate cake.
Firstly, 1/4 c. butter equals NOT 4 oz. There are two cups of butter in a pound, even an English one, so decision-decision. Using 1/2 cube, 1/4 cup, 2 oz. works just fine. I'll carry that little 2 extra ounce niggle in my brain for awhile and try it for the sake of the history department anyway, and let you know. The batter already is pretty thin, so I don't expect anything really except perhaps more butteriness, we'll see and let you and the authors know. I'm sure they await with bated (although they termed it "baited" and certainly worth thinking about as fishily baited) my results.
If a!l this sounds fuzzily nutty, fruity, buzzy and silly, fine. None of that will lessen the fact that the recipes are solid, fun, nourishing and except for the cabbage not found in any armory or gun cabinet in the United States or Great Britain. Be a hero and give a little for kids with cancer. Who knows, you may nicely fill your own belly and change the world for the better. Note: be sure to leave the window cracked and the fan on in the loo: there are a lot of legumes with the cabbage!!
August 13, 2025
A cookbook of beloved recipes, created by the fans of Jodi Taylor's books. I highly recommend the shortbread!
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