Learn to Cook Victorian-Style with Mrs. Crocombe

Randall Reade: I have a lot of cookbooks, but I am always on the lookout for cookbooks that have old recipes that you don't find any more. This cookbook has plenty of authentic recipes that have been tested and tried and tasted from the late 19th century. I've made a few, and they have all turned out exactly as explained.
But this is more than just a cookbook. It's really a history of cooking in an English manor house of the period. It is based on a real recipe book by Mrs. Crocombe, and actual Victorian cook. So, even if you don't make the recipes, you really learn a lot about life downstairs.

United States on Sep 10, 2023

Day Littrell: The National Trust has given us a great gift with their well-trained and well-educated docents throughout the NT properties, and none has captured my imagination more that Mrs Crocombe and her YouTube videos demonstrating not only Victorian recipes (for both the titled and their servants), but also sliding in historical background information and the reasons why things were done just so. I was thrilled to find that the NT was putting out a book - and what a book! The inclusion of some of the real Mrs Crocombe's personal writings is astonishing, and the recipes are as easy to follow as when they're playing out on YouTube. Such a delight!

United States on Sep 04, 2023

Poultrymad: Great book, complements the Youtube videos very well.

United Kingdom on Aug 18, 2023

Amazon Customer: So glad to have this awesome cookbook that keeps all the feels from the show going! Great recipes and pictures!

United States on Aug 09, 2023

berrya: If you like the YouTube English Heritage channel "The Victorian Way", this book is a perfect compliment to the series. It's not a true cookbook, so you're looking for a straightforward cookbook, this is not for you.

Canada on Jul 04, 2023

Millie: The pictures alone are worth buying the book for and there are lots of recipes that will be a delight to make and eat! If you're an adventurous cook, then this book is for you.

United Kingdom on Jun 05, 2023

Wayne Robinson: This is a great book for those interested in the cooking in an English country house of the Victorian Era.

Australia on May 29, 2023

John Perry: I love all the history that shows itself in this book. Mrs Crocombe is a great conduit to learn about culture. If you like history and cooking, this is the book for you

United States on Apr 06, 2023

River Watcher: I haven’t tried any of the recipes, but have enjoyed reading it.

United States on Mar 06, 2023

Caddü: Das Layout ist schön und übersichtlich, die Rezepte laden zum Träumen von romantischen Tagen zwischen Rosenbusch, weißem Stein und Kaminfeuer ein. Mit viel Hintergrundwissen und kleinen Anekdoten zum damaligen Leben, überzeugt das Buch auf ganzer Linie.

Germany on Feb 28, 2023