Elizabeth David’s cookery books belong on the shelves of anyone who loves cooking and eating. 

This is her iconic volume first published in 1960 and is packed with fabulous well written recipes . 

Illustrated by Juliet Renny this edition was published in 1965 by Micheal Joseph. As with all well thumbed and loved cookery books it is a little worn but would still make a lovely gift for any cooks in your life .