David Saffery

The Ghana Cookery Book David Saffery

Brief Description: "Originally compiled by The British Red Cross Society (Gold Coast Branch) in 1933."Brief Description: Originally published as: The Gold Coast cookery book. [Gold Coast: s.n.], 1933. Marc Notes: Edition statement from Introd.; Originally compiled by The British Red Cross Society (Gold Coast Branch) in 1933.; Originally published as: The Gold Coast cookery book. [Gold Coast: s.n.], 1933.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 321). Publisher Marketing: One of West Africa's earliest recipe books, "The Ghana Cookery Book" was first published in Accra in 1933. Over 800 recipes make use of a wealth of local ingredients: ripe, tropical fruit, abundant fresh fish from the Atlantic Ocean, exotic spices, and a profusion of vegetables, grains and nuts from the fertile plantations of the Gold Coast. Providing a fascinating, unique snapshot of West African cuisine during the colonial period, "The Ghana Cookery Book" features a number of charming period advertisements, and is packed with vintage hints and tips on running a household in tropical Africa. If you have an interest in West Africa and the cultural histories of the region, this book makes for essential and enjoyable reading.

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