Paperback. White cover with red title and kitchen scene.

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For conditions, please view our photographs. A very rare original  book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don, computer scientist, food and wine connoisseur, Jack Arnold LANG.

Jack founded the Michelin Guide ‘Midsummer House’- Cambridge’s paramount restaurant. This dining experience is hidden amongst the grassy pastures and grazing cattle of Midsummer Common and perched on the banks of the River Cam. The Midsummer House experience is imaginatively curated to delight and amaze.

“The Family Cookery Book” published by The Church Family Newspaper in London around 1920 was likely a popular, practical cookbook offering everyday recipes for British households, common for newspaper-affiliated publications of the era, though specific details might need digging into archives or old book sites, given its generic title but specific publisher.

What This Book Represents:

• Newspaper Tie-in: Newspapers often released recipe collections as special editions or premiums for readers, making them accessible and popular.

• Practical Focus: Expect simple, traditional British dishes, baking, preserving, and household tips, reflecting the needs of mid-20th-century homemakers.

• “Church Family” Connection: This suggests content aligned with family values, possibly with some religious or temperance-friendly recipes, common for such publications.

To Find More Information:

• Check Archives: Use sites like the British Newspaper Archive or OldCooksBooks.com for mentions or digitized versions.

• Search Specifics: Try searches like “Church Family Newspaper cookery book 1920s” on auction sites (eBay) or forums for collectors.

It’s a piece of domestic history, reflecting everyday life and cooking in Britain during that time!