Tan cloth binding with navy on the spine and front board.

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

Once the property of Jack’s mother, this book is a snap shot of a time when food economy was paramount. A situation in 2026 where many find a similar economy essential.

1500 Everyday Menus by Elizabeth Craig (published by Collins in London, circa 1950) is a classic British cookbook providing daily meal plans for a year, reflecting post-war rationing with seasonal, budget-friendly recipes, menus for special occasions, and advice for housewives on using fresh ingredients and leftovers, offering historical insight into 1950s home cooking.

Key Details:

• Author: Elizabeth Craig (a notable Scottish home economist and journalist).

• Publisher: Collins, London.

• Date: Circa 1950 (though some editions might vary slightly).

• Content: Offers 1500 daily menus, seasonal guidance, ideas for leftovers, and recipes for soups, fish, meat, and more, all designed for economical, from-scratch cooking during food scarcity.

• Significance: Provides a fascinating glimpse into British domestic life and cooking methods during the era of rationing.