Margaret and Me: Recipes for Life from My Grandmother's Kitchen

Food writer Kate Gibbs grew up at the apron strings of her grandmother, Margaret Fulton. The matriarch of Australian cooking taught Kate everything she needed to know about cooking, including how to make bereavement soup, how thickly to spread butter on bread and that porridge must absolutely be made with salt. Here Kate reveals some of the highs and lows from the life of her extraordinary grandmother, and her own experiences growing up in a foodie family. Kate distills this kitchen wisdom into 50 beautifully photographed recipes, a mixture of classic dishes such as Scotch broth and homemade crumpets that recall Margaret's Scottish heritage, to Kate's takes on slow-roasted lamb shoulder and custard-filled chocolate profiteroles. These are the recipes that both women grew up with and which endure as family favorites. Includes dual measures.