Curries & Bugles -

Well written. A wellcrafted book that is a pleasure to read.

It's a well designed book with a ton of recipes and interesting anecdotes. This book has no pictures but only text. What I didn't like about the book was that some of the spices have it's composition mentioned and the calories etc which is practically pretty much useless as in nature these things vary quite a bit. In some cases it fills half a page which is annoying. Those who are interested in such stuff could easily have found it online.The pages could probably have been better, but if they don't yellow on aging, I should be fine with it. Apart from these things, and a page missing a corner due to which I had to ask for a replacement, I'm glad I bought this book.

This edition of the book is without the sketches and images of the earlier editions . Makes the book dull and uninteresting .

Amazing!

Really liked childhood anecdotes sprinkled with recipes.

What a treasure of a book, combining stories about daily life and travel during the Raj with authentic Anglo-English recipes of the period. Learn the origin, and how to cook, such dishes as 'quoorma' from the Madras Club: North West frontier 'jalfaraizi' and a 'bhuna chicken' required after a railway journey into the Nilgiris.Stories of eating and cooking at home, in 'dak bungalows' along the Grand Trunk Road, on long train journeys, or dining in the regimental mess. Breakfasts, tiffin, tea, suppers and grand garden party recipes.Historians learn never to judge people from the past by modern standards - and whatever you think of the Raj, this is a fascinating book evoking a period that is still resonating in modern India.

If you are interested in India during the time of the British Raj then this is a book for you. Jennifer Brennan weaves a wonderful picture of colonial life during her childhood in India and this portion of the book leaves you with a kind of "rosy glow." The recipes are many and varied and include drink, both soft and alcholic. Curry lovers will also appreciate this book as it goes into great detail regading the different spices, sauces and methods of making really authentic curries.Al in all a very satisfying read.

This is both a cook book and a wildly amusing social history of India. Combining first hand accounts of life and experiences in India up to the 1950s it also has excellent recipes, good culinary history and wonderful illustrations. There is so much in this book that it is a pleasure to dip into and just enjoy. The recipes are excellent

I love this book & bought this second copy as a gift. Contains half-remembered tales from childhood - told to us by mother & aunties. Some favourite recipes cropped up. A lovely, nostalgic read!

illuminates a neglected aspect of british cuisine