Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy
Best known as a star of stage and screen, Vincent Price was also a noted gourmet whose enthusiastic promotion of home cooking included several cookbooks and a television show, Cooking Price—Wise. This charming book of Price's favorite recipes is based on the Thames Television series he hosted in the 1970s, which showcased timeless international cuisine. Scores of easy—to—make dishes from around the world include soups, breads, main courses, sidedishes, and desserts that can be made from ingredients readily available in supermarkets and food shops. Fascinating food—related historical tidbits add extra zest to the newly typeset recipes and numerous color and black—and—white photographs that enhance this handsome collectible edition.
This special expanded edition of Cooking Price—Wise stands as a true family affair, featuring new contributions from the author's children, including a Preface by his daughter, Victoria, and a Foreword by his son, V.B. An extensive bonus section, "The Culinary Legacy of the Price Family," includes baking recipes from Vincent's grandfather, the inventor of baking powder; journal entries from the author's eye—opening trip to Europe as a 17—year—old; and a selection of family favorites from Victoria Price's childhood. Plus, Victoria also provides a wealth of insights into the Price Culinary Legacy.
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Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy
Best known as a star of stage and screen, Vincent Price was also a noted gourmet whose enthusiastic promotion of home cooking included several cookbooks and a television show, Cooking Price—Wise. This charming book of Price's favorite recipes is based on the Thames Television series he hosted in the 1970s, which showcased timeless international cuisine. Scores of easy—to—make dishes from around the world include soups, breads, main courses, sidedishes, and desserts that can be made from ingredients readily available in supermarkets and food shops. Fascinating food—related historical tidbits add extra zest to the newly typeset recipes and numerous color and black—and—white photographs that enhance this handsome collectible edition.
This special expanded edition of Cooking Price—Wise stands as a true family affair, featuring new contributions from the author's children, including a Preface by his daughter, Victoria, and a Foreword by his son, V.B. An extensive bonus section, "The Culinary Legacy of the Price Family," includes baking recipes from Vincent's grandfather, the inventor of baking powder; journal entries from the author's eye—opening trip to Europe as a 17—year—old; and a selection of family favorites from Victoria Price's childhood. Plus, Victoria also provides a wealth of insights into the Price Culinary Legacy.
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Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy

Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy

Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy

Cooking Price-Wise: A Culinary Legacy

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Best known as a star of stage and screen, Vincent Price was also a noted gourmet whose enthusiastic promotion of home cooking included several cookbooks and a television show, Cooking Price—Wise. This charming book of Price's favorite recipes is based on the Thames Television series he hosted in the 1970s, which showcased timeless international cuisine. Scores of easy—to—make dishes from around the world include soups, breads, main courses, sidedishes, and desserts that can be made from ingredients readily available in supermarkets and food shops. Fascinating food—related historical tidbits add extra zest to the newly typeset recipes and numerous color and black—and—white photographs that enhance this handsome collectible edition.
This special expanded edition of Cooking Price—Wise stands as a true family affair, featuring new contributions from the author's children, including a Preface by his daughter, Victoria, and a Foreword by his son, V.B. An extensive bonus section, "The Culinary Legacy of the Price Family," includes baking recipes from Vincent's grandfather, the inventor of baking powder; journal entries from the author's eye—opening trip to Europe as a 17—year—old; and a selection of family favorites from Victoria Price's childhood. Plus, Victoria also provides a wealth of insights into the Price Culinary Legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780486819075
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 10/18/2017
Series: Calla Editions
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

The distinguished American actor Vincent Price (1911–1993) was well known around the world for his distinctive voice and many prominent roles on both stage and screen. A lifelong passion for art led to a degree in art history from Yale and a highly regarded reputation as an art collector, consultant, and lecturer. Price's extensive travels provided ample opportunities to collect interesting and unusual recipes, which he tested in his home kitchen.

Table of Contents

Preface to the New Edition by Victoria Price
Foreword to the New Edition by V.B. Price
Original Introduction by Vincent Price
Section One… Potato Recipes
Section Two… Meat Recipes
Section Three … Bacon Recipes
Section Four… Rice Recipes
Section Five… Cream, Milk, and Yogurt Recipes 
Section Six
   Part One…Cheese Recipes
   Part Two…Coffee
The Culinary Legacy of the Price Family
    The Beginning of the Price Family Culinary Legacy
    Vincent’s Culinary Journey Begins
    The Culinary Legacy Continues
Table of Equivalents
Index to Recipes
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