"Senn's War Time Cooking Guide" is a classic cook book by Charles Herman
Senn that aims to provide fantastic recipes for hearty meals that can be
made on a budget and with limited ingredients. Written for people living
with the terrors of war and the scarcity of food that comes with it, the
book has recipes for dishes that are both extremely nutritious and easy
to produce. Highly recommended for those with an interest in economic
cookery. Charles Herman Senn (1862 - 1934) was a German writer of cook
books. He wrote profusely on the subject, producing cook books for all
manner of people and situations, but was particularly well-known for his
vegetarian and confectionery recipes. Other notable works by this author
include: "Breakfast and Supper Dishes" (1898), "A book of Salads: The
Art of Salad Dressing" (1922), and "British Red Cross Society Cookery
Manual" (1915). Contents include: "War Time and Food Economy", "Recipes
for Soups", "Fish Preparations", "Meat Dishes", "Vegetables", "Breakfast
and Supper Dishes", "Sweets and Pastries", "Cakes and Pastries",
"Invalid Dishes", "Sauces", "Management of Gas Stoves", "Inexpensive
Family Meals", "Some Economy Hints", "Index of Recipes", etc. The
Vintage Cookery Books series hopes to bring old wisdom and classic
techniques back to life, as we have so much to learn from 'the old ways'
of cooking. Not only can these books provide a fascinating window into
past societies, cultures and every-day life, but they also let us
actively delve into our own history - with a taste of what, how and
when, people ate, drank, and socialised.
