A small pamphlet giving lots of suggested wine and food pairings.
Publisher: Wine and Food Society
Edition: 1951
Pages: 20
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Viniana by Charles Walter Berry (1934)
An account of four “Wine Dinners” hosted by the author.
An amusing read.
Publisher: Constable
Edition: 1934
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The Saintsbury Club: A Scrap Book by André L. Simon (1943)
The original of this book was limited to 200 copies and is very rare. Published in 1943, it gives an entertaining account of the various dinners and wines enjoyed by the members of the Saintsbury Club.
This 1993 reproduction was published by The Rare Wine Company to celebrate its 50th Anniversary as a limited edition of 140 copies, so is even rarer than the original, but one quarter of the price.
Publisher: The Rare Wine Company
Edition: 1993
Pages: 119
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Through the Wine List by A. E. Manning Foster (1924)
This is a fun little pocket book providing advice on how to dine and drink in the clubs and restaurants of London in the 1920s.
From the same series as “Through the Wine List” and “London Restaurants“.
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles, London
Edition: 1924
Pages: 118
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Andre Simon: Gourmet and Wine Lover by Patrick Morrah (1987)
A biography of perhaps the most prolific author on the subjects of wine and gastronomy the world has ever known.
An interesting read for those who know Simon’s work.
Publisher: Constable
Edition: 1987
ISBN: 9780094674103
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Port to Port by Lisa Linder & Susan Ward Davies (1996)
The dust jacket note from George Sandeman says “This book takes a fresh look at Port and the many different ways that its styles and tastes can be enjoyed; in combinations that are as rich as your imagination.”
One for the food lovers.
Publisher: LB Publishing Ltd., London
Edition: 1996
ISBN: 9781900942003
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A Taste of the Past by John Lane (2004)
An account of lavish banquets throughout history.
Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: 2004
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The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook by Robert W. Cameron (1967)
The Drinking Man’s Diet: How to Lose Weight with a Minimum of Willpower by Gardner Jameson and Elliott Williams (1964)
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“The Drinking Man’s Diet”, granddaddy and origionator of all low carb diets, was first published in 1964 and sold 2,400,000 copies in 13 languages. It does not encourage drinking but understands that upwards of 60 million people in the US alone enjoy a Carbo-Free cocktail every now and then.”
I have tried this. It works.
Publisher: Cameron & Co. California
Edition: 1964
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The Star Chamber Dinner Accounts by André L. Simon (1959)
Accounts of the dinners provided for the Lords of the Privy Council in the Star Chamber, Westminster during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I of England (1558-1625).
A very interesting book that reveals beyond any doubt that man evolved to be a carnivore, with little need for broccoli or Brussels sprouts.
Publisher: G. Rainbird for the Wine and Food Society
Edition: 1959
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