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Author: Mickey Phillips
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, London, 1968
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A Good Fat Hen is a charming and witty work of memoir and culinary nonfiction that presents a nostalgic portrait of rural English life through the lens of food and family. Mickey Phillips chronicles her experiences in the countryside, illustrating the rhythms of seasonal cooking, gardening, and domestic traditions with warmth and humor. The book details recipes, anecdotes, and practical wisdom passed down through generations, arguing for the enduring value of simple, homegrown fare. Phillips instructs readers in the pleasures of preparing meals from scratch, celebrating the connection between land, kitchen, and community.