An Omelette and a Glass of Wine, a collection of articles originally written for The Spectator, Gourmet magazine, Vogue, and The (London) Sunday Times, among others, is the penultimate book by Elizabeth David. This revered classic volume contains delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are the collection's namesake essay and other such gems as "Syllabubs and Fruit Fools," "Sweet Vegetables, Soft Wine," "Pleasing Cheeses," and "Whisky in the Kitchen." Her many admirers will cherish this new edition, and readers coming to know Ms. David for the first time will marvel at her wisdom and grace.

About the Author
Elizabeth David was the author of nine books, including Mediterranean Food, French Provincial Cooking, and English Bread and Yeast Cookery, for which she won the Glenfiddich Writer of the Year Award. Awarded a Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole in France, she lived in England, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and India at different periods of her life. She died in 1992.

Reviews
"Savor her book in a comfortable chair, with a glass of sherry." --Bon Appetit "She has the intelligence, subtlety, sensuality, courage and creative force of the true artist." --Wine and Food"The best food writer of her time." --Jane Grigson in The Times Literary Supplement



Book Information
ISBN 9781599218601
Author Elizabeth David
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint The Lyons Press
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield