Elizabeth David
British cookery writer (1913-1992) · United Kingdom · On the map · Chefs · Died at 78
Elizabeth David was a British cookery writer. In the mid-20th century she strongly influenced the revitalisation of home cookery in her native country and beyond with articles and books about European cuisines and traditional British dishes.
Elizabeth David is read about 85 times a day, in 17 languages.
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Grounds of Wootton Manor, David's family home
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (2008 photograph)
Norman Douglas, David's mentor from 1938
The reality of rationing and austerity: queuing for fish in London, 1945
24 Halsey Street, Chelsea, David's home from 1947 until her death. A blue memorial plaque commemorates her.
Ménerbes, Provence, where David spent three months in 1951
In addition to Renato Guttuso's illustrations, Italian Food also contained artwork from older cookbooks, including Bartolomeo Scappi's Opera di Bartolomeo Scappi, published in 1622.
Jean-Baptiste Oudry's The White Duck was used as the cover for the 1970 Penguin edition of French Provincial Cooking.Awards
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United Kingdom
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1992 · aged 78
