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CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 12 Premieres March 19 on PBS — The Official Cookbook Available Now

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by in Press Releases | Comments

Call The Midwife: The Official Cookbook

Call the Midwife Season 12 Premiers March 19th on PBS


Celebrate the nurturing moments and cozy cuisine of the popular period drama Call the Midwife.

The nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House assemble daily for meals that nourish the body and spirit. Gathered at the table they share concerns, questions, advice, and support, and prepare to care for the families of Poplar. In Call the Midwife: The Official Cookbook, more than 50 authentic recipes recreate the delicious and nutritious dishes served at the Nonnatus House table and the hearty fare enjoyed by working-class Brits in the 1950s and 60s.

From classics Fairy Cakes, Mince Pies, and Chicken a la King, to character favorites like the Coconut Cake, Bakewell Tarts, and a Giant Sandwich Loaf, these recipes capture the spirit of Call the Midwife and mid-century British life.

Featuring lavish photographs from the show, fan-favorite quotes, and fascinating facts and history about British cookery, fans of Call the Midwife and home cooks alike can celebrate the timeless classics of British cuisine at home.

50+ RECIPES: Dozens of delicious recipes for nourishing dishes served at the Nonnatus house table, characters’ favorite foods, and classic British fare.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Includes dozens of photos of favorite scenes from Call the Midwife.

INSPIRING IMAGES: Gorgeous food photography featuring authentic mid-century table settings set the mood for memorable meals.

CLASSIC QUOTES: Fan-favorite lines from beloved characters including Sister Julienne, Trixie, Violet and Fred Buckle, and Dr. Turner are sprinkled throughout.

 







 

Call The Midwife: The Official Cookbook
By Annie Gray
Weldon Owen International | 224 Pages
Hardcover | $39.99
ISBN: 9781681888286 | March 7, 2023

 
About the Author
Dr. Annie Gray is one of Britain’s leading food historians. She holds degrees from the Universities of Oxford, York, and Liverpool and is an honorary research associate at the University of York. She is the author of The Greedy Queen, Eating with Victoria, Victory in the Kitchen: The Story of Churchill’s Cook, and The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook.
 

About Weldon Owen International
Founded in 1984, Weldon Owen International is a high-quality, nonfiction book publisher specializing in producing innovative, richly illustrated lifestyle books in the categories of food and drink, sports and fitness, popular science, craft and design, and popular culture for the global market. Weldon Owen International illustrates great ideas and breaks down complex skills so anyone can learn them while being entertained and inspired along the way. Weldon Owen is a division of Insight Editions. For more information and inspiration, visit weldonowen.com.




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