The Book of Old Tarts

The Book of Old Tarts by Hodder, Elizabeth. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780747230342.

"The Book of Old Tarts" is a collection of recipes for those who remember fondly delicious tarts cooked by old aunts, the school cook or local teashop owner, as well as for modern cooks looking for something new and tempting. Some old tarts have been plucked from the past and given a completely new look, while others are left in their original splendour. Traditional flowers, fruits and berries are combined with the newest ingredients to concoct unique flavours and textures. Each tart has its own potted history or interesting tale to tell and this little book also tracies the history of tart-making from medieval and Elizabethan times to the modern day.