Caitlin Carney 

The writers who followed Mrs Beeton’s recipe – quiz

Isabella Beeton launched a whole genre of aspirational literature with The Book of Household Management. But how well do you know the writers who have followed her formula? One hundred and fifty years after the queen of the kitchen's death, give yourself a grilling with our cookery book quiz
  
  


  1. What was Fanny Craddock's real name?

    1. Bijou Sortain Hancock

    2. Phyllis Nan Sortain Pechey

    3. Frances Dale

    4. Phyllis Craddock

  2. Before she wrote The Book of Household Management, Mrs Beeton spent some time in Germany, returning proficient in what skill?

    1. Piano

    2. Painting

    3. Cooking

    4. Embroidery

  3. Delia Smith's has another business interest – as a majority shareholder in a Championship football club. But which one?

    1. Ipswich Town

    2. Fulham

    3. Norwich City

    4. Middlesbrough

  4. Elizabeth David also had other business interests – in the 1970s, she opened up a shop in London selling kitchen equipment. However, she refused to sell one particular item, deeming it completely useless. What was it?

    1. Apple corer

    2. Garlic press

    3. Cherry stoner

    4. Ice cream scoop

  5. Fanny Craddock is often credited with introducing a dish to Britain that became particularly popular in the 1970s. What was it?

    1. Cheese fondue

    2. Duck à l'orange

    3. Prawn cocktail

    4. Black Forest gateau

  6. Keith Floyd was often seen cooking with what in hand?

    1. Cup of coffee

    2. Bottle of whisky

    3. Cigarette

    4. Glass of wine

  7. Which actress played the title role in 2006's The Secret Life of Mrs Beeton?

    1. Anna Madeley

    2. Katherine Kelly

    3. Frances O'Connor

    4. Amy Beth Hayes

  8. Keith Floyd made the occasional surprise cameo appearance in what BBC children's programme?

    1. Balamory

    2. Playdays

    3. Big Cook Little Cook

    4. Me Too!

  9. Elizabeth David is well known for introducing Mediterranean food to Britain. Which of these cookbooks did she write first?

    1. French Provincial Cooking

    2. Summer Cooking

    3. Mediterranean Food

    4. English Bread and Yeast Cookery

  10. Which of these books written by Delia Smith was NOT later adapted for television?

    1. Delia Smith's Christmas

    2. Delia's Winter Collection

    3. How to Cheat at Cooking

    4. Delia's Happy Christmas

Solutions

1:B, 2:A, 3:C, 4:B, 5:C, 6:D, 7:A, 8:A, 9:C, 10:D

Scores

  1. 3 and above.

    Oh dear. No dinner for you until you brush up your culinary knowledge.

  2. 7 and above.

    Not a brick pudding, but not quite a soufflé either. Try again.

  3. 10 and above.

    Congratulations. You are clearly a connoisseur. Time to crack open the Moët & Chandon Bi Centenary Cuvée Dry Imperial
 

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