Consuming Passions vs Summer Cooking (Cookery Library): Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Cookery, English Cooking, Cookery, Cooking

Cover of Consuming Passions

Consuming Passions Philippa Pullar · 1970 ★★★★☆ 3.9 278 pages · ≈ 5 h 09 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

vs

Cover of Summer Cooking (Cookery Library)

Summer Cooking (Cookery Library) Elizabeth David · 1955 252 pages · ≈ 4 h 40 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.

Side by side