Down the Kitchen Sink
Down the Kitchen Sink has much in common with its famous predecessor, Down the Garden Path , in which Beverley Nichols described his early forays into the realm of gardening. When he began to write the first, he could not prune a rose. When he began to write the second, he could not boil an egg. Perhaps this is why both books remain fresh and eminently readable. The phrase 'kitchen sink' may suggest squalor and disillusionment, but Beverley Nichols...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0881928046
ISBN13:9780881928044
Release Date:July 2006
Publisher:Timber Press (OR)
Length:202 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A wonderful read with a cat on your lap.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I am a great fan of Beverly Nichols, so I am always excited to see one of his books reprinted. I enjoyed this look into an era long gone. His gardening books gave you a glimpse of Gaskin but this book presented a picture of the real person, not just the perfect servant. I like Nichols' wry humour and every cat lover will feel they have met a kindred spirit.
Another charming book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If you've enjoyed other books by Beverley Nichols or those by P.G. Wodehouse, this is a book for you. The charming recipes and antedotes make for a delightful reading experience. This book is worth the cost for the Mayonnaisse chapter alone!
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