Book of Ices, Ice Beverages, Ice-Creams and Ices

Before the freezer aisle, ices were an art. This delightful Victorian handbook whisks you into the world of molded creams, fruit water ices, frosted beverages, and dazzling dinner-party desserts, all made with hand-cranked freezers and pure invention. Mrs. Williams shares her recipes and tricks with brisk confidence, from strawberry cream to elegant sorbets fit for a grand table. It is culinary history you can almost taste, charming for cooks and the simply curious alike. Chill a glass, press play, and rediscover dessert's golden age.