Elisabeth Luard – Squirrel Pie (and Other Stories)

A contender for the greatest living food writer, Elisabeth Luard has led a fascinating life. Born in London during the Blitz this daughter of a diplomat was a reluctant debutante, yet fell for the ’King of Satire’ Nicholas Luard, pioneer of Private Eye magazine. She was married at twenty one.

Elisabeth Luard – Squirrel Pie and other stories coverFood was a frequent source of comfort and healing during a turbulent marriage and difficult periods of family life and even her non-cookery volumes are peppered with culinary anecdotes and recipes.

Elisabeth’s gastronomic titles include European Peasant Cookery, The Food of Spain and Portugal, European Festival Food, Sacred Food and A Cook’s Year in A Welsh Farmhouse. She has written two novels and three volumes of family memoirs, winning prestigious awards in each genre. Her journalistic contributions include The Oldie, The Daily Mail, The Jewish Chronicle, Country Living and The TLS.

Elisabeth’s new book Squirrel Pie (and Other Stories) is published by Bloomsbury.