An Omelette and a Glass of Wine
- Year
- 1984
- Era
- 20th century
- Origin
- England · Europe
- Language
- English
- Category
- Modern collectables
An Omelette and a Glass of Wine gathers occasional pieces, essays and journalism written by Elizabeth David over several decades, first issued in book form by Robert Hale in 1984. Ranging across subjects from regional French cooking and English culinary history to portraits of writers, markets and meals, the collection consolidates her shorter prose and stands as a key companion to the more systematic cookery books that established her reputation.
Cooking from this book
Plain French Omelette
Signature dishThe title essay gives this collection its emblem, a solitary omelette served with a glass of wine at a roadside inn near Vonnas. For Elizabeth David, it stood for the quiet civility of French country eating, an unhurried meal of perfect simplicity. The image runs through the book as a kind of credo, reminding readers that good cooking depends less on elaboration than on care, fresh eggs, a hot pan and complete attention.
An editorial note on a dish associated with this book, written for The Coquinist. It is not a reproduction of the book's recipe.
