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The Old Rectory: Escape to a Country Kitchen

door Julia Ibbotson

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When author Julia Ibbotson and her husband first saw the old Victorian rectory in dire need of renovation, a mile out of the nearest village in the midst of the English moorlands, they fell in love with it and the lifestyle it represented, with its farmhouse kitchen range at its heart. This delightful memoir describes the trials and tribulations of their quest to make their vision come true. They hoped they could make the sad, neglected house glow again and that they could integrate themselves into the small traditional village, with its cottages, hall and outlying farms. The Old Rectory focuses on the centrality of the kitchen as the pulse of the family and home, and shows the importance of food and cooking throughout the changing seasons, history and moods of the countryside as the couple strive to live the dream. Award winning memoir, with five stars on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk Praise for The Old Rectory "the book is a wonderful blend of personal story (one so many of us can identify with), enchantingly told, with recipes...It all spreads happiness. Lovely " Bel Mooney, author and journalist "destined to become a classic...I adored this book and think you will too..." Rebecca Johnson "what a jewel this book is...truly a delight...a great writer...a delightful read, all the way to the end...loved it " Peggy Fellouris "a most talented writer...a charming story written by a writer with a wonderful voice" Nancy Mills "a beautiful tale ...delightful" Vicky DeCoster "an inspirational tale that offers many surprises..." Carol Hoenig… (meer)

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The Old Rectory is a very charming book...and it's a book that will make people want to add to their bucket list. What do I mean by this? Well, who hasn't dreamed of owning and renovating an old Victorian era (or older) house, especially in the English countryside? Maybe not everyone, but I sure have. Julie Ibbotson has recounted the story of her quest to find the perfect home and, upon finding the old rectory, the journey of the renovation. Intertwined in the story, her love of cooking shines through. She breaks the book up into seasons and includes recipes that fit within those seasons. I can't wait to try out her recipes and the beauty of it is she includes the U.S. measurements too in the ingredients. This book will have a permanent place among my cookbooks and it will be nice to pull it out from time to time to dream of someday owning my own "old rectory" or its equivalent. (

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TheTrueBookAddict | Mar 22, 2020 |

This is an interesting mix of history, personal anecdotes and recipes. *I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.* Full review to come. (

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Melissalovesreading | Sep 30, 2018 |

An enjoyable book about an American who renovates a Victorian rectory, the adventures she had in the village and the traditional comfort meal she cooked, (with recipes naturally) (

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mumoftheanimals | Jun 6, 2018 |

This is the memoir of Julia and her husband who found a lovely old Victorian rectory and wanted to make it theirs. Through many ups and downs, their perfect little hideaway in the English moorlands eventually becomes theirs. After many years of being neglected, the author and her husband have a lot of work ahead of them. Especially after finding out their home was built in 1860. Through the process of renovating, many historical stories emerge. Julia revels in cooking for her family and friends, sharing their experiences, and "living the dream" in their quaint country home.

While reading, you will have to put your mindset in the language of the British. Words like "chum" and "vicar" will put you in the true setting of the book. As the author discusses the meals she fixed for her family, your mouth will water. Each chapter then closes with recipes of the meals described that will delight your senses. I would expect that you would want to run to the store and get these meals on your dinner table.

The story is full of detail and charm and makes you want to visit an English village in your future. I feel like I could be sitting with Julia having tea and relishing in their story of finding their dream home.

If you like memoirs of historical significance and charming stories that will bring a smile to your face, check out THE OLD RECTORY, brew yourself a cup of English tea and settle in for a enchanting journey.

I read this on my Kindle, but it is also available in paperback. (

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When author Julia Ibbotson and her husband first saw the old Victorian rectory in dire need of renovation, a mile out of the nearest village in the midst of the English moorlands, they fell in love with it and the lifestyle it represented, with its farmhouse kitchen range at its heart. This delightful memoir describes the trials and tribulations of their quest to make their vision come true. They hoped they could make the sad, neglected house glow again and that they could integrate themselves into the small traditional village, with its cottages, hall and outlying farms. The Old Rectory focuses on the centrality of the kitchen as the pulse of the family and home, and shows the importance of food and cooking throughout the changing seasons, history and moods of the countryside as the couple strive to live the dream. Award winning memoir, with five stars on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk Praise for The Old Rectory "the book is a wonderful blend of personal story (one so many of us can identify with), enchantingly told, with recipes...It all spreads happiness. Lovely " Bel Mooney, author and journalist "destined to become a classic...I adored this book and think you will too..." Rebecca Johnson "what a jewel this book is...truly a delight...a great writer...a delightful read, all the way to the end...loved it " Peggy Fellouris "a most talented writer...a charming story written by a writer with a wonderful voice" Nancy Mills "a beautiful tale ...delightful" Vicky DeCoster "an inspirational tale that offers many surprises..." Carol Hoenig

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