“Luncheon and Dinner Sweets” is a vintage cookbook concentrating on making desserts, with a supplementary section dealing with the the art of ice making. Written by the master of the cook book Charles Herman Senn, this classic guide contains a wealth of expert tips and simple instructions designed to enable anyone to produce delicious and interesting sweet dishes sure to impress both family and friends. A wonderful, vintage cookbook that would make for a worthy addition to culinary collections.

Charles Herman Senn (1862 – 1934) was a German writer of cook books. He wrote profusely on the subject, producing cook books for all manner of people and situations, but was particularly well-known for his vegetarian and confectionery recipes. Other notable works by this author include: “Breakfast and Supper Dishes” (1898), “A book of Salads: The Art of Salad Dressing” (1922), and “British Red Cross Society Cookery Manual” (1915). Contents include: “Hot Sweets”, “Cold Sweets”, “Ices and How to Make Them”, “Gateaux and Pastry”, “Auxiliary Recipes”, “Sweet Sauces, Hot and Cold”, etc.

The Vintage Cookery Books series hopes to bring old wisdom and classic techniques back to life, as we have so much to learn from 'the old ways' of cooking. Not only can these books provide a fascinating window into past societies, cultures and every-day life, but they also let us actively delve into our own history – with a taste of what, how and when, people ate, drank, and socialised.