Call the Midwife the Official Cookbook

by Annie Gray

This elegant cookbook celebrates the characters and cuisine of the popular BBC period drama Call the Midwife.

Call the Midwife: The Official Cookbook includes more than 100 beautiful photographs of featured recipes and stills from the show and dozens of memorable quotes from many of the series characters that viewers have come to know. Fans and food historians alike will appreciate not only the detailed references to the place each dish holds in the show’s storyline but also its greater contribution within England’s culinary history.

From timeless classics of British cuisine like Treacle Sponge, Scones, and Toad in the Hole to such Call the Midwife–inspired dishes as Coconut Layer Cake, Iced Buns, and Gingerbread Not Men, these recipes capture both the quintessential dishes of midcentury Britain and the heart of this beloved show.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published March 7, 2023

Reviews

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

How could I not borrow this cookbook to find a few new ways to usher in each episode when I'm sitting on Sunday night watching it? The cookbook transports just like the series episodes. It's important to note that the book explains the differences in consumption during these decades and how these differences also translate between American versus British cooking and baking as well.

I loved going back to specific episodes since it incorporates quotes between characters about these items. It's got pictures from scenes from across the series. And includes all the recipes broken out into desserts versus cooking, drinking, and the most indulgent, the Christmas episode foods.

Warmth and coziness!

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than just a tie-in cookbook, this fine work explains the culinary scene in Britain during the period of 1956-1970. Recipes for food and drink seen on the show are categorized and interspersed with exceptionally interesting essays about the food of the time.

Additionally, well-rendered photographs of the food and shots of the cast make for a fantastic package. Quotes from episodes about the food being made add a bit of levity and nostalgia for the characters and scenes.

[Nik · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful hard covered cookbook with images from the show and some delicious sounding desert recipes. I am not an adventurous eater so I am not sure of some of the meals but the desserts are definitely worth it even if you are picky like I am. And if you are a fan or enjoy trying different meals this is for you.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Photos are great, history is interesting, and tie ins to the show are fun! It turns out that I'm not sure most British food from this era is to my liking, but the way it's presented here is enjoyable anyway.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the food history details.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures and recipes. I'm looking g forward to trying some recipes from one of my favorite shows!

[Tenison Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed the recipe i made - very British and great tasing.

[Angie Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I especially love the historical notes that put the recipes in context.

[Tracy Ebeling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the wonderful recipes. Cant wait to try them.