Edward Bunyard Explained
Edward Ashdown Bunyard (1878–1939) was an English food writer and apple enthusiast known for his books The Anatomy Of Dessert, A Handbook of Hardy Fruits, and The Epicure's Companion.[1] [2] [3] His favourite apple was 'Orléans Reinette' which he enjoyed with port wine at Christmas. His books and descriptions of apples are still used today by heritage apple growers and people appreciative of old apple varieties.
Notes and References
- Book: The Anatomy of Dessert: With a Few Notes on Wine. 9780812971576. Bunyard. Edward Ashdown. May 2006. Random House Publishing .
- Web site: The Downright Epicure; Essays on Edward Bunyard (1878-1939): now published - Joan Morgan's Fruit Forum.
- Web site: Adam Gollner: Edward Bunyard's 1929 masterwork The Anatomy of Dessert is a fetishistic handbook of fruit exaltation.