Looking for Stork Good Food Cookbook By Paula Daly

dealornodeal23

Hi I used to have a set (4 books) of Stork Good Food Cookbook By Paula Daly in the 80's which I mislaid , just wondering does anyone out there have these Book? I'll be delighted to have them again.Thanks

baby and crumble

I have these books, I got my Mums copies after she passed away, they are even signed by Paula herself! They are great books alright, OP... My ones are of great sentimental value to me, but perhaps try ebay or put up a request in adverts? Boot sales are also probably your best bet.

Good luck!

dealornodeal23

that's ok I understand I would'nt part with them myself. Thanks for the tips will let u know if I find them.

dh0661

baby and crumble wrote: »

I have these books, I got my Mums copies after she passed away, they are even signed by Paula herself! They are great books alright, OP... My ones are of great sentimental value to me, but perhaps try ebay or put up a request in adverts? Boot sales are also probably your best bet.

Good luck!

If OP is looking for a specific recipe - I presume you'll pass it on

Eviledna

dh0661 wrote: »

If OP is looking for a specific recipe - I presume you'll pass it on

Jeez are you asking or telling !? That's pretty presumptuous!

I have book one in this range but would love to get the other 3. Net searches have come up empty. I'm trying to trace if the mcdonnells company that used to own stork still do, or if they'd be willing to digitise or reissue those books - there are many people looking for them.

If anyone here works in rare books or has any insight, please let us know of means of tracking these down, or any suggestions as to how to begin

dh0661

Eviledna wrote: »

Jeez are you asking or telling !? That's pretty presumptuous!

Can we let "baby and crumble" be the the judge of my reply here.

TBH I don't know why you had to reply in such an negative manner, AFAIK all members here are out to help each other.

gonker

I have all the books but again very sentimental memories to me too. I also use them regulary. they are amazing books. My kids will actually call them by the colours of the covers...ie where is the brown cookery book. If you need a recipe I could copy it for you though.

whelan1

i got one on ebay last year

Faith

Eviledna wrote: »

If anyone here works in rare books or has any insight, please let us know of means of tracking these down, or any suggestions as to how to begin

I'm in the book field at the moment, and I couldn't find even a hint of a mention of it from any rare book suppliers I'm afraid.

Eviledna

dh0661 wrote: »

TBH I don't know why you had to reply in such an negative manner, AFAIK all members here are out to help each other.

To declare your presumption of someone elses actions like that could easily be interpreted as quite rude dh0661. It's nice to be mannerly and ask rather than tell, that's what keeps this place as helpful as it is - requests, not commands. Only my opinion, do with it what you please.

Back on topic, thanks faith, I too have met such a dead end with the book shops. But I've decided to take another approach. The NLI has all four books on file, and they have a digitiztion project. I figure if we can get in touch with the copyright owners we could seek it's release. I checked out mcdonnells and they sadly closed in drogheda in 2003. Now unilever own stork, so that's my next step.

I'm also trying to find info on Paula daly herself, she has a very minor net footprint. Would anyone know more about her here? I believe she was a radio and tv personality too!

Jellybaby1

Hi dealornodeal23. I have a "McDonnell's Good Food Cookbook" written and compiled for McDonnell's Good Food Kitchen by Paula Daly which I bought when I got married in 1976, so again, sentimental value to me so I can't offer it to you. If you want any recipes from it, let me know, I'd be happy to help. There is a photo of the lovely Paula Daly on pg. 2. Her 'signature' is also on it but I'm sure it is actually printed, not handwritten. Sorry I haven't discovered how to post photos yet, someone might advise me. I also have a scrappy Stork cookbook which belonged to my mum from the 50's I think, almost in smithereens, again I'm hanging on to it. I cooked a casserole recipe from it just this week and it was a great success with the family.

Eviledna

I suppose it might also be a good idea to link to any recipes from the book that have already been posted by the members here:
I've put up the following:
the stork coffee cake recipe last year,

The Christmas stuffing and pudding recipe last year too,

The devils food cake recipe the year before that...,

Oh and all the way back in 2008 I posted the brown bread recipe.

Mods hope the re-list is ok, some folks seem to be having trouble finding these recipes. As I've said and proven over the last 3 years, I'm always happy to post anything from the first book I have.

Jellybaby1

This is the book that I have

http://www.bibliocook.com/2006/04/an-old-favourit/

And guess what, this one is in the National Library, so it might be possible to get access to read it but not borrow of course:

http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000016062

And some further items I got from Mr. Google:
http://irishherault.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/stork-recipes-ireland/
http://bakewithstork.ie/

Eviledna

Yup that's the one I have too. My mother has loaned it to me too, and she got married in 1976 too

Yes the national library (NLI) is what I was referring to in post 10 above.

Do you remember Paula daly on the telly or radio jellybaby1?

dudara

Wow - that's bringing back memories. My mother has this book in her shelf in the kitchen and I cooked many recipes from it as a child when learning to bake.

The great thing about this book was the page which contained the tables for making marzipan and royal icing. Every year at Christmas those tables were consulted! I'm sure that my mother still turns to them

Jellybaby1

I make my Christmas pudding using the McDonnell's book and I use Good Housekeeping for my Christmas cake. Hardly anyone here eats rich cake any more, but its like sprouts, if there aren't any, then it isn't Christmas.

I added a few other links to my last post and didn't realise you were here chatting. Having found very little about the books and Paula Daly its really unusual but if I find any in the charity shops I'll pick them up for you. The recipes were heavy with fat which is why they are not so popular now, but soooooo tasty!

Eviledna

Thanks Jellybaby1, I know what you mean, it's impossible to find out more about Paula daly, if we could we might be able to ask them permission to scan the books and host them here. A long shot granted, but without permmission we couldn't do it legally. Afaik anyway!

I wish they'd rerelease these books. Indeed I can blame some of my chub to their fat laden recipes, but hell that's what makes good food tasty

Jellybaby1

Eviledna wrote: »

Do you remember Paula daly on the telly or radio jellybaby1?

I vaguely remember Paula Daly especially at Christmas time on the radio, maybe on Gaybo's radio show but not sure. The one I remember most is good old Monica Sheridan and her sticky finger licking! Of course Health & Safety didn't exist then, thank goodness.:D:D

gonker

http://www.bakewithstork.ie/ has a contact number for stork. Maybe try that?

baby and crumble

Oooh, contraversy earlier in the thread!

If anyone has particular recipes I'd be delighted to pass them on from the copies I have. No worries at all.

tittle mouse

i have the brown book too it was my grandmothers who gave it to my mum who gave it to me this year cause shes not big into cooking.

Its one of my most prized possessions cause my nana wrote in it and stuck other recipes in it. I also made my first christmas cake from it.

OP ill keep an eye out for the books for you:) but in the meantime if you need any recipes just ask

Eviledna

I called stork but they were of no help.

I have found that Gill & McMillan were the publishers for McDonnells, and that all 4 books are available in the National Library, where they allow photocopying for those of you in Dublin.

Next step will be to get on to G&M to see if they can be digitized.

mogsmoo

Thank you so much for your help with sausagemeat stuffing , had recipe on leaflet for over 30 years ,moved house 2 years ago and lost it ,just joined the boards ,Thanks again:D

Eviledna

Hi Mogsmoo, you're very welcome, delighted I could help! Love that stuffing recipe, it's great for stuffed steak too!
Welcome to boards

GAAFan123

dh0661 wrote: »

Can we let "baby and crumble" be the the judge of my reply here.

TBH I don't know why you had to reply in such an negative manner, AFAIK all members here are out to help each other.

It's funny I should come across this thread - evil edna has a habit of trying to start arguments it seems! We are all here to help each other after all!

I was wondering if anybody would have the recipe for Stork Christmas Pudding? I remember seeing it on a leaflet a few years ago but don't know where it's gone! Would anybody have it? I hear it's a delicious recipe!!! Oh, and has anybody ever tried Kylemore Abbey Pudding? I know that last question is slighty OT!!!

Eviledna

Perhaps less time spent spreading your special brand of christmassy love and more time reading this thread you would have found what you were looking for, one page back, post #12, oh look, by me!:rolleyes:

The Hill Billy

Enough!
Cut out the bitching, sniping & back-seat modding.
The next hint of it will result in a ban. No warning.

tHB

Eviledna

Back on topic, I managed to get my hands on Paula Daly's good food cookbook no3, hurrah! Still waiting on response re:copyright, but as always I'm happy to post up any recipes from it too

GAAFan123

Eviledna wrote: »

Perhaps less time spent spreading your special brand of christmassy love and more time reading this thread you would have found what you were looking for, one page back, post #12, oh look, by me!:rolleyes:

Just trying to be cheerful!:) Just saw your post now. I was in a rush and didn't spot it. Thank you for putting it up! I got my pudding bowls a few weeks ago and I know I'ma bit late but I'll get started on my pudding soon! Happy Baking!

gor1

any luck on digitizing those cookbooks?

Eviledna

Not yet, I reached a dead end, and managed to get my hands on number 3 in the series, but the copyright is still with the owner who I just can't track down. But if you need a recipe from either, I'd be happy to post it or PM you.

Jellybaby1

It's amazing all the interest in these books after all these years. Who'da thunk it back then? I usually pick up recipe leaflets in supermarkets and just last week picked up one in Superquinn on cooking fish. There's not a lot to cooking fish but the sauces and salads are good. I made one salad last week and everyone said it was gorgeous even though it was terribly simple. I'd better keep the leaflet.......forever!

dealornodeal23

Eviledna wrote: »

I called stork but they were of no help.

I have found that Gill & McMillan were the publishers for McDonnells, and that all 4 books are available in the National Library, where they allow photocopying for those of you in Dublin.

Next step will be to get on to G&M to see if they can be digitized.

thats great could u give me a recipe for christmas pudding please thanks

carolinespring

Hi OP,

I did see one or 2 of them in a local charity shop when I was dropping off stuff a few months back. Had a quick flick but didn't take much notice as my Mum has all the booked (well used)

I would be more than happy to go and have a look and see if the books are still there and if they are to pick them up for you.

Carolinespring

Eviledna

dealornodeal23 wrote: »

thats great could u give me a recipe for christmas pudding please thanks

Sure, I have posted it before: click here. Enjoy

dealornodeal23

carolinespring wrote: »

Hi OP,

I did see one or 2 of them in a local charity shop when I was dropping off stuff a few months back. Had a quick flick but didn't take much notice as my Mum has all the booked (well used)

I would be more than happy to go and have a look and see if the books are still there and if they are to pick them up for you.

Carolinespring

Oh please do I'll be so delighted hope it's not too much trouble for you

dealornodeal23

Eviledna wrote: »

Sure, I have posted it before: click here. Enjoy

Many thanks for that

Dodo bear

Hi
I know your post is old now. But i am looking for the books myself but cant find them. If u still have the books could i get a recipe from you. Its the house cake. My mam used to make it for our birthdays when we were little and i would love the recipe to make it for my little nephews birthday. I would be sooo grateful if you could

gonker

Give me five minutes ill try to take a photo and upload the recipe

gonker

ill do it in morning...phone battery gone

Dodo bear

Thank you so much. that would be brilliant.

fiddlechic

I found all 4 at an antique auction I was unwilling dragged along to last year.
Happy to share any recipes requested!

My mum bought 2 of the "best of mcdonnells good food books" which is an A4 book, so I have that as well!

Dodo bear

Hi
Would you have the recipe for the house cake? Its a childs cake. Really want to make it for my little nephews birthday. It something my mam used to make gor our birthdays and would love to give it a go.
Would really appreciate it

Thanks

fiddlechic

It's not a house, but a log, but I presume it's the right one? Only structure related cake I could find!

Dodo bear

Yes thats it thanks soo much u are a star.

Dizzyblonde

Dodo bear wrote: »

Hi
Would you have the recipe for the house cake? Its a childs cake. Really want to make it for my little nephews birthday. It something my mam used to make gor our birthdays and would love to give it a go.
Would really appreciate it

Thanks

I'd love to see a photo when you make it - either here or in the Cakes & Bakes forum

Dodo bear

Will do

fiddlechic

We always got the hedgehog for birthdays, so would love to see the finished "log cabin"!

pigtail33

Our birthday cakes were always either the Shaggy Dog or Runaway Train from these cookbooks!

Twin Mom

Hi. Does anyone have the parsley and thyme stuffing from the Stork Mc Donnell's Good Food Cook Book? As far as I remember it's the brown book which was the first in the series.

Thanking you in advance.

fiddlechic

Ta-Da!