    phyllis nan sortain pechey (26 february 1909 â 27 december 1994), better known as fanny cradock, was an english restaurant critic, television cook and writer frequently appearing on television, at cookery demonstrations and in print with major johnnie cradock who played the part of a slightly bumbling husband. fanny cradock came to the attention of the public in the postwar-utility years, trying to inspire the average housewife with an exotic approach to cooking.'something's burning: the autobiography of two cooksâ by fanny cradock and johnnie cradock (1960) she famously worked in various ball-gowns without the customary cookâs apron, averring that women should feel cooking was easy and enjoyable, rather than messy and intimidating.âfabulous fanny cradock: tv's outrageous queen of cuisineâ by clive ellis in her early anonymous role as a food critic, working with major cradock under the name of âbon viveurâ,âthe daily telegraph cook's book by bon viveurâ by fanny cradock and jonnie craddock (1964) fanny introduced the public to unusual dishes from france and italy, popularising the pizza in england.âcommon market cookery: franceâ by fanny cradock (22 nov 1973) she is also credited as the originator of the prawn cocktail. she and johnny worked together on a touring cookery show, sponsored by the gas council, to show how gas could be used easily in the kitchen and, as their fame increased, fannyâs shows transferred to television, where she enjoyed 20 years of success.â time to remember: a cook for all seasonsâ by fanny cradock and johnnie cradock (10 aug 1981) in the course of her shows fanny made frequent concessions to the economic realities of the era, suggesting cheaper alternatives which would be within reach of the housewifeâs purse. the bbc published her recipes and suggestions for dinner-parties in a series of booklets, consolidat
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