Mary's Household Tips and Tricks by Mary Berry - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780718185442. Publisher: Michael Joseph (Penguin). Age Range: Adult. Overview. Mary's Household Tips and Tricks is a beautifully illustrated hardback guide from national treasure Mary Berry, sharing decades of practical wisdom on keeping a happy, well-run home. From cleaning and storage to entertaining and seasonal preparation, this warm, accessible handbook distils a lifetime of domestic know-how into bite-sized, dependable advice. It's a thoughtful addition to any kitchen shelf and a natural gift for homemakers, new homeowners, or anyone who loves Mary Berry's trusted, down-to-earth style.. About the Book. Written in Mary Berry's warm and encouraging voice, this collection gathers the household skills she has picked up over a lifetime of running a home, along with tips passed on by friends and family. Inside, readers will find guidance on ordering the freezer, storing and organising food, whipping up cleaning products from everyday store-cupboard items, making a bed in no time, banishing moths for good, and tackling stains on every kind of fabric. There's advice on bringing greenery indoors even without a garden, arranging flowers beautifully, setting a formal dining table, and playing the perfect host at a dinner party. Seasonal sections cover preparing the home for Christmas and the etiquette of writing proper thank-you letters, while lighter touches — such as Mary's golden rules for baking, her favourite flowers by season, and the age-old debate over pouring milk before or after tea — add personality and charm throughout. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, the book is designed to be dipped into again and again, whether you're after a quick practical fix or simply enjoy Mary's companionable, no-nonsense style. It sits comfortably alongside her bestselling cookery titles as a natural extension of her expertise from the kitchen into the wider home, offering the same reassuring, tried-and-tested approach