Maud Basham, also known as Aunt Daisy, was famous as the host of a radio show focused on domesticity. Upon the success of the broadcasts, she wrote accompanying cook books, and was awarded an MBE in 1956.
Maud Basham
Personal details
Full Name:
Maud Ruby Basham
Lifetime:
30 Aug 1879 – 14 Jul 1963
Biography
Articles
Food in the 20th century
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Main image: Sound: Aunt Daisy's beetroot chutney recipe
Aunt Daisy gives her Beetroot Chutney recipe in this recording from a February 1950, ZB morning show.
