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From Rags to Ragout : Food for the love of it

From Rags to Ragout : Food for the love of it
Ken Goody Gomer Pres ISBN 1859023320

The author ran the Cemlyn restaurant in Harlech for many years this book is full of his favourite ideas. Some of these are listed below.

Page 21 Olives Lemon Pudding

Page 28 Caramel Brownies

Page 43 Davids Prawns

Page 76 Caldo Verde

Page 88 Tempura

Page 108 Persian Chicken

Page 120 Babotie



Price: £7.95



Food in History

Food in History
Reay Tannahill Review ISBN 0747267970

This is a new updated version of a book that was first published in 1973 the author is probably better known for her historical novels than books about food.

However this is a well researched and presented book, which most importantly is extremely readable, any one who takes their food seriously must read this book.



Price: £16.75

 



Simply the Best: the Art of Season Cooking

Simply the Best: the Art of Season Cooking
Tamasin Day - Lewis Cassell & Co

ISBN 0304356549

A new hardback from Tamasin Day-Lewis, in a seasonal guide style, recipes are grouped under their seasonal heading.

For some time Tamasin Day-Lewis has produced a regular newspaper cookery column in the British Daily Telegraph. As the book title suggest all the recipes are based on fresh seasonal produce.

Page 48 Shoulder of Pork Braised with Bay, Milk and Potatoes

Page 55 Trinity Burnt Cream

Page 62 Haveli ke Kofta

Page 76 Baked Eggs with Spring Vegetables

Page 99 Lovage and Potato Soup

Page 111 Balsamic Tomato Chicken with Basil

Page 134 White Fruit Summer Pudding

Page 142 Sugar-Topped Morello Cherry Pie

Page 168 Chanterelles with Scrambled Eggs

Page 211 A No Fuss Puff-Pastry Vegetable Pie

Page 242 Winter Cabbage with Chestnuts, Bacon and Juniper.



Price: £24.75



How to Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food

How to Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food
Nigella Lawson

Chatto and Windus -ISBN 0701169117

Nigella Lawson is one of a few gifted people who not only appeal to a mass media audience but also has the admiration and respect of her contemporaries in the food and drink industry.

This book is predicted to become a classic and having read it I can understand why people think this. Nigella writes well and communicates in a friendly and informative style, her recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients readily available.

Yes this is the one book that everyone should add to their collection..

Listed below are some of the recipe title from her book.

Page 75 Clementine Cake

Page 89 Anna's Chick Pea and Pasta Soup

Page121 Rhubarb Muscat and Mascarpone Trifle

Page 146 Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor's Salad

Page 193 Passion Fruit Fool

Page 286 Warm Cannellini or Borlotti Beans with Garlic and Sage

Page 294 Treacle Tart

Page 348 Ceviche with hot garlic potatoes

Page 367 Marsala Muscovado Custard with Muskily Spiced Prunes

Page 423 Aromatic Chilli Beef Noodle Soup

Page 482 Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce



Price: £14.25