http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com collaborative book reviews about all things food and wine Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:32:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/7278_new-release-the-flavour-thesaurus http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/7278_new-release-the-flavour-thesaurus#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:16:37 +0000 admin http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=7278 Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? The Flavour Thesaurus is the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair: a reference book that will immeasurably improve your cooking.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/7278_new-release-the-flavour-thesaurus/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/6197_apples-sara-paston-williams-2009-uk http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/6197_apples-sara-paston-williams-2009-uk#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:59:13 +0000 Duncan Markham http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=6197 The National Trust's (UK) book on apples is probably everything a good British gardener would need to develop an orchard of delicious lesser-known apple varieties. One of a series of useful little books, this volume covers some history of the apple, culinary and cultural, the supposed health benefits, origins of various cultivars old and new, and horticultural tips for growing trees in various settings. This is a valuable and charming book for British readers and for curious fruit growers and apple lovers in other places.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/6197_apples-sara-paston-williams-2009-uk/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5830_new-edition-food-for-fifty http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5830_new-edition-food-for-fifty#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:53:25 +0000 admin http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=5830 Now in its thirteenth edition, this classic text is the resource for learning how to prepare and serve quality food in quantity. This book provides reliable quantity recipes and methods for planning, selecting and preparing menus for all types of food services.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5830_new-edition-food-for-fifty/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5527_the-modern-cafe-francisco-migoya-2010-us http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5527_the-modern-cafe-francisco-migoya-2010-us#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:45:08 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=5527 The Modern Café is an excellent guide and inspiration for culinary professionals and those aspiring to have a great café. Beautiful photographs and informative side boxes generously fill the pages. The knowledge is invaluable, the recipes are fresh and exciting, and the business acumen could move you from failed restaurant to the star of your community. ]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5527_the-modern-cafe-francisco-migoya-2010-us/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5269_new-edition-on-cooking http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5269_new-edition-on-cooking#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:26:38 +0000 admin http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=5269 This contemporary introduction to cooking and food preparation focuses on information that is relevant to today's aspiring chef. It emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides information on other relevant topics.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5269_new-edition-on-cooking/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5046_the-healthy-college-cookbook-alexandra-nimetz-2008-us http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5046_the-healthy-college-cookbook-alexandra-nimetz-2008-us#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:28:58 +0000 JudithM http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=5046 The Healthy College Cookbook is intended for American college students with no knowledge of cooking and perhaps little time. The 300 recipes range from simple healthy breakfast dishes to desserts, with a good range of savoury dishes between. The range of recipes feels modern (though maybe underseasoned) and the advice is very helpful, making this a useful and tasty book, though perhaps a little dry for some students. A good gift for many students or young people living alone.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/5046_the-healthy-college-cookbook-alexandra-nimetz-2008-us/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/4609_year-end-countdown-food-writing-food-guides-and-famous-names http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/4609_year-end-countdown-food-writing-food-guides-and-famous-names#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:47:23 +0000 admin http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=4609 In the last installment of our feature on year-end releases, we're taking a look at cookbooks from famous chefs and restaurants, as well as the un-cookbooks: books with essays on food, food issues, and guidebooks on specific subjects. ]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/4609_year-end-countdown-food-writing-food-guides-and-famous-names/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3486_lolas-ice-creams-sundaes-morfudd-richards-2009-uk http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3486_lolas-ice-creams-sundaes-morfudd-richards-2009-uk#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:53:41 +0000 Duncan Markham http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=3486 Basic ice-cream books are fairly common, but informative or innovative ones are few. Lola's Ice Creams & Sundaes has been hailed as a welcome addition to the innovative side of things and I'm happy to agree. This attractive book by Morfudd Richards, owner of the UK's high-class ice-cream van Lola on Ice, presents a very good range of delicious and inspiring recipes and some flawed explanation of the knowledge needed to become a confident and creative ice-cream maker.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3486_lolas-ice-creams-sundaes-morfudd-richards-2009-uk/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3367_lobels-meat-bible-stanley-lobel-2009-us http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3367_lobels-meat-bible-stanley-lobel-2009-us#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:05:34 +0000 Duncan Markham http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=3367 Lobel's Meat Bible from the eponymous butchery in New York promises "All you need to know about meat and poultry". It's a bold promise and the book doesn't deliver. This visually attractive "bible" is both very informative and incredibly disappointing.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/3367_lobels-meat-bible-stanley-lobel-2009-us/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/2206_guide-to-fish-hilary-mcnevin-2008-au http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/2206_guide-to-fish-hilary-mcnevin-2008-au#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:42:43 +0000 JudithM http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=2206 Hilary McNevin's Guide to Fish is a handy, modern reference for Australian consumers. Not only does it provide helpful information about sustainable species, buying and cooking tips, but also a great range of interesting, tasty recipes for each of the fish presented. Although you could always wish for more detail, this book achieves what it needs to within its clean, compact format.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/2206_guide-to-fish-hilary-mcnevin-2008-au/feed 1