http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com collaborative book reviews about all things food and wine Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:58:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12921_the-complete-asian-cookbook-charmaine-solomon-2011-au http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12921_the-complete-asian-cookbook-charmaine-solomon-2011-au#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:37:16 +0000 Alison Vincent http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12921 Charmaine Solomon, well known to Australians from her books and newspaper and magazine columns, became an international success with the original publication of 'The Complete Asian Cookbook' in 1976. Since then her name has been synonymous with the flavours of the East. The revised version of this ground breaking book is a must for anyone interested in the food of this region – either to cook from or simply to refer to – that is of course if they don't already have the original.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12921_the-complete-asian-cookbook-charmaine-solomon-2011-au/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12952_malouf-greg-malouf-2011-au http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12952_malouf-greg-malouf-2011-au#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:30:22 +0000 Lucy http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12952 In Malouf: New Middle Eastern Food, well-loved chef Greg Malouf has kicked off his travelling shoes and returned to his home kitchen to offer fans a breathtakingly beautiful, glossy and very, very generous tome of recipes that are rooted in the traditions of his beloved Middle East, but presented in a fresh, modern way. The food is seductive and truly inspired, but despite being a stunning piece of design, the book is not without its flaws.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12952_malouf-greg-malouf-2011-au/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12846_made-in-sicily-giorgio-locatelli-2011-uk http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12846_made-in-sicily-giorgio-locatelli-2011-uk#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:56:58 +0000 Alison Vincent http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12846 Giorgio Locatelli is often referred to as one of the world’s best Italian chefs (or words to that effect) so it goes without saying that he knows a thing or two about Italian food. In this book he takes the reader on a most enjoyable journey around Sicily as he explores and explains the traditions and history of Sicilian food, meeting growers, producers and restaurateurs along the way. Locatelli’s enthusiasm and personality and the collection of recipes which admirably demonstrates the simplicity and strong flavours of Sicilian food make Made in Sicily both a good read and a good resource for anyone wanting to capture a little bit of Sicily for themselves.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12846_made-in-sicily-giorgio-locatelli-2011-uk/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12661_short-and-sweet-dan-lepard-2011-uk http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12661_short-and-sweet-dan-lepard-2011-uk#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:08:42 +0000 Mark Manguerra http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12661 Packed with more than 250 imaginative recipes, Short and Sweet encourages bakers of every skill level to explore new ways of approaching baking without spending a lot of time, effort, or special equipment. The instructions are simple but never lacking in necessary detail, and Lepard leaves just enough room in the instructions for your own innovations and variations.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12661_short-and-sweet-dan-lepard-2011-uk/feed 3 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11755_new-release-lidias-italy-in-america http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11755_new-release-lidias-italy-in-america#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:36:24 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=11755 After taking us on journeys into her own kitchen and into kitchens across Italy, Lidia Bastianich now invites us on a road trip into the heart of Italian American cooking today.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11755_new-release-lidias-italy-in-america/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12390_cumulus-inc-andrew-mcconnell-2011-au http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12390_cumulus-inc-andrew-mcconnell-2011-au#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:13 +0000 Duncan Markham http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12390 Chef Andrew McConnell, one of Australia's most prominent representatives of high-end relaxed cuisine, has written his first cookbook. It's attractive, broad in its flavours, and likely to stimulate and puzzle those who aren't familiar with this type of dining. The book has a strong local feel and will be appreciated by McConnell's devotees, despite (or because of) the rather demanding shopping list the cookbook requires.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12390_cumulus-inc-andrew-mcconnell-2011-au/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11634_coming-desserts http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11634_coming-desserts#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:35:13 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=11634 For 30 years Michel Roux has been chef-patron of the Waterside Inn at Bray, where for 18 consecutive years he has achieved 3 Michelin stars. Desserts is his most complete dessert collection.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11634_coming-desserts/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12090_coming-the-square-cookbook http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12090_coming-the-square-cookbook#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:34:37 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12090 Regarded amongst his peers as one of the world’s great culinary technicians, Phil Howard's lifetime of dedication and creativity have gone into writing this monumental work of creativity and expertise. The Square Cookbook gives precise instructions on how to create food of top Michelin standard.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12090_coming-the-square-cookbook/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11865_momofuku-milk-bar-christina-tosi-2011-us http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11865_momofuku-milk-bar-christina-tosi-2011-us#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:15:35 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=11865 Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook is the American reader's chance to jump back to his or her youth with memories of being raised on Cap’n Crunch and Corn Flakes. In a follow-up to David Chang’s best-selling Momofuku Cookbook, his pastry chef, Christina Tosi, presents her most popular recipes including the famed Compost Cookies and Crack Pie. But beware of her overly sweet recipes if you prefer your desserts a bit more subtle and understated.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/11865_momofuku-milk-bar-christina-tosi-2011-us/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12002_tasting-india-christine-manfield-2011-au http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12002_tasting-india-christine-manfield-2011-au#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:56:58 +0000 Lucy http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12002 Bold design, sumptuous photography, genuinely inventive recipes; all have become the hallmarks of any new book by Australian chef Christine Manfield. Exciting stuff for book lovers, especially lovers of cook books, her stunning new Tasting India is no exception. ]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12002_tasting-india-christine-manfield-2011-au/feed 1