http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com collaborative book reviews about all things food and wine Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13173_new-edition-baking-artisan-pastries-and-breads http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13173_new-edition-baking-artisan-pastries-and-breads#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:17 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13173 From Mixed-Berry Muffins that are ready within the hour to Chocolate Croissants and decadent Lemon Brioche Donuts, this book meets all your pastry and bread baking needs. Along the way you’ll learn how to select kitchen equipment, choose high-quality ingredients, and master mixing and shaping techniques.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13173_new-edition-baking-artisan-pastries-and-breads/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13136_new-release-smoking-meat http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13136_new-release-smoking-meat#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:33:02 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13136 Real barbecue taste comes from mastering the art of slow-cooking meat at a low temperature for a long time, using wood smoke to add flavour. And this is the book that shows you how to do it! For the first time, Jeff Phillips is publishing the information he has compiled on his incredibly popular website, www.smoking-meat.com.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13136_new-release-smoking-meat/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13118_new-release-la-tartine-gourmande http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13118_new-release-la-tartine-gourmande#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:31:28 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13118 For Béatrice Peltre, author of the award-winning blog LaTartineGourmande.com, to cook is to delight in the best of what life has to offer—the people and places we love. With nearly 100 recipes and charming anecdotes, La Tartine Gourmande takes you on a journey, not only through the meals of the day but around the world, as Béa revisits her inspiration for each dish. ]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13118_new-release-la-tartine-gourmande/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13100_new-release-asian-tofu http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13100_new-release-asian-tofu#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:19 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13100 From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. In her third intrepid cookbook, celebrated food writer and teacher ANDREA NGUYEN aims to elevate this time-honored staple to a new place of prominence on every table.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13100_new-release-asian-tofu/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13039_new-release-the-chefs-of-belgium http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13039_new-release-the-chefs-of-belgium#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:44:49 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13039 In The Chefs of Belgium you will get to know the most influential Belgian chefs of the moment. Over 30 chefs talk about their culinary ideas and their vision for today's Belgian kitchen. Each chef presents 3 signature dishes, all ones that illustrate the characteristics of their kitchen and which made them famous.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13039_new-release-the-chefs-of-belgium/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13021_new-release-the-weeknight-cook http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13021_new-release-the-weeknight-cook#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:31:36 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13021 Overflowing with tips for cooking smarter, this book shows you how to plan your weekly meals and menus, turn one recipe into three completely different meals, and pack your dishes with flavor using only a handful of ingredients.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13021_new-release-the-weeknight-cook/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13073_coming-pure-steak http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13073_coming-pure-steak#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:28:57 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=13073 Star cook Stefan Marquard, meat expert Stephan Otto, and German grillmaster Steffen Eichhorn present 39 extraordinary steak recipes. This soulful cookbook is ideal for all meat lovers.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/13073_coming-pure-steak/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/12768_coming-classic-turkish-cooking http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12768_coming-classic-turkish-cooking#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:03:39 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12768 In this classic and much-loved work - shortlisted for the Glenfiddich Cookery Award and the Guild of Food Writers Award—Ghillie Basan presents a unique collection of delicious traditional dishes from the Anatolian heartlands and sophisticated and classical recipes from the palace kitchens of the Ottoman sultans.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12768_coming-classic-turkish-cooking/feed 0 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12732_new-release-back-to-baking http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12732_new-release-back-to-baking#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:02:02 +0000 Gfron1 http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/?p=12732 In this latest book from bestselling author and celebrity chef Anna Olson, the mystery of baking is revealed with 215 all-new recipes. Whether looking to bake a fundamental recipe like a basic shortbread cookie or brownie; or delving into a classic torte or an imaginative holiday dessert, Anna provides a reliable framework for all of your baking, with guaranteed success.]]> http://www.thegastronomersbookshelf.com/12732_new-release-back-to-baking/feed 0