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It's Mrs Bishbash's birthday next week, and she's a big fan of cook books. We've got loads of the usual Jamie Oliver/Gordon Ramsey/Nigella jobs so more interested in something a little more unusual. Nothing too niche, she not really into Chinese or Indian cookery for example. Just ones that are well written with interesting recipes and some nice photography or illustration.
So does anyone have any recommendations for something a little left field, that she might like?
Thanks.
So does anyone have any recommendations for something a little left field, that she might like?
Thanks.
The Ottolenghi Cookbook
Brilliant book - A little bit different, but everything in there looks (and so far tastes) fantastic
Arabesque by Claudia Roden
Perhaps a little "niche," but this is another cracking book.
Brilliant book - A little bit different, but everything in there looks (and so far tastes) fantastic
Arabesque by Claudia Roden
Perhaps a little "niche," but this is another cracking book.
Thanks both, was just looking at the Ottolenghi one on Amazon, looks like it could be exactly what I'm looking for. Although I said I didn't want anything too specific to a particular style the Arabesque one also hits the spot as Moroccan food is a family favourite.
Not so sure about the Nose to Tail book, certainly looks interesting, but I can't see her cooking up offal and liver on a regular basis. Thanks though.
Not so sure about the Nose to Tail book, certainly looks interesting, but I can't see her cooking up offal and liver on a regular basis. Thanks though.
miniman said:
A superb, and weighty tome indeedPlotloss said:
The Dean and Deluca Cookbook
Leiths
Larousse Gastronomique
All essentials.
Larousse is an encyclopedia rather than a cookbook mind you.
I'm pretty sure she's got the D&D cookbook, Leiths looks like it covers the basics very well, but she's more into interesting recipes rather than knowing how to cook a white sauce etc. If it were for me rather than her though, this would be the one. Leiths
Larousse Gastronomique
All essentials.
Larousse is an encyclopedia rather than a cookbook mind you.
Larousse Gastronomique looks really good, but I noticed on Amazon that there is a 2009 edition out soon, so maybe I'll get her that for xmas.
brum said:
miniman said:
A superb, and weighty tome indeedLobster & Chips is pretty good - assuming you both like seafood :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lobster-Chips-Trish-Hilfer...
there are some really interesting & simple dishes in there.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lobster-Chips-Trish-Hilfer...
there are some really interesting & simple dishes in there.
Again, if seafood is your thing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fish-Sophie-Grigson/dp/074...
Always found it to be very good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fish-Sophie-Grigson/dp/074...
Always found it to be very good.
My favourite is Nigel Salters Appetite.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Appetite-What-You-Want-Tod...
In my opinion the best cook book ever-proper home cooking. And I should know I've got over 100 of the things!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Appetite-What-You-Want-Tod...
In my opinion the best cook book ever-proper home cooking. And I should know I've got over 100 of the things!
Alternatively, try one of the Culinaria range of books. I have most of these, and they're great for curling-up-on-the-sofa-and-looking-at-the-pictures.
I'm reasonably knowledgeable about food, but there are a lot of regional specialities in these I'd never heard of, but have since made the effort to go and find.
'France', 'Spain' and 'European Specialities' are the best in the series, I think.
I'm reasonably knowledgeable about food, but there are a lot of regional specialities in these I'd never heard of, but have since made the effort to go and find.
'France', 'Spain' and 'European Specialities' are the best in the series, I think.
Mobile Chicane said:
Alternatively, try one of the Culinaria range of books. I have most of these, and they're great for curling-up-on-the-sofa-and-looking-at-the-pictures.
I'm reasonably knowledgeable about food, but there are a lot of regional specialities in these I'd never heard of, but have since made the effort to go and find.
'France', 'Spain' and 'European Specialities' are the best in the series, I think.
Didn't realise there was so many in the series. I've got the South East Asia one and it is excellent.I'm reasonably knowledgeable about food, but there are a lot of regional specialities in these I'd never heard of, but have since made the effort to go and find.
'France', 'Spain' and 'European Specialities' are the best in the series, I think.
I knew as soon as I saw this thread it was going to cost me some money just didn't realise how much! Off to Amazon I go.
Greenie said:
Is it just me or is a quote by Jamie Oliver declaring Nigel Slater to be a genius damning him with faint praise? I mean surely anyone who can talk without dribbling would be a genius to Jamie? bishbash said:
brum said:
miniman said:
A superb, and weighty tome indeedThe problem I have with the Meat cookbook, is that I'm a big meat eater, and although she certainly ain't no hippy veggie, at face value it would look like I've bought it more for me than her.
In other words 'Here's a new cookbook poppet, now be a good girl and get in the kitchen and cook me steak'
In other words 'Here's a new cookbook poppet, now be a good girl and get in the kitchen and cook me steak'
brum said:
Greenie said:
Is it just me or is a quote by Jamie Oliver declaring Nigel Slater to be a genius damning him with faint praise? I mean surely anyone who can talk without dribbling would be a genius to Jamie? Not only that but he is right Nigel is a genius
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