Williams-Sonoma London: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods Of the World (Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World)
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Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Author: Sybil Kapoor
Williams-Sonoma London: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods Of the World (Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World) Description
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5942
EAN: 9780848731021
ISBN: 0848731026
Label: Oxmoor House
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2005-10
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Studio: Oxmoor House
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5942
EAN: 9780848731021
ISBN: 0848731026
Label: Oxmoor House
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2005-10
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Studio: Oxmoor House
Editorial Review of Williams-Sonoma London: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods Of the World (Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World)
Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World London captures the excitement of this vibrant urban center. This volume explores where to find wonderful artisanal cheeses and locally brewed ales; the best markets, delicatessens, bakeries, and specialty merchants; and describes London+s most celebrated chefs and restaurants.
Customer Reviews of Williams-Sonoma London: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods Of the World (Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World)
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: not like the others
Review: I have several Williams and Sonomia books and basically I like them. The pictues are great, but this one- I am sorry I purchased. The recipes were bland, and I didn't see one that I would like to make. I would not recommend this book. They must not eat well in London? If this book was a reflection of the London fare, I would have to go to Paris instead.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Likeable foodie travel for London
Review: Williams Sonoma has a relatively new series of sort-of cookbooks for people who want a visit to a particular place as much as they want a tasty dinner. None of these books are exhaustive collections of recipes, but they're just darned nice.
There's two main sections. First, an introductory section describes the culinary history, markets, food culture of the area. A "Best of" section has photos and discussion of, say, afternoon tea, pubs, cheesemongers -- including specific destinations (such as Neal's Yard for cheese, and Fortnum and Mason for tea). This is fun in an armchair travel sort of way, and if (like me) the food on your vacation is a significant part of the trip, it's definitely worth reading through this.
The other half of the book includes about 50 recipes that are illustrative of London cuisine, from "steak, mushroom, and ale pie" to fish pie to potted shrimp to sticky toffee pudding. Efforts are made to include London's fusion cuisine, such as Chicken Tikka Masala or spicy Thai meatballs. That's not a lot of recipes for any cookbook, but these are all well written and beautifully photographed (certainly the strength of all Williams Sonoma books).
Nevertheless, I like this cookbook. It's not one you *must* have on your shelf, but if you're shopping for a general introduction, you won't be disappointed. Those looking for deeper explorations of British cuisine (in all its guises) should look at Gastropub Classics or perhaps something by the Two Fat Ladies.
Review Summary: not like the others
Review: I have several Williams and Sonomia books and basically I like them. The pictues are great, but this one- I am sorry I purchased. The recipes were bland, and I didn't see one that I would like to make. I would not recommend this book. They must not eat well in London? If this book was a reflection of the London fare, I would have to go to Paris instead.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Likeable foodie travel for London
Review: Williams Sonoma has a relatively new series of sort-of cookbooks for people who want a visit to a particular place as much as they want a tasty dinner. None of these books are exhaustive collections of recipes, but they're just darned nice.
There's two main sections. First, an introductory section describes the culinary history, markets, food culture of the area. A "Best of" section has photos and discussion of, say, afternoon tea, pubs, cheesemongers -- including specific destinations (such as Neal's Yard for cheese, and Fortnum and Mason for tea). This is fun in an armchair travel sort of way, and if (like me) the food on your vacation is a significant part of the trip, it's definitely worth reading through this.
The other half of the book includes about 50 recipes that are illustrative of London cuisine, from "steak, mushroom, and ale pie" to fish pie to potted shrimp to sticky toffee pudding. Efforts are made to include London's fusion cuisine, such as Chicken Tikka Masala or spicy Thai meatballs. That's not a lot of recipes for any cookbook, but these are all well written and beautifully photographed (certainly the strength of all Williams Sonoma books).
Nevertheless, I like this cookbook. It's not one you *must* have on your shelf, but if you're shopping for a general introduction, you won't be disappointed. Those looking for deeper explorations of British cuisine (in all its guises) should look at Gastropub Classics or perhaps something by the Two Fat Ladies.