Book Reviews

Chocolat By Eric Lanlard Without a doubt our book of the month has to be Chocolat by the gorgeous Master Patisserie, Eric Lanlard. His passion for chocolate is expertly portrayed in this stunning book with over 100 tongue tantalising bakes, … Continue reading →

If you are one of those people who looks at éclairs in awe and feel the skill to make these perfect well-risen puffy and glossy delights is just beyond your reach, then think again! Marianne Magbier-Moreno has put together a … Continue reading →

My Barcelona Kitchen is much more than a recipe book. It is in a lot of ways an outsiders insight into life and food in Barcelona. Sophie Ruggles using fabulous photography and recipes walks us through everyday life in Barcelona … Continue reading →

I am not a vegetarian but I am very partial to vegetarian dishes and as a lover of Indian food I was very keen to see what new ideas would spring from Anjum Anand’s latest book, Anjum’s Indian Vegetarian Feast. … Continue reading →

Without sounding like a stalker I have to publically admit I love Peggy Porschen and if I could swap shoes with anyone in the world even for a day it would be, Peggy Porschen. Now that she has opened her … Continue reading →

If you possess a copy of Barbecue – 150 Recipes For The Barbecue by Stéphane Reynaud, you never again have the excuse to serve up burnt sausages and raw burgers in a bap. Who would have known that there could … Continue reading →

Review of My Kitchen by Pete Evans When you pick this book up the cover feels amazing. It is vertically ridged front and back which it gives it a superior, luxurious feel. Once opened, the next thing you will notice … Continue reading →

I happened to have the pleasure of devouring this book or should I say ‘baking bible’ while relaxing on a picnic blanket in the garden on what seems like the only hot sunny afternoon this summer. It is such a … Continue reading →

The first thing that struck me about this book when it arrived in the post is the charming, smiling faces of Duncan Glendinning and Patrick Ryan sitting in a hay barn on the front cover. It’s just so inviting! It … Continue reading →

If you love Reza you will love this book but more importantly if you love Indian food with a western twist you will really love this book! The first thing that strikes you, and really this should be the case … Continue reading →