First of all, this is a good book with plenty of great recipes and inspirations etc etc etc. However, I find Juliano's technique is best suited to someone who owns a restaurant or at least has nothing else to do all day except prepare food. For someone like me with a full time job, a wife and a child the recipes are completely impractical since a lot of the recipes need to be dehydrated for up to 13 hours and most of them refer to other recipes in the book. You think you're going to spend half an hour making something only to find that the recipe requires a condiment detailed on another page that takes half a day to make.
For example, I decided to make the raw carrot cake. It said "this is the tastiest *20 minute* carrot cake you'll ... Read More:
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Hard to imagine, but this book about the current state of the world of wine blends the thrill of an expose with the wisdom imparted by a primer, while written with the verve of Tom Wolfe. I learned more about the good stuff, about wine snobbery and - most important of all - about how to enjoy wine 'without the tears' than I ever expected. Not bad for something that costs less than a decent bottle of Cannonau.
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For those who think vegetarian equals deprivation, they need only pick up this book to find that meat is not always necessary for rich, delicious meals. Many of the recipes require only a few ingredients, and none are difficult to prepare, so this is excellent for those just beginning to cook or interested in trying out a meatless diet. Most definitely worth adding to any cookbook collection
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This is the book i've been waiting for , no nonsense just plain common sense about what to eat, how much and how often. This is now become my new pocket sized food bible - brilliant.
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This book surpassed my expectations. I had the sweet potato and goat's cheese recipe at a friend's place and was so impressed, I immediately bought it. Every recipe has been absolutely mouthwateringly delicious!
This is a wonderful book for fans of Asian food whether vegan or not. I love having 9 areas of Asia covered in one book. The recipes are well laid out and very easy to follow and most of the ingredients are already in the store cupboard of those of us who cook Asian food regularly so there's no need for lengthy shopping lists - you can just pick up the book and start cooking. Lots of the recipes are pretty quick to cook too which makes it great to use after a day at work.
I've only had this book a couple of weeks and I've already tried 8 recipes and they've all been excellent - especially the Split Pea Fritter Curry - love it!
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This is a wonderful book for fans of Asian food whether vegan or not. I love having 9 areas of Asia covered in one book. The recipes are well laid out and very easy to follow and most of the ingredients are already in the store cupboard of those of us who cook Asian food regularly so there's no need for lengthy shopping lists - you can just pick up the book and start cooking. Lots of the recipes are pretty quick to cook too which makes it great to use after a day at work.
I've only had this book a couple of weeks and I've already tried 8 recipes and they've all been excellent - especially the Split Pea Fritter Curry - love it!
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I love Paul Gayler - as another reviewer says, he produces beautiful 'cheffy' recipes that are perfectly possible to make at home. I've used his books for years (and believe me I'm no chef) and friends are always impressed when I make one of his dishes. He's full of brilliant ideas, too - I don't like tomatoes, so his beetroot gazpacho will become a regular feature next summer.
Not for complete beginners, perhaps, but certainly nothing to daunt anyone with a few years of cooking under their belt.
I love Paul Gayler - as another reviewer says, he produces beautiful 'cheffy' recipes that are perfectly possible to make at home. I've used his books for years (and believe me I'm no chef) and friends are always impressed when I make one of his dishes. He's full of brilliant ideas, too - I don't like tomatoes, so his beetroot gazpacho will become a regular feature next summer.
Not for complete beginners, perhaps, but certainly nothing to daunt anyone with a few years of cooking under their belt.
This book is in a great small format with a solid binding ( unlike some cookbooks where the pages start to fall out after just a few uses). The photos are attractive and will make you want to try out the recipes. The organization into chapters ( starters, soups, salads, mains and sides) makes it easy to find your way around. There is an excellent variety of recipes based on different cuisines from around the world and they are all relatively simple to prepare. Best of all they are absolutely delicious. I have made quite a few of the dishes from this book and every single one of them has been a winner.
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