Leon: Ingredients and Recipes by Allegra McEvedy

Posted: 21 November '09 by Kelly

“Leon” was founded by Allegra McEvedy,Henry Dimbleby, and John Vincent, and voted the “Best New Restaurant” by judges Rick Stein, Gordon Ramsay, Nigel Slater, Heston Blumenthal and Jay Rayner in the 2005 Observer food awards. The restaurant, now part of a 9-strong chain of London-based eateries, was created to provide customers with fast-food that looked..

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The River Cottage Family Cookbook by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Fizz Carr

Posted: 19 October '09 by Niall

“This is a cookbook for everyone in the family to pick up and use.” The River Cottage Family Cookbook is exactly that – a cookbook that everyone in the family can use – a how-to guide for good cooking. More than that though, the recipes are perfect day-to-day eating, having a heavy emphasis on good..

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Les Halles Cookbook – Anthony Bourdain

Posted: 28 September '09 by Niall

Les Halles Cookbook begins by saying that it’s not really a cookbook – not very helpful then, you might think! Although the book DOES contain plenty fine recipes, it’s much more than that – it’s also an insight into the dark world of running a professional kitchen, and a French bistro in particular. And it’s..

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