Quando un piatto fa storia. L'arte culinaria in 240 piatti d'autore

Informative-ish but completely elitist (and Western, and white) and therefore ultimately pretty ridiculous. It also leans heavily modern, which leaves a lot wanting. Disclaimer: I didn't cook any of the recipes.

An excellent examination of dishes that have had an effect on the world, whether just in the culinary world, or in society at large. Recipes provided to help you make these wonderful dishes to the best of your ability.

This is more of a culinary short story compilation than cook book. The stories weave and bob to form a delicious tapestry of gastronomic adventures. There are recipes from the Big Mac to Banoffi Pie - but it's the illustrations and stories that make this a book worth studying. Thank you for such a w Leggi tutto

A history of signature dishes, historical and modern day with the original recipes. An utter delight.

Strange and very different. A beautiful book to savour and enjoy.

It is not a cook book. I do not think it was intended to be one. It is an encyclopedia of dishes that changed the world, curated by some of the biggest names in the industry! It offers an interesting history of gastronomy, very well written, and the illustrations are lovely. Not to mention, it simpl Leggi tutto

Wish I could give it three and a half. For information/inspiration, it's brilliant! The recipes are hit and miss. I realize that the publishers of this book are limited to what the contributing chefs sent them. For some people, like Thomas Keller or Heston Blumenthal, the recipes are well-written an Leggi tutto

This curated collection of innovative recipes is an interesting read, but not a practical cookbook. The front section describes dishes that were considered revolutionary at the time, and the back includes their corresponding recipes when available. Unfortunately, I will probably never cook salt-crus Leggi tutto

I have no desire or inclination to visit food temples where one has to walk the walk, talk the talk all while looking the part and then pay for the privilege. But I do want to know what happens there. I want every minute detail of the food these presiding priests and priestesses dream up and concoct Leggi tutto