The Abundant Table - Hardcover

Elizabeth Schmidt; Ariel Ross

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0980246407 ISBN 13: 9780980246407

Publisher: The Bishop's Ranch, 2007

Synopsis

The Abundant Table is a beautifully designed, hardbound book that will delight anyone who appreciates a good cookbook. With favorite recipes formatted one per page and binding that allows it to lie flat when open, cooks follow a recipe without smudging the pages with sticky fingers. It is filled with beautiful illustrations that compliment the recipes.

The goal in The Bishop's Ranch kitchen has always been to nourish, both nutritionally and spiritually. The food presented on the table really begins in the field. It is our wish to honor the earth that nourishes us by supporting agricultural practices that are renewing and sustaining rather than depleting of the soil. Because good food begins with good ingredients, as much as possible we use local organic produce.

Food is creative artistry. We consider how the ingredients will work together and if they fit the season and weather of the day. We imagine the visual appearance of the meal and work both toward compatibility and contrast of flavors. We ask if the meal has balance in color, taste and texture. All of these components are integral to a fantastic meal --- one that will be throughly enjoyed and not soon forgotten.

About this title

About the Author:

Elizabeth Schmidt began cooking at an early age and never looked back. In addition to twenty years at The Bishop's Ranch, she has cooked for mining camps in the Yukon, eco-tourist lodges in Alaska, and outdoor education programs in Colorado. She loves the teamwork of the kitchen and the art of making food that is both aesthetically appealing and tasty.

Ariel Ross began her culinary career as soon as she could reach the stove. As a child, she returned from restaurants eager to recreate her favorite dish and perfect it. She fueled her passion and honed her skills with trips to Europe, culinary classes, and worked with renowned chefs in a multitude of Sonoma County venues. She has also taught food classes at Relish Culinary School and continues her quest to source local, organic products and frequently cooks for her friends and family in Healdsburg, California.

Review:

Visiting the Ranch as an instructor of culinary classes for guest programs, I always look forward to arriving early enough for breakfast or staying for lunch. Whether the day's menu offers the Ranch's famous scones, a savory butternut squash galette hot from the oven, a warming tomato soup spiked with an exotic dash of cinnamon, or a crunchy carrot salad laced with Ariel's Vinaigrette, the bounty and flavors of the season consistently shine. And the cookies! The cookies! As you use this book which is filled with the Ranch's favorite and most-requested recipes, you will discover what I do each time I sit down to eat there --- a cornucopia of healthful, satisfying, and best of all, creatively delicious meals. --Christine Piccin, award-winning chef, food author, and culinary class instructor for Sur La Table, Relish, and Santa Rosa Junior College

About this edition

• Publisher: The Bishop's Ranch
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0980246407
• ISBN 13: 9780980246407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Ann Wilson Spradlin
• Illustrator: Meg Mateo Ilasco