Around the World in 80 Dishes: Classic Recipes from the World's Favourite Chefs - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848875223 ISBN 13: 9781848875227

Publisher: Atlantic Books, 2013

Synopsis

One of the world's leading food photographers brings together some of the world's greatest chefs—including Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, and Nigella Lawson—in a treasure-trove of treats from the four corners of the globe David Loftus is one of the world's leading food photographers: on the road 350 days of the year, camera in hand, shooting top chefs and their wonderful dishes from Battersea to New York to the Bahamas. Now he shares the most delicious cuisine he has come across on his travels with 80 recipes from the world's favorite chefs, in a collection following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg and his famous Grand Tour, taking in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. These mouthwatering recipes come from international chefs and writers including Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Gennaro Contaldo, Heston Blumenthal, and Atul Kochhar. Whether the recipes come from street-sellers or Michelin-starred restaurants, the dishes all evoke a taste of the places from which they hail, from Sybil's Sticky Orange, Kashmiri Chilli & Vodka Cake to Andaman Island Squid and Pineapple. Rich with the stories behind the recipes and impeccably stylish with arresting bellyband, ribbon, and illustrated endpapers, this is a dream anthology for committed cooks and amateurs alike. Recipes include dual measurements.

About this title

About the Author:

David Loftus is one of the most talented and respected photographers in the world. He has won
numerous awards, and has worked as a food photographer with many of the greatest contemporary chefs including Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Heston Blumenthal, and Gordon Ramsay. He also shoots fashion, portraits, and landscapes, and directs commercials and short films. Jamie Oliver is a TED Prize–winning chef, author, and the star of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on ABC.

Review:

He's best friends with Jamie, has Heston and Gordon on speed dial... so is it any wonder acclaimed food photographer has just written his first cookbook? * Grazia * [A] lovely new book... Loftus has written a fascinating travelogue peppered with stories about his work and featuring 80 recipes - one for every day of Fogg's odyssey - many of them contributed by the stellar role call of chefs he has worked with... * Irish Times Weekend Magazine * The stories and images of some of the most inspiring and delicious recipes that the photographer encountered from Europe to the Middle East. * The Times *

About this edition

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1848875223
• ISBN 13: 9781848875227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Loftus David