CAVIAR, TRUFFLES, AND FOIE GRAS: Recipes for Divine Indulgence

Alford, Katherine

ISBN 10: 0811827917 / ISBN 13: 9780811827911

Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 2001

About this Item

Remainder mark bottom edge, dust jacket has very light shelf wear, otherwise without flaw. Exotic and rare, this elegant trinity has intrigued the senses throughout history. Though it can be intimidating to prepare at home, chef and author Katherine Alford demystifies these tantalizing delicacies through straightforward techniques and divine recipes suggestions. Detailed information on Russian and American caviar, truffle hunting and various types of foie gras, plus resource list.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CAVIAR, TRUFFLES, AND FOIE GRAS: Recipes for Divine Indulgence
• Publisher: Chronicle Books, San Francisco
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811827917
• ISBN 13: 9780811827911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Color Photographs By Ellen Silverman
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Discriminating palates have savoured the elegant and sublime flavours of cavlar, truffles, and foie gras for centuries. Author Katherine Alford reveals how easy it is to indulge in these luxurious and sometimes intimidating delicacies in your own home. Detailed essays describing such topics as: the difference between Russian and American caviar, the secretive world of truffle hunting, and the various types of foie gras give readers the knowledge to confidently test their cooking skills. A list of resources makes it easy to purchase hard to find items. Over 50 recipes are included, using both simple and progressively more challenging techniques to interest both the novice and experienced home cook.

About the Author

Katherine Alford developed her extensive knowledge of caviar, truffles, and foie gras while the executive sous-chef at the Quilted Giraffe in New York City. She contributes articles to a variety of magazines including Cook's Illustrated, Fine Cooking, Food & Wine, and Food Arts. She can also be seen regularly as a guest chef on the Television Food Network. This is her first cookbook. Ellen Silverman is a New York-based still life photographer who specializes in food photography. Her work has appeared in several cookbooks, including Cucina Ebraica, and is regularly featured in many home and food magazines.