Jelly with Bompas & Parr

Sam Bompas; Harry Parr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1862058792 ISBN 13: 9781862058798

Publisher: Pavilion Books, 2010

Jelly is wobbling back into fashion and Bompas & Parr are at the forefront of the revolution. Here they present the definitive book on the history and making of jelly a fun, informative, visually stunning and entertaining package. The book begins with an overview of the incredible history of jelly, from Henry VIII's 'jelly hippocras' to the fantastic forms dreamed up by the Victorians. It then delves into the science of creating the perfect jelly, using the very best ingredients and unmoulding techniques. An array of delicious recipes finally ensure that you can enjoy everything from super-economical fruity delights to flights of the fantastic (everyone should try their hand at a glow-in-the-dark jelly at least once!). With cutting-edge design and photography, and an unparalleled insight into the subject, this is the book to make all your jelly dreams come true.

Review:

Though the recipes are easy to follow, the wobbling dishes are spectacular; anything can be made into jelly - champagne or liquorice, for instance, and there is bubblegum vodka jelly, and another that, mildy disturbinbly, glows in the dark. --The Daily Telegraph, 4th December 2010

...a collection of wobbly recipes from a pair of performance-food artists...Bompas & Parr go on to prove the point with recipes for fruit jellies, alcoholic jellies, jellies shaped like churche, jellies that glow in the dark. There's even a jelly Christmas pudding. It's all very childish, in a good way. --The Times Review - Food Books of the Year, November 2010

About the Author:

Bompas & Parr set up their company in 2007 and receive numerous commissions for their bespoke jellies and moulds. Blurring the boundaries between art and food, they have featured on Heston Blumenthal's Feast programme, hosted a jelly banquet for over 2000 people with jellies designed by leading architects and created a 'walk-in cocktail' installation. They have featured on many TV shows and in the national and international press, including the NY Times.