Who? Shauna Sever
What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Antonio Mellino What? Two Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino has recently opened his new restaurant, Quattro Passi, in London’s Mayfair. The new restaurant takes its name from the chef’s Calabrian restaurant on the Amalfi coast and will be focusing on Italian fine dining. A private member’s club will also be opening on the lower level of the restaurant. When? Available now Where? 34 Dover Street, London W1S 4NG How? For more information, visit www.quattropassi.co.uk
Who? David Backhouse What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Todd Selby What? “Edible Selby” is a book you really need to sit down for. Created by journalist, photographer and illustrator Todd Selby in collaboration with NYTimes T Magazine, the book is a study of people of interest in the food world. The book incorporates notes, photographs, illustrations and interviews. Priced at £22.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Marks & Spencer What? Sometimes all that’s between food at home and food in a restaurant is great plates. That’s why we love this spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer. Don’t think the floral design makes a too-delicate-to-use plate, though, as this earthenware plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Now, who’s cooking dinner? Priced at £15. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer
Who? Ginger Pig What? The award winning butchers Ginger Pig have recently released their second book. Entitled “Farmhouse Cook Book”, this second offering is still all about meat but also looks at some of the accompaniments. Inside you will find delicious recipes such as Indian roast game birds and walnut and salted caramel tart for afters. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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Who? Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet What? Following the highly acclaimed “Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking”, Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet have collaborated to release a second book “Modernist Cuisine at Home”. Recently released, the book contains tips on setting up a Modernist kitchen as well as over 100 recipes. Priced at £100. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!