BOOK REVIEW Book Review I COOKING THE BOOKS!
t’s official – eggs are one of the top 14 superfoods that will help you live to 100! Well, so says Jamie Oliver so it must be true. Believe me, living on an organic egg farm
and knowing the power he wields in the world of cookery publishing I’m hoping it’s true. His latest offering Everyday Superfoods (Michael Joseph) has earned him the uK official number one spot in the bestseller lists for the 55th time! superfoods are apparently the thing of the moment and it seems that even with cookbooks health means wealth. Deliciously Ella (Yellow Kite) by ella Woodward is currently Amazon’s
bestselling author of the year and the fastest selling debut cookbook since records began. Not bad for a strict, healthy eating, superfood and vegan diet – which incidentally doesn’t include eggs. And so we move from superfoods
to super Thursday – the day when the publishers bombard the bookshops with their latest offerings to kick-start those all important Christmas book sales. This year on October 8 more than 500 hardback titles will be published – twice as many as in the average week and 300 more than in the following week. so which cookery books are worth looking out for in this bumper season? Well, there’s the normal splattering of tempting treats from Nigella, Nigel slater, Ottolenghi and Tom Kerridge but personally I’m looking for something ‘new,’ long- lasting and which more than dresses up a coffee table, so here’s my choice of what’s just about to hit the shelves. First up is 30 Ingredients (Frances
Lincoln) by sally Clarke – one of the most respected chefs in the business and owner/chef of the legendary Clarke’s in Notting Hill. The book includes a handful of recipes for each of her favourite 30 ingredients and as one who pioneered the idea of seasonal fine dining it is simple cooking with the freshest and best market produce. The Telegraph Magazine says “If you only buy one cookbook this year, it should probably be this one.” Think sweet Potato Mash with crisp sage leaves, Ricotta and Pecan Nuts and Apricots baked with vanilla, cinnamon and lavender – I’ll say no more as it will just have you dribbling on the page! Next is a book from a new author,
Chris Honor, another chef who owns a successful cafe in London. ChrisKitch:
by Emma Jones
Big Flavours from a Small Kitchen (Mitchell Beazley) includes a string of memorable recipes - all highly original, healthy, fresh and full of flavour and most importantly deceptively simple. His influences are broad with a touch of vibrant Middle-eastern and eastern european and he’s big on taste, texture and colour. There are new ideas and combinations, recipes to feed a crowd with minimum effort and family- friendly and great salads. Why not try Cauliflower, harissa, buckwheat, mint and pistachio salad or butternut squash with mint, rosemary and almonds – YuM! My final choice picks up on the egg theme and not strictly a super Thursday book but a good one all the same! A Bird in the Hand (Mitchell Beazley) by Diana Henry does a lot to spice up the dullest of chicken thighs and contains a myriad of chicken recipes for every day and every mood. The cover has you licking your lips and if you’re fed up with creating the ‘same old, same old’ chicken recipes this is the one for you. I have most of Diana’s books – she quite simply loves food - good food - and not only does she create some cracking and varied dishes she is a wonderful food writer, down to earth and full of passion. And don’t forget if you fancy writing your own cookbook
why not pop along to one of the Dartmouth Food Festival Eat Your Words sessions - you may pick up a few top tips and you never know, you could be on your way to your own bestseller.
New books for adults and children from our community co-operative
Open all year but times vary seasonally
12 Higher Street (opposite The Cherub Inn) 01803 839571
info@dartmouthcommunitybookshop.co.uk www.dartmouthcommunitybookshop.co.uk
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