Well, for a Canadian Matty can write a delicious gumbo recipe!
I‘m late to the Matheson party, but better late than never! This is not just a book to look at and be inspired to cook from, it‘s a book to read. His authenticity is a hoot and refreshing. The essays preceding each section and the descriptions of each recipe are great fun. Clearly he is a down to earth chefy chef; his world contains multitudes of food styles & tastes.
“God f*cking” bless grilled cheese sandwiches.”
#FoodandLit I love finding these specific cookbooks and testing out all the yummy sounding recipes!
For #Nepal: Sidra ko chutney (dried fish chutney), Tarul ko tarkari (purple Yam Curry), Aloo ra gobi ko tarkari (spiced cauliflower and potatoes) Sandheko bhogare (pomelo and yogurt salad) and Badam ko chutney (cilantro and peanut chutney).
I absolutely loved Scoff by the same author, so this was an essential purchase. Please excuse my avocado Oodie in the background - it's half-term here & we've been getting up late, hanging out in PJs and generally living our best lives!!!
pickDid I mostly come to this book because I wanted to gaze at Wendy McNaughton's always delightful illustrations? Yes. Was I absolutely charmed by the straightforward information on tea history, variations, and culture? Oh, absolutely. A charming book that covers a wide range in quick time.
My BN #bookhaul sale books. I have had these cookbooks on my wish list so when I saw that hardbacks were 1/3 off and I had gift cards, I went to BN and grabbed them.
so-soIt was helpful in listing different types of beans and for providing ideas. Wasn‘t really blown away by the recipes though.
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