From orange and olive salad to lemon curd and ginger snaps, Waters constantly emphasizes the joys and ease of cooking with local, fresh food, whether in soups, salads or sensual, classic desserts.
Throughout the history of civilization, food has been more than simple necessity. In countless cultures, it has been livelihood, status symbol, entertainment – and passion. In the GREAT FOOD series, Penguin brings you the finest food writing from the last 400 years, and opens the door to the wonders of every kitchen.
About The Author
Alice Waters, chef, author, and the proprietor of Chez Panisse, is an American pioneer of a culinary philosophy that maintains that cooking should be based on the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients. Over the course of nearly forty years, Chez Panisse has helped create a community of local farmers and ranchers whose dedication to sustainable agriculture assures the restaurant a steady supply of fresh and pure ingredients. Waters is Vice President of Slow Food International, and author of eight books, including The Art of Simple Food: Notes and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution, from which this selection is taken. She was awarded the French Legion d'Honneur in 2010.
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Gluten Free Bread Recipes!
Eating gluten free needn't mean you have to give up your favorite thing! You can still enjoy all your favorite breads but in a gluten free version! No sacrificing of taste.
Get the best gluten free bread recipes in this book! Discover delicious gluten free bread recipes the whole family will love!Great recipes for those with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or who are eating a gluten-free diet for other reasons.
Each Gluten Free Bread recipe in this cookbook is easy to prepare with step-by-step instructions. So if you have a wheat allergy or have gluten intolerance, there are many wonderful recipes in this book to give you lots and lots of options to enjoy!
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Mary Alsop King Waddington was an American author, who wrote about her life as the wife of a French diplomat. Mary became a prolific author, particularly of children's fiction.