First published in 1977, The Ballymaloe Cookbook espouses a food
philosophy rare for its time, but now so prevalent that this
revised and updated edition shows just what an impact Myrtle Allen
has made. With classic, simple recipes, The Ballymaloe Cookbook is
the ultimate kitchen cookery manual, packed with priceless tips
from a true master chef, such as 'how to get a carrot to taste like
a carrot' and 'how not to drown a fresh fish'! Myrtle's charming
food writing contains a world of wisdom that reveals a woman of
great foresight, and not only where food is concerned. It is an
elegant tribute to an authentic and sustainable way of life to
which many of us are now seeking to return. This new edition of The
Ballymaloe Cookbook marks both Myrtle's ninetieth birthday and
fifty years of her award-winning, internationally renowned
restaurant at Ballymaloe House. Containing many new recipes, the
book is a celebration of modern Irish cooking at its best. 'It
isn't just a collection of recipes but a reflection of a genuine
and authentic way of life, related to the land, the culture and the
produce of the country in which Myrtle Allen lives' Financial Times
'It's so hard not to fall back on the cliches when thinking about
Myrtle Allen: the farmer's wife whose pioneering spirit changed the
face of Irish cuisine; the matriarch who championed locally
sourced, seasonal, sustainably harvested produce at a time when
such things were unheard of; someone who was handwriting daily
changing menus before the world of trendy restaurants caught up. My
memories of Myrtle Allen's Ballymaloe serve only to reinforce the
cliches, I'm afraid: walled gardens and edible flowers, soda bread
and best-butter heaven, chicken liver pate and wild garlic soup,
wandering-around chickens and seawater-fresh air. Staying at and
dining in Myrtle's hotel allows for that very rare moment when you
pause for a minute, take it all in and, all of a sudden, everything
seems very okay with the world.' Yotam Ottolenghi 'This lavish,
informative cookbook is an important cultural and culinary
milestone in the history of Irish food.' Social & Personal
'This is probably the only Ballymaloe book I didn't have so I was
delighted to receive a gift of it over the weekend just past. The
original is an institution. Now it has some new recipes,
photographs and durable bound cover. I love it and I know that the
Ballymaloe Cookbook is going to be gathering splashes and splatters
happily in my kitchen for many years to come.' - Wholesome Ireland
'A revised and updated version of The Ballymaloe Cookbook has just
been released to celebrate 50 years of the Ballymaloe restaurant
and the recipes are just as relevant now as they were back then.
Add it to your kitchen shelf' - Woman's Way 'Now with a modern
design and updated new recipes, it remains current, fresh and
accessible. With mouthwatering images and easy-to-read steps, this
is a must-have cookbook for every person who considers themselves a
bit of a foodie.' - MummyPages.ie
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