THE PEDANT IN THE KITCHEN
Rather, he is a recipe-bound follower of the instructions of others. It is in his interrogations of these recipes, and of those who create them, that the Pedant's true pedantry emerges. How big, exactly, is a 'lump'? Is a 'slug' larger than a 'gout'? When does a 'drizzle' become a downpour? And what is the difference between slicing and chopping?This book is a witty and practical account of Julian Barnes' search for gastronomic precision. It is a quest that leaves him seduced by Jane Grigson, infuriated by Nigel Slater, and reassured by Mrs Beeton's Victorian virtues.
The Pedant in the Kitchen is perfect comfort for anyone who has ever been defeated by a cookbook and is something that none of Julian Barnes' legion of admirers will want to miss.
Автор | Julian Barnes |
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Страници | 431 |
Корица | твърда |
Език | английски |
Година | 2012 |
Дата на получаване | 29.10.2012 г. |
Издателство | Atlantic Books |
ID на книга | 27829654 |
ISBN | 9780857896544 |
Категории | Художествена литература |