Synopses & Reviews
Who's for truffled turkey, brussels sprout petit fours, and reindeer nibbles? Dine like a millionaire with this over-the-top and hilariously funny but informative guide to the festive season.
What’s that you say? A turkey is a turkey. Of course it is, but that dry over-cooked bird will soar when stuffed with pigeon breast, foie gras, black truffles and a few ortolan . . .
This book will help you create a Christmas dinner that is so wildly impressive that even the most curmudgeonly great aunt or begrudging mother-in-law will swoon. Why let the millionaires be restricted to shortbread? From a morning Myrrthini, to an after dinner 1918 vintage Armagnac this will be a feast that no one will forget. Grab your apron, put on your chef’s hat, and let the games commence! More than 30 mouth-watering recipes will transform your Christmas season.
Review
"Well written and incredibly descriptive, the author has clearly done homework about the field of gastronomy to produce a wonderful and memorable read." —Publishers Weekly on The Reluctant Cannibals
Synopsis
'What's that you say? A turkey is a turkey. Of course it is, but that dry over-cooked bird will soar when stuffed with pigeon breast, foie gras, black truffles and a few ortolan...' This book will help you create a Christmas dinner that is so wildly impressive that even the most curmudgeonly great aunt or begrudging mother-in-law will swoon. Why let the millionaires be restricted to shortbread? From a morning Myrrhtini, to an after dinner 1918 vintage Armagnac this will be a feast that no one will forget. Grab your apron, put on your chef's hat and let the games commence
Synopsis
'Well written and incredibly descriptive, the author has clearly done homework about the field of gastronomy to produce a wonderful and memorable read.' --Publishers Weekly
'This is the perfect little gift for the gourmet in your life, the classy cook in the kitchen or the millionaire (in his or her own mind) who just wants to impress.' --The Fine Times Recorder
'What's that you say? A turkey is a turkey. Of course it is, but that dry over-cooked bird will soar when stuffed with pigeon breast, foie gras, black truffles and a few ortolan...'
This book will help you create a Christmas dinner that is so wildly impressive that even the most curmudgeonly great aunt or begrudging mother-in-law will swoon.
Why let the millionaires be restricted to shortbread? From a morning Myrrhtini, to an after dinner 1918 vintage Armagnac this will be a feast that no one will forget.
Grab your apron, put on your chef's hat and let the games commence
About the Author
Ian Flitcroft is the author of The Reluctant Cannibals, which was shortlisted for the Amazon Breakthrough Award. He is also a long term member of the Slow Food Movement in Ireland, a collector of old culinary-related books, and an avid cook and wine collector.