A book worth checking out

[vlap]

Jamie Oliver has released a new book. It is based on his show (or his show is based on the book) of the same name. I know there are some here who really enjoy the show including myself. It features foods that are easy to cook and feature fresh tasty ingredients. Most of the recipes focus on a few quality ingredients in order to produce good food. It has been said that the simpler the recipe the harder it is to make it taste good. This is due to the fact the lesser amount of ingredients focus's the attention on the quality of the ingredient instead of burying it under a huge assortment of other ingredients.
This will be a great book and I have already ordered it. Below is a review I have found:

"Riley O'Connor says:
An english relative sent me a signed copy of this book from england and it is wonderful- it is divided by season with tips on growing your own veg. Wonderful recipes, beautiful book.

I look forward to each weeks showing of this show and really enjoy his style of cooking. Take time to watch it on foodnetwork sat mornings and order a copy of this book. I would be willing to bet you will not regret it!"

This book has been released and yesterday when I got home there was a nice little package waiting for me. I read the first 50 or so pages and flipped through the rest. I recognize some of the recipes from his show. This book is also filled with gardening tips. He continues his emphasis on fresh organic foods and even urges you to try your own garden. The recipes are arranged by seasons. This will help you focus on seasonal foods. So far I am impressed and I doubt this feeling will change. Once again I urge you to try one of Jamie Olivers books.

Below are a few reviews posted on amazon.com:

"By S.C. Fiennes "umafiennes" (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jamie at Home (Hardcover)
I just happened upon this book at the local grocery store but didn't hesitate to purchase it as I've always enjoyed Jamie Oliver's cookbooks. His writing has always been down to earth and he seems to 'relish' (pun intended!) any opportunity to educate the public about making healthy, delicious eating practical and realistic. He's forever 'encouraging' us to eat responsibly...with a healthy dose of common sense and absolute sincere appreciation for where our food comes from and in which form it takes on our plates. His humour and generous spirit shine through, as always.
As a gardener I especially appreciated the way he's chosen to write a very simple book that includes information on growing your own food, making ethical (without being too preachy!) food choices and most of all...simply and truly enjoying quality, delicious REAL food.
Good job, Jamie! "

"By Minty "Minty" (lompoc, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jamie at Home (Hardcover)
Fantastic book From Jamie Oliver!!!! I have been putting his organic farming lessons to good use and am proud to say that I have my first real garden! I love the way he is sooo passionate about his garden and even gives you the dirt on the secret love affair he is having with it behind his wife's back! haha

I see that another reviewer didn't like the dead rabbit picture or other game pictures in the book which is interesting because it shows just how far removed we are from the food that we eat. Jamie is trying to change this by getting you closer to what you are putting into your body by using the freshest of ingredients in a seasonal way (that includes fresh meat). The book itself is set up in seasons and has a wonderful variety of offerings for each. (However; if you did happed to catch the Jamie at Home show on the Food Network you will already have seen the majority of these recipes).
They are fantastic recipes though, and I do use them very often. Some cookbooks I buy and they quickly become [font=verdana,Sans-Serif]dust[/font] collectors. This one however; is permanently open!

I do highly suggest this book to anyone who cares about good cooking in a fun way and wants to learn a trick or two about organic gardening. It really has helped me reconnect with food in a way that eludes most Americans today. And please...get over the rabbit pics, let me just clue you in to the fact that your fish and chicken don't actually hatch with little Styrofoam containers around them perfectly filleted and ready to cook! Buon Appetito"

 

[cowgirl]

Thanks Vlap! Sounds like a good one.

I like your last sentence.

 

[capt dan]

And please...get over the rabbit pics, let me just clue you in to the fact that your fish and chicken don't actually hatch with little Styrofoam containers around them perfectly filleted and ready to cook! Buon Appetito"

OH my, say it aint so!

Sounds like a good read Vlap!

 

[vlap]

Unfortunately a line like that is necessary. Too many people do not realize where the food comes from.
The photos in this book that someone was whining about are not distasteful in any way. The rabbit is layed out by some veggies and not showing any blood or damage. To complain about that is pathetic.
I look forward to getting home so I can read some more of this book.

 

[curious aardvark]

have to admit I can't stand the chirpy little git. So never actually looked at his books. And we've got such a plethora of celebrity chefs in the uk at the moment that Jamie - bless his cotton socks doesn't get a chance on my telly :-)

Now if you want something more in line with this forum - try looking for Hugh Fearnley whittingstall's - river cottage cookbook.

Essentially Hugh decided to see just how self sufficient he could be. Over the course of the last few years this has included things like scavenging roadkill, raising and slaughtering his own beasts, foraging for greenstuff anywhere he can, catching, cooking and selling fish on the beach.
http://www.amazon.com/River-Cottage-...1667061&sr=1-4
There are now numerous river cottage books - but this one is the most comprehensive as it even includes salami making and the magic salt to meat ratio (no nitrites rich ;-) - as well as loads of other interesting stuff. One memorable show he was catching eels - hismehod of skinning them was o nail the little buggers heads to a fencepost and strip the skin off with pliers. And yeah that upset a lot of people - mainly I suspect people who've never been eel fishing lol

Much more educational than little jamie ;-)

 

[vlap]

Thank you I will check that book out.
I must say that until last december when I read his cook with jamie book I agreed with you. I really didn't start getting into him until I watched his show only while waiting for the "f" word show with Gordon Ramsey. I started to appreciate the simplicity of his food combined with the organic fresh produce he pushed. After a while I really came to appreciate his style of cooking and found some respect for him as a chef.