The Gourmand's Lemon. a Collection of Stories and Recipes

The Gourmand

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Book cover for The Gourmand's Lemon. a Collection of Stories and Recipes

The Gourmand's Lemon. a Collection of Stories and Recipes

The Gourmand's Lemon. a Collection of Stories and Recipes

The Gourmand

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Description

The deceptively simple lemon takes center stage in the second volume of TASCHEN's collaboration with The Gourmand, masters of the rich intersection of food and art. The star of Renaissance gardens, that shaped the Medici dynasty, have the power to ward off scurvy, had a hand in forming the mob, and whose juice has been used as an invisible ink since 600 CE to pen covert messages, these joyful yellow orbs are ripe with intrigue. The Gourmand charts the fruit's astonishingly intricate genealogy, explores its role as a literary device for the likes of Joan Didion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Wolfe, and James Joyce, and examines its unique representation of the American dream through lemonade stands. A favorite subject of art history's giants, the lemon captivates in the still lifes of Old Masters and inspired the breakthroughs of modern visionaries like Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol. Lemons also find themselves at the cutting edge of design in Philippe Starck's iconic Juicy Salif and the unassuming yet revolutionary Jif Lemon. Their presence extends to the decorative arts, gracing everything from Arts and Crafts wallpapers to mythological ceramics. Even the famed Bloomsbury Group found lemons entangled in their literary love affairs. Accompanying these citrus-centric anecdotes are a foreword by chef and acclaimed food writer Simon Hopkinson and an introduction by art critic and author Jennifer Higgie alongside more than 60 lemon-infused recipes across global cuisines and for every occasion--including perfect poultry, decadent sauces, classic cocktails, and indulgent desserts, with custom photography by Bobby Doherty.

Critical Reviews

"Since launching out of London a handful of years ago, The Gourmand has garnered a cult following for its whimsical take on contemporary food and culture."-- "New York Magazine"

"Lemons are symbols, ciphers, ingredients; conduits for meaning and metaphors; little cathedrals, fruit for dreaming."-- "Jennifer Higgie"

"The secret life of lemons."-- "Marie Claire Maison"

"In addition to its many cultural references, this rich volume presents 60 recipes that celebrate the lemon's incredible versatility in the kitchen."-- "Sky Arte"

"The Gourmand's second book has the same immaculate and imaginative quality."-- "D di Repubblica"

"This gem of a book takes us on a fascinating journey on the citrus trail."-- "Marie Claire"

"A beautifully illustrated and amply documented bible that gives us a full tour around the ball of energy that inspired so many painters, musicians...and recipes."-- "M Le Monde"

"More than 60 lemony recipes to inspire your culinary exploits."-- "Harper's Bazaar"

"A sharp anthology of recipes, stories and visuals championing a fruit bowl staple."-- "Creative Review"

"This exceptional book explores the lemon's history, geneaology, poetry and delivers 60 or so recipes for which the lemon plays a decisive role. Tuna steak 'al salmoriglio, lemon tagliolini, roast chicken, tagines, lemon cakes and tarts, lemon curd and various other precious condiments, but also classic and creative cocktails: all elevating this magical fruit. Gorgeous photos by Bobby Doherty."-- "Les Pieds dans le Plat de Gilles Pudlowski"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Taschen
Pub date: 2024-04-29
Length: 272 pages

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