The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
by: Alice Waters
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Do we really need more recipes for beef stew, polenta, and ratatouille? If they're the work of famed restaurateur and "food activist" Alice Waters, undoubtedly. In The Art of Simple Food, Waters offers 200-plus recipes for these and other simple but savory dishes, like Spicy Cauliflower Soup, Fava Bean Purée, and Braised Chicken Legs, as well as dessert formulas for the likes of Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp and Tangerine Ice. In addition, readers learn (or become reacquainted with) the Waters mantra: eat locally and sustainably; eat seasonally; shop at farmers markets. These are the rules by which she approaches food and cooking, and hopes we will too. Organized largely by techniques, the book is a kind of primer, designed to free readers from recipe reliance.
Some readers may look askance at advice that they search out sources for locally produced food, for example, given the everyday exigencies of shopping and getting meals on the table. Yet it is precisely the need to "remake" our relationship to food that, Waters contends, determines the ultimate success of all our cooking and dining, not to mention our health and that of the planet. This relatively small book has a large message, and good everyday recipes to back it up. --Arthur Boehm
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Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has “single-handedly chang[ed] the American palate” according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.
With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that’s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons’ bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex.
Do we really need more recipes for beef stew, polenta, and ratatouille? If they're the work of famed restaurateur and "food activist" Alice Waters, undoubtedly. In The Art of Simple Food, Waters offers 200-plus recipes for these and other simple but savory dishes, like Spicy Cauliflower Soup, Fava Bean Purée, and Braised Chicken Legs, as well as dessert formulas for the likes of Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp and Tangerine Ice. In addition, readers learn (or become reacquainted with) the Waters mantra: eat locally and sustainably; eat seasonally; shop at farmers markets. These are the rules by which she approaches food and cooking, and hopes we will too. Organized largely by techniques, the book is a kind of primer, designed to free readers from recipe reliance.
Some readers may look askance at advice that they search out sources for locally produced food, for example, given the everyday exigencies of shopping and getting meals on the table. Yet it is precisely the need to "remake" our relationship to food that, Waters contends, determines the ultimate success of all our cooking and dining, not to mention our health and that of the planet. This relatively small book has a large message, and good everyday recipes to back it up. --Arthur Boehm
Product Description:
Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has “single-handedly chang[ed] the American palate” according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.
With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that’s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons’ bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex.
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- Great for everyday healthy "American" cooking
Everyone thinks American cuisine is a joke (if not completely non-existent). Alice Waters has turned that idea on its head with this book. The recipes are ones that I want to make every day: no more than 1/2 hr. prep for most of them and less than ten ingredients. If more households had this cookbook in their kitchens, they would be preparing delicious, healthy meals instead of reaching for the takeout menus. So far I have especially enjoyed the lemon curd tart and several of the soups. I prefer ... Read More
Rating: - A Must Have
This is such an essential go-to source for anyone interested in consistently delicious, yet simple and easy, healthy food choices.Lots of good information even for those of us who would be considered seasoned in the kitchens ourselves.A great gift too for someone just starting out with their own kitchen.
Rating: - the best
This is hands down the best cookbook I have gotten in a long time. It is easy to use and covers almost anything you might want to cook, particularly after a visit to the farmer's market. Trust me on this one.
Rating: - comprehensive, tasty and extremely useful
I use this book at least two to three times a week. How many recipe books can you say that about? Almost everything is delicious, if not brilliant;and these recipes seem like they were tested because everything I've cooked from this book feels foolproof. The best thing is that it's true to it's title. This is simple cooking with recipes for daily meals where you don't have lots of time to prepare the food. It also holds up for special occasion cooking. It's my first choice for a book on the shelf ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing Book by Alice Waters
I have always considered myself a gourmet cook. Alice Water's book. The Art of Simple Food, has brought me amazing knowledge, understanding, and has taken me back to the roots of Simple Food in its' splendor.
I continue to read, and reread, and learn and share with others. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who loves to grow their own produce, harvest, cook, or just gather an experience about the foods we eat every day of our lives!
- Great for everyday healthy "American" cookingEveryone thinks American cuisine is a joke (if not completely non-existent). Alice Waters has turned that idea on its head with this book. The recipes are ones that I want to make every day: no more than 1/2 hr. prep for most of them and less than ten ingredients. If more households had this cookbook in their kitchens, they would be preparing delicious, healthy meals instead of reaching for the takeout menus. So far I have especially enjoyed the lemon curd tart and several of the soups. I prefer ... Read More
- A Must HaveThis is such an essential go-to source for anyone interested in consistently delicious, yet simple and easy, healthy food choices.Lots of good information even for those of us who would be considered seasoned in the kitchens ourselves.A great gift too for someone just starting out with their own kitchen.
- the bestThis is hands down the best cookbook I have gotten in a long time. It is easy to use and covers almost anything you might want to cook, particularly after a visit to the farmer's market. Trust me on this one.
- comprehensive, tasty and extremely usefulI use this book at least two to three times a week. How many recipe books can you say that about? Almost everything is delicious, if not brilliant;and these recipes seem like they were tested because everything I've cooked from this book feels foolproof. The best thing is that it's true to it's title. This is simple cooking with recipes for daily meals where you don't have lots of time to prepare the food. It also holds up for special occasion cooking. It's my first choice for a book on the shelf ... Read More
- Amazing Book by Alice WatersI have always considered myself a gourmet cook. Alice Water's book. The Art of Simple Food, has brought me amazing knowledge, understanding, and has taken me back to the roots of Simple Food in its' splendor.
I continue to read, and reread, and learn and share with others. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who loves to grow their own produce, harvest, cook, or just gather an experience about the foods we eat every day of our lives!
