The Other Side of Cookbooks
This week I am lucky enough to be doing some work experience with Quadrille Publishing. If you haven’t heard of Quadrille themselves you will know many of the books that they have published as they were responsible for the recent delight Two Greedy Italians. Not to mention the fact that Gordon Ramsey, Mark Hix, Jason Atherton and Anjum Anand all publish their books with Quadrille, along with many other fabulous authors.
Spending the day surrounded by cookbooks like this is HEAVEN. Well if heaven for you involves beautifully designed books crammed full of tempting recipes that is. Maybe that’s just me…
This week is a seriously good week to be working there (particularly in the publicity department as I am) as the books that have been published this week reads rather like a dream team of food writers and chefs. Although some have been available for a little while, yesterday saw the official publication of:
Comfort and Spice by Niamh Shields;
Love Music Love Food by Patrice de Villers;
The Birthday Cake Book by Fiona Cairns (THE Fiona Cairns of Royal Wedding cake-making fame);
In at the Deep End by Jake Tilson;
Bill’s Everyday Asian by Bill Granger.
As well as these new books, parts three and four of their Classic Voices in Food collection were also published, so there really is something for everyone.
Phew, they have been a busy bunch.
Of all the books I’m particularly excited about Jake Tilson’s latest offering as there are some great events planned to mark it’s launch. On Friday, Jake is spending the day roving around some of his favourite culinary spots in London, including a seriously early start at Billingsgate Fish Market. Don’t panic if you don’t fancy the 5.30 start though! For those of you who would prefer to get your full night’s sleep there are also opportunities to meet Jake and discuss his book later on in the day. Full details of the events can be found here. I’ll be filling you all in on how the day went and giving you the inside scoop once it’s happened.
Having started reading In at the Deep End already, I have to admit I am seriously impressed. I won’t give too much away as I am going to review the book properly very soon, but it’s safe to say that I think it might be the most visually attractive cook book I’ve ever owned. Praise indeed! Come back soon for more details…
If you want to read more of my food related musings, my blog Delicious Britain can be found here.
