California: Living + Eating - Recipes Inspired by the West Coast

The energy and vibrancy of the current California food scene is captured across these eighty recipes given alongside each dish's historical story. Traces such international trends as sourdough, kale and poke bowls back to the sites of their early popularity.

About the author

Eleanor Maidment has been Food Editor for the multi award-winning Waitrose Food magazine for the last 7 years. She writes, develops and edits recipes for a living and has contributed to numerous books and magazines. 

Summary

California: Living + Eating is a glorious celebration of Californian food, looking at its history and origins and journeying through the state's varied landscape, from Sonoma's rolling vineyards to the deserts of Palm Springs, via the foodie hotspots of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Over 80 recipes capture the heart of the Californian spirit, with chapters covering a bright array of sweet and savory brunch dishes including Whipped Ricotta on Toast with Blackberry Jam and Breakfast Burritos with Cheddar Scramble and Coriander Salsa. Colorful salads and light meals, such as Salmon, Citrus Kale and Black Rice Salad, are ideal for everyday eating, while the likes of Roast Chicken with Grapes, Onions and Sourdough, followed by stunning Cherry and Almond Galette are perfect for weekend entertaining. Recipes are designed to be accessible to all home cooks, with a focus on seasonality and good-quality produce.

Product details

• Authors: Eleamor Maidment, Eleanor Maidment
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2019
• EAN: 9781784882457
• ISBN: 978-1-78488-245-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Illustrations: Full photography
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > International cuisine; Health & wholefood cookery, National & regional cuisine, National and regional cuisine, Health and wholefood cookery, COOKING / Regional & Cultural / American / California Style