How to eat a peach, 9781784722647
Hardcover
Menus that transport you: seasons, travels, and unforgettable feasts await.

How to eat a peach

menus, stories and places

$64.01

  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    4 April 2018

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Summary

A Culinary Journey: Menus to Inspire and Delight

‘This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn’t love anyone who didn’t love this book.’ - Nigella Lawson

’…her best yet…superb menus evoking place and occasion with consummate elegance’ - Financial Times

When Diana Henry was sixteen she started a menu notebook (an exercise book carefully covered in wrapping paper) in which she wrote up the meals …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781784722647
ISBN-10:1784722642
Series:Diana Henry Cookbooks
Author:Diana Henry
Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint:Mitchell Beazley
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:4 April 2018
Weight:1.14kg
Dimensions:258mm x 198mm x 30mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Her writing is incredibly vivid: her anecdotes invite you to sit down at the table with her and taste the flavours she describes.

Her writing is incredibly vivid: her anecdotes invite you to sit down at the table with her and taste the flavours she describes. * The Culture Whisperer ‘Best Books To Gift’ *The perfect book for anyone who loves hosting, How To Eat a Peach is a great reference for how to create amazing lunch and dinner party menus and is filled with Diana Henry’s favourite dishes and recipes from around the world. * Lovefood.com ‘Ultimate Food-lovers’ Christmas Gift Guide’ *Diana Henry’s How to Eat a Peach is the only book I managed to find time to write about. To be fair, I made the time to do that because it’s a gem. In short, I think it’s her best cookbook to date. * Ed Smith, Rocket and Squash ‘Books Ideas for Christmas 2018’ *

A Masterpiece

* Bee Wilson, The Sunday Times *This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn’t love anyone who didn’t love this book. * Nigella Lawson *Diana Henry’s How to Eat a Peach is as elegant and sparkling as a bellini. * The Guardian ‘Books of the Year’ *I adore Diana Henry’s recipes - and this is a fantastic collection. They are simple, but also have a sense of occasion. The recipes come from all over the world and each menu has an evocative story to accompany it. Beautiful. * The Times ‘Best Books of the Year’ *..her best yet…superb menus evoking place and occasion with consummate elegance * Financial Times *The recipes are superb but, above all, Diana writes like a dream * Daily Mail *Any book from Diana Henry is a joy and this canny collection of menus and stories is no exception. * delicious. magazine ‘Top 10 Food Books of 2018’ *You can always rely on Diana Henry. Her prose is elegant and evocative, her recipes pure and delectably international. This is perhaps her best yet. * Tom Parker Bowles, The Mail on Sunday ‘Essential Cookbooks Published This Year’ *No one quite captures a place, a moment, a taste and a memory like she does. If you’ve been there before, you’re transported back but if you haven’t not to worry, she takes you there with her. * The Independent ‘Best Books of the Year’ *The stories associated with the meals are what draw you in. * The Herald ‘The Year’s Best Food Books’ *A life-enhancing book * The London Evening Standard ‘Best Cookbooks To Buy This Christmas’ *…enchanting, evocative menus. * iPaper *One of my favourite food writers with a book of 25 themed menus that I can’t wait to cook. This is top of my wish list! * Good Housekeeping ‘Favourite Reads to Gift’ *

About The Author

Diana Henry

Diana Henry is one of the UK’s most respected and beloved food writers. She is known for her beautifully written, inspiring recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and diverse culinary traditions. With a career spanning several decades, she has authored numerous award-winning cookbooks, each showcasing her passion for delicious, home-cooked food. Her writing is characterized by its warmth, practicality, and an ability to transport readers to kitchens around the world. She has also been a prominent voice in food journalism, contributing to various publications and sharing her expertise on cooking and eating well.

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