Saison: A Year at the French Café by Simon Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stunning!! There is no other word for the beyond gorgeous cookbook! It is like a work of art with the breathtaking photography, graphic design (the lattice pages are beautiful!) and layout, and all comes in its own, beautiful slipcase.
The book showcases a year at the renowned restaurant “The French Cafe” in Auckland, New Zealand. As such, it is divided into seasons where each season’s bounty is shown the love it deserves.
The recipes are amazing, even if some fall a little more to the pretentious side (potato foam, anyone?). Braised Beef Cheeks, Smoked Potato and Carrots–the Braised Beef Cheeks are a delight! Strawberries and Cream–what’s not to love? Even the kids can get involved with the Watermelon Ice Blocks!
This book may be nice to cook from, but it is just as good (or better!) as an amazing coffee table book. Either way, you’ll find a beautiful cookbook!
I received a copy of this book from Trafalgar Square Publishing through IPG for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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