"A Passion for Mushrooms is a very beautiful book and was ahead of its time." -- Giorgio Locatelli With a career spanning over four decades, Antonio Carluccio OBE, OMRI was one of the best loved Italian chefs, cookery writers and restauranteurs. This book is his ode to foraging and eating wild mushrooms. First published in 1989, the book features over 100 recipes including antipasti, starters, mains with fish, meat and game, as well as desserts. Enjoy Turbot with Honey Fungus, Partridge with Wood Blewits and even Carluccio's ingenious Bewitched Mushrooms with Sweet Vermouth. Each recipe features a personal introduction from Carluccio and charming anecdotes from his life and career. The second part of this book is a handy field guide to more than 25 species of mushroom, helping you to identify and collect them, as well as understanding the science behind all things funghi. Recognise the edible (and poisonous) varieties, and take your foraging to the next level.
A Passion for Mushrooms is not only a gastronomic exploration but also a practical field guide to the most delicious species of wild mushrooms. An ode to Carluccio's legacy and passion, this book is packed full of delicious, fuss-free recipes from an always warm Italian kitchen. Featuring: * A foreword by Giorgio Locatelli * Over 100 recipes * Charming anecdotes from Antonio Carluccio * A foraging guide to a variety of mushrooms: their growing seasons and more * This reissued classic cookbook is Carluccio's love letter to all things mushroom. Part-recipe, part-foraging guide, there are an array of recipes for every occasion, complimented by a stunning new design and cover which refreshes this well-loved favourite for a new audience. * Foraging is a trend on the rise, with more and more people sourcing their own food across the world. Carluccio's helpful spotter's guide teaches readers what is edible (and what is not), equipping readers to sustainably collect their own ingredients in a budget-friendly way. * Antonio Carluccio remains a household name, which his eponymous restaurant chain operating in 30 stores across the UK. Competition: Limoni;Cucina;Veg;Verdura;Italian Coastal;Flexible Vegetarian;Cooking With Nonna;More Daily Veg;Easy Wins;5 Ingredients Mediterranean;Joyfull;The Hairy Dieters Go Veggie.
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