In 'How to Eat a Peach', culinary author Diana Henry invites readers on a sensory journey through the seasons with enticing recipes and heartfelt stories. Each chapter celebrates the unique flavors and ingredients that define the time of year, as she skillfully intertwines cooking with personal reflections. With vibrant prose, she unveils the joy of simple pleasures, like the perfect ripeness of a peach on a summer's day. This book is more than just a collection of recipes; it's an exploration of connection, nostalgia, and the art of enjoying food to its fullest. Join Henry as she inspires you to savor each bite and embrace the beauty of seasonal eating.
By Diana Henry
Published: 2018
"In the dance between ingredients and flavors, the true art of cooking is not just in the recipe, but in the joy of creating moments that linger longer than the meal itself."
Named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Rachel Ray Every Day, NPR and The Boston Globe. When Diana Henry was sixteen she started a menu notebook (an exercise book carefully covered in wrapping paper). Planning a menu is still her favorite part of cooking. Menus can create very different moods; they can take you places, from an afternoon at the seaside in Brittany to a sultry evening eating mezze in Istanbul. They also have to work as a meal that flows and as a group of dishes that the cook can manage without becoming totally stressed. The 24 menus and 100 recipes in this book reflect places Diana loves, and dishes that are real favorites. The menus are introduced with personal essays in Diana's now well-known voice- about places or journeys or particular times and explain the choice of dishes. Each menu is a story in itself, but the recipes can also stand alone. The title of the book refers to how Italians end a meal in the summer, when it's too hot to cook. The host or hostess just puts a bowl of peaches on the table and offers glasses of chilled moscato (or even Marsala). Guests then slice their peach into the glass, before eating the slices and drinking the wine. That says something very important about eating - simplicity and generosity and sometimes not cooking are what it's about.
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“In the dance between ingredients and flavors, the true art of cooking is not just in the recipe, but in the joy of creating moments that linger longer than the meal itself.”
How to Eat a Peach
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Diana Henry is a celebrated British food writer, known for her ability to create exciting, seasonal recipes that emphasize the use of fresh ingredients. She has authored numerous cookbooks, including 'A Bird in the Hand,' 'Crazy Water Pickled Lemons,' and 'Simply Nigel.' Her writing style is characterized by its clarity and warmth, making her approachable for home cooks. Henry's work has earned her various accolades, including the Guild of Food Writers Award. She contributes regularly to leading newspapers and magazines, sharing her culinary expertise with a broad audience.
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