{"product_id":"is-this-a-cookbook-adventures-in-the-kitchen-hardcover","title":"Is This a Cookbook?: Adventures in the Kitchen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeston Blumenthal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDave McKean\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED A \u003ci\u003eBON APPETIT, THE DAILY HIVE, \u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003eEAT YOUR BOOKS\u003c\/i\u003e BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA culinary adventure from three-time James Beard Award-winning, Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal--but is it a cookbook?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell, it's full of Heston's typically marvelous recipes like pea and ham soup-in-a-sandwich and bacon and egg porridge, popcorn popcorn chicken and (r)ice cream. But in Heston's kitchen, to cook is to embark on a journey of quantum gastronomy: exploring the palate, feeding the inner child, and plunging headfirst through the plate and into the soul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the 70 simple, straightforward recipes is accompanied by Heston's stories, insights, and hacks, turning each cooking session into a journey--and revealing a whole world of culinary possibilities and fresh perspectives. Brought to life by the incredible illustrations by Dave McKean, Heston's long-term collaborator and one of the greatest illustrators at work today, \u003ci\u003eIs This A Cookbook? \u003c\/i\u003eis the next best thing to having Heston as your sous-chef. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy not take him along as your adventure partner, too?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeston Blumenthal\u003c\/b\u003e is entirely self-taught and one of the most progressive chefs of his generation. He's worked with food historians, perfumists, food physiologists, and biochemists the world over in a bid to change our perceptions and open our eyes to the food we eat, by engaging all of our senses. In 2004 he won the coveted three Michelin-stars in near-record time for his restaurant, The Fat Duck, which has twice been voted the best restaurant in the world by \u003ci\u003eRestaurant Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's panel of experts. He also owns Dinner, a two-Michelin star restaurant in London, and two pubs in Bray, Berkshire. Heston has won a number of awards for his restaurants, tv shows, and books, and in 2006 he was awarded an OBE for his contributions to British gastronomy. He lives in Berkshire in the UK. @thehestonblumenthalteam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.33 x 10.49 x 7.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766337274144,"sku":"9781526621504","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c4830a2c768401693b185edec4636cda.webp?v=1780290606","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/is-this-a-cookbook-adventures-in-the-kitchen-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}