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Lädt ... My Nepenthe: Bohemian Tales of Food, Family, and Big Survon Romney Steele
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This book is the biography of a family and restaurant it created- Nepenthe- located in Big Sur. In the summer of 73, following my college graduation, I bicycled up Highway 1 from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. In Big Sur I dined at Nepenthe on the deck overlooking the Pacific, eating an Ambrosia Burger with perhaps the best fries I have had in the States. I still remember that meal. This book contains many recipes; however, it is not a cookbook. Nor is it merely a memoir. Like Big Sur . it is sui generis. Through the restaraunt's architecture, to the owners' embracement of the arts, Nepenthe itself embodied the spirit of Big Sur. This book through its writing, photographs and recipes captures that essence. The book itself is beautifully produced. ( ) It is rare for me to buy a cookbook for anything other than the recipes, but I must admit to having such good memories of time spent at Nepenthe that I couldn't resist. And as that was the rationalization, I couldn't be more delighted with this gorgeous coffee table book which is so much more than just a collection of recipes. For those who don't know, Nepenthe is a renowned restaurant that opened in Big Sur back in 1949. It's set in one of the most naturally stunning locations on the planet and has a fascinating history which is fully documented by author Romney Steele, the granddaughter of the restaurant's original owners. She does an excellent job relating the history of Nepenthe as a business, as a destination, and as it intersects with her family history. The story is more interesting than you might guess. The place has seen a lot of people and a lot of events in the past 60 years. In addition to documenting the history of Nepenthe in words, this over-sized book is chock full of the most magnificent photographs of the people, the surroundings, and--oh yeah--the food. The book contains nearly 100 recipes from the family and the restaurant. For me, the book worked slightly better as a whole than strictly as a cookbook. The recipes aren't really organized in any way, and they're a somewhat random selection. There's a little of this and a little of that, but if you're looking for something specific, you won't necessarily find it here. More, it's like a book you'll read, and you just might discover a gem inside like Chile Custards with Salsa Fresca or Nepenthe's Triple Berry Pie. A bonus: after reading this book and the included recipes, you may feel compelled to visit the restaurant. I haven't been in a few years, but I can't wait to return with a new appreciation of this Northern California institution. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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"A very special book about a very special place." --Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food "What a world Romney Steele has given us in My Nepenthe! This personal tale is as tender and bright as a bite of Nepenthe Cheese Pie and will transport me--and you--to Big Sur and the days and nights of this magical place. My Nepenthe serves a big, gorgeous slice of American culture that I loved visiting through words and memory." --Deborah Madison, author of What We Eat When We Eat Alone and Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone "Romney Steele grew up in the lively bohemian milieu of Nepenthe on the Big Sur coast and knows all the stories worth telling. In My Nepenthe, an intimate, richly illustrated memoir with recipes culled from the restaurant's 60 years, she writes marvelously about her "crazy stew of a family" and especially her beloved grandmother, whose kindness and hospitality were legendary. --Caroline Bates, contributing editor, Gourmet magazine My Nepenthe weaves together stories and tales about the famous California restaurant perched on the majestic cliffs of Big Sur. It celebrates the magic and history of place through food and the Fassett family who started Nepenthe. A lyrical feast written by the owners' granddaughter, Romney Steele, who grew up at the restaurant, My Nepenthe is as much about a family enterprise as it is about the Fassett family and their legacy. It recounts stories about the family's more than sixty-year history on the coast, the arts and architecture, and the colorful people who were the genesis of this legendary restaurant. My Nepenthe marks the restaurant's vibrant past as a gathering place and noted bohemian haunt, and its foray into the film industry during the shooting of The Sandpiper, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. It also explores the lively scene that played out into the '70s, and onward through the current decade where it showcases Nepenthe's unique relationship with Pisoni Vineyards, owned by the renowned winemaker family. My Nepenthe includes more than seventy-five special recipes from the Fassetts, the restaurant, and the cafe, along with spectacular photography that completes the tale. Ultimately, My Nepenthe is a story about food, family, and the culture of place, and how it all unfolds around the table and why that matters. About Nepenthe Located on the Big Sur cliffs 808 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Nepenthe Restaurant boasts sweeping views of the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains and the wild south coast of Monterey County. Angular mountains plunge into the crashing surf below, and on a clear day there is no limit to the scenery, unspoiled and immense in nature. Opened in 1949 by the Fassett family, the restaurant is nestled among native oak trees and a historic log cabin (now faced by brick) that was once owned by Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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