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Inspired by... 2015
Inspired By.... is the debut book from multi-award-winning chef Stephen Terry. The chef-patron of The Hardwick restaurant cut his teeth working alongside Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay at Harveys, in London. He won Michelin stars at Canteen, in London, and The Walnut Tree, in Wales, before opening The Hardwick ten years ago. His debut book is a loving journey through the seasons, in which he provides inspiration for home cooks and professional chefs alike. Inspired By also features contributions from the UK's finest chefs, who describe what inspires them. Among the contributors are James Martin, Gregg Wallace, Michel Roux Jr, Sat Bains, Tom Kerridge, Jason Atherton, Claude Bosi, Angela Hartnett, Anton Mossiman, Fergus Henderson and Glynn Purnell. Inspired By offers flavour combinations and step-by-step techniques. It offers numerous recipe ideas and encourages the reader to cook better. Terry is one of the Founding Fathers of Modern British Gastronomy and his eagerly-anticipated debut book has been long-awaited by diners. The star of BBC TV's Great British Menu also charts his rise from talented up-and-comer, working under Marco Pierre White, in an extensive autobiography. It takes the reader into the dark heart of Britain's restaurant scene, in a humorous and revealing account. Beautifully photographed and packed in a sturdy box, this over-size volume is a must-have for chefs and foodies alike.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published October 26, 2015
About the author
Stephen Terry
25 books1 followerWho is Stephen Terry?
Stephen is a semi-retired Charity Auditor, now living in Thailand. He now writes full-time, producing crime fiction (between beers). Web Page: stephenterry.weebly.com. Here is his story:
I have written for as long as I can remember, although, in later years, most of it has been churning out fifty-page professional reports, from my reviews in over forty countries. I have had my full share of sadist managers who used to pick my writing to pieces, but boy, did it help improve my spelling, grammar and presentation skills (he says between gritted teeth).
But writing novels is a whole new ball-game, and for me there’s been no short-cut to fame and glory – (violins are playing) although joining a writer’s site like Word Cloud, and posting pieces for critique, has really sharpened my writing, and quickened the learning process. I even won a couple of Flash Fiction (fun) competitions, there (he says, modestly).
These experiences (sufferings) have given me a sound foundation to launch my novels onto the unsuspecting public. I completed my first full-length novel, No Money No Honey, in 2010. NMNH is a black-humour crime caper based in Thailand – I liked the story (well I would, wouldn’t I?) even though I would have written it differently, now. In the same year, I finished A Date with Death, a US based Police Detective thriller. This year I finished two Novellas, Hawaii High Five and Hawaii Hi Low, crime stories for leisure reading. Now for the ‘sales’ pitch: if you want to laugh at my formative writing, all of these have been self-published on Kindle at £0.86. I have sold about three copies of each and have yet to have a review posted – so be warned...
I have many more stories on the go, all at various stages of completion, and I wonder how I have enough time to do anything else, apart from stocking up the beer fridge. South Thailand, where I live by the sea in a small agricultural and fishing town, is so relaxing. It’s like a retreat 24-7, 365.
Wow – is that the time? Time for a Chang – see you guys, later.
Stephen is a semi-retired Charity Auditor, now living in Thailand. He now writes full-time, producing crime fiction (between beers). Web Page: stephenterry.weebly.com. Here is his story:
I have written for as long as I can remember, although, in later years, most of it has been churning out fifty-page professional reports, from my reviews in over forty countries. I have had my full share of sadist managers who used to pick my writing to pieces, but boy, did it help improve my spelling, grammar and presentation skills (he says between gritted teeth).
But writing novels is a whole new ball-game, and for me there’s been no short-cut to fame and glory – (violins are playing) although joining a writer’s site like Word Cloud, and posting pieces for critique, has really sharpened my writing, and quickened the learning process. I even won a couple of Flash Fiction (fun) competitions, there (he says, modestly).
These experiences (sufferings) have given me a sound foundation to launch my novels onto the unsuspecting public. I completed my first full-length novel, No Money No Honey, in 2010. NMNH is a black-humour crime caper based in Thailand – I liked the story (well I would, wouldn’t I?) even though I would have written it differently, now. In the same year, I finished A Date with Death, a US based Police Detective thriller. This year I finished two Novellas, Hawaii High Five and Hawaii Hi Low, crime stories for leisure reading. Now for the ‘sales’ pitch: if you want to laugh at my formative writing, all of these have been self-published on Kindle at £0.86. I have sold about three copies of each and have yet to have a review posted – so be warned...
I have many more stories on the go, all at various stages of completion, and I wonder how I have enough time to do anything else, apart from stocking up the beer fridge. South Thailand, where I live by the sea in a small agricultural and fishing town, is so relaxing. It’s like a retreat 24-7, 365.
Wow – is that the time? Time for a Chang – see you guys, later.
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