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Finding Fire: Cooking at its Most Elemental
Finding Fire introduces the curious cook to the possibilities of food when combined with the most basic of cooking techniques, fire.
Author Lennox Hastie, of acclaimed Sydney restaurant Firedoor, draws on his international experience to present over 90 recipes that equip readers with the confidence to connect with produce, learn instinct and allow them to take their own journey to master the art of simplicity in cookery over the most natural heat source and ingredient on the fire.
Lennox explains the techniques behind creating a good quality fire, and the effect of using different types of wood to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. Recipes are divided by food seafood, vegetables, meat and sweet.
Lennox Hastie's inspirational story is woven through the thread of history and demonstrates how fire is used through so many different cultures. Finding Fire provides you with a fascinating background and insight into creating and cooking with fire.
Author Lennox Hastie, of acclaimed Sydney restaurant Firedoor, draws on his international experience to present over 90 recipes that equip readers with the confidence to connect with produce, learn instinct and allow them to take their own journey to master the art of simplicity in cookery over the most natural heat source and ingredient on the fire.
Lennox explains the techniques behind creating a good quality fire, and the effect of using different types of wood to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. Recipes are divided by food seafood, vegetables, meat and sweet.
Lennox Hastie's inspirational story is woven through the thread of history and demonstrates how fire is used through so many different cultures. Finding Fire provides you with a fascinating background and insight into creating and cooking with fire.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published February 6, 2018
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May 11, 2024
This has been sitting on my hubby’s end table since he received it as a Christmas gift. I knew he loved it but I hadn’t cracked the cover.
I am so glad I picked it up. It is a brilliant volume about cooking with fire. It covers a wide gamut of meats and seafoods but I was most intrigued by the preparation of veggies. The author offers many creative ways to make a simple yet uniquely delicious dish.
In our house, Keith will be the one cooking with fire, but I will suggesting recipes from this book.
I am so glad I picked it up. It is a brilliant volume about cooking with fire. It covers a wide gamut of meats and seafoods but I was most intrigued by the preparation of veggies. The author offers many creative ways to make a simple yet uniquely delicious dish.
In our house, Keith will be the one cooking with fire, but I will suggesting recipes from this book.
November 17, 2020
Loved the simplicity of the dishes on one hand, while anyone that is somewhat knowledgeable in cooking, will see how carefully those few ingredients are chosen and prepared.
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