Pierre Koffmann`s Memories of Gascony is the story of how one of the most influential chefs of our time first learned to love food. With recipes & reminiscences from his grandparents` home in rural Gascony, this is an intimate account of school holidays spent on the farm helping his grandfather to harvest & hunt, & learning to treasure seasonality, simplicity & the best ingredients at his grandmother`s side. The finest of Gascony produce is here, with a focus on simplicity. The recipes stand the test of time & speak to the food tastes & trends of today. You`ll devour the cuisine as you go along
- dandelion salad with bacon & poached egg, grilled chicken with shallots & vinaigrette, & greengages in armagnac in Spring; chicken liver pate with capers, Bayonne ham tart with garlic, oeufs a la neige in Summer; roast hare with mustard & beetroot, salt cod cassoulet & quince jelly in Autumn; & fried eggs with foie gras, potato & bacon pie & tarte aux pruneaux in Winter. ” The first time you taste Pierre`s pistachio souffle you can never go back.” Jason Atherton ” Pierre is one of the world`s great, instinctive chefs.” Heston Blumenthal ” Pierre Koffmann is a giant of the kitchen, & his shadow looms larger than anyone else`s. Almost every decent chef I can think of learned most of what he knows from Pierre.” Giles Coren ” Pierre Koffmann has a unique talent, & I have always admired how he cooks from the heart.” Tom Kitchin ” This book does a rare thing: it brings Pierre`s love of simple ingredients & deeply delicious rural French cooking to within the grasp of us mortals.” Russell Norman ”` Pierre the Bear` as he is known to me, & to the many other chefs who have been lucky enough to work in a kitchen under his tutelage, is an extraordinarily talented man.” Gordon Ramsay ” If you do not own a copy of Pierre Koffmann`s glorious Memories of Gascony your cookbook collection is not complete. Brilliant to read; even better to cook from.” Jay Rayner ” One of the purest of purest chefs.” Albert Roux ” No words can describe how delicious his food is. He is the Chef`s Chef.” Michel Roux Jr ” Pierre is a genius, an authentic & pure Gascon.” Michel Roux Sr
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Originally conceived as a series of newspaper articles & later published in volume form, De Amicis`s Memories of London brings back to life all the bygone charm of the capital of the British Empire. De Amicis`s impressions are paired here with a piece written by one of his contemporaries, the French writer Louis Laurent Simonin, which leaves the city`s opulence & grandeur behind & offers an uncompromising look at the poverty & squalor of its most deprived areas. ...

The essence of Filipino food has always remained somewhat secluded in the family kitchens of Filipino homes, passed down through the generations, melding native traditions with those of Chinese, Spanish & American cuisines. With Memories of Philippine Kitchens Amy Besa & Romy Dorotan, owners & chef at New York's Soho's popular Cendrillon restaurant, present a fascinating look at Filipino cuisine & culture. They have spent years tracing the traditions of the food of the Philippines & here they share the results of that research. The authors document dishes & culinary techniques that are rapidly disappearing. In addition to offering more than 100 unique recipes culled from private Filipino kitchens & their own acclaimed menu, Besa & Dorotan vividly document the role of food in Filipino society, both old & new. The recipes are mesmerisingly illustrated by sumptuous photography by acclaimed Filipino photographer Neal Oshima & colourful stories of food memories from the authors & other notable local cooks. ...

Made from high-density memory foam, a material often recommended by osteopaths & chiropractors, this travel pillow moulds to the contours of your head, neck & shoulders. Its unique `flat-back` design is essential for a comfortable sleep when sitting upright. Regardless of how it is worn or folded for travel, this memory foam pillow will always return to its original shape. ...

'I am a wanderer: one with a hoarder's love of houses & things...I am tracing here a memory map of all the places that have stayed with me &, since this is also a map of all the voyages of discovery, this is also the story of the getting to those places.' In Memory Map, probably her most personal book, Lisa charts a life spent in all corners of the world, from Wimbledon to the Venezuelan Andes, from the Caribbean to Ghana, & confesses to wanderlust & fate as being her chief guides. An itinerant lifestyle creates an unpredictable personal life though & Lisa writes movingly about being the support for three children by three different husbands & also, of the pain of failing to be strong. ...

The Tsar had long dreamt of taking Paris in revenge for Moscow
- A” March 1814. With the allied armies of Russia, Austria & Prussia
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A pack of wipe-clean cards bursting with puzzles & games to put the whole family`s memory skills to the test. Testing both visual & written recall, children can play these on their own, or challenge a friend or adult!

Includes:: a special pen to write on the cards. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard. Ink from pen may not be
Washable.




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Memphis Map for Elvis Fans printed on waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & annotated with 137 locations, either connected with the singer’s life or of other significant interest in the city. On one side is a map of greater Memphis with many of the city’s landmarks illustrated by small drawings. In the margins, further drawings show 20 buildings which no longer exits. On the reverse is a more detailed street plan of the downtown area, plus a panel showing Gracel&. 137 locations, colour-coded into four categories (original buildings with same use, original buildings with different use, new buildings/empty lot, & Memphis attractions) are highlighted both on the main map and/or on the downtown enlargement. Ideal present for any Elvis fan, whether they prefer his wonderful pre-army hits or the post-army crooning! ...