by TamasinDay-Lewis (Author)
The marriage of textures and flavours, colours and aromas make tarts the most satisfying of foods to make and eat. Tarts, tourtes, quiches, tartelettes, the myriad variants of both form and content, are celebrated in this collection of ninety tarts for all seasons and all occasions. Classical, historical and modern tarts are all included, as are the childhood experiences of making jam tarts, eating them bubbling hot from the oven and invariably searing one's mouth in the haste to devour them. The Doucet Tart, enjoyed by Chaucer and the court of Henry IV, with its intoxicating marriage of honey and saffron, will surprise even the most sophisticated palate, as will the rich, delicate perfection of Tamasin's Souffled Crab Tart and the ambrosial Peach, Vanilla and Amaretti Tarte Tatin. From the most classic of tarts, the Quiche Lorraine and the Strawberry Tart, to the airy heights of a Tomato and Prosciutto Tart on a puff pastry base, anyone can bake a tart, and everyone will enjoy this cooking their way through this book.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 28 Jun 2001
ISBN 10: 1841881325
ISBN 13: 9781841881324
Book Overview: 'A seductive, beautifully written book.' Nigella Lawson, Vogue 'A book filled with the sort of recipes dreams are made of.' Nigel Slater, Observer Magazine 'One of the big successes of the year, this book is full of delectable sweet and savoury recipes, luscious photographs and evocative musings.' BBC Good Food Magazine