The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes
Following the success of Taschen's books "The Gourmand's Egg" and "The Gourmand's Lemon," there is now "The Gourmand's Mushroom," an in-depth mycological journey, packed with stories and original recipes.
Mushrooms - psychoactive, medicinal or delicious - have fascinated us for thousands of years, facilitating spiritual quests in ancient and modern times and inspiring artists from Bosch to Kusama. Following the success of Taschen's books 'The Gourmand's Egg' and 'The Gourmand's Lemon' is now 'The Gourmand's Mushroom,' an in-depth mycological journey, packed with stories and original recipes.
The book 'The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes,' compiled by David Lane and Marina Tweed of iconic magazine The Gourmand Journal, is a feast of content about the most mysterious, influential and quietly radical ingredients on earth. Venerated as food, medicine, sacrament and symbol, mushrooms appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly, but leave an unmistakable cultural and culinary aftertaste.
This richly layered collection brings together The Gourmand's signature blend of culinary craftsmanship and cultural research. Paired with photography that celebrates mycological wonders like sculpture, pattern and form, readers can enjoy essays ranging from ancient folklore and toxicology to avant-garde art, architecture, fashion, film and space travel. Meet Bosch and Beatrix Potter, María Sabina and the CIA, Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami. Enjoy cartoon mushrooms, fairy rings, death caps, fly agarics and the enduring appeal of the enchanting lingzhi. Discover the strange power of mushrooms to evoke devotion, fear, obsession and delight.
Alongside the texts is an extensive collection of original recipes, celebrating mushrooms in all their earthy, umami-rich glory. From delicate Cantonese stuffed mushrooms and crispy tempura to pierogi, risotto, ramen-style relishes, wild mushroom ravioli, classic duxelles and old-fashioned mushroom ketchup.
The book begins with a lyrical reflection on impermanence, food seeking and culinary memories by acclaimed chef and culinary writer Jeremy Lee. It is at once a visual feast, a fanzine and a field guide, and a tribute to mushrooms as ephemeral wonders, cultural icons and endlessly inventive ingredients.
Specifications Title: The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes
Author: David Lane and Marina Tweed
Publisher: Taschen
Size: 200 x 279 x 49 mm
Size: 292 pages
Weight: 1.4 Kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783836586610
