'Blakes' is a cookery book as elegant and modern as the restaurants run by Andrew Blake. In keeping with his anti-philosophy of food - keep it unpretentious and simply the best - he presents 89 recipes that will inspire any cook and stun guests at a dinner party. The dishes are presented as they appear on the menu at Blakes, beginning with the lightest and ranging to heavier, richer dishes, finishing with luscious desserts.
These recipes have been written with the home cook firmly in mind: all are achievable with ordinary culinary equipment and the techniques are clearly explained. The book also offers advice on matching food and wine, and every recipe includes a suggested wine to drink with it.
Extravagantly illustrated, 'Blakes' is a truly beautiful book - and very practical one too.
