From the award-winning restaurant est est est comes 'Marriages', which chronicles the passion, talent and spectacular food of Donovan Cooke and Philippa Sibley-Cooke. For years Donovan and Philippa have been seducing food lovers with their quality cuisine that is predominantly French inspired but uniquely their own. Combining the best of Australian produce and classical technique their food is at once elegant and comforting, challenging and rewarding.
In 'Marriages', they reveal the secrets to some of their most popular dishes. Eager home cooks will want to try their hand at bold flavour combinations that make use of riches from land and sea. Here are recipes for game, fish and fowl, pigeon, quail and squab as well as beautiful vegetables and fruits of the season. Revel in Gazpacho with Tian of Crab, Cucumber Spaghetti and Avocado Mousse; Mosaic of Chicken, Leek and Foie Gras; and Tortellini of Wild Mushrooms with Veloute of Du Puy Lentils and White Truffle Oil. Delight in Philippa's signature desserts such as Pyramid of Strawberry Sorbet and Pink Champagne Parfait; and her Sable of Apricot Sorbet and Star Anise Mousse.
Organised seasonally so that you can make the most of nature's bounty, this lavish feast of colour and food will inspire and delight your senses. Handsomely illustrated by Simon Griffiths' photography and Visnja Brdar's bold design, 'Marriages' is a cookbook for every serious cook and food lover.
