Who wouldn’t want this cookbook author’s job? Go and spend some time in one of the world’s most fabulous cities, learn about its culture...
The Chinese, according to a marvellous book I’m reading at the time of writing (Bomb Book and Compass, Simon Winchester, Viking), invented … everything: printing, gunpowder, the compass, the viaduct, paper, the grafting of fruit trees — even toilet paper...
One-time caterer to the famous and these days to the fans of the famous, restaurateur Brian Lizotte sums it up when he says, “What a pleasure my job is ...
Like the fascination savvy diners have with regional, as distinct from generic, Italian restaurants, this beautifully produced hardback delights with its disciplined focus just on the food of Liguria.
Eduard de Pomiane was originally a scientist and an expert in his day on nutrition and food chemistry, but don’t let his daunt you. He is a delight to read regardless of whether you ever cook any of his recipes.

