Salad for President: A Cookbook Inspired by Artists
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1419724118 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Part relational art, part self-discovery, Salad for President turns our notion of "salad" on its head in a funny, beautiful, and most personal way."
"Beautiful delicious book" according to M. Smith. Such a great idea for a book. Wonderful recipes, delightful and interesting stories of the artists and beautiful photography. I haven't been this taken with a book for quite awhile.. "and beautifully photographs the process" according to Amazon Customer. This is not just a cookbook- it's a window into an artist's life, how she thinks, cooks, interacts with other artists, and beautifully photographs the process. Her passion allows you to see fresh produce both aesthetically and deliciously! Like a painter, she picks the best supplies/seasonal ingredients and turns them into salads that are not just palatable, but pleasing to the eye- like a piece of art!Helaine. "Love the book and the stories in it of different" according to carlyw. Thank you!! Love the book and the stories in it of different artists!! Glad I got it!!!
Utterly unique in its look into the worlds of food, art, and everyday practices, Salad for President is at once a practical resource for healthy, satisfying recipes and an inspiring look at creativity.. Sherman also includes insider tips on pantry staples and growing your own salad garden of herbs and greens. This compendium of savory recipes will tempt readers in search of diverse offerings from light to hearty: Collard Chiffonade Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing and Crouton Crumble, Heirloom Tomatoes with Crunchy Polenta Croutons, or Flank Steak and Bean Sprouts with Miso-Kimchi Dressing. Julia Sherman loves salad. Every part of the meal is reimagined with a fresh, vegetable obsessed perspective. On the lighter end there are Grilled Hearts of Palm with Mint and Triple Citrus, Persimmon Caprese, and fresh Blood Marys. The recipes, while not exclusively vegetarian, are vegetable-forward and focused on high-quality seasonal produce. And with that in mind, Salad for President offers a window into how artists approach preparing their favorite dishes. The creator of the immensely popular Salad for President blog presents a visually rich collection of more than 75 salad recipes, with contributions and interviews by artists/creative professionals like William Wegman, Tauba Auerbach, La