The Gourmand’s Lemon: A Collection of Stories and Recipes

Name: The Gourmand's Lemon – a book about lemons and recipes
SKU: The Gourmand Lemon
Price: 40.00 EUR
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The history, culture, and art of lemons, plus more than 60 recipes.

40.00 €

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Book Description

„The Gourmand’s Lemon“ is a unique book about the lemon—its history, culture, art, and place in the kitchen. The book reveals how this simple citrus fruit has become an important symbol in various cultures, works of art, and culinary traditions.

The book tells the story of the lemon—from its role in Renaissance gardens to its depictions in art, literature, film, and contemporary design. Here, the lemon is presented not only as a food item but also as a cultural symbol that has inspired artists, writers, designers, and culinary creators.

A large part of the book consists of more than 60 recipes. In these recipes, lemons are used in a wide variety of dishes—from pasta, sauces, and poultry to cakes, desserts, creams, and classic cocktails. The recipes reveal just how widely lemons are used in different cuisines around the world.

The book is complemented by stunning photographs by Bobby Doherty and texts written by food writer and chef Simon Hopkinson and art critic and writer Jennifer Higgie.

„The Gourmand’s Lemon“ is not just for food lovers. It is an aesthetically pleasing publication for those interested in food, art, design, photography, culture, and culinary history.