Cooking in Marfa

Name: Cooking in Marfa
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9781838660499
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By Virginia Lebermann and Rocky Barnette

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Cooking in Marfa by Virginia Lebermann and Rocky Barnette explores the fusion of art and culinary creativity in the unique setting of Marfa, Texas. This book captures the flavours and philosophy of a remote yet vibrant community, intertwined with stunning photography and narratives that reflect the chefs' passion for local produce and inventive cuisine. It's a celebration of the intersection between cultural landscapes and culinary artistry.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for discovering the vibrant culinary culture of West Texas, blending local ingredients with creative and artistic recipes. It may appeal to those who appreciate a unique dining experience inspired by the landscape and community spirit, transforming traditional dishes with an innovative twist.

Cooking in Marfa

A treasure trove of essays, recipes, and images exploring the people and food of Marfa and its premier restaurant, The Capri

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Cooking in Marfa introduces an unusual small town in the West Texas desert and, within it, a fine-dining oasis in a most unlikely place. The Capri excels at serving the spectrum of guests that Marfa draws, from locals and ranchers to artists, museum-board members, and discerning tourists.

Featuring more than 80 recipes inspired by local products, this is the story of this unique community told through the lens of food. It shares the cuisine and characters that make The Capri a destination unto itself.

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Cooking in Marfa has received praise for its ambitious and beautiful presentation, mirroring the essence of Marfa itself. The book combines essays, stunning photographs, and 80 unique recipes to capture the town's eclectic modernism and local flavours. Described as a visual homage to Marfa's landscape, it provides an intimate look at the town's special qualities and the culinary insights from the authors, co-founders of The Capri restaurant.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838660499

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

By Douglas Friedman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1134g

Pages: 256

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Rocky Barnette Virginia Lebermann

About the Author

Virginia Lebermann is from a family of ranchers who have been in Texas for more than 100 years. She co-founded the arts organization Ballroom Marfa, and co-owns the Thunderbird Hotel and The Capri. Rocky Barnette is the chef and co-owner of The Capri. He was raised in North Carolina, and worked at the three Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia, for almost a decade before relocating to Marfa.