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Meat: The ultimate companion

By Libby Travers and Anthony Puharich
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Meat: The Ultimate Companion by Libby Travers and Anthony Puharich offers a comprehensive exploration of meat, covering everything from preparation techniques to the ethical sourcing of high-quality cuts. The book delves into different types of meat, providing detailed guides on how to cook and appreciate them, making it an invaluable resource for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs interested in enhancing their culinary skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for understanding meat from farm to table. Delve into the intricacies of different cuts, cooking techniques, and the ethical production of meat, all while gaining insights from industry experts. It's a perfect companion for both professional chefs and home cooks wanting to enrich their culinary skills and knowledge about meat.

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Anthony Bourdain, internationally acclaimed celebrity chef, meat lover, and committed carnivore (Newsweek) contributed the foreword for this essential meat-lovers book. In Meat: The Ultimate Companion you will learn virtually all you need to know about meat, including why you should:

  • Eat better quality meat, but eat less of it
  • Eat the whole animal
  • And, eat more wild animals

A meat eater's best friend: Meat: The Ultimate Companion is not just a meat cookbook. It is designed to walk you through the topic from the eyes of the farmer, the butcher, and the best cooks, helping you with the questions you might want to ask before you buy your meat.

Recipes for the hardcore carnivore: Over 110 recipes showcase the major cuts and draw on cuisines and chefs from around the world. Lavishly photographed and illustrated, it is sure to become a modern classic and a requirement for every kitchen.

The butchering art: Carefully curated by Anthony Puharich, legendary butcher and supplier to Australia's leading restaurants, together with accomplished food writer Libby Travers, this comprehensive and ambitious book covers:

  • The history of every major animal we raise for meat
  • International breed maps
  • Cut diagrams and descriptions
  • And, illustrated butchery techniques and expert tips on selecting, storing, and cooking all kinds of meat

Meat: The Ultimate Companion is an excellent choice for fans of Stephanie Alexander, Michael Pollan, or Victor Churchill.

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Meat: The Ultimate Companion is praised for its comprehensive exploration of meat, offering insights and detailed guidance on preparation and cooking techniques. It is well-regarded as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced cooks, providing a wealth of knowledge that is both educational and enjoyable.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781743363140

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 2224g

Pages: 512

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Anthony Puharich Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Libby Travers New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anthony Puharich is a fifth-generation butcher but he's not your traditional butcher. Wholesaler of quality meat to eighty percent of Australia's finest restaurants, co-owner of Victor Churchill, the 'Bulgari of butcheries' in Sydney's Woollahra - a site visited by pilgrims from Oprah to AA Gill. He holds a unique position in the Australian food chain, by linking the farmer and the chef. Over the years he has developed an indepth understanding of what is required for a producer to be the best: animal husbandry, breed, regional differences.

Libby Travers is a food writer, commentator and communications consultant who has worked with some of the biggest names in food. Her interest in food focusses on its place in a country's culture and customs - with a particular soft spot for all things French. Libby is an advocate for food and wine that is produced sustainably and the importance of conviviality at the table.

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