Edible Flowers

Name: Edible Flowers
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781580935715
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How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers

By Monica Nelson

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Summary

In Edible Flowers by Monica Nelson, discover the enchanting world of flowers that are not just beautiful but also delicious. The book provides insights into incorporating blossoms into your culinary creations, pairing them with dishes, and enhancing flavours. Perfect for food enthusiasts, it combines creativity and practical tips to elevate cooking adventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for cooking and exploring unique ingredients. It provides a fascinating insight into how edible flowers can enhance your culinary creations with both flavour and beauty. Gardening enthusiasts or those interested in natural, aesthetic food presentation will likely find this a delightful addition to their collection.

A beautiful and illuminating guide to the use and cultural history of edible flowers, featuring gorgeous original photography, simple recipes and preparation methods, and thoughtful essays on eating flowers by leading voices

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This stunning guide to edible flowers—conceived by Monica Nelson, the founding creative and photo director of the influential journal Wilder Quarterly, and Adrianna Glaviano, a noted food and lifestyle photographer—is packed with information and features lush original photography.

Organising more than 100 flowers alphabetically by their common name, the book offers in each entry handy reference notes including the flower's Latin name, its general flavour profile, its origins, and which parts of the plant are edible, all accompanied by a vibrant photographic portrait.

Punctuated by simple recipes and short, essayistic moments written by a diverse roster of celebrated chefs, artists, and writers recalling the use of edible flowers in their creative and gastronomic histories, Edible Flowers is both a practical primer and a delightful read.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Monica Nelson's Edible Flowers is lauded for its vibrant photography by Adrianna Glaviano and insightful content. The book is praised for being both a practical guide and a cultural exploration, detailing the history and culinary uses of over 100 flowers. Reviewers appreciate its depth, elegance, and suitability for both food enthusiasts and organic farmers, making it a multifaceted resource for those interested in floral cuisine.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580935715

Publisher: Monacelli Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Monacelli Press

Illustration: 150 Illustrations

Contributors:

Photographs by Adrianna Glaviano

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 696g

Pages: 260

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Monica Nelson New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction

About the Author

Monica Nelson is a writer and graphic designer in New York. She has developed strategic visual narratives for publications, cultural institutions, and brands, among them Gap, Kate Spade, and Levis, working with over 100 photographers--some emerging, some Magnum. She was the founding creative and photo director of Wilder Quarterly, which fostered a floral-drenched view of the natural world. Adrianna Glaviano is a photographer who collaborates with magazines and brands to shoot interiors, food, travel, art, architecture, and fashion. She is currently working on the forthcoming cookbook Green with artist Laila Gohar, to be published by Apartamento Studios. Other selected clients include Wall Street Journal, Apartamento, PIN-UP, The Gourmand, Wallpaper*, AD France, Casa Vogue, Swiss Airlines, and T Magazine.