An indispensable resource for home cooks from the woman who changed the way Americans think about food.

Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has "single-handedly chang ed] the American palate" according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.

With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that's balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons' bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Published: 10/02/2007
ISBN: 9780307336798
Pages: 405
Weight: 2.49lbs
Size: 9.46h x 7.60w x 1.34d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/03/2007 pg. 56
Kirkus Best Books 09/15/2007 pg. 9
Booklist 10/15/2007 pg. 16
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2007 pg. 35
People Weekly 11/19/2007 pg. 64
New York Times Book Review 12/02/2007 pg. 19
Newsweek 03/24/2008 pg. 16