the cook’s companion -Stephanie Alexander

The Cook’s Companion (The complete book of recipes and ingredients) is a BIG cook book weighing in at 1126 pages and pretty good if you want to begin weightlifting! But what a beautiful cookery book! A rainbow cover with silvered page edges add to the impression that you have something wonderful in your posession. Stephanie Alexander is based in Australia and has experience in running restaurants, cookery schools and writing cookery books. She has had a number of cookery books published and you can read more about her life at Stephanie Alexander’s life.

The cook book has the following contents:

Equipment: a description of all types of kitchen equipment.
Basics: definitions of cooking ingredients and terms.
Measurements: a guide to measurements - what they mean and how they are used.
The ingredients: an A to Z list from Abalone to Zucchini.

A remarkable cook book with masses of intelligent detail. You will learn so much if you use this book over a number of years. By trying a new reciepe each week for example, you can search out new ingredients and bring the best to the food you cook on a daily basis. Stephanie is inspiring in her writing and each reciepe seems to jump off the page just asking to be prepared and eaten.

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Naples Grand Resort

The Naples Grand Resort lies on the Gulf Coast of Florida, at Clam Pass Park. This is just north of the City of Naples, Pelican Bay with the Ritz Carlton and many luxury high rises are nearby. The hotel has fantastic views over the gulf coast with amazing sunsets.

A world class golf course is part of the resort.

There are a number of restaurants, including -
Aura, designed along feng shui guidelines, to provide an ambience of delicate quality. This complements the wonderful food. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dishes are created using only the finest of ingredients and choicest selections. While on a recent visit we met with chef Stephen Delaney, a chef of remarkable ability. Fine wines and a selection of premier teas! A must visit!
Paradise Grill, located on Clam Pass Park beach on the Gulf of Mexico, serving salads, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshing beverages with a tropical flair
Palm Terrace Pool Bar & Grill, an informal outdoor bar.
Spressi, in the resort lobby, offering a selection of hot coffees and teas, light breakfast, and lunch to go.
Book a visit through Undercover Tourist.

Gordon Ramsay's Sunday Lunch

Gordon Ramsay is well know to everyone as the exceptionally talented chef with a large vocabulary of words - some of which are in the swear words category.
The book Gordon Ramsay’s Sunday Lunch (and other recipes from the f word), provides recipes that should get us all cooking with a vengance. Gordon has brought to our attention the number of families that do not sit together to eat and enjoy company. His hope is that the recipes are enjoyed with family and friends, the way food should be eaten and bringing an enjoyment to life - sadly lacking in the fast paced life.

UK Book Store
USA Gordon Ramsay

The contents include:

Mediterranean Flavours
Spring Greens
Winter Casserole
5 ways with Cabbage
Chicken Chic
Easy Entertaining
Taste Sensation
Classic Sunday Brunch
5 ways with Potatoes
Kep it simple
Easy Barbeque
Seafood Special
Roast Lamb
Malaysian Curry
5 ways with Onions
Salmon in a Parcel
Surf n’Turf
Essence of Italy
Wild Food
Fast Food
Quick & Easy
5 ways with Greens
Retru Dining
Sole Food
5 ways with Carrots
Spring Chicken
Christmas Dinner
Pig Roast
Paella for a Crowd
Summer Entertaining

The recipe list includes:
Starters
Main Courses - Fish, Poulty & Game, Meat, Accompaniments
Deserts

So what of the recipes - the recipes are easy to follow, preparation is clear and timings are provided.
The variety from traditional beef casserole to the unusual venison with red wine and chocolate sauce and then to the sublime - white chocolate panacotta with champagne granita. All presented in bright and colourful pages.
Should make our life as a cook easier and make cooking enjoyable again.

More of Gordon’s Books: Gordon Ramsay