The Three Chimneys: Recipes and Reflections - Softcover

Spear, Shirley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841831018 ISBN 13: 9781841831015

Publisher: Mercat Press, 2006

Synopsis

The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye is one of the world’s finest restaurants. Confirmation of its status came earlier this year when the respected The Restaurant magazine placed it at number 28 in its annual survey of the World’s Top 50 restaurants. The Three Chimneys was the only Scottish restaurant on the list, and one of only five in the UK.Award-winning chef Shirley Spear and her husband Eddie have come a long way since they upped sticks from London almost 20 years ago and headed north with a dream of starting their own restaurant in a converted croft on the Isle of Syke. Now Shirley has drawn on her experiences to put together a visually stunning and highly readable book. A winning combination of recipes, culinary essays, personal anecdotes and over 100 evocative images—of Skye, its produce and Shirley’s mouth-watering creations—this is more than just a cookery book.

About this title

About the Author:

Shirley Spear is a completely self-taught chef. She was born in Peebles in the Scottish Borders and grew up in Edinburgh. Her passion for cooking and Scottish food stems from childhood and her love of restaurants grew while she followed her career in PR in London during the late 70s and early 80s.

Review:

'I was captivated by the book from the outset ... inspirational and a pleasure to read' Anna Hansen, chef-proprietor of The Providores 'Containing over 1000 stunning images from photographer Alan Donaldson, this beautifully presented book is a combination of mouth-watering recipes, culinary essays and personal anecdotes.' The People's Friend 'It's an inspiring book for anyone interested in the less well-worn roads to success.' The Herald 'It's a cliche to say this book is the next best thing to eating in the restaurant, but it is. Visit it the next time you go over the sea to Skye.' Evening Times 'It is more than a cookery book and a delight to read.' Family Breaks 'I found The Three Chimneys cookbook inspirational and a pleasure to read, with snapshots of family and awesome landscapes contributing to the overall effect' Caterer 'This book is a glorious amalgam of personal reminiscence of two people who exchanged life in Croydon for a cottage by the sea, down a single-track road - and the recipes for which their restaurant has become famous.' Leopard Magazine 'With over 100 stunning photographs by Alan Donaldson, this attractive 164-page paperback combines culinary essays and personal anecdotes.' The Scots Magazine 'My meal was the freshest, brightest, most exhilarating lunch I have ever had' Orlando Murrin, Editor of BBC Good Food Magazine 'I've been eagerly anticipating Shirley's book. At last it's here and it's a cracker' Nick Nairn

About this edition

• Publisher: Mercat Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1841831018
• ISBN 13: 9781841831015
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192