IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MEAL, a Collection of the Best Food Writing of Roy Andries De Groot

de Groot, Roy Andries; Lorna J. Sass (selector)

ISBN 10: 0312411316 / ISBN 13: 9780312411312

Published by St Martins Press, 1986

About this Item

First edition stated, 1st prntg. red boards, burgundy red quarter-cloth spine, clean & bright, bndg crisp, no bumps, unclipped color illus dj, exc unread, gift cond; interior unmarked, tan eps, 213 pp. 6.5"-10.5". a collection of essays in 6 Parts.

Seller Inventory # RB4501

Bibliographic Details

• Title: IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MEAL, a Collection of the Best Food Writing of Roy Andries De Groot
• Publisher: St Martins Press
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312411316
• ISBN 13: 9780312411312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Cooking
  • Literature
  • Essays

About this title

Synopsis

Essays describe the author's childhood, exotic foods, favorite restaurants, secrets of dining, wines and spirits

Reviews

Roy Andries de Groot was the author of numerous cookbooks, books and articles about food, and the "gourmet in residence" for the Today show. This book is a collection of his essays, along with a number of his recipes. De Groot's search for the perfect meal led him to place much emphasis on fresh, good quality food. "No amount of cooking skill in the kitchen can produce a fine meal on the table, unless it is preceded by selective skill in the market," he wrote. He enjoyed searching for the perfect meal when dining out, too. His essay "How to Get a Great Meal at a Great Restaurant" is both amusing and full of tips for the knowledgeable diner who is not at the restaurant. A good purchase for public libraries. Rebecca Wondriska, Trinity Coll. Lib., Hartford, Conn.
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