Overlooking the Blackwater Valley, Lismore Castle is home to the oldest formally cultivated gardens in Ireland, which are visited for their wild beauty and provide organic produce and flowers for the Castle. Written by Laura and William Burlington to celebrate their Irish home, this beautiful book explores the history and interiors of the Castle alongside its rich local food heritage and a modern take on classic Irish recipes. As well as giving a glimpse into one of the great Irish house interiors and a short history of the castle, this book offers over forty recipes inspired by the Irish locality and the garden s variety of produce including Irish Soda Bread, Beetroot Gravadlax fished from the Blackwater River, and an assortment of chutneys and jams. With a farm to fork ethos, these recipes, created by the castle s resident cook Teena Mahon, journey through the seasons and are made with what is fresh and available from the garden. The kitchen works hand-in-hand with Lismore s gardeners, farmers and riverkeepers to oversee the ingredients short journeys to feed the Castle s residents and guests. Recipes and reflections from Lismore today are accompanied by stories of the extraordinary people gardeners and artists, bishops and kings, and even one Hollywood star who have designed, cultivated, celebrated, and shared the castle and garden over eight centuries. With essays by Laura and William Burlington, who have taken on responsibility for Lismore Castle from William s parents - the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire - and atmospheric photographs by Anna Batchelor, the book offers special insight into of one of Ireland s most celebrated houses.
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"Ireland's Lismore Castle boasts the oldest formally cultivated gardens in the country, and homeowners Laura and William Burlington are opening the gates to the verdant wonderland. Their book explores the history, gardens, and interiors of the castle, as well as the local food culture and traditional Irish recipes featuring produce grown on the property." - Veranda
"Over 40 Irish recipes inspired by the food grown at the historic gardens of Lismore Castle. There are also lavish photos of the historic house's interiors." - Cookbook Divas
"In the book, you'll learn about the fascinating history of this property and landscape, and the many famous visitors, including Fred Astaire and JFK. Laura supplies innuberable recipes that are served to visitors, as well as essays about the gardens, the house, the flowers, and the designers who made the castle what it is today. You won't regret booking a stay the next time you're planning a visit to Ireland." - Garden Design Online
"Written by Laura and William Burlington to celebrate their Irish home, here's a stunning book touring the history and interiors of the Castle." - Hello Lovely Studio
"Published by the great house of Rizzoli, this is a journey through the seasons with 40 recipes inspired by the garden's variety of produce. If you love Ireland's wild beauty, flowers and sumptuous interiors, you will love this book." - Travel by ENTREE
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Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
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Höhe: 218 mm
Breite: 286 mm
Dicke: 28 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8478-4417-3 (9780847844173)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Laura Burlington has had a career spanning both art and fashion. Formally a consultant for Selfridges and a board member of Acne Studios she now is responsible for the Chatsworth Estate with her husband William. Together they have programmed Lismore Castle Arts since its opening in 2005 establishing it as one of the leading contemporary not-for-profit galleries in Ireland. Anna Batchelor is a freelance portrait, interiors, and lifestyle photographer based in London.
