
In Search of Perfection
(TV-Tie in)
Heston Blumenthal(Author)
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published on 2. November 2006
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-7475-8409-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Perfection' is an eight-part prime-time TV series hosted by Heston Blumenthal. The series focuses on eight classic dishes - Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Spag Bol, Risotto, Roast Beef, Steak and Salad, Pizza and Treacle Tart and Ice Cream. Heston will look at the provenance of these dishes, how to source the best ingredients and what to look for, and of course, how to cook them to 'perfection'.
This tie-in book of the same name contains all Heston's recipes for the classic dishes and all his hints and tips on how to cook the very best ingredients, as well as fascinating information on the background to these dishes.
More details
Edition
Media tie-in
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Media tie-in
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1119 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7475-8409-4 (9780747584094)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Chef Heston Blumenthal has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. His work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so as to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour. His restaurant The Fat Duck, in Bray, Berkshire, was awarded three Michelin stars in 2004, and voted the Best Restaurant in the World by an international panel of 500 culinary experts in Restaurant Magazine's The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2005 awards. He also owns the Hinds Head Hotel, a village pub in Bray. Heston Blumenthal lives in Berkshire with his wife and three children.