An Appetite for Ale: Hundreds of Delicious Ways to Enjoy Beer with Food [Hardcover]

Fiona Beckett (Author), Will Beckett (Author), Vanessa Courtier (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

As this unique cookbook proves, beer need not be relegated to the realm of mere beverage, but instead can serve as a unique ingredient or tasty flavoring in a variety of foods. More than 100 recipes—each recipe guaranteed to be accessible, hearty, and bursting with flavor—that utilize various styles of ale are offered, including soups and stews spiced by winter ales, chickens roasted using dark beers, and fine desserts finished off by sharp, fruity brews. An emphasis is placed on traditional, delicious dishes suitable for both entertaining and for domestic suppers, with sections including snacks, spreads, and dips; soups, pasta, and risotto; chicken and poultry; seafood; meats; bread and cheese; and sweet treats. Advice is also provided on pairing beers with meals and entertaining with ale, making this a must-have for experimental chefs and beer-lovers alike.

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About the Author

Fiona Beckett is a food and drink journalist who has contributed to the Daily Mail, The Guardian, and The Times, and the author of several books, including Eating & Drinking, How to Match Food and Wine, and Wine by Style. Will Beckett co-owns several high profile pubs and bars, including the Marquess Tavern, the Time Out Gastropub of the year in 2007. Vanessa Courtier is a professional photographer who has contributed to such food books as Japanese Light, Pie, and Urban Eden.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: CAMRA Books (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852492341
• ISBN-13: 978-1852492342
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 7.5 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,078,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Pub Cookbook, October 11, 2011

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This review is from: An Appetite for Ale: Hundreds of Delicious Ways to Enjoy Beer with Food (Hardcover)

It's not often you find a cookbook that is both beautiful and full of useful recipes, but An Appetite for Ale fits the criteria to a T. The table of contents reads like a British Pub menu, including favorites such as Steak and Ale Pie, Cottage Pie with Porter, and (Cheat's) Chicken Korma. Each food item is paired with a recommended beer, and many recipes include beer in the actual cooking. All of the recipes are clearly explained with easy-to-find-ingredients and an emphasis on quality and convenience over complicated technique. Warning to the State-Side: all ingredients are given in British measurement, and some of the beers mentioned *coughInnis&Gunncough* are not easily found over here. However, if its been ages since you've had smoked fish pie or a ploughman's the small conversions necessary are worth it.