Inspired by Belgian brewery eating halls, Denis Blais and Andre Plisnier opened the 1st branch of BELGO in 1992, and the 2nd in Covent Garden in 1995, serving up cauldrons of mules et frites to a clientele of all ages in a visuallystunning setting. Mussels and chips as well as other intriguing specialities - asparagus, Leeks, Crevettes Grises and a dazzling array of dishes cooked in or with beer - soon had diners hooked. Beer connoisseurship is an essential part of the BELGO philosophy abd this book introduces a number of recipes cooked in or with beer - soon had diners hooked. Beer connoisseurship is an essential part of the BELGO philosophy and this book introduces a number of recipes cooked in or with beer, including desserts. The BELGO cookbook is a fun, thoroughly practical guide to cooking at home the Belgian way.
| ||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Belgo is a trendy restaurant that Blaise and Plisnier opened in London in 1992; a second one there followed in 1995, and a New York City branch opened last year. Their specialties are the Belgian triumvirate of moules, frites, and bi re (mussels, French fries, and beer), though they also serve other traditional Belgian dishes like Waterzooi. The restaurants have a high-tech feel to them, which is reflected in the sleek, splashy design of the cookbook, although there are also numerous goofy photographs of the authors, giving demos on steaming mussels, for example, or on pouring beer. Originally published in Britain, the book has not been Americanized, leading to some confusion in the recipes. For larger collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Inside Flap
Here, at last, is the definitive introduction to the many joys and rewards of Belgian cuisine. The Belgo Cookbook is a thoroughly practical guide to re-creating the food of this gastronomic country and celebrated restaurant, packed with easy, festive recipes for those who enjoy life.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ironically, London's best restaurant is Belgian.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Hardcover)
Namely, Denis and Andre's Belgo in Covent Garden. Unfortunately, I've found nothing like it back home. Fortunately, there's Belgo the cookbook. Equal parts moules, frites and beer, I've been able to bring Belgo home. Their book explains all: where mussels come from, which to pick, which to avoid and of course how to cook and eat them (with a discarded shell).And while the recipes are quick, simple and delicious, this is more than a cookbook. There's also a beer hunter's guide, Belgian music suggestions while cooking, Belgian jokes and plenty of silly photos of the restranteurs. Essentially a primer on the Belgian good life. Did I mention it's beautifully designed?
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cook Belgian frites at home & choose the right Belgian beer!,
By brian@livinginbrussels.com (Brussels) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Paperback)
This book offers a humorous look at the history of the Belgian frite (french fry) as well as offering traditional Belgian recipes. You will learn how to pick the right Belgian beer to accompany your food, as well as how to prepare your own Belgian frites! And if you are in Brussels, they even give you suggestions on where to find the best, and the most unique, Belgian foods! Overall a great book!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than mussels,
By A Customer
This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Paperback)
Fun to read; even more fun to cook from. This cookbook will send you scurrying to find Belgium beers to add to stews and desserts.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
