Morning Food: From Cafe Beaujolais [Paperback]

Margaret S. Fox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994

For more than 20 years, Margaret Fox served up some of California's tastiest breakfasts and brunches at her landmark restaurant Caf?© Beaujolais on the Mendocino coast. The original MORNING FOOD shared Fox's legendary dishes and became a comfort food classic. Fully revised with the addition of 30 new recipes, evocative photographs, and a fresh look, the new edition of MORNING FOOD has all the cozy appeal and culinary authority of the original in a charming new package.Reviews

"It's a book worth getting up for."-San Francisco Chronicle"With homey graphics and photographs and authors named Fox and Bear, the book has a cozy feeling that matches its subject."-Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun "Whether you'¬?re a Caf?© Beaujolais neophyte or a longtime groupie, Morning Food is a treasure."-Kansas City Star". . . for those who love breakfast (any time of day)."-Omaha World-Herald"An unpretentious take on wonderful, homey food."-Sacramento Bee"Caf?© Beaujolais founder finds a delicious new calling."-Los Angeles Times"Morning Food belies its contents. . . these are foods that diners would find satisfying and nurturing at any time of day. . . the Buttermilk Cinnamon Coffee Cake is incredible."-Contra Costa Times

"Fox'¬?s conversational tone makes you want to pick up the phone to call and chat it up with her as you whip up your mouth-watering first meal of the day. ...The recipes are consistently delicious and impressive. If you enjoy good morning food, you'¬?ll enjoy this book any time of day."-Cookbook Digest

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

More recipes and musings from the chef/owner of Mendocino's "small but well-known" restaurant, author of Cafe Beaujolais (Ten Speed Pr., 1984). "Morning food" includes not just traditional choices, but also Cherry Clafouti, Creamy Mozzarella Sandwich, and even Black Bean Chili. Almost every recipe comes with a chatty sidebar from Fox--an opinion on technique, an anecdote about the restaurant, a childhood reminiscence. Some readers may be put off by her intensely personal style, while others will be fascinated; all will find her recipes delicious. For most collections.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

JOHN BEAR, Ph.D., lives in El Cerrito, California, where he is a distance-education consultant, serves as an expert witness for the FBI, and appears on national media such as NPR.
MARGARET FOX is a former chef and restaurant owner, and the author of several books, including CAFÉ BEAUJOLAIS and EVENING FOOD. She is currently the culinary director of the renowned Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898153085
• ISBN-13: 978-0898153088
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,714,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breakfast and brunch lovers, look no further!, May 30, 1998

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This review is from: Morning Food: From Cafe Beaujolais (Paperback)

Having been a huge fan of the author for years, I couldn't wait to jump into this book. The recipes are consistently delicious and impressive. Her cinnamon rolls and bread are simply unparalleled! If you love to entertain in the morning or simply want incredibly tasty breakfast/brunch recipes you must read this book. I must also say that her writing style is so enjoyable...readable, witty and unpretentious. The book is full of little anecdotes about life in Mendocino and running a restaurant. Check it Out!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes in this book help you recall Mendocino moments, March 11, 1999

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This review is from: Morning Food: From Cafe Beaujolais (Paperback)

Written with wit and wisdom, MORNING FOOD helps cooks of all skill levels recreate some of the wonderful tastes of Margaret Fox's charming Mendocino restaurant, Cafe Beaujolais. The restaurant is one of the many wonderful reasons people from all over Northern California--and the world--brave slow and twisty roads that hug the cliffs and hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco.

The food detailed in Margaret Fox's book is both simple and complex. Freshness is the keynote here, but creating with what you have available is important, too.

If you enjoy reading cookbooks for pleasure or simply want a "how-to" list of recipes, you will be pleased with MORNING FOOD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Morning Food, April 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Morning Food: From Cafe Beaujolais (Paperback)

I have read many cookbooks that are bone dry and boring, like a chemistry textbook. This isn't the case with "Morning Food". Fox presents her recipes and anecdotes with warmth and humor. No matter the time of day this book puts you in the mood for breakfast. The coffee cakes are heavenly!