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Paul Guyler (Author)
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February 16, 2007
Paul Gayler gives you the necessary confidence to try out his inspiring recipes. With an introduction to cheese covering all the basics, Paul then goes on to provide mouth-watering recipes for every course, even dessert!

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Chef Paul Gayler's A Passion for Cheese, shortlisted for England's distinguished Andre Simon award, contains dishes so elaborate and photos so vivid that this book qualifies as prime food porn. Certainly, while most dishes look and sound so mouthwatering that one would happily order them off a restaurant menu, making them requires the dedication of a chef or serious cook. For Parmesan-crusted Sea Bass with Thyme-Grilled Vegetables, the veggies must be prepared a day ahead, the fish coated with a complex cheese mixture and pan cooked, the vegetables reheated, a vinaigrette prepared, and the finished dish lovingly assembled. Still, the rewards are high in taste and artistic impression.

By contrast, Chef Gayler's text, particularly his eight-page introduction, explains the basics of cheese making, buying, and storage in simple, articulate terms. His notes before and after each recipe prove he is a natural teacher as well as a talented creator--and, lest you be tempted to give up now, there are recipes suitable for daring but less ambitious cooks. The Canellini Bean Soup with Fontina Gremolata; a tiramisu that's unusual in that it's frozen; and Zucchini and Cheddar Clafoutis with Rosemary (which resembles a crustless quiche or tart), are delicious, but far less complex to put together. This book is a cheese-lovers dream. --Dana Jacobi --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Since London chef-author (Passion for Vegetables, 2003, among others) Gayler first penned this homage to cheese nearly 10 years ago, the culinary world—and the consumers who love it—has dramatically changed. Gone are the days when cheese meant American, Swiss, and cheddar. In its stead are way too many choices of artisanal varieties, and way too many recipes and menus. In his more than 130 selections, Gayler wisely identifies those dishes either somewhat familiar or completely eclectic, offers frequent additions and recommendations, plus gives readers a quick course in manufacturing, storing, and serving. Twists on old favorites include taramasalata with cream cheese on tapenade crostini; baked cheese wrapped in cabbage, not puff pastry; and vichyssoise, featuring pear, celery root, and Stilton. New for the taste buds are aroyster and spinach pizza, goat cheese ice cream, and alijot (cheese and potato puree), to mention a few. Many recipes are upscale, requiring no small amount of kitchen competence and, yes, expensive ingredients. Others can be easily assembled to provide guests and family a novel tasting experience. Cheese boards, anyone? Jacobs, Barbara
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Kyle Books (February 16, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1904920594
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904920595
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,907,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul Gayler began his passion for good food at the tender age of 12 while
assisting his mother with their family-owned catering business. By the age
of 16 he attended a catering school where he passed with the highest honors.
He later honed his career working in some of Britain's finest restaurants
and hotels, as well as a short period in France.

In 1982, he left the Dorchester in London, and took up the position of head
chef at one of London's most famous restaurant "Inigo Jones" where he gained
an enviable reputation as a pioneer for haute "Vegetarian Cuisine."
Frustrated by the lack of interest and imagination shown by many chefs in
the preparation of vegetable and vegetarian dishes, he introduced "Menu
Potager," a seven-course gourmet-inspired vegetarian menu. To this day Paul
remains the leader of imaginative vegetarian food in the world.

In 1991, Paul was invited to head up the team of the newly opened
Lanesborough on Hyde Park, in the heart of London. Over the years the hotel
has become a member of the prestigious St. Regis group and has become one of
the most exclusive hotels in the world. Paul remains to this day the
culinary genius, overseeing all food preparation in the hotel with a brigade
of 40 chefs all dedicated to producing great food.

Although Paul himself does not like his food to be labelled, he would
probably describe his cuisine as "Global Contemporary," a careful blending
of flavors, while retaining classical disciplines learnt over many years. He
believes there are only two real cooking stylescooking. Visit him online at www.paulgayler.com

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars There is cheese, and then there is everything else., January 3, 2008
Paul Gayler, A Passion for Cheese: More than 130 Innovative Ways to Cook with Cheese (St. Martin's, 1997)

Some people believe that movable type is the greatest invention of all time. Others believe it to be the incandescent bulb. Me, I think they're wrong. The greatest invention of all time? Cheese. Milk and bacteria. And oh so tasty.

There are myriad things one can do with cheese, and you probably haven't thought of them all. Enter Paul Gayler, a British cheese expert, who comes up with some of those you haven't thought of yet. Sure, there are some classic recipes, although Gayler puts a twist on each, but it's the way-out-there stuff that's the reason you want this book. Cheese ice cream? Sensational! Fish and cheese, that longstanding pairing gaffe? Sure you can do it. Desserts that go beyond (sometimes far beyond) the usual ricotta, mascarpone, and cream cheese? You know it.

Cheese, wonder that you are, you can do almost anything, and one does not require either movable type or incandescent light to enjoy you-- though they sometimes help. Highly recommended. ****
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Passion for Cheese, August 4, 2009
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Well written, loved the Cannellini Bean Soup with Fontina Gremolata. Not to spicy. Perfect balance.
Also had the Twice Roasted Red Peppers with Feta, Capers & Olives. The guests were all over it. Thoughtful recipes easy to make. I would reccomend this book to lovers of cheese
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4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars What a Cheesey Book, April 30, 2001
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Jonathan (Calgary, Texas) - See all my reviews
This book is an amazing read and it kept me alive for hours at a time. The author pours herself into the recipes like a pro. I really like all the new ways i can prepare cheese dishs and good hints and helpful facts. I now can come home after a hard days work and enjoy a wonderfully cheesey meal. I really like this book and i have learned many new cheese recipes, new types of cheese and cool ways to eat cheese, including from your nose. I really like cheese strings but my favorite kind is Tibet cheese.
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My intention in writing this book was to put together a collection recipes that not only demonstrated the vast number of superb cheeses now available but also exploited their versatility and character. Read the first page
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Cold Desserts, Oregon Blue, Bel Paese, Port Salut, First Courses, Golden Cross, Sage Derby, Camembert Butter, Colston Bassett Stilton, Danish Blue, Marc de Bourgogne, Red Leicester
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