Donna Leahy, owner and chef of the Twin Linden Inn in Lancaster Count, Pennsylvania, shares 125 of her most requested recipes for breakfast, lunch and tea in this illustrated text.
| |||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home of Amish and Mennonite farmers, the Inn at Twin Linden delivers relaxation along with great eating. Recipe for a Country Inn is chef-owner Donna Leahy's evocation of the award-winning spot and its cooking and, perhaps most interestingly, provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what makes such a place tick. Leahy pulls no punches, and in a series of "Notes from the Inn" ("Publicity" and "Guests," to name two) she recounts the nitty-gritty of day-to-day inn management. The inn is justly known for its bounteous breakfasts and dinners, and Leahy provides over 125 recipes for these treats, which include the likes of Baked French Toast with Peaches and Blueberries; Apple and Walnut Pancakes; Rack of Lamb with Mint Pesto; and Seafood Pot Pie with Saffron and Dill. Soups like Scallops and Sweet Corn Chowder and salads such as Marinated Green Beans with Crispy Leeks are also on the menu, as are desserts and tea-time favorites like Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding and Apricot Coconut Almond Bars. The recipes are readily made and come with tips and variations, like those for dressing up simple egg dishes (use a mixture of crème fraîche and herbs as a delicious all-purpose garnish). Illustrated with color photos throughout, many of which capture the beauty of the inn's locale in all seasons, and with shots of the dishes, the book will delight lovers of country cooking as well as those curious about the management of a vacation institution. --Arthur Boehm
From Publishers Weekly
Leahy serves up an ample taste of a dream fulfilled: to buy, renovate and operate a rural Pennsylvania inn with her husband. At the same time she offers 125 recipes that have converted hostelry visitors into her fans. Sidebars peppered throughout discuss such basics as catering to guests' dietary restrictions, securing publicity for the business and what it's like cooking for a crowd. The heart of the book, however, is its informal table. Time constraints mean that Leahy favors recipes that are not overly complicated and others that can be prepared in advance. Breakfasts (as in her earlier Morning Glories) are a particular strength with 16 egg dishes and 16 additional helpings of breakfast fare featuring fruits or berries, such as Baked French Toast with Peaches and Blueberries. Soups bring on Oyster and Pancetta Chowder and Smoked Tomato Soup, and salads include the savory Quail with Belgian Endive and Blueberry Vinaigrette. While limited in number, entries entice with Sirloin Strip Steak with Stilton Crust and Lobster Fricasee with Corn and Chive Pancakes. Teatime is a daily affair at the inn, where Strawberry Mascarpone Meringues and Pecan Shortbread Bars may be piled on the plate. Husband Robert Leahy's striking photographs of local scenery and Amish and Mennonite neighbors supply an intimate portrait of a weekend in the country.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recipe for a wonderful book,
By Charlie "wordwiz8" (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Recipe for a Country Inn: Fine Food from the Inn at Twin Linden (Hardcover)
Donna Leahy has done something few cookbook authors do: write a book that's not just a collection of terrific recipes, but a beautifully written, witty and touching story about following a dream. As a result of the book, my wife and I not only make her recipes at home, but actually went to their inn and enjoyed a deliciously romantic weekend in all aspects. Donna, and her husband, Bob, are the consumate hosts. I cannot recommend this book (and their inn) highly enough.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inn-credible!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Recipe for a Country Inn: Fine Food from the Inn at Twin Linden (Hardcover)
The terrific recipes are accompanied by heartwarming photographs and an all American story. All three should be experienced.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inn-credible,
By A Customer
This review is from: Recipe for a Country Inn: Fine Food from the Inn at Twin Linden (Hardcover)
Terrific recipies are paired with heart-warming photos and a great American story. All should be experienced.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
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
|
