The Gourmand's Lemon: A Collection of Short Stories and Recipes

Dive into the cultural and culinary legacy of the humble lemon in The Gourmands Lemon: A Collection of Stories and Recipes. This fascinating book was created by the editors of The Gourmand an award-winning food and culture journal that marries gastronomy and art. Every aspect of that glorious yellow fruit is explored within these pages through a series of brief essays how it acted as a muse for the still life masters; how it shaped the Medici Dynasty; its use as a literary device by many a famed writer; how it saved sailors from scurvy; the science behind its astonishingly intrinsic genealogy; how it helped to create the Mafia; the many ways it has cropped up in the world of interior design; its cameos in pop music; the role that the good old fashioned lemonade stand plays in American entrepreneurship; and so much more. All of this lemon lore is illustrated with vibrant photographs and reproductions of iconic citrus-centric works of art from the likes of Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, Edourd Manet, Andy Warhol and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, just to name a few. You'll also find a round-up of The Gourmands favorite peelers, zesters, juicers and other lemon accessories, as well as a series of sixty mouthwatering recipes that star this sunny citrus fruit for the home chef. That includes savory dishes like Tagliolini al Limone and Lemon Poached Salmon; sweets like Lemon Granita and Swedenss Citronkladdkaka; sippable lemons like the French 75 and the Gin Martini with a Twist; and accompany lemons in the forms of sauces, preserves, vinaigrettes and more. A glowing tribute to this ever-present cultural icon (and ever-essential kitchen ingredient), The Gourmands Lemon is a must-have for any self-professed lemon-lover. editorial and creative direction by David Lane and Marina Tweedadditional text by Patrick Baglee, David Guimond, Hannah Lack, Amanda Pellerin and Ellen Mara de Wachterforeword by Simon Hopkinsonintroduction by Jennifer Higgierecipe and cover photography by Bobby Dohertyhardcover256 pages Dimensions:8.25"W x 1"D x 11.25"H.