Taschen "The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories and Recipes" (9783836586610)

Taschen "The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories and Recipes" - product description "The Gourmand's Mushroom" is the third installment in a unique series created by Taschen in collaboration with London's The Gourmand magazine. This lavishly illustrated volume is a profound mycological journey that explores mushrooms as myth, medicine, and artistic muse. From delicious to medicinal to psychoactive, mushrooms have fascinated humanity for millennia, inspiring creators from Hieronymus Bosch to Yayoi Kusama. Over nearly 300 pages, the authors trace their presence in folklore, toxicology, fashion, film, and even space travel. Combining a visual album, field guide, and cookbook, the book offers original essays and original recipes that celebrate the earthy, umami-rich flavor of mushrooms in dishes from around the world. Delve into the secrets of the most fascinating and radical ingredients on Earth. Also, check out our other food culture albums and books. Author - The Gourmand David Lane and Marina Tweed Publisher - Taschen Cover - hardcover, format 20 x 27.9 cm Language - English The third volume in a prestigious series exploring the intersection of food, art, and culture. A comprehensive collection of original recipes: from Cantonese stuffed mushrooms to dumplings and risotto Essays exploring the role of mushrooms in avant-garde art, architecture, and pop culture Meeting cultural icons: from Beatrix Potter and Maria Sabina to Takashi Murakami Photography celebrating mushrooms as natural sculptures and complex organic forms. Introduction by renowned chef and food writer Jeremy Lee Number of pages: 292; weight: 1.40 kg - solid coffee table book edition The perfect gift for nature lovers, foodies, and design enthusiasts