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Verdure, vegetable recipes from the American Academy in Rome, by Christopher Boswell with Elena Goldblatt ; photography by Annie Schlechter

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Verdure, vegetable recipes from the American Academy in Rome, by Christopher Boswell with Elena Goldblatt ; photography by Annie Schlechter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-237) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Verdure

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

855581135

Responsibility statement

by Christopher Boswell with Elena Goldblatt ; photography by Annie Schlechter

Sub title

vegetable recipes from the American Academy in Rome

Summary

"Until 2007, a fellowship at the American Academy in Rome--arguably, the most prestigious prize awarded to archaeologists, painters, architects, scholars, and artists--had one huge drawback: the food. When AAR President Adele Chatfield-Taylor asked Alice Waters for help, Waters famously responded, "That depends. What do you want, better food--or a revolution?" Fatefully and without hesitation, Chatfield-Taylor replied, "A revolution." And a revolution was ignited. Seven years later, Verdure is the RSFP's fourth cookbook (following Biscotti, Zuppe, and Pasta). It is perhaps the ideal collaboration among the kitchen and the Academy garden, the artisan producers, and the organic farmers who provide the impeccable raw ingredients used in each dish. Its ninety-two recipes are arranged seasonally. The RSFP kitchen feeds a group, so frugality is a consideration: beans, grains, and greens take a starring role, and maximizing flavor is paramount. Every recipe appears simple and is easy to execute, but rises far, far above the fundamental"--, Provided by publisher

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