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Hash
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The Overlook Press, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0715632647
ISBN 13 : 9780715632642
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Hardback. Etat : As New. Hash (2004) by Tony Lindgren. The Overlook Press. ISBN: 9780715632642. Condition: As New. There are cookbooks that whisper politely about parsley and proper seasoning. There are others that become unexpectedly passionate about sourdough starters. And then there is Hash , a book that boldly declares that yesterday?s leftovers deserve considerably more respect than they have been receiving. It is, frankly, about time. For centuries, hash has suffered from an image problem. Mention the word and people tend to picture mysterious boarding-house suppers, military mess halls or that slightly suspicious pan at the back of the fridge which everyone keeps promising to deal with tomorrow. Tony Lindgren sets out to rescue hash from this culinary injustice, proving that it is not the desperate last refuge of the disorganised cook but a versatile, ingenious and occasionally magnificent way of transforming odds and ends into something entirely new. After all, civilisation itself was arguably built on not wasting perfectly good food. Published in 2004 , Hash celebrates one of cooking?s oldest and most sensible principles: if it tasted good yesterday, there?s every chance it can taste even better today with a little imagination. Meat, fish, vegetables, potatoes, herbs, spices and sauces all find themselves happily reunited in combinations that range from comforting to surprisingly sophisticated. One suspects refrigerators everywhere breathed a collective sigh of relief. The beauty of hash has always been its refusal to obey unnecessary rules. Recipes are more like friendly suggestions than constitutional amendments. A little more onion? Certainly. Different herbs? Why not? A handful of leftover roast vegetables that really ought to be used? Step right this way. Hash has always possessed the cheerful confidence to welcome almost anything to the party, provided it contributes something worthwhile. In that respect, it is considerably more tolerant than many dinner guests. Tony Lindgren writes with the reassuring authority of someone who understands that cooking should be enjoyable rather than intimidating. There is no sense that a misplaced sprig of thyme will bring civilisation to its knees. Instead, the emphasis is on flavour, practicality and the quiet satisfaction that comes from producing an excellent meal from ingredients that might otherwise have been overlooked. Reading this book today also feels oddly contemporary. Long before "food waste" became a headline issue and "sustainability" appeared on every supermarket noticeboard, home cooks had already mastered the ancient art of making something delicious out of whatever happened to be available. The old wisdom, it turns out, was quietly ahead of its time. There is also something deeply comforting about books devoted to humble food. While glossy television chefs compete to produce foams, reductions and edible flowers balanced precariously upon architectural towers of artisan beetroot, Hash calmly reminds us that a well-seasoned frying pan and a collection of leftovers can still achieve culinary greatness without requiring a chemistry degree. This copy remains in as new condition , preserving both its crisp pages and handsome presentation exactly as its publisher intended. It is ready to inspire a new generation of economical, inventive cooks?or simply to reassure anyone staring into the fridge wondering what on earth to do with half a roast chicken and three slightly lonely potatoes. From Crappy Old Books ?because the finest recipes are often born not from extravagant shopping lists but from cheerful improvisation. Hash is a celebration of thrift, imagination and common sense, proving once again that yesterday?s leftovers are simply tomorrow?s opportunities wearing different clothes. In an age where people happily pay restaurant prices for "deconstructed comfort food," there?s something wonderfully satisfying about a book that quietly replies, "We?ve been doing this for generations. We just. N° de réf. du vendeur 6920
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