Jamie's America

Hardback

Main Details

Title Jamie's America
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jamie Oliver
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 255,Width 198
Category/GenreCelebrity chef cookbooks
National and regional cuisine
ISBN/Barcode 9780718154769
ClassificationsDewey:641.5973
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 integrated colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publication Date 3 September 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The food adventure of a lifetime. Jamie's ultimate road trip, travelling around the USA America - A country of many contrasts. For me, it presented the ultimate food trip to explore places, ingredients, food culture & traditions. I wanted to get to the heart of great American food, to get past the junk and super-sized portions. I set off on what I knew would be a completely inspiring trip. I wasn't wrong. . . from New York to New Orleans, the energy of Los Angeles to the big skies of Wyoming, I found what I was looking for- some of the most diverse and delicious recipes I've ever come across! And with 120 of them in this book, I'll show you the quick and easy way to put a little slice of America on your dinner table. What a trip!

Author Biography

Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning. During a 20-year television and publishing career he has inspired millions of people to enjoy cooking from scratch and eating fresh, delicious food. Through his organization, Jamie is leading the charge on a global food revolution, aiming to reduce childhood obesity and improve everyone's health and happiness through food. Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight. After leaving school he began a career as a chef that took him to the River Cafe, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born. He has now published 22 bestselling cookery books, all with accompanying TV shows. Jamie lives in London and Essex with his wife Jools and their children.

Reviews

Join Jamie on the ultimate culinary road trip across America * from publisher's description * There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook * Delia Smith *