Fusion: A Culinary Journey by Peter Gordon
Growing up in a small town in New Zealand, Peter Gordon didn’t discover avocados or sushi until he moved to Australia in his late teens. From there he travelled to Asia where a whole new culinary world opened before his eyes.
Often dubbed the ‘Father of Fusion cuisine’ – a culinary style that integrates various regional flavours and cooking techniques in order to create innovative new tastes – Peter reveals in this, his signature book, how he developed his unique culinary philosophy. Exploring different cuisines, foods, tastes and cooking ideas, Peter creates dishes influenced by his extensive travels around the world.
Fusion: A Culinary Journey explores the history of food and why the Fusion style of cooking is frequently viewed as a threat to traditional culinary values. It is often forgotten that food is constantly on the move and always has been, with many of today’s national cuisines having developed as a direct result of historical fusion.
In his landmark book, Peter demonstrates how much dishes can benefit from cross-cultural play and how ingredients from different countries can be served in harmony to produce not only lip-smackingly delicious meals but a style of cooking that both enriches and stimulates us.
Illustrated with stunning photography from renowned photographer Jean Cazals, and supplemented by personal photos taken by Peter on his own travels, Peter takes us on a journey through Asia, Europe and the Pacific and presents 80 delicious recipes plus the key ingredients that epitomise Fusion cuisine.
‘Fusion is, therefore, simply one of many cuisines, happily sitting amongst them like a benevolent magpie, borrowing highlights from them all, and in the process creating new highlights of its own. This is surely something worth doing.’ – Peter Gordon
Fusion: A Culinary Journey
Peter Gordon is UK based, and co-owns The Providores and Tapa Room in London with Michael McGrath. Peter consults to Istanbul’s Changa and Müzedechanga restaurants, and has a signature restaurant, dine by Peter Gordon, and Bellota tapas bar in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand born Peter writes his own cookbooks and this is his sixth to date.
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Celebrate This Easter With A Free Gift From Keevil & Keevil
Try something different this Easter and get a free gift from Keevil & Keevil. The oldest shop at London’s famous Smithfield Meat Market is giving away a corn-fed chicken with every online order over £40.00. So why not take a break from tradition and order a delicious venison joint from the Keevil & Keevil web store? They offer a great range of top-quality, fresh, wild red deer venison from the West Highlands of Scotland – delivered direct to your door. Tasty, healthy and easy to cook, it’s the perfect choice for entertaining family and friends this Easter.
Wild Venison
Our rolled shoulder of venison is the ideal roast for a no-fuss Easter lunch. Lean, succulent and full of flavour, it’s simple to cook and feeds a family of eight comfortably. Also perfect for feeding large gatherings, our venison haunch is delicious, tender and great for slow roasting, while our boned and rolled saddle of venison – with its lean, melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavour – is guaranteed to impress.Free-range Duck and Guinea Fowl
If you prefer a bird at Easter, why not try our tasty, free-range Devonshire duck? Traditionally reared in the heart of the Devon countryside on a natural diet of grass and grain, these prime birds have outstanding flavour. Or choose our lovely, plump guinea fowl with its delicate flavour as a great alternative for a special Easter Sunday lunch.Quail
Our delicious, juicy, oven-ready quails make a great, inexpensive starter, or an easy lunch or supper over the Easter weekend. Try them topped with sage leaves, wrapped in Parma ham and roasted in our recipe for Parma-wrapped Quail.
Whatever your choice from Keevil & Keevil, with a free corn-fed chicken for every order over £40.00, catering for family and friends this Easter couldn’t be easier.
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Foodies Festivals 2010
Now in its fourth year, the fastest-expanding food and drink festival in the UK will feature a Chefs Theatre with live demonstrations from local Michelin star and celebrity chefs; food and drink masterclasses with hands on tutored tastings by industry experts; over 150 speciality producers and local exhibitors; favourite local restaurants and top bars as well as a Veuve Cliquot champagne tent, Harvey Nichols tasting tent, live entertainment and children’s masterclasses.
Foodies Director Sue Hitchen commented:
“Each Foodies Festival event is a great opportunity to celebrate local culinary and restaurant talent and a commitment to fresh, seasonal and local produce. Foodies brings together a passionate and discerning audience with Britain’s finest producers, connoisseurs and top chefs.”
2009’s successful run of events saw Mat Follas celebrating his Masterchef win with his first live demonstration, showcased rising stars Tiffany Goodall, Shay Cooper and Jun Tanaka, celebrated book releases with top chefs Tom Aitkens, Tom Kitchen, Galton Blackiston and Jay Raynor and saw foodie personalities Heather Mills and Stephen K Amos take to the stage in the chefs theatre. Foodies Festivals 2010 are set to hold an abundance of gastronomic highlights.
A series of events for 2010
Hampton Court Palace – 29, 30, 31 May 2010
Foodies flagship event returns to the aesthetically pleasing grounds of the Royal Palace at Hampton Court for a second year. A high profile event that will showcase some of the UK’s finest chefs and industry experts. The site has been doubled in size due to the popularity and success of 2009’s event. An estimated 25,000 foodies will attend from London, Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire including local towns Esher, Weybridge, Cobham, Richmond and Wimbledon.
Leeds Roundhay Park – 2, 3, 4 July 2010
Foodies, in association with Deliciously Yorkshire will celebrate the wealth of fine food and drink that The North has to offer. Local food celebrities together with Michelin star chefs will showcase their talents in the Chefs Theatre. An estimated 20,000 foodies from Leeds, Harrogate and across the North will attend.
Glasgow George Square – 30, 31, July & 1 August
The fantastic, central location of George Square puts Foodies Glasgow in the heart of the city centre. With a focus on Michelin star and top Scottish chefs, and locally produced Scottish fare, the event will feature chefs demonstrations; food and drink masterclasses; a Whisky Theatre and over 100 local food and drink suppliers and producers.
Edinburgh Holyrood Park – 13, 14, 15 August
The original Foodies Festival celebrates it’s fourth year, returning to Holyrood Park to showcase Scottish food and drink and culinary talents to foodies from Edinburgh and the surrounding areas as well as international festival goers.
Oxford South Parks – 28, 29, 30 August
Showcasing local Michelin star chefs, restaurant talent and food producers, Foodies Oxford, overlooking the cities picturesque spires from the aesthetically pleasing location of South Parks will attract foodies from Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
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Pure Flavour Ready Meals
Pure Flavour has launched a range of ten delicious seasonal, home-made ready meals made with super-fresh, locally sourced vegetables and meat from farmers they know and trust, and with fish from MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified sustainable sources. The wholesome, local ingredients are then put together by Pure Flavour’s Roux brothers-trained chef into a range of dishes suitable for all palates, and blast frozen to preserve quality and flavour. Available from farm shops (listed in Notes) and www.pureflavour.co.uk for £5.99 each, deliveries can be made anywhere in UK within 5 working days of order (£7.50 delivery charge for orders up to £75 and thereafter free delivery).
Pure flavour has created delicious frozen ready meals to suit our busy lives with ingredients we would choose to buy from farmers markets, farm shops and local producers. Meaning that you can feed your family delicious, wholesome meals on those days when the pressures of work or other commitments mean that you don’t have the time to cook.
Local is a key ingredient in the Pure Flavour range, a philosophy that Founder, Emma & Chef, Nicci pursue themselves, having worked with many of their suppliers they are really excited about the growing list of local producers from Stratta’s Red Currant Vinegar, Quex Park Rapeseed Oil and the famous Biddenden Cider. Locally grazed Aberdeen Angus beef, Kent Lamb and free range chickens come from Farmer Palmer, in Smarden up the road from Pure Flavours Kent Country Kitchen, and every meal has at least one portion of the recommended 5 portions a day of vegetables. Nicci either uses vegetables from her small holding or calls David Catt & Son’s to check what has come in from local farmers this week, ensuring really seasonable meals.
With meals ranging from English classics, to the more geographically adventurous, Pure Flavour have created something for every taste.
∗ Kent Free Range Chicken, Seasonal Herb and Field Mushroom Pie
∗ Kent Free Range Chicken in a Creamy Biddenden Cider and Seasonal Vegetable Sauce
∗ Creamy Fish Pie using Sustainable Fish and Seasonal Vegetables
∗ Sustainable Pollock baked in our Creamed Local Chard
∗ Kent Lamb Stifado with Puy Lentils
∗ Kent Lamb Nirah Masala with Seasonal Vegetables
∗ Kent Aberdeen Angus Classic Beef Lasagne
∗ Kent Aberdeen Angus Beef Stew with Crispy Dumplings and Seasonal Vegetables
∗ Kent Seasonal Vegetable Lasagne
∗ Thai Green Curry using Kent Seasonal Vegetables
Pure Flavour’s history of ‘free from food’ means that all the meals cater for food intolerances, thereby ensuring that all the family can enjoy the meals, including those with wheat, gluten and dairy intolerances. Pure Flavour has recently partnered with Oatly milk, a delicious milk alternative made from oats, to produce even more dishes that are tasty, healthy and also dairy free.
Emma Slinn, Founder and Managing Director of ‘Pure Flavour’ talking about the idea behind the Ready Meals said, “With so many time-starved people, eating healthily often takes a back seat to take aways or ready meals that contain poor ingredients. I knew that we could produce delicious meals, using fresh ingredients from our local farmers and producers, then blast freeze them which is a natural way of preserving. We were so excited by the tremendously positive response from our focus group when we blind tested all our meals against leading ready meals brands – look out for Pure Flavour ready meals in a farm shop near you soon!”
Pure Flavour ready meals can be purchased online via their website.
Mother’s Day Chocolates from Galler
This Mother’s Day show your mum how much you care, treat her to some award-winning Belgian chocolate from Galler. Visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk and get chocolate gifts from Galler delivered straight to your door!
You can’t go wrong with chocolates and flowers, so on Sunday 14th March give her Les Florales (£12.50 online) from Galler. Combining chocolate ganache and fresh flowers, Les Florales are the result
of the union between Jean Galler and renowned floral artist, Daniel Ost and contain 12 chocolates in the following fabulous flavours: Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet. The perfect thank you for putting up with you all these years.
Lavish her with pralines this year with our elegant Round Praline Gift Box (£24.96 online). Two layers of fine chocolates; pralines, ganaches, marzipans and caramels housed in an elegant round russet-coloured box.
To order award winning Galler chocolate online visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, alternatively call 0207 351 1668 to order over the phone or visit the Galler retail outlet at Harrods, Harvey Nichols (London) and John Lewis Food Halls (Oxford Street and Bluewater branches).
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