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Claridge's: The Cookbook
"Claridge' The Cookbook is a sophisticated addition to your cookbook collection - and a purse-friendly alternative to an overnight stay." Stylist "...not that I intend to die, but when I do, I don't want to go to heaven, I want to go to Claridge's" Spencer Tracy "I love to check myself into Claridge's now and then for a few nights - just to spoil myself" Jade Jagger "When I pass through the revolving doors into the glamorous lobby of Claridge's in London, I always feel a thrill. You enter a world of sophistication and wonderful service... Claridge's is my ultimate treat." Lulu Guinness "It's the best in the world" Alex James An art deco jewel set in the heart of London's Mayfair, Claridge's - one of the world's best luxury hotels - has long been known for inspiring menus and exceptional dining from breakfasts and elevenses, through lunch and afternoon tea, and on to drinks, dinner and the dessert cart. Claridge' The Cookbook celebrates that heritage in style, with a collection of over 100 of the best-loved dishes and drinks from The Foyer and Reading Room, the Bar and The Fumoir. With interludes ranging from the magic of Christmas to how to host dinner for 100, the extraordinary experience of dining at Claridge's is brought to life in book form. The book will include delectable dishes and drinks for every time of from the Arnold Bennett omelette, to the Lobster, langoustine & crab cocktail and the Smoked duck salad. Treats include Cheddar Eccles cakes and a Raspberry marshmallow. Savour everything from the prized Claridge's chicken pie to a slice of Venison Wellington, with some Truffled macaroni gratin or Pommes château. Share the essence of Claridge's with family and friends, in the comfort of your own home - and enjoy!
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2017
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October 29, 2022
I'm rating this strictly on the merits of it being pure food porn, real armchair chef stuff.
I've no doubt the recipes are delicious, but they are all very time-intensive.
Loved reading about the platinum-level service and history of the hotel, and I'd love to have tea there sometime, but that's about as much a fantasy as my taking three days to make a single layer cake. :)
I've no doubt the recipes are delicious, but they are all very time-intensive.
Loved reading about the platinum-level service and history of the hotel, and I'd love to have tea there sometime, but that's about as much a fantasy as my taking three days to make a single layer cake. :)
July 25, 2020
The first time I went to London, I went into Claridge's to get out of the rain, and ended up spending part of the afternoon sitting in the lobby reading. Since then, staying at Claridge's has been a dream for me. Unfortunately, my budget tends to be more Holiday Inn than Claridge's. When I saw this cookbook, I wanted to see if I could recreate some of the delicious dishes I saw on the menu.
As a cook, I would rate myself as average. Most of these recipes are definitely special occasion, Sunday lunch type of fussy recipes. There are several recipes with luxury ingredients, and make larger quantities than I would need. This is no surprise; Claridge's is a luxury restaurant. I will need to improve my baking and pastry skills before trying most of these recipes. Still, there are many I have been able to try, with good results-the directions are quite clear.
The reason for only 4 stars is that this cookbook has several dishes with recipes within recipes. For example, the Blueberry Buns (p.28) requires you to make croissant dough, then pastry cream, then apricot glaze before being able to complete the recipe. This looks like an all day recipe; I am not prepared to spend my entire day making blueberry buns.
What this cookbook has done for me is not only motivate me to improve my skills, but also to realize the incredible complexity of the dishes served at Claridge's. If I am ever fortunate enough to be able to return to London and dine at Claridge's, I will appreciate it in an entirely different way.
As an aside, there is a recipe for a cheeseburger in the book (p.182). Does anyone actually go to such a gorgeous restaurant and order a cheeseburger? I mean, it looks like it would be a great cheeseburger, but...really?
As a cook, I would rate myself as average. Most of these recipes are definitely special occasion, Sunday lunch type of fussy recipes. There are several recipes with luxury ingredients, and make larger quantities than I would need. This is no surprise; Claridge's is a luxury restaurant. I will need to improve my baking and pastry skills before trying most of these recipes. Still, there are many I have been able to try, with good results-the directions are quite clear.
The reason for only 4 stars is that this cookbook has several dishes with recipes within recipes. For example, the Blueberry Buns (p.28) requires you to make croissant dough, then pastry cream, then apricot glaze before being able to complete the recipe. This looks like an all day recipe; I am not prepared to spend my entire day making blueberry buns.
What this cookbook has done for me is not only motivate me to improve my skills, but also to realize the incredible complexity of the dishes served at Claridge's. If I am ever fortunate enough to be able to return to London and dine at Claridge's, I will appreciate it in an entirely different way.
As an aside, there is a recipe for a cheeseburger in the book (p.182). Does anyone actually go to such a gorgeous restaurant and order a cheeseburger? I mean, it looks like it would be a great cheeseburger, but...really?
December 11, 2020
I sought this book out because I saw a show about the Art Deco building Claridge's resides in. The recipes in this book are pretty detailed and involved (3 days to make croissants, anyone?) and, for me weren't really the point.
I wanted to read about the history of the hotel and the hospitality offered therein. This cookbook is more than a collection of recipes, it's an inside peek into one of the world's fanciest hotels! I loved the pictures of dishes, drinks, and ephemera.
I didn't make any of the recipes in this cookbook, but I definitely savored the content.
I wanted to read about the history of the hotel and the hospitality offered therein. This cookbook is more than a collection of recipes, it's an inside peek into one of the world's fanciest hotels! I loved the pictures of dishes, drinks, and ephemera.
I didn't make any of the recipes in this cookbook, but I definitely savored the content.
May 8, 2022
For more than 160 years, Claridge’s HotelÌýin London’s Mayfair has embodied English glamour. Claridge’s: The Cookbook by the hotel’s executive chef Martyn Nail and author Meredith Erickson colorfully showcases the famed kitchen’s signature fare including chicken pie and teatime scones alongside inventive 21st-century dishes. For those curious to peek into one of London’s most exciting kitchens,ÌýClaridge’s: The CookbookÌýis a delicious read.
September 16, 2018
New bucket list destination
New bucket list destination! This book is full of charm and elegance. Little secrets like how to make creamy glossy scrambled eggs is a must read. The recipes are classics that pamper guests prepared with impeccable technique from scratch. Feeling the chef love translating to my kitchen, so very contagious.
New bucket list destination! This book is full of charm and elegance. Little secrets like how to make creamy glossy scrambled eggs is a must read. The recipes are classics that pamper guests prepared with impeccable technique from scratch. Feeling the chef love translating to my kitchen, so very contagious.
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