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(More customer reviews)This is certainly a cookbook for special occasions, not just holidays, but nice family dinners, small cozy groups, Hellos & Goodbyes. The menus take a little more time, but oh my - are they ever worth it.
The book is organized into Spring and Summer (Breakfasts, Salads, Soups, etc.) followed by Fall and Winter(8 sections of recipes-Main Courses, Side Dishes, Desserts etc.). Wine pairings are suggested for every Entree' and there are lovely quotes alongside many of her recipes. Chicken pistachio pate', Salmon baked in ginger sauce, Beetroot salad with fresh rosemary, Pear and walnut muffins, Blueberry rhubarb tart are all wonderful. I will soon be on the lookout for Quince, her recipe for Quince chutney is to die for.
Not all of her recipes are over the top, Turkey meatloaf is everyday fare and easily made in the food processor. Baked ham with mustard and orange glaze is a great addition to any buffet or Sunday brunch.
Anna shares a great deal of her early life and describes the daily running of the Bridgehampton Inn. You might want to check out the Inn on the internet - it is beautiful and very gracious. Anna and her husband purchased an older residence in Bridgehampton that had once been an Inn and began slowly and lovingly to transform it into a welcoming B & B.
The biggest drawback to this book is the price. It almost has a cult following and while it is not as well know as Anna's Loaves and Fishes book, is "special" in many ways.
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