Published by Taschen, a reference in the production of high-quality books, we present five incredible books that cannot be missing from your home and kitchen.
Taschen is more than just a book publisher. Since its founding in 1980 by German visionary Benedikt Taschen, it has been a pioneer in producing books on art, design, photography and pop culture that transcend the boundaries of convention. The publisher has revolutionized the way we enjoy and interact with books. Its bold approach has attracted a legion of passionate readers around the world. In the world of gastronomy , Taschen presents a selection that explores the cultural, historical and culinary aspects of food . In this theme, we present five incredible books that should not be missing from your home and kitchen.
Egg
A source of inspiration for Dalí and a nightmare for Hitchcock, this humble ingredient has been prized since ancient times, as this fascinating cultural and culinary history of the egg tells. This first volume of the Taschen collection, conceived in collaboration with Gourmand magazine, celebrates the fusion of art and food through original recipes.
Menu Design in Europe
Europe’s reputation as the center of the culinary world is confirmed with this extensive repertoire of restaurant menus from across the continent. From extravagant royal banquet bills to delicious minimalist-design menus, the gastronomic customs of dozens of European countries are revealed in this encyclopedic design compendium.
The Gala Dinners
Mix art, refined French touches and surrealist reflections in your kitchen. This reissue brings together exotic dishes and fertile imagination that were served at Salvador Dalí’s legendary dinners. With classic recipes from great Parisian restaurants such as La Tour d’Argent and Maxim’s, illustrations created by Dalí himself and a section on aphrodisiacs, this book is a work of art, a practical cookbook and an object of multisensory pleasure.
Food & Drinks Infographics
An essential book for all lovers of 21st century food, with the best infographics on everything that is eaten, drunk and cooked. Whether you want to discover the secrets of sashimi or the keys to preparing a stress-free party, this is one of the most complete and visually appealing gastronomic guides. With simple and easy-to-remember illustrations to solve all your kitchen problems and, at the same time, discover how food has been visually represented over time.
Modernist Cuisine
From the creators of Modernist Cuisine comes a book that transforms home-cooked dishes into haute cuisine and brings delights to the kitchen for beginners. This 456-page volume includes all the information you need to set up and operate a modern home kitchen. Recipes, equipment instructions, and cooking tips are illustrated with practical photographs that describe the processes step by step, all with the same quality and meticulousness that made its predecessor famous.