In Search of Perfection

by Heston Blumenthal

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Perfection is an eight-part prime-time BBC TV series hosted by Heston Blumenthal. The series focuses on eight classic dishes - Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Spag Bol, Risotto, Roast Beef, Steak and Salad, Pizza and Treacle Tart and Ice Cream. Heston will look at the provenance of these dishes, how to source the best ingredients and what to look for, and of course, how to cook them to 'perfection'. This tie-in book of the same name contains all Heston's recipes for the classic dishes and show more all his hints and tips on how to cook the very best ingredients, as well as fascinating information on the background to these dishes. show less

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Heston Blumenthal has made his name creating such original dishes as Snail Porridge and Nitro-Scrambled Egg and Bacon Ice Cream at his internationally acclaimed restaurant, the Fat Duck. In Total Perfection, Heston travels far and wide in search of 'perfect' versions of sixteen of the world's best-loved (and worst-abused) dishes, seeking their show more cultural roots, exploring the finest ingredients and finding out what makes these standards of global cuisine so great. show less

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Nonfiction, Food & Cooking, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS
641Applied science & technologyHome economics & family managementFood, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics
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TX725 .A1 .B5497TechnologyHome economicsHome economicsCooking
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Dutch, English
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Paper
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4
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