If you like the idea of growing and cook your own food, but have little expertise, fairly limited space and very little time, then this is the book to turn to. In The Grower’s Cookbook authors Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and culinary talents to provide you with a wealth of information and inspiration.
Many vegetables offer a vibrant beauty that few other plants are able to match. Their unique colours, textures, fragrances, flavours and forms are always exciting – they are glamorous in the garden, and tasty and rewarding in the kitchen. Whether large or small, your own edible garden can be a place of comfort and fulfillment.
About the authors
Dennis Greville is a leading gardening writer and photographer with a lifelong passion for gardening. He is the author of several best-selling books.
Jill Brewis is an experienced food writer and editor, well known for her enthusiasm for good food and cooking. She was a judge for the World Food Media Awards.
Dudley is the owner of The Kitchen, a week day eatery in Woodstock, and her cookbook reflects the busy community of regulars that frequent it. She shared her love of food with de Beer and explained the concept of the book – which was to create a food memoir that resembled a family photo album:
When you meet the heart and soul of Cape Town’s The Kitchen, you know your instincts were right. If The Kitchen sounds familiar it’s because this restaurant achieved national exposure when Michelle Obama popped in during her visit to SA with her daughters.
Now cook and owner Karen Dudley has written a cookery book entitled A Week in The Kitchen (Jacana, R225).
When I first read it from cover to cover, I went and bought two more as gifts for friends. I knew they would love Dudley’s approach and ethos.
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It’ll make your mouth water and ensure you impress and delight with really great chocolate brownies, delicious carrot cake, tangy lemon and polenta cake plus the oh-so-easy and yum breads and pancakes.
This is a chance to prepare some of the amazing dishes from The Kitchen under Karen’s direction. Only twelve participants get to participate, and in order for you to do so, simply book your place on Karen’s Hands On Workshop. Once you’re registered, you will receive a hamper that includes an apron, Taste magazine and ingredients. There will also be a culinary assistant at your work station.
Karen’s workshop is on Saturday 25 August at 1PM, at the Durban Convention Centre. To book your place, contact Shona at 021 702 2280, or email shona@gourmetsa.
Join Jacana and Kalk Bay Books for the launch of this beautiful cookbook from one of Cape Town’s most exciting restaurants.
Karen Dudley’s amazing restaurant, The Kitchen, in Woodstock, got onto the world map when Michelle Obama arrived for lunch. Since then it has gone on to wow just about everyone who’s eaten there.
Now you can meet Karen and learn more about the restaurant in her new book, A Week in The Kitchen, which will be launched at Kalk Bay Books on Friday 29 June at 6 PM.
The launch of Karen Dudley’s exquisite recipe book, A Week in The Kitchen, was an exceptional event held last week at the remarkable eatery, The Kitchen, which is, additionally, the subject of the book.
Accompanied by the city’s finest strolling musicians, Playing With Fire, the author and restaurant proprietor welcomed some 200 people who’d come to celebrate, toasting the book’s success with sparkling wine.
Dudley paid tribute to her mother, who taught her about delicious things. “That’s my real gift,” said Dudley. “I know what’s good. And I love to communicate that with all of you.” The vivacious chef demonstrated how her mother rolls her shoulders when she tastes something really delicious. “I live for making something that will make her that happy,” she said.
Those present quivered with delight at the array of snacks on offer: tomato pesto with caramelised onions served on croutons, green pesto with rare beef, tomato sauce and capers, marinated mushrooms and green pesto, phyllo pastry stuffed with cheese and baby spinach flavoured with coriander, sweet potato with snoek pate, mince koftis with chilli mayo sauce, fried potatoes and more…
Dudley also thanked the sterling work of designer Roxy Spears and photographer Russell Wasserfall. Describing the intense week during which the photos for the book were shot, Dudley said, “We made the food we always make, Roxy put it on a tray, I tweaked it and Russell shot it in the small window of time before the lunch rush. He was sublimely professional. It was an amazing feat!”
For those who cannot pass by the restaurant for a first-hand experience of the “love sandwich”, be sure to acquire a copy of the book, for the next best thing…
“This book was born out of love,” said the author, who was at pains to publicly acknowledge each and every person who so enthusiastically participated in the publication and the larger project, The Kitchen.
Jacana Media and The Book Lounge are delighted to invite you to the launch of A Week in The Kitchen by Karen Dudley.
On Thursday, 3 May 2012 at 05:30 for 06:00 PM, Dudley, the creative cook of The Kitchen in Woodstock, will be in conversation with food journalist Sam Woulidge, best known for her column in Taste magazine. These ladies will talk about their love for food, what is in season, what Capetonians are eating and what the new food trends are.
Elle magazine recently ran a feature on Karen Dudley’s A Week in The Kitchen, the cookbook with a difference that offers a glimpse inside Karen’s Kitchen in Woodstock.
The article consists of six delicious recipes from the book, including the secret to Karen’s Harissa Chickpea Salad, Gorgonzola Fig Tart and Moroccan Couscous.
Sink your teeth into the recipes below:
Harissa Chickpea Salad
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
400g chickpeas, soaked overnight
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1 tbsp crushed garlic
12 courgettes, thoroughly washed and dried
3 tbsp harissa paste
3 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
2-3 tsp salt
30g Italian parsley, roughly chopped
30g coriander, roughly chopped
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
4 aubergines, cut into cubes and roasted
6 red peppers, cut into cubes and roasted
2 tsp salt
Splash of olive oil
4 cups (800g) couscous
1 1/2 cups toasted pistachio nuts or almonds
30g coriander leaves
30g mint leaves
Jacana has released a book trailer for Karen Dudley’s cookbook with a difference, A Week in The Kitchen. Remember to join Dudley this Friday, 20 April, for the launch of A Week in The Kitchen at The Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town.
Jacana and The Kitchen warmly invite you to the launch of A Week in The Kitchen by Karen Dudley.
The launch will take place on Friday, 20 April, at The Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town. A party with food, music and friends will be held from 6 PM to celebrate the publication of this beautiful new book.
If you like the idea of growing and cook your own food, but have little expertise, fairly limited space and very little time, then this is the book to turn to. In The Grower’s Cookbook authors Dennis Greville and Jill Brewis combine their gardening and culinary talents to provide you with a wealth of information and inspiration.
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