Synopsis : Raymond Blanc knows more about food and cooking than pretty much anyone else. His cooking has been described as 'an extraordinary process of creativity, passion, subtlety, indeed genius'. His life and career to date have been utterly dedicated to the search for culinary perfection.

Now, for the first time Raymond is going to share the fruits of all that hard work and experimentation, and reveal the secrets of his gastronomy. Woven around stories from his childhood years, when Raymond learned the love of good food at his mother’s knee, are tales from his years at the sharp end of the food business and his thoughts about where food is going in the future and a passionate appeal for sustainable cuisine. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in food and cooking, this is the definitive book by a culinary genius.

Such is his reputation that his restaurant near Oxford, Le Manoir, was awarded two Michelin stars even before it opened in 1984. He has maintained extraordinary levels of excellence at Le Manoir for over two decades and it remains one of our premier destination restaurants.

Hot Brands Verdict
We loved the BBC2 Series The Restaurant, and Raymond’s ethos and philosophy about food, so we were fascinated by this book. It didn’t disappoint, Raymond has a very natural way of sharing his passion for food, his childhood in France and the challenges he faced in the setting up of his restaurants. Throughout the book there are wonderful anecdotes and delicious recipes woven into his life story. At the end of the book Raymond says.’The Purpose of A Taste of My Life- and thank you so much for taking the time to read it-was to share stories, share a knowledge of food, share the excitement of food. Perhaps it has enticed you back into the kitchen, or to spend longer there, so that you can make simple or more beautiful meals for your loved ones and then sit at the table and celebrate life and family …. and tomorrow’ This is an eloquent description of an absolutely delightful book, honest, heartwarming and a joy to read.

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