Coffee table book - The Gourmand's Egg. A Collection of Stories and Recipes

Finest Coffee table book with the title "The Gourmand's Egg".

As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and eternally powerful source of life. One of the most enduring symbols throughout antiquity, eggs were used by the Romans to ward off evil spirits, modeled as priceless artifacts for the Russian nobility, and woven into Egyptian mythology. In the debut volume of TASCHEN's series of cult favorite The Gourmand magazine, we celebrate the connection between food and culture in a visual and literary exploration of the powerhouse in the kitchen. A collection of original essays and archetypal recipes, from the perfect poach to elaborate desserts, celebrates the diversity of culinary traditions around the world.