Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World: London: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods of the World

what an inspiration this series is, not only for the city it coveres but the photography and the recipes are very inspiring.

Very pleased.

Williams Sonoma has a relatively new series of sort-of cookbooks for people who want a visit to a particular place as much as they want a tasty dinner. None of these books are exhaustive collections of recipes, but they're just darned nice.There's two main sections. First, an introductory section describes the culinary history, markets, food culture of the area. A "Best of" section has photos and discussion of, say, afternoon tea, pubs, cheesemongers -- including specific destinations (such as Neal's Yard for cheese, and Fortnum and Mason for tea). This is fun in an armchair travel sort of way, and if (like me) the food on your vacation is a significant part of the trip, it's definitely worth reading through this.The other half of the book includes about 50 recipes that are illustrative of London cuisine, from "steak, mushroom, and ale pie" to fish pie to potted shrimp to sticky toffee pudding. Efforts are made to include London's fusion cuisine, such as Chicken Tikka Masala or spicy Thai meatballs. That's not a lot of recipes for any cookbook, but these are all well written and beautifully photographed (certainly the strength of all Williams Sonoma books).Nevertheless, I like this cookbook. It's not one you *must* have on your shelf, but if you're shopping for a general introduction, you won't be disappointed. Those looking for deeper explorations of British cuisine (in all its guises) should look at Gastropub Classics or perhaps something by the Two Fat Ladies.

Enjoyed reading this.... Very well illustrated, with some good recipes !! Would recommend this book - would make a lovely gift.

Unfortunately, I ordered this book as I love all things London, my first book was damaged so i requested a replacement, the second book came and was damaged as well, I didn't want to take a chance on a third order. The book is great with some london staples, the pictures are beautiful and from skimming it over, had great deal on life in London, more of a coffee table book then a recipe book, as all the other books in this series.

As advertised

Being from England originally i am always looking for cookbooks that have recipes of dishes i grow up eating and i can say this book fits the bill, people say British food is bland , how can they say that if they use this cookbook . I just made the Leek and Stilton tart and it was delicious .

I have several Williams and Sonomia books and basically I like them. The pictues are great, but this one- I am sorry I purchased. The recipes were bland, and I didn't see one that I would like to make. I would not recommend this book. They must not eat well in London? If this book was a reflection of the London fare, I would have to go to Paris instead.