Archive for April, 2009

Gordon Ramsay’s Fast Food

Gordon Ramsay’s Fast Food, softback published by Quadrille. ISBN 978-1-84400-761-5, price 12.99 from www.quadrille.co.uk
Ramsay is known equally for his use of the f-word as much as his ability to cook with a c. The title is a clever play on his use of the four letter word. That Gordon is an amazing cook I have [...]

The Amazing World of Orchids by Wilma & Brian Ritterhausen

The Amazing World of Orchids by Wilma and Brian Ritterhausen, hardback published by the Quadrille. ISBN 1844007111, price 20 pounds from www.quadrille.co.uk
I am in two minds about this. The reason being that the authors have written so many books on orchids and I am nt convinced that this is their best. Few know more about [...]

Irresistible Bags from Marie Claire Idees

Marie Claire Idees Irresistible Bags, hardback published by Quadrille. ISBN 978-1-84400-647-2, price 12.99 from www.quadrille.co.uk
Featuring 45 contemporary bags for all seasons, this is a big hit with me. The usual shopping bags, totes and rucksacks are here, although with a twist – refreshing and revitalized. What makes this book even more special is the items [...]

The Garden Visitor’s Companion by Louisa Jones

The Garden Visitor’s Companion by Louisa Jones, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-51463-4, price 16.95 available from www.thamesandhudson.co.uk
This book has just what garden visitor’s need – good photography to lure you in and interesting, informative text. I believe this book has information you will not find elsewhere. Unlike garden guide books, Louisa approaches [...]

Derek Jarman’s Garden

Derek Jarman’s Garden, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-01656-9, price 16.95 available from www.thamesandhudson.co.uk
Part of a celebration of 20 years of the famed publisher, Derek Jarman’s Garden is just as extraordinary as the man himself. I doubt that this garden could have been created by any other person. At one with its surroundings, [...]