Elisabeth Luard Libri

An extraordinary and moving memoir of an unconventional, unforgettable family.

Funny, uplifting and insightful, Still Life is memoir which explores new worlds through the kitchens, market places and traditions of the locals.

The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes. Elisabeth Luard is an award-winning food-writer, journalist and broadcaster, and a renowned authority on authentic Spanish cooking. Why not fill your home with the heady aromas and bold flavours of the Spanish kitchen, with delicious recipes passed down from generation to generation. From the secret to the best Patatas Bravas to timeless dishes such as Gazpacho and Tortilla Española, this exquisite book will help you to recreate a classic Spanish feast at home.

Fresh, fast and easy Mediterranean recipes If you are looking to recapture an amazing meal enjoyed on a Mediterranean holiday or just to enjoy the fresh flavoursome food that the Mediterranean has to offer, The Mediterranean Cookbook is perfect for you. This cookbook celebrates the healthy recipes and fantastic tastes that characterise the wonderful diversity of Mediterranean food, such as tapas, paellas and honey and spices. Over 300 local recipes from regions like Andalucia, Tuscany, Provence and the Greek Islands mingle with Middle Eastern recipes from areas including Morocco, Eygpt and Lebanon. Fancy recreating a sultry taverna, bustling bazaar or lively tapas bar in the comfort of your own home? You can uncover lots of easy recipes from different regions, alongside all the ingredients and step-by-step techniques you need to create healthy food from the Mediterranean. You'll also get to delve into the cuisines of key regions, such as Provence and Tuscany, with menus showing typical family meals. The Mediterranean Cookbook is a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy easy, healthy Mediterranean food.

Elizabeth Luard's prose is so colourful it transports you, and you can almost taste the food. You feel you're right there with the people she meets, from Maine, to Crete, Maui to France Delicious

Presents over 100 traditional Spanish recipes, including gazpacho, meatballs in tomato sauce, chickpea and chorizo tortilla, seafood paella and a selection of hearty fish and meat stews.

There are over 500 recipes in this classic work from one of the country's most respected food writers. First published in the 1980 and twenty years in the making but unavailable for many years Elisabeth Luard has now revisited the work for the first time since publication to revise, expand and update it.

This is a cookery book with a strong travel bias, dealing with each of Andalucia's eight provinces in turn to provide a personal, geographical and culinary survey of the area.

Proving once and for all that fast food need not be junk food, Elisabeth Luard will once again enchant her world-wide audience with her enthusiastic celebration of good food and good husbandry. This is a timely and practical tribute to the wisdom of the past.

Originally published: London: Timewell Press, 2008.