Richard Olney was considered a culinary genius for his ability to
elevate cooking to a practical art. He wrote evocatively about the
beauty and pleasure in cooking by focusing on preparing simple foods
well. This new edition of his classic cookbook includes a fresh cover,
new interior design, and a foreword by Mark Bittman--so that a whole new
generation of food lovers can enjoy this inspiring book. Olney's 175
recipes are so straightforward that cooks will be inspired to go right
into the kitchen: herb omelets, fish with zucchini, lamb shanks with
garlic, and many more. He also shares techniques (several featuring his
own illustrations), such as fermenting vinegar, in line with the
back-to-basics trend in cooking. Olney's emphasis on simplicity and
improvisation in cooking will resonate with today's cooks and food
lovers.