New book by @JakeTilson published by @QuadrilleFood
If you have a love of fish, like I have after a mothering on the fruits of the sea from a very early age, finding books that share your passion is something that brings great joy to those who wish to savour, learn more about and enjoy the fruits of the sea.
Jake Tilson’s new book actually goes beyond that because he had a feeling that many others share… He used to be scared of fish.
It was a culinary phobia that has beset many that have gone before him and will no doubt do the very same to others. But Jake sought to remedy that and took up a personal challenge to find out more and overcome this fishy pickle.
It is an engaging story where Jake takes on and tells of his discovery of fish. It’s a whirlwind tour from Venice to Tokyo, New York to Sydney and Sweden to Scotland.
Dishes like cuttlefish in ink with polenta, 3 fish bake and red throat emperor with watercress and orange salad will tell you of the countries travelled, the stories heard and the dishes shared in a story that moves with rhythm and pace while the flavours and scents water your mouth in anticipation.
The food memoir explores the experiences and moves effortlessly from cover to cover. Nothing is out of place and the book captures you from the get go. It’s a conversation in print, a recipe in the kitchen and a feast for the eyes.
In at the deep end is a book to be savoured and enjoyed – it’s to be used too.
Jake Tilson is an award winning artist, designer, writer and cook and his first book, a tale of 12 kitchens won the gourmand world cookbook award and was shortlisted for the Andre Simon food and drink award and the Glenfiddich food and drink award.
See his website www.jaketilson.com/fish for more.
The book is published by Quadrille and is available from all good bookstores this month.
