# The Gourmand's Egg by Ruth Reichl (Hardcover)

Poached, scrambled, boiled, whipped into a cocktail, transformed into a painting medium, tossed at an enemy's house. As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and ever-powerful source of life.  
  
One of **the most enduring symbols throughout antiquity**, eggs were used by the Romans to dispel evil spirits, modeled as priceless artifacts for the Russian nobility, and were woven into Egyptian mythology. In the **debut volume of TASCHEN's series with cult-favorite The Gourmand journal**, we **celebrate the link between food and culture** in a visual and literary exploration of the powerhouse kitchen staple. A collection of original essays and archetype recipes, from the perfect poach to artful desserts, celebrates the diversity of culinary traditions around the world.  
  
The Gourmand's Egg. A Collection of Stories and Recipes is illustrated with exclusive commissions by acclaimed still life photographers-equal parts sumptuous, absurd, lurid, mouthwatering, and undeniably The Gourmand. Rounding out the volume are works from art history's titans, including **Salvador Dalí**, **Jean-Michel Basquiat**, **Frida Kahlo**, **David Hockney**, and **Man Ray** alongside texts from chef, food writer, and critic Ruth Reichl and writer and editor Jennifer Higgie, and more. "In cooking - as in almost every-thing else," Reichl said. "It all starts with an egg."

## Details

- **Price:** 38.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Taschen
- **Type:** Ruth Reichl
- **Tags:** All Books, Food and Drink

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