My friend, Aileen Bordman, has created a work of art in her and Derek Fell’s new book Monet’s Palate Cookbook. This beautiful book, not only is a visual feast for your eyes, but also offers culinary rewards as well in the form of luscious recipes.
Monet’s Palate Cookbook is brimming with stunning photos of Monet’s beloved kitchen gardens as well as photos of many of the tempting dishes that are set out in the book.
Camembert Fritters with Apple and Raisin Chutney sound perfect as an appetizer. Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger, Cumin, Coriander and Toasted Almonds looks comforting on this cold, rainy Colorado day. Boeuf Bourguignon with Rosemary Puff Pastry Crust, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with Gruyere and Herbs and Gratin of Turbot, Carrots and Leeks with Cider and Cream are three of the recipes in the Main Courses chapter that jumped off the page. There is a chapter on Garden-Inspired Side Dishes as well — perfect for using the bounty from our summer gardens. The Desserts chapter has sweet endings such as Rosemary Butter Sandwich Cookies with Fig Jam and Normandy French Apple Tart and we finish with the Craft Cocktails and Spirits offerings.
Special thanks to Aileen and her publisher for sharing the recipe for Chilled Asparagus Salad with Olives.
This book offers something for everyone — a foreword by Meryl Streep, a wonderful narrative about Monet’s Home and Kitchen Garden, the recipes and, of course, gorgeous photographs.
GIVEAWAY: Gibbs Smith and Aileen Bordman are offering one of you a copy of this fantastic book. The giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. Please leave a comment on this post by June 5th. Random Number Generator will chose a winner on that date. Winner will be notified by e-mail and posted in the group. Good luck!
Random Number Generator picked #16 Lynda Herman — I’ve sent you an e-mail! Congratulations.
I would love to have this cookbook and it was really neat to see Monet garden’s and house two years ago.
I am an illustrator/painter who cooks.
Ooh, I so want this, I have it on my wishlist.
Monet anything is wonderful.
It sounds like a lovely book to own and treasure.
I would love to have this book
Impressionism and Pointillism are my favorite art movements. I’d love a copy of this book.
This book sounds amazing!
This is on my want list. Last week I saw the short film of the same name. I am fascinated by Monet, his gardens, and cooking.
I would love to own this book!
Nice coffee table book, as well!
This looks like such a lovely book! I’d love it 🙂
I’d love to win a copy of this book.
What a glorious concept. Looks beautiful (and likely yummy).
From the Amazon preview, the book looks amazing! Thanks for the head’s up!
I would love this book! My husband and I visited Monet’s garden when we were in Paris years ago and it was sooo lovely.
This one would be a much appreciated addition. I’ve been there, but no interior photos allowed!
How gorgeous this book must be!
As an artist and a cook I would absolutely love to add this book to my collection. Thank you Jenny Hartin for such a nice review. You are so lucky to have the opportunity to find, read and review so many wonderful cookbooks.
What a lovely book to cook from and daydream with.
PICK ME, RANDOM GENERATOR!!! LOL
Yesssss
I would love love love this book. It is already in my Amazon shopping cart.
The recipes make my mouth water and my imagination run wild. I’d love to have this book.
I have Monet’s Table. This would fit perfectly next to it on the shelf.
Jenny,
We are honored to have Monet’s Palate Cookbook – The Artist & His Kitchen Garden at Giverny showcased at The Cookbook Junkies. A toast to cookbooks, good friends and family around the table and Claude Monet!
Aileen Bordman
Very nice!
Ohhh, not only are we fans of Monet & food 🙂 but we love Derek Fell’s books!
Sounds like a great book. I want that carrot soup!
The chilled asparagus salad with olives looks wonderful. It looks like a very interesting book. I would love to add it to my library.
Such a beautiful book, I would love to have this for my collection.
Bet it is a beauty!
Sounds like a fantastic cookbook. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this!
This book looks beautiful and is already on my wishlist – love Monet!
beautiful book
visiting Monet’s Garden and Giverny was one of my most precious memories!
Interesting concept for a book. I’m really curious about this one!
I have been dreaming about this book!
I’ve been dreaming about this book!
Aka Mabel Beachy Simpson on FB. I would be honored to receive this cookbook. What a treasure
I would adore this cookbook!
I would love to win this book too. Aileen is a phenomenal artist, and I’ve been visiting Giverny regularly for the past 22 years. Please enter my name in the giveaway.
I would love to have this book, so please enter my name in the giveaway. Aileen is a phenomenal artist, and I’ve been visiting the gardens in Giverny for the past 22 years.
I love Monet.
Want this one in the worst way!
I’ve always wanted to visit Monet’s gardens at Giverny. This book will hold me over until I get the chance to do so!
I’d love to win!
I would love to have this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Looks like a unique book. Pretty sure it would look good on my shelf 😉
I think my entry didn’t go through. Grrr. Anyway, it looks unique. Love to have it.