âLes diners de Gala is uniquely devoted to the pleasures of taste ⦠If you are a disciple of one of those calorie-counters who turn the joys of eating into a form of punishment, close this book at once; it is too lively, too aggressive, and far too impertinent for you.ââSalvador DalÃFood and surrealism make perfect bedfellows: sex and lobsters, collage and cannibalism, the meeting of a swan and a toothbrush on a pastry case. The opulent dinner parties thrown by Salvador Dalà (1904â1989) and his wife and muse, Gala (1894â1982) were the stuff of legend. Luckily for us, Dalà published a cookbook in 1973, Les diners de Gala, which reveals some of the sensual, imaginative, and exotic elements that made up their notorious gatherings.This abridged reissue features 78 of his recipes over 12 chapters, specially illustrated by DalÃ, and organized by meal courses, including aphrodisiacs. The illustrations and recipes are accompanied by DalÃâs extravagant musings on subjects such as dinner conversation: âThe jaw is our best tool to grasp philosophical knowledge.âAll these rich recipes can be cooked at home, although some will require practiced skill and a well-stocked pantry. This is cuisine of the old school, with meals by leading French chefs. Good taste, however voluptuous, never goes out of fashion. In making this exceptionally rare book available to a wide audience, TASCHEN brings an artwork, a practical cookbook, and a multisensory adventure to todayâs kitchens.The first English edition of Les Diners de Gala was published in 1973 by FELICIE, INC., New York
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Publisher : Taschen America Llc
Author : Taschen
Language : French
Edition : Main
Published :2024-02-15
Number Of Pages : 192
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 3836595877
ISBN-13 : 9783836595872
Item weight : 0.91 lb
Dimensions : 0.59 in x 5.91 in x 7.87 in
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