A Table in the Tarn: Living, Eating and Cooking in South-west France: Amazon.co.uk: Orlando Murrin: Books

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‘If there is any justice in the market, Murrin’s book will break all records - it is beautiful and perfectly executed…the nature and identity of the house at its centre - the elegant Manoir de Raynaudes - haunts every recipe and every word on the pages. This is quite simply a joy of a book.’ Simon Gallagher, Borders.

Reviews for Orlando’s previous book, The No-Cook Cook Book:

‘One of the best books of 2003, this is bursting with savvy and style. Best of all, you don’t have to be a skilled cook to get great results’ Jennie Muir, Independent

‘A year after it was published, I’m still recommending this book to anyone who has to entertain guests but lacks confidence’ Jenni Muir, the Independent Review

‘The book shimmers with verve, style and dash, the photographs make the simple look sophisticated and the recipes… are remarkably clever and appealing.’ Henrietta Green, Daily Mail

‘This book landed on my desk on the hottest day of the year. I have been using it ever since.’ Leslie Geddes-Brown, Country Life

‘Lazy cooks have been fighting to get this book off the shelves.’ The Week

Reviews for Orlando’s previous book, The No-Cook Cook Book:

‘If the thought of preparing a meal fills you with dread, help is at hand…. The results are amazingly impressive.’ Michael Bateman, Independent on Sunday

‘It is easy to understand and follow, and in many cases – inspirational. I haven’t seen a cheat’s recipe as good as this since Delia Smith’s How to Cheat at Cooking published in 1971’ Antony Worrall Thomson, Daily Express Saturday Magazine

‘The revolutionary cookbook we have all been waiting for has finally arrived, one that shows how to create more than 200 delectable dishes with no home cooking involved at all. ‘ Emma Pomfret, Bath Chronicle

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'If there is any justice in the market, Murrin's book will break all records - it is beautiful and perfectly executed!the nature and identity of the house at its centre - the elegant Manoir de Raynaudes - haunts every recipe and every word on the pages. This is quite simply a joy of a book.' Simon Gallagher, Borders. Reviews for Orlando's previous book, The No-Cook Cook Book: 'One of the best books of 2003, this is bursting with savvy and style. Best of all, you don't have to be a skilled cook to get great results' Jennie Muir, Independent 'A year after it was published, I'm still recommending this book to anyone who has to entertain guests but lacks confidence' Jenni Muir, the Independent Review 'The book shimmers with verve, style and dash, the photographs make the simple look sophisticated and the recipes! are remarkably clever and appealing.' Henrietta Green, Daily Mail 'This book landed on my desk on the hottest day of the year. I have been using it ever since.' Leslie Geddes-Brown, Country Life 'Lazy cooks have been fighting to get this book off the shelves.' The Week Reviews for Orlando's previous book, The No-Cook Cook Book: 'If the thought of preparing a meal fills you with dread, help is at hand!. The results are amazingly impressive.' Michael Bateman, Independent on Sunday 'It is easy to understand and follow, and in many cases -- inspirational. I haven't seen a cheat's recipe as good as this since Delia Smith's How to Cheat at Cooking published in 1971' Antony Worrall Thomson, Daily Express Saturday Magazine 'The revolutionary cookbook we have all been waiting for has finally arrived, one that shows how to create more than 200 delectable dishes with no home cooking involved at all. ' Emma Pomfret, Bath Chronicle

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

I want to go there! 15 Jun 2008

By Moana

Format:Hardcover

I bought this book as an accompaniment to another cook-book - to get free delivery. The so called main book has been shelved and although I haven't read this one from cover to cover (saving it, determined not to read all in a oner) I have already recommended it on a worldwide newsletter. Although the recipes are superb - I am enjoying all Orlando's observations.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Wonderful! 21 July 2008

By J. Starling

I asked for this for my birthday having read an excerpt in a Sunday paper. It's the best sort of travel/lifestyle/cook book. Everything's here; I defy anyone not to want to book themselves in for a stay having read it. And the recipes work too!
I keep it by my bed, and can't wait for "A Table in the Tarn, Book 2".

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

A very special bit of magic 29 May 2008

By Ms. Zena G. Tulyholowycz

Okay, I've been there, made new friends, `sent the postcard' and now have the book. Magimix now on order and can't wait to try some of Orlando's recipes savoured at Le Manoir. Written with caring, and much love, by an exceptionally talented Orlando. Rare in these days of `celebrity chefs' that Orlando shares his `tips' to ensure that everyone can enjoy success with his wonderful recipes ... and there seems to be a story for every recipe too.

I defy anyone who reads this book not to want to beat a path to Orlando and Peter's; meet the villagers and, of course, try the recipes, and `send the postcard'. Without having to stretch the imagination in the slightest, you will feel you are there before you've even left home. I cannot recommend highly enough this beautiful read followed hotly by a visit to Raynaudes and discover a most special area in France. Enjoy the magic!

Revelational Recipes

Based on the great reviews for this book I was tempted to buy it and initially I felt disappointed that there are seemingly so few recipes - but what I have found with the recipes... Read more

Published 20 months ago by L. A. Ellett Iolite

A beautiful book

A review by my wife (more of a woman's book I think).
A beautifully presented book - photographs, typeface - all in 'designer' class. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Roy Croft

A good read and a good eat

I came across this book by chance. I was browsing in a bookshop and the word "Tarn" caught my eye. I have just came home from a superb visit to the Tran region and so naturally I... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Pibo

A book of two halves

It's not hard to explain the appeal of the first section of this book. Combining as it does two peculiar forms of middle-class, channel 4, lifestyle porn: moving to France and... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Declan Swan

Good but where is the ending?

I really enjoyed the book, however, there were a few small things that popped into my head while reading it, which would have made my give it a higher rating. Read more

Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Pami

Evocative

A wonderful book which is much more than just a cookery book. It begins with a description of the renovation of the manoir, an upmarket B&B/gite owned by the author, a food... Read more

Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Marand

French Country Food

A really lovely book to sit and enjoy, beautiful pictures of this French farmhouse with thoughtful recipes of tasty food. Read more

Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Barbara Williams

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