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The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook: Heirloom fruits and vegetables, and more than 100 heritage recipes to inspire every generation
by
Brent Ridge,
Sandy Gluck, Josh Kilmer-Purcell (Goodreads Author)
Welcome to Beekman 1802, in Sharon Springs, NY--the historic home of The Fabulous Beekman Boys, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge. Josh and Brent star in the popular show on Planet Green TV, and they have built a worldwide reputation for their goat's milk soaps and superb, artisanal Blaak cheese.
Together, Josh and Brent have created a gorgeous cookbook that is “heirloom”...more
Together, Josh and Brent have created a gorgeous cookbook that is “heirloom”...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
October 4th 2011
by Sterling Epicure
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The Beekman Boys, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, from their idyllic farm in upstate New York have created quite a stir with their 'omnimedia' approach to all things sheepy-and-green. Not the least of which has been their splash with The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook (Sterling Epicure, Oct. 2011) with fellow MSLO alum Sandy Gluck.
They've put together a cookbook that at once is a paean to the old-timey 'heritage' recipes (what most of us would call the good simple foods that graced countles...more
They've put together a cookbook that at once is a paean to the old-timey 'heritage' recipes (what most of us would call the good simple foods that graced countles...more
Read in April 2012.
I'd like to first clarify the title. The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook is so named because 'The Beekman' home and farm was established in 1802 and the 'Heirloom' part of the title represents many of the 'heirloom' recipes that the authors have collected and sometimes re-created are based on recipes that have been passed on to them from family and friends over the years and generations. I think it's important to be upfront that the recipes themselves are not necessarily indica...more
I'd like to first clarify the title. The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook is so named because 'The Beekman' home and farm was established in 1802 and the 'Heirloom' part of the title represents many of the 'heirloom' recipes that the authors have collected and sometimes re-created are based on recipes that have been passed on to them from family and friends over the years and generations. I think it's important to be upfront that the recipes themselves are not necessarily indica...more
When they say "heritage recipes," they mean it. This book is full of really old-fashioned, seasonal foods. It reads like the greatest hits of American farm meals: Potato-Leek Gratin, Broccoli-Cheddar Soup, Roasted Lamb with Mint, Potato Salad. This book is full of classic recipes. It's nostalgic, rather than forward-thinking.
For people looking for those kinds of recipes, this book will be great. Since I'm not really into that kind of food, it wasn't for me.
I only really picked it up from the lib...more
For people looking for those kinds of recipes, this book will be great. Since I'm not really into that kind of food, it wasn't for me.
I only really picked it up from the lib...more
Recipe books always look sooo good. And usually I just flip through and ooh and aah at the pretty pictures. Then I look at the ingredient list and it usually includes 4 things I would only use in that particular recipe, with the rest going to waste, possibly.
I hate that.
BUT: this book has just a right mix of new things that I would be willing to try out without buying crap I'll never use otherwise. And I love that many of the recipes are like 10 ingredients or less, including seasonings.
Simpl...more
I hate that.
BUT: this book has just a right mix of new things that I would be willing to try out without buying crap I'll never use otherwise. And I love that many of the recipes are like 10 ingredients or less, including seasonings.
Simpl...more
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I recently won an ARC of this book through first reads, and though unable to try out the recipes myself yet, most seem to be (delicious!) adaptations of many traditional and simple dishes. The book itself is very well organized, with recipes categorized by season and ample room in the margins for notes.
The side notes, stories, and additional information included with the recipes were a nice touch, adding a more personal feel to the cookbook overall and preventing it from becoming merely a well-...more
The side notes, stories, and additional information included with the recipes were a nice touch, adding a more personal feel to the cookbook overall and preventing it from becoming merely a well-...more
I thought this was a fun read. I can't give it a five star review only because I received my copy through GoodReads Giveaways, and it was the Advance Reading edition. In the Advance reading copy all the photos and graphic elements are in black and white, so without full knowledge of what these will look like in the final edition, I have to leave off one star.
Other than the images the book was very appealing. The recipes are divided by season. I've had cookbooks that were set up like this before...more
Other than the images the book was very appealing. The recipes are divided by season. I've had cookbooks that were set up like this before...more
I won this book on Goodreads FirstReads. It is a cookbook and I haven't tried any of the recipes yet but I am going too. This is an interesting cookbook as it has little stories about the authors families traditions that I always enjoy reading. It also has a place on each page that you can write your own notes. Nice pictures also. There are hints throughout about different fruits and vegetables that you can grow in your own garden. Nice and I would recommended this to anyone.
Wonderful menu book. I did try the potato gratin and made mine with sprigs of Basil and Oregano and sprinkled with cheese layers in between stacks and baked in oven for about 15-20 minutes until nicely crisp and a golden brown. I should say that I pan fried the sliced potatoes for less than ten minutes, just to soften them and have them absorb some oil; then layered in pan for the baking into gratin. They turned out nicely.
I am still wishing for pumpkin bread with cheese layer.
I am still wishing for pumpkin bread with cheese layer.
Beautiful book for a gift.
Not only does it have some interesting recipes, not all of which have totally outlandish ingredients, but it also has places where you can add your own notes, cards you can add your family recipes, and it's just plain gorgeous.
Not a must-have, but the perfect christmas, mother's day, or birthday gift for the foodie that has everything.
Not only does it have some interesting recipes, not all of which have totally outlandish ingredients, but it also has places where you can add your own notes, cards you can add your family recipes, and it's just plain gorgeous.
Not a must-have, but the perfect christmas, mother's day, or birthday gift for the foodie that has everything.
I love that this book is divided by season. I also love that it only has 100 recipes in it. I never feel overwhelmed when flipping through it, and I always come away thinking of the many recipes I am looking forward to making. These heirloom recipes are not only simple, but they use real, healthy ingredients; you won't find corn syrup or other modern industrial ingredients. The color pictures are beautiful, and they've even included some recipe cards for you to write your own family's heirloom r...more
Loved this book. Great recipes that are easy to follow. I also love that there is a space within the pages to make your own recipe additions and really make each recipe with your own added flare to really make each recipe your own. If you're just looking for new recipes to try to add to your meal plans this book is worth checking out.
Not a lot in here that I would actually cook, although I would probably cook more of it if I lived in the country or on a homestead. And if I cooked with Alcohol. This is not a book to add to my cookbook collection, although for someone more adventurous (and with more time) this may be a great book to cook through.
This cookbook is a real heirloom. The photos are breathtaking and the recipes are delicious and very doable for an average cook like myself. There are spaces in the margins for you to make notes and add your own twists to the recipes. Love the Beekmans!
The sign of a good cookbook is one that brings you into the kitchen while you are reading it. Tonight I made a roast chicken with rosemary potatoes and sweet potatoes. I grew the red potatoes on my balcony and the apple, onion & other potatoes came from our CSA and local farmers market.
I'm asking Santa for an 11" cast iron skillet. I see roasting more vegetables in my future.
While I was disappointed of the inclusion of panko bread crumbs (this Southern girl prefers cornmeal), lard (OMG!) an...more
I'm asking Santa for an 11" cast iron skillet. I see roasting more vegetables in my future.
While I was disappointed of the inclusion of panko bread crumbs (this Southern girl prefers cornmeal), lard (OMG!) an...more
Wonderful collection of recipes that will carry me through the four seasons of my garden.
Another wonderful addition to my Beekman 1802 collection.
Thank you, Brent and Josh!
Another wonderful addition to my Beekman 1802 collection.
Thank you, Brent and Josh!
I won this as a first read! I was expecting something different from this cookbook. Maybe more old fashioned or recipes that really showcased heirloom varieties of fruits and veg. This kind of had that feel, but they all seemed more like fancy restaurant recipes than things you'd make in your own kitchen. It had some interesting recipes, especially if you eat meat-but I didn't really see where the heirloom came into it-it was just a fancy cookbook.
I won a copy of this in a Goodreads giveaway. Interesting combination of recipes. Nice back stories, clear instructions.
This was a Goodread First Reads Win and it reminded me of recipes my mother and grandmother would fix on Sunday or for Family Reunions. I loved the vegetable pictures in the book that remind me on my own little garden in the summer. The first recipe in the book for Deviled Eggs of course is the one thing I must bring to all family gathering.
The Baked Ham, Stawberry Rhubarb Crumble, Corn Fritters and Apple Butter Turnovers and all items I remember as a child growing up, so this book truly is a He...more
The Baked Ham, Stawberry Rhubarb Crumble, Corn Fritters and Apple Butter Turnovers and all items I remember as a child growing up, so this book truly is a He...more
The simplicity of the recipes - rustic yet elegant are neatly categorized into seasons. They all look and sound delicious. I might just have to buy a copy when the book is published so I can have everything in color! The stories are also nice to read, giving all of the recipes that personal touch.
Jan 17, 2012
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I didn't read this - I clicked on the wrong thing!
Very pretty to look through
Yum!
Love these menz, love this book, several very easy recipes, which isn't always the case with upscale cookbooks. Uhm, no, I don't happen to have black sesame seeds in my pantry and no, I apologize, I don't always have a $48 bottle of Balsamic Vinegar at-hand. Heartily recommended for those wanting to cook comfort food with style.
Love the Heirloom style of the book. This will be a great keepsake and some yummy looking recipes too!
I love this book, wonderful not to complicated recipes that turn out great.
Yes, the Beekman boys are fabulous! Gorgeous pictures and delicious recipes.
Excellent - one that I might need to purchase.
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