Dewey Edition23
Reviews"When Ashley Christensen promises Poole's comfort food, I think she means food so delicious and generous in spirit, you almost overlook the effort behind it; dishes whose thoughtful sourcing and painstaking technique are expressed so seamlessly and humbly on the plate, your only obligation as a diner is to enjoy. That's not an easy thing for a chef to achieve. But here it is." - DAN BARBER, Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns "Ashley Christensen does with food what Bob Dylan has done wwith song. She takes all the pieces we've come to understand in our life thus far--the ingredients, the familiar chords--and puts them together in a way that feels new, universal, and earth shaking, and yet somehow down-home. Having her food feels like church, sitting at the bar with best friends, and a history lesson all at once." - JUSTIN VERNON of Bon Iver "This is an inspiring peek into the incredibly full life that Ashley leads. We can all take away so many valuable things from this book, from the insanely delicious recipes to the way Ashley lives life on a daily basis. This is more than a cookbook, it's a life book." - SEAN BROCK, McCrady's, Minero, and Husk "Ashley Christensen's restaurants--just like her personality--are beloved for their comforting, no-frills warmth, and for how seamlessly they express the fabric of her community. Poole's: Recipes and Stories from a Modern Diner is chockful of dishes that beg to be cooked, savored, and returned to again and again. I can't wait to get my fix next time I'm in Raleigh." - DANNY MEYER, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group "Poole's reminds me of my favorite bistros and brasseries in Paris, the out-of-the-way places that thrive on real food and no hype, the beautiful yet simple little restaurants where the recipes are time-honored yet creative, the ingredients are not too far removed from the farm, the presentation is fun and never fussy, and the entire dining experience is an adventure that I think about long after the meal. Eating there is an absolute joy." - JOHN GRISHAM, author "If there were a Poole's Diner in every state in America, I would be going on a never-ending road trip knowing at the end of a long drive I would be guaranteed a delicious meal. Now the secrets--and delights--of Poole's Diner are in Ashley Christensen's terrific new cookbook. This is an excellent addition to your kitchen library, and you might want to drop off a gift copy at your local diner." - NANCY SILVERTON, chef and author of The Mozza Cookbook
Dewey Decimal641.5975655
SynopsisFrom the James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen comes a bold and revelatoryreinventionof Southern food, as told through the recipes and stories from her iconicand beloved restaurant, Poole's Diner. Ashley Christensen is the new face of Southern cooking, and her debut cookbook, Poole's , honors the traditions of this celebrated cuisine, while introducing a new vernacular-elevated simple side dishes spiked with complex vinaigrettes, meatless mains showcasing vibrant vegetables, and intensified flavors through a cadre of back-pocket recipes that will become indispensable in your kitchen.Recipes like Turnip Green Fritters withWhipped Tahini;Heirloom Tomatoes with CrushedOlives, Crispy Quinoa, and White Anchovy Dressing; and Warm Broccoli Salad with Cheddar and Bacon Vinaigrette share the menu with the definitive recipe for Pimento Cheese, a show-stoppingMacaroni au Gratin, and crave-worthyChallahBread Pudding withWhiskey Apples and Creme Fraiche,all redefining what comfort foodcan be. Poole's is also the story of how Christensen opened a restaurant, and in the process energized Raleigh's downtown.By fosteringa network of farmers, cooks, andguests, and taking care of her people by feeding them well, she built a powerful community around the restaurant. The cookbook is infused with Christensen's generous spirit and belief that great cooking is fundamental to good living. With abundant, dramatically beautiful photography and a luxepresentation, Poole's is a landmark addition to the cookbook canon, a collection from which readers will cook and find inspiration, and pass down for generations to come., From the James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen comes a bold and revelatory reinvention of Southern food, as told through the recipes and stories from her iconic and beloved restaurant, Poole's Diner. Ashley Christensen is the new face of Southern cooking, and her debut cookbook, Poole's , honors the traditions of this celebrated cuisine, while introducing a new vernacular--elevated simple side dishes spiked with complex vinaigrettes, meatless mains showcasing vibrant vegetables, and intensified flavors through a cadre of back-pocket recipes that will become indispensable in your kitchen. Recipes like Turnip Green Fritters with Whipped Tahini; Heirloom Tomatoes with Crushed Olives, Crispy Quinoa, and White Anchovy Dressing; and Warm Broccoli Salad with Cheddar and Bacon Vinaigrette share the menu with the definitive recipe for Pimento Cheese, a show-stopping Macaroni au Gratin, and crave-worthy Challah Bread Pudding with Whiskey Apples and Creme Fraiche, all redefining what comfort food can be. Poole's is also the story of how Christensen opened a restaurant, and in the process energized Raleigh's downtown. By fostering a network of farmers, cooks, and guests, and taking care of her people by feeding them well, she built a powerful community around the restaurant. The cookbook is infused with Christensen's generous spirit and belief that great cooking is fundamental to good living. With abundant, dramatically beautiful photography and a luxe presentation, Poole's is a landmark addition to the cookbook canon, a collection from which readers will cook and find inspiration, and pass down for generations to come.