Jamie tries real American food and meets the most interesting cooks and producers that this vast country has to offer. His epic journey takes him to the heart of America: its people, culture, music and, most importantly, its food. Along the way Jamie gets his hands dirty - meeting hunters, cowboys, fishermen and local producers - as he finds out about the best (and strangest) ingredients on offer. He won't just be sampling, he'll be getting involved: entering a gumbo 'throw-down' in Louisiana, fishing in California and sampling bison in Montana as he joins life on a ranch.
As well as being a visually stunning journey Jamie's America is a practical cookbook, with each chapter focusing on the food and recipes of a different state. And the food is as varied as the landscapes - from spicy Mexican in the desert to freshly caught Alaskan salmon. With 120 brand new recipes, and Jamie's diary narrative running alongside, this is a celebratory cookbook of a country with a wide food heritage.
“I’ve picked well over 100 beautiful recipes from my trip to bring back for you. These are my take on the American classics, delicious simple stews, fresh beautiful salads, incredible barbecue dishes, as well as recipes introduced by the millions of immigrants that now call America home. All of this food is - to me - a celebration of the people, their cultures and country. I hope my book gives you a real taste of what food in this amazing country is all about” - much love Jamie O. xx
Review
'Jamie is the best in the business at making simple food great and his recipes include fine versions of pork and beans, baby back ribs, Waldorf salad and yes, hamburgers. Overflowing with character and superb photography, Jamie's America is a very tasty place to be.' Delicious
Author Biography
Jamie Oliver started cooking at his parents' pub, the Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight, and has gone on to work with some of the world's top chefs. He founded Fifteen restaurant in London and the associated charity, Fifteen Foundation, which continues to train disadvantaged young people to become chefs. There are now three other Fifteen restaurants in the world: Cornwall, Amsterdam and Melbourne. Jamie has also launched a chain of high street restaurants in the UK called Jamie's Italian. In 2005 Jamie led a campaign to improve the quality of school dinners in the UK and, through the Feed Me Better movement, caused the government to substantially change its policy towards school food. Jamie continues to write for publications in the UK and around the world, including his own magazine, Jamie Magazine. He lives in London and Essex with his wife, Jools, and their daughters, Poppy, Daisy and Petal
