It’s out!
My book, Supper Club: recipes and notes from The Underground Restaurant, two years in the making, is published today by Harper Collins. Within it’s beautifully designed pages (I love the smell of new books don’t you?) you will find:
- a brief history of supper clubs/underground restaurants
- a chapter on MsMarmitelover (my background, family, childhood, politics and approach to food). It’s probably the only cookbook that contains the word ‘anal’
- a 12 step ‘how to set up your own supper club’ programme
- 120 tested recipes from me, divided into cocktails and nibbles; starters/small plates; vegetarian mains, fish mains, cheese chapter and dessert. All recipes work for Aga ovens and normal ovens
- three themed menus; Elvis night, Midnight Feast Black menu and the edible flower menu
- a chapter of meat recipes by other supper club hosts including Nuno Mendes of Viajante, Lex Eats, The Shed, Plum Kitchen from New Zealand, Once Upon a Table’s Angie Ma from Hong Kong, Sheen Suppers, Mama Lan’s chinese supper club, Ben Greeno, Rambling Restaurant, and Casa Saltshaker from Argentina
- guest recipes from Hardeep Singh Kholi
- a worldwide directory of supper clubs with notes on the ones I have visited
- a bibliography
- the longest list of acknowledgements and thanks in the history of mankind
- it’s got a pink ribbon for a book mark! I really wanted a ribbon, and gold on the cover and in the binding. My mum, an artist, who has contributed some drawings to the book, always says her paintings sell more if there is a bit of gold.
You will discover the inside story of how I started a restaurant in my front room with the hidden motive that I might find a boyfriend, went up three dress sizes, remained single but got a book deal instead!
Bon appetit!
Photo of MsMarmite with the book and a plate of marmite on toast: Paul Winch Furness
paul
March 31, 2011 at 7:32 amCongratulations Kerstin -hope the book is as successful as your supper club!
Lilly Higgins
March 31, 2011 at 8:35 amYay! Well done Kerstin! Can't wait to get my copy. It will become a handbook for many more supper clubs beginners!xxx
foodrambler
March 31, 2011 at 8:38 amI just received the book – it's really stunning – congratulations! x
Jenni
March 31, 2011 at 8:41 amCongratulations! I'm waiting for my copy to plop, warm and fresh, through my letter-box. Can't wait to read it x
Alexis
March 31, 2011 at 9:14 amCongratulations! I'm off for a walk now going to see if I can find it in my local bookshop!
green drawers
March 31, 2011 at 9:43 amwell done you! Will be ordering our copy pronto. Fabulous photo of you btw – tres glamorous!
Dom at Belleau Kitchen
March 31, 2011 at 9:47 amwell done you! you should be so proud of yourself, you are the originator and it's bloody brilliant!… something for us all to aspire to. I'm off to Waterstones at lunchtime x
Sally - My Custard Pie
March 31, 2011 at 9:57 amCan't wait to get my hands on a copy – and I'm going to give one to someone here in Dubai who keeps threatening to start a supper club. It sounds like a gorgeous tome.
Lynn
March 31, 2011 at 10:06 amI'm waiting for my copy to drop through the letter box. Can't wait.
TheFastestIndian
March 31, 2011 at 10:12 amFantastic- well done you! Have put it on my birthday list, so anticipate getting a copy in around 6 weeks! xx
EyeOnDubai
March 31, 2011 at 10:12 amCongratulations! You and your blog(s) are an inspiration, and Sally (above!) is all to keen to remind me that I said I'd start one in Dubai… 😉
Lynsey Drake aka @lynzinthesun
March 31, 2011 at 11:44 amMy copy is on it's way to me in Spain,as we speak. Can't wait. Well done, you're inspirational.
maratanga
March 31, 2011 at 12:47 pmamazing! can't wait for my copy to arrive. congrats to you for all your hard work both on the book and in general for supper clubs, and staying true to yourself the whole way! x
The Curious Cat
March 31, 2011 at 6:02 pmWicked news! I've told my boyfriend he has to get me a copy for my birthday this month! Can't wait to read it! xxx
Plum Kitchen
March 31, 2011 at 11:10 pmThrilled to bits for you,what a great achievement:) Cant wait to get my mitts on a copy, exciting!
Michelle
April 1, 2011 at 1:42 pmHave ordered mine and it has been dispatched. Really looking forward to reading your wise words! xx
theundergroundrestaurant
April 1, 2011 at 8:23 pmThanks so much everybody and I really hope you guys enjoy the book
x
Niamh
April 2, 2011 at 4:34 pmCongratulations Kirsten. I am so pleased that it has been so well received. It looks and sounds lovely. Look forward to getting a copy soon.
Helen
April 2, 2011 at 5:47 pmMassive congratulations! You must be very proud of all your hard work. The cover looks gorgeous.
Tulip
April 5, 2011 at 4:04 pmOff to order mine now… so excited!
CrazyJaneDesigns
April 9, 2011 at 12:06 amI received your book today and have not got a bit of work done, It's amazing and beautiful.thank you xxxxxxxx
PonchoPanza
April 14, 2011 at 11:12 amI read the book from cover to cover in one night, couldn't put it down is easily the most inspiring cookbook I have read in years. Absolutely love it, well done x
Claire Hughes
April 14, 2011 at 11:14 amI read the book from cover to cover in one night, couldn't put it down. Loved your story as well as the recipes, the most inspiring cookbook I have read in years. A big thumbs-up from me! x