‘Rose Bakery’s Breakfast, Lunch, Tea is an iconic recipe book by Rose Carrarini, founder of the famous Rose Bakery in Paris. Her book sums up her journey, which has been full of pitfalls, and her love of cooking.
‘Breakfast, Lunch, Tea’ is a cookbook published by Rose Carrarini, founder of the famous Franco-British chain Rose Bakery, known for its simple, healthy and above all gourmet cuisine. The book perfectly reflects the spirit of the Parisian café: a fusion of English home cooking and fresh seasonal produce, with a strong vegetarian inspiration.
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At the beginning of her book, Rose tells us about her move to Paris and, above all, the opening of the first Rose Bakery in 2002. Before moving into the restaurant business, Rose Carrarini worked in the fashion industry for a decade. Together with her husband, she developed a passion for cooking, which led them to develop a culinary offer featuring simple, elegant and tasty dishes, inspired by their travels and their love of seasonal produce.
Building on its success, Rose Bakery has extended its presence beyond Paris, with locations in cultural venues and department stores such as Le Bon Marché, the Musée de la Vie Romantique, the Maison de Balzac, the Jeu de Paume and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The brand has also opened branches in London, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo, notably in collaboration with Dover Street Market, reinforcing its influence in the world of fashion and gastronomy.
A Franco-British fusion in the heart of Paris
The book is divided into three main sections corresponding to the different times of the day:
Firstly, breakfast, a must for English speakers, with suggested recipes for muffins, scones, granolas, porridges, scrambled eggs and cakes. Lunch, with classics inspired by Parisian bistros, such as seasonal salads, savoury tarts, gratins, soups and vegetarian quiches.
Tea ( snack or tea break) is England’s signature, with cakes, crumbles, brownies, biscuits and puddings, always accompanied by a hot drink. The style and philosophy are simple and sincere, with an emphasis on fresh, organic and seasonal produce. The aesthetic is refined, both in the layout and in the photos, because there is a desire to emphasise texture, the raw taste of food, and homemade preparations.
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A lasting impact
Rose Bakery is credited with introducing a new approach to vegetarian cuisine and English pastries to Paris, influencing many culinary establishments in the process. Their culinary philosophy, based on simplicity and quality ingredients, continues to attract an international clientele in search of authentic flavours and homemade dishes.
To sum up, this book contains over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, many of them vegetarian, with sober yet warm photographs that capture the atmosphere of the café. An authentic culinary philosophy and Anglo-French inspiration, a rarity in the world of contemporary cuisine.
Followers of home cooking, food-conscious gourmets and fans of English brunch revisited should pick up this book. It will be perfect for everyday use.
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