Fresh from the Market Author:Laurent Tourondel Celebrated chef Laurent Tourondel is one of the most popular restauranteurs in the country, with a rapidly-expanding eighteen restaurant empire that spans ten cities. Fresh from the Market is an expression of the seasonal, market-driven cooking style that has earned rave reviews at the author?s latest restaurant, BLT Market. Organized by... more » season, the book features 167 recipes for everything from breakfast to cocktails to dessert. Much more than just a restaurant cookbook, Fresh from the Market includes guidance on selecting seasonal meats, fish, cheeses, and produce, which cooking techniques are best suited for each season, colorful profiles of local purveyors, a source list to help home cooks locate the best local ingredients, and a foreword written by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Chef Tourondel provides seasonal menus as well as wine pairings for each dish, taking the guesswork out of entertaining. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques, this book will capture the spirit of Tourondel?s beloved restaurants and will provide an accessible guide to seasonal, ?locavore? eating for real home cooks.« less