Tom Aikens Boeken

Celebrating the rich history of professional football, this book highlights the pivotal role of southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly Pittsburgh and Latrobe, as its birthplace. It recounts the story of Pudge Heffelfinger, the first paid player, and the establishment of the first all-professional club in 1897. The narrative also explores the contributions of other towns like Jeannette and Greensburg, including Latrobe's unsuccessful bid for the Professional Football Hall of Fame in the mid-20th century, showcasing the region's deep connection to the sport.

His first restaurant, Tom Aikens, has received huge critical acclaim and was awarded a Michelin star a year after opening, sealing Tom's reputation as a culinary leading light. Tom also drummed up a further legion of fans with the opening of Tom's Kitchen - an informal all-day brasserie serving familiar and rustic dishes.

From the day Tom Aikens burst on to the restaurant scene he has barely been out of the limelight. Awarded two Michelin stars by the age of 26, he has consistently been tipped as one of the hottest and most talented chefs cooking today. Now comes this stylish and sophisticated book, with 150 mouthwatering recipes, graded according to difficulty. His starting point is everyday ingredients - he believes in buying fresh, seasonal produce, and gives guidance on how to choose the best and make the most of them. Organizing the book by type of food - vegetable, meat, fish, fruit, bread, dairy - he creates a variety of imaginative, dazzling recipes, some very easy and achievable in minutes; others more sophisticated, ideal for special occasions or when you are feeling more adventurous.

Forbes Field, constructed in 1909 under the guidance of Pirates president Barney Dreyfuss, marked a significant development in sports history as the first concrete and steel facility in the National League. It quickly became a beloved venue, witnessing the Pirates' World Series victory and hosting memorable events for the Steelers and collegiate football teams, including the University of Pittsburgh's national championships. The site also featured notable boxing matches, solidifying its reputation as a sports mecca, with its remaining wall serving as a testament to its rich legacy.

Spitzen-Küche von einem der größten kulinarischen Talente Englands: In „Fisch und Meeresfrüchte“ verrät Starkoch Tom Aikens seine besten Fischrezepte. Von einfachen Standards wie Fish and Chips bis zu feinster Fisch-Pastete - mit seinen rund 200 köstlichen Gerichten kann man Fisch und Meeresfrüchte in all ihren kulinarischen Facetten genießen. Grundlegende Küchentechniken für die Fischzubereitung werden anhand von anschaulichen Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen erklärt. Zusatzinformationen rund um das Thema Fisch informieren den Leser z. B. über Alternativen zu überfischten Arten oder verraten, wie man frischen Fisch beim Einkauf erkennt.