Inn on the Twenty Cookbook

by Olson, Anna; Olson, Michael; Chatto, James; Mahovlich, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781552855188
• ISBN10: 155285518X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd

Summary

Bordered by farms and vineyards, Inn on the Twenty, has the best of Niagara at its doorstep. Anna and Michael Olson's recipes reflect the delights of running a restaurant in one of the world's most idyllic settings. Photographer Michael Mahovlich captures surrounding orchards, vineyards, and the inn itself, on the Twenty Mile Creek, in stunning images. Together, they form a book that brings the sensual feast of Niagara to your table.The Inn on the Twenty Cookbook contains the building blocks of cooking well, featuring chapters on basics, food and wine pairing, and kitchen tools. It also includes sublime twists on standard dishes, such as Sea Scallops on Apricot Butter Sauce, Lime-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Inn on the Twenty's Signature Double Espresso Chocolate Torte. The book's conversational tone will make you feel as though you are cooking alongside the Olsons in their famous winery restaurant in Jordan. Awards Cuisine Canada: 2001 - Inn on the Twenty (Silver Medal)

Author Biography

Anna Olson is a renowned chef, host of the Food Network Canada's show, "Sugar," and author of the best-selling cookbook by the same name. Before hosting the show, she was the pastry chef at Inn on the Twenty, where she met husband Michael. Anna also writes, develops recipes, and teaches cooking classes.

Michael Olson's appreciation for the culinary arts began in Japan, where he had a job as a cook. In Ontario, he worked at several prestigious restaurants, and has twice received silver placement in the World Banquet Championships.