Retreat

Overview

With 80 delicious vegetarian dishes, this collection offers a glimpse of what it is like to be on a cookery retreat with acclaimed chef Daniel Jardim. Retreat shows readers how to create a greater sense of mindfulness in their everyday lives by being in closer harmony with the food that they prepare while the stunning and mouthwatering photographs reflect Daniel's playful interaction with a wide array of flavors and influences—from Thai and Japanese to Moroccan and Indian. Divided into four seasonal sections, Retreat provides guidance on selecting the best seasonal produce and appropriate cooking techniques that match the body's needs through the different phases of the year. The dishes are aimed at aspiring cooks of all levels and are a heartfelt celebration of the joyous communion that we can experience through food and eating.

Author Biography

Daniel Jardim grew up in a Portuguese family, born to the owners of the Jardim School of Cookery. He has worked as a chef at various Japanese restaurants and at the Buddhist Retreat Centre and teaches at cookery retreats.