Charcuterie: Pates, Terrines, Savory Pies

Charcuterie

Pates, Terrines, Savory Pies

Recipes and Techniques, From the 

Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts

Flammarion, $40.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Inside the world-renowned culinary school FERRANDI on charcuterie is an entire course that includes cooked terrines, pates, and savory pies. In this seventy recipe guide with all of the needed instruction, students are also taught to prepare doughs, sausages and other meats. 

The school’s teaching staff, which includes master chefs, wrote the cookbook so that home cooks would have a less difficult way to learn to prepare meats, fish and vegetables along with the above recipes and techniques. There are 200 pages of  illustrations for the new chefs to follow. 

Below are the images I have chosen for you. Enjoy!

ATELIERS OF EUROPE: ATLAS OF DECORATIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS

ATELIERS OF EUROPE

by John Whelan 

Photography by Oskar Proctor

Prestel, $60.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Ateliers of Europe is one of the most beautiful books I have reviewed, and I truly loved every page. I was indulged in this beauty for many hours, stirring up memories of my time as a graduate student studying Fine Arts. I worked with molds, statues and busts, clay, and sandstone. 

Ateliers are beautiful places where artists, students, and accomplished artist work. There are far less spaces than before, and the offices continue to produce the world most sought after objects. 

This book covers places that create crystal, ceramics, wrought iron, fabric, bookbinding, mosaic, wood paneling and more. You will see the rooms where this marvelous art begins and finishes. 

I have noted all of the places and the countries they are located  in at the end of this post. I have also shared some images below. ENJOY!

Austria-
WOKA
England -
AR Wentworth
Jamb
France -
Ateliers Brugier
Atelier Lorenzi
Atelier Merriguet-Carrere
Ateliers Nextoux
Atelier Promethee
Ateliers Saint-Jacques
Feau & Cie
Fer Emerande
Richard Orgevre
Germany-
Bauwert
Nymphenburg
Italy-
Antico Setificio Fiorentino
Bevilacqua
Castorina
Conti Borbone
Felix’s Calchi
Fortuny
Moleria Locchi
Or so I
Valeted
Spain- Jim Binet
Orfebre Seco
Switzerland-
Lehni AG

Teresa!

SOUL: INTERIORS BY ORLANDO DIAZ-AZCUY

 

SOUL:

INTERIORS BY 

ORLANDO DIAZ-AZCUY

by Jorge S. Arango

Rizzoli New York, $50.00

October 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I don't have enough praise for the design and architecture created by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy. His minimalist style, presented in sections, is stunning. 

The art, subtle but courageous, is absolutely beautiful and different. The metallic and gilded pieces are breathtaking.

Needless to say I am in love with this publication, and I have shared images from the book below. ENJOY!

ROMANCING THE HOME: STYLISH INTERIORS FOR MODERN LIVING

 

ROMANCING THE HOME:

STYLISH INTERIORS FOR

MODERN LIVING 

by Stewart Manger

forward by Bunny Williams

Rizzoli New York, $50.00

September 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I must admit that ROMANCING THE HOME: Stylish Interiors for a modern Lifestyle has hit this one out of the ball park. Manger had some wonderful teachers, and it shows brilliantly.

I love that he combines traditional with contemporary design in such a seamless way. He has chosen beautiful art, fabrics, carpets, paint, antiques and other furnishings in his projects.

Below I have shared several images from this book.  ENJOY!

FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE: INSIDE FRANCE'S MOST EXQUISITE PRIVATE HOMES

 

FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE:

Inside France's Most Exquisite

Private Homes

by Catherine Scott0

Photography by Marie Pierre Morel

PRESTEL, $55.00

June 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

If you love historic homes that are involved in decor and preservation, this is your book. From Normandy to Provence, the more than 40,000 chateaus are being repaired in some way. 

The double page images show these stunning chateaus as they are being renovated. The spacious French homes are up to hundreds of years old and are studied and enjoyed by many artists, collectors, and decorators.

Below are several of the breathtaking images from French Chateau Style that I have chosen to share. ENJOY! 

MOROCCO: Destination of Style, Elegance and Design

 

MOROCCO:

Destination of Style, Elegance 

and Design

by Catherine Scott

Photography by Nicolas Matheus

PRESTEL, $39.95

JULY 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

If you love color, nature, landscaping, and design, Morocco: Destination of Style, Elegance and Design is for you. Homes are renovated with the land, bamboo, and wood.  

If you are interested in environmental work, this is it. I especially love the ceramics and plants put together by these designers. 

Below are several images of this beautiful land.  ENJOY!

CURRENTLY CLASSIC: JONATHAN RACHMAN DESIGN

 

CURRENTLY CLASSIC

by Jonathan Rachman Design

Dean Rhys Morgan

Flammarion, $65.00

October 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Currently Classic by Jonathan Bachman is one of the most beautiful publications at this time. His use of art, leather goods, textiles, color, antiques and collectables throughout the book is a fabulous guide for any designer.

Blending modern with traditional, gathering inspiration from finds he has gathered from flea markets in the East and the West, and making sure that the architecture and design meld, he has created masterpieces. 

Below are several images of Jonathan's work.  ENJOY!