The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating - by Fergus Henderson (Paperback)

About the Book

First published in the UK, "The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating" has become a true "foodie" cult classic, now available in the U.S. for the first time.

From the Back Cover

The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating is a certified "foodie" classic. In it, Fergus Henderson -- whose London restaurant, St. John, is a world-renowned destination for people who love to eat "on the wild side" -- presents the recipes that have marked him out as one of the most innovative, yet traditional, chefs. Here are recipes that hark back to a strong rural tradition of delicious thrift, and that literally represent Henderson's motto, "Nose to Tail Eating" -- be they Pig's Trotter Stuffed with Potato, Rabbit Wrapped in Fennel and Bacon, or his signature dish of Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad. For those of a less carnivorous bent, there are also splendid dishes such as Deviled Crab; Smoked Haddock, Mustard, and Saffron; Green Beans, Shallots, Garlic, and Anchovies; and to keep the sweetest tooth happy, there are gloriously satisfying puddings, notably the St. John Eccles Cakes, and a very nearly perfect Chocolate Ice Cream.

Review Quotes

"Fergus Henderson's cooking is deliciously ballsy-which is as you would hope from a man whose motto is Nose to Tail Eating." - Simon Hopkinson, The Independent
"Fergus Henderson's joy in writing about food is what makes this such an exceptional book. I wanted to cook everything I read, almost as I read it. This is a most original and enjoyable book." - Rose Gray, author of The River Café Cookbook
"Fergus Henderson's 'Nose to Tail Eating' is an astounding cookbook. This is food that might very well restore our plaintive spirits during a difficult time in world history. Like the work of Mario Batali, Henderson both transcends and exemplifies the best of his genre. Anyone who loves cooking and doesn't buy this book should seek expensive therapy." - Jim Harrison