(Food History) Gillian Riley. A Feast for the Eyes: Evocative recipes and surprising tales inspired by paintings in the National Gallery

Van Gogh painted sunflowers with "the enthusiasm of a Marseillaise devouring his bouillabaisse." Gillian Riley shows a similar enthusiasm in her book of extraordinary facts, sumptuous pictures, and delicious recipes.

From Crivelli to Cézanne we are introduced to gastronomic pleasures found in works of art from the Renaissance to the Impressionists.

Recipes include: Renaissance Stardust, Wild Duck and Prunes, Trout with Lemon Stuffing, Carciofi alla Romana, Quince Vodka, Raspberry Bavarois.

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