Rachel's Favourite Food for Living by Allen, Rachel
Rachel's Favourite Food for Living (Collectible First Edition)
A Celebration of Bestselling Culinary Classics for Making Memories
A Celebration of Bestselling Culinary Classics for Making Memories
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Rachel's Favourite Food for Living
- Author: Rachel Allen
- Publisher: Collins, London
- Publication Date: 2007
- ISBN-13: 9780007259311
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Impression. High-end lifestyle production.
- Binding: Hardcover with original publisher's illustrated boards, complete as issued and housed under a protective archival cellophane cover.
- Physical Format: Quarto (4to), 256 pages. Full-colour lifestyle photography throughout, printed on premium heavy-matte art paper.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: The original publisher's illustrated hardcover boards are in beautiful, well-maintained condition. Exhibiting only very limited, microscopic signs of surface wear along the corner tips from careful shelf storage. The spine is robust, perfectly straight, and remains completely undamaged with bright, crisp lettering.
- Interior: Pristine and exceptional. The internal text pages and vibrant culinary photography plates are completely clean, stark white, intact, and unmarked. Free from typical kitchen grease stains, thumb soils, dog-ears, or previous owner inscriptions.
- Protection: The volume is professionally protected with a removable, archival-grade cellophane sleeve to safeguard its condition.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 2007 by Collins, Rachel's Favourite Food for Living is a beautifully curated, nostalgic masterwork from Ireland's most beloved television chef. Grounded in the philosophy that food has an unmatched power to evoke deep emotions and shape lifelong memories, this book explores recipes that comfort, energise, and delight. Across ten beautifully structured chapters—including Food for the soul, Childhood favourites, Food for romance, and For the love of chocolate—Rachel Allen provides over 100 inspiring, easy-to-achieve dishes. From the rustic warmth of Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Soup to global fusions like Korean Beef with Avocado Rice and indulgent Little Mocha Kisses, this first-edition volume stands as a landmark lifestyle chronicle of mid-2000s television gastronomy.
Published in 2007 by Collins, Rachel's Favourite Food for Living is a beautifully curated, nostalgic masterwork from Ireland's most beloved television chef. Grounded in the philosophy that food has an unmatched power to evoke deep emotions and shape lifelong memories, this book explores recipes that comfort, energise, and delight. Across ten beautifully structured chapters—including Food for the soul, Childhood favourites, Food for romance, and For the love of chocolate—Rachel Allen provides over 100 inspiring, easy-to-achieve dishes. From the rustic warmth of Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Soup to global fusions like Korean Beef with Avocado Rice and indulgent Little Mocha Kisses, this first-edition volume stands as a landmark lifestyle chronicle of mid-2000s television gastronomy.
Author Profile: Rachel Allen
Rachel Allen is an internationally acclaimed Irish celebrity chef, bestselling author, and television personality. Raised in Dublin, she trained at the world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School under the mentorship of Darina Allen, where she later became a principal teacher. Her hit television series, broadcast globally on BBC and RTÉ, alongside her numerous chart-topping cookbooks, have made her a household name revered for her warm, accessible presentation and flawless culinary techniques. Her publications remain highly sought-after collectibles for enthusiasts of premium Irish and global food culture.
Rachel Allen is an internationally acclaimed Irish celebrity chef, bestselling author, and television personality. Raised in Dublin, she trained at the world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School under the mentorship of Darina Allen, where she later became a principal teacher. Her hit television series, broadcast globally on BBC and RTÉ, alongside her numerous chart-topping cookbooks, have made her a household name revered for her warm, accessible presentation and flawless culinary techniques. Her publications remain highly sought-after collectibles for enthusiasts of premium Irish and global food culture.
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