Eating Royally

This is a very nice gift book for anyone who enjoys cooking, especially when accompanied by a gift certificate for cooking utensils or products. Despite the "Royal" title, the food is actually quite down-to-earth and fairly simple to prepare. Wonderful inside stories about the Royal family are peppered throughout the book.

THIS IS A GREAT COOKBOOK I TRIED TWO RECIPES YESTERDAY. THE CREME BRULE-BREAD PUDDING IS NOT TO BE BELIEVED!!! THE STEAK STUFFED WITH BOURSIN CHEESE AND PINE NUTS WAS VERY GOOD ALSO... ITS A HANDSOME BOOK AND WORTH EVERY CENT OF IT.

Just recieved my copy in the mail. What a fun book by a great chef and admirer of Princess Diana. It is so refreshing to see someone who knew her, that is not trying to profit from it. He is donating all of the proceeds to a charity benefitting children with AIDS, two of Diana's favorite causes. The recipes are scrumptious, but the stories are just as interesting.You get an insiders look of how things were in the Queen's kitchen and what Diana and the boys enjoyed eating. One of my favorite stories was as a young chef in the Queen's kitchen, a senior chef showed him the precise way to peel and cut carrots for the Queen. Darren asked, "Aren't those awful big?" The senior chef said No, if they were shorter, the horses might bite the Queen's hand. It is full of beautiful pictures and you will not be able to wait to get to your kitchen and eat like the royals.

I received this book yesterday and couldn't put it down! It is beautifully done with full color photos throughout. Favorite recipes of the Royal Family are given with a little story behind them. Kitchens of the various palaces and operations of producing meals for the private and public events are detailed. The behind-the-scenes stories are wonderful. A great resource for those interested in the Royals. Do not read if you are hungry! You'll want to rush to your kitchen and try out a recipe!

"I have had the honor of eating some some wonderful food prepared by Darren McGrady. My wife and I are big fans and have been anxiously waiting the release of his first cookbook. Darren's talent with food, his insight into the royal family and his warm sense of humor make this book a MUST HAVE."