Ruthie Rogers

‘A good restaurant lives and grows and so do its recipes’ Ruth Rogers At London’s River Cafe, you can tell the seasons by the range of vegetables atop the restaurant bar: bushels of artichokes, bunches of puntarelle, crowns of romanesco and so much more. It is these ingredients that are at the heart of this new book; an ambitious, comprehensive celebration of fruits and vegetables from the Italian table that is destined to be an instant classic. Stunning, still-life photographs by Matthew Donaldson elevate the finest produce to works of art. Each ingredient receives its own peak-season portrait, followed by 1–2 iconic recipes that capture the ingredient at its finest. Vegetable-centric dishes bring the produce to splendour with perfect flavour pairings, which capture the essence of Italian cooking - where you walk into a restaurant in Rome in the spring, and see a table with sautéed peas, spinach, and artichokes. It says, this is our season and this is our world. This ground-breaking work redefines what a cookbook can be by combining bold visuals with eminently cookable recipes.

Inspired by her podcast Ruthie's Table 4, award-winning chef Ruthie Rogers, the cofounder of London's celebrated The River Cafe, presents a lively array of compelling interviews about food by a dazzling roster of celebrities including David Beckham, Martha Stewart, and Mel Brooks. Since its 2021 launch, the acclaimed podcast Ruthie's Table 4 has welcomed an extraordinary range of high-profile guests including Tina Fey, Austin Butler, Jamie Oliver, and Paul McCartney. Talking about food unlocks something within them, stories and emotions never before shared. Now the show's host, Ruth Rogers CBE, the chef and cofounder of London's renowned The River Cafe, presents a collection based on her interviews with the actors, singers, politicians, athletes, and artists who have appeared on the podcast. Table 4 at the River Cafe is a celebration of food and how its preparation and enjoyment nourishes, unites, and enlightens.

In the hands of Rogers and Ruscha, the humble lemon is transformed into the ultimate kitchen hero. Packed with fifty inventive recipes, the book casts the lemon as the star of sweet and savory dishes alike. Whether you are whipping up a creamy risotto al limone, baking a showstopping lemon tart, or brightening a salad with a burst of citrus, Rogers s signature style makes every recipe, from appetizers to mains, approachable and unforgettable. Elevating this journey is the singular artistry of Ed Ruscha, whose images, created specifically for this project, transform this book into a visual delight. Ruscha s style is both visually accessible and intellectually layered and invites viewers to appreciate the beauty in the very ordinary and mundane. Known for documenting a single subject in intensive detail, a Ruscha book is an instant collectible.