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Tom Aikens

    Forbes Field
    Tom Aikens Cooking
    Tom Aikens: Easy
    The Birthplace of Professional Football: Southwestern Pennsylvania
    One Hundred and One Beautiful Towns in Great Britain
    Fish
    • 2013

      Forbes Field

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Forbes Field, constructed in 1909 under the guidance of Pirates president Barney Dreyfuss, marked a significant development in sports history as the first concrete and steel facility in the National League. It quickly became a beloved venue, witnessing the Pirates' World Series victory and hosting memorable events for the Steelers and collegiate football teams, including the University of Pittsburgh's national championships. The site also featured notable boxing matches, solidifying its reputation as a sports mecca, with its remaining wall serving as a testament to its rich legacy.

      Forbes Field
    • 2011

      Tom Aikens: Easy

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      His first restaurant, Tom Aikens, has received huge critical acclaim and was awarded a Michelin star a year after opening, sealing Tom's reputation as a culinary leading light. Tom also drummed up a further legion of fans with the opening of Tom's Kitchen - an informal all-day brasserie serving familiar and rustic dishes.

      Tom Aikens: Easy
    • 2008

      Fish

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Having travelled to fish markets and spoken to fishermen worldwide, his recipes include new takes on ever-popular fish, such as sea bass, scallops and oysters, as well as ideas for lesser known but underfished, species like megrim sole, ling and gurnard. číst celé

      Fish
    • 2008

      "This book is a unique photographic tour of the most beautiful towns in every region of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The towns of Britain's countryside are among the most charming and unchanged in Europe's history. From the Norman castle towns of the southeast to the spectacular Roman architecture of Bath and St. Albans, and from Celtic cottage farms in the Scottish lowlands to the stone and iron towns of the Welsh borders and the north, it is as much about the history of the Isles as it is about their beauty today"--Global Books in Print

      One Hundred and One Beautiful Towns in Great Britain
    • 2006

      From the day Tom Aikens burst on to the restaurant scene he has barely been out of the limelight. Awarded two Michelin stars by the age of 26, he has consistently been tipped as one of the hottest and most talented chefs cooking today. Now comes this stylish and sophisticated book, with 150 mouthwatering recipes, graded according to difficulty. His starting point is everyday ingredients - he believes in buying fresh, seasonal produce, and gives guidance on how to choose the best and make the most of them. Organizing the book by type of food - vegetable, meat, fish, fruit, bread, dairy - he creates a variety of imaginative, dazzling recipes, some very easy and achievable in minutes; others more sophisticated, ideal for special occasions or when you are feeling more adventurous.

      Tom Aikens Cooking
    • 2004

      Celebrating the rich history of professional football, this book highlights the pivotal role of southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly Pittsburgh and Latrobe, as its birthplace. It recounts the story of Pudge Heffelfinger, the first paid player, and the establishment of the first all-professional club in 1897. The narrative also explores the contributions of other towns like Jeannette and Greensburg, including Latrobe's unsuccessful bid for the Professional Football Hall of Fame in the mid-20th century, showcasing the region's deep connection to the sport.

      The Birthplace of Professional Football: Southwestern Pennsylvania