A tantalizing journey through the cultural, artistic, and culinary history of the humble yet extraordinary lemon. This second volume in TASCHEN’s collaboration with The Gourmand artfully explores the intersection of food and art, unraveling the rich significance of the lemon across various domains. From its Renaissance roots in Medici gardens to its role in warding off scurvy and forming secret messages since 600 CE, the lemon is revealed as a symbol full of historical intrigue and complexity.
The book charts the lemon’s influence in literature, with references from renowned writers like Joan Didion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Joyce, and examines its representation of the American dream through the lemonade stand. Art history giants such as Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol also found inspiration in this citrus fruit, which remains a favored subject in still lifes and avant-garde design pieces like Philippe Starck’s Juicy Salif.
Accompanied by a foreword from renowned chef and food writer Simon Hopkinson, and an introduction by art critic Jennifer Higgie, When Life Gives You Lemons… offers over 60 lemon-infused recipes that span global cuisines. From poultry dishes to decadent sauces, cocktails, and desserts, each recipe is beautifully captured in custom photography by Bobby Doherty, inviting readers to explore new culinary possibilities.
Authored by The Gourmand team, David Lane and Marina Tweed, with contributions from Jennifer Higgie, this book not only celebrates the lemon’s gastronomic uses but also its deep-rooted cultural impact across art, literature, and design.
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