Mary McCartney's favorite recipes for friends and family
Mary McCartney has published a cookbook. It is also a picture book, as Paul's daughter is a celebrity photographer. Accordingly, we see many stars eating in "Feeding Creativity". From Kate Blanchett to Cameron Diaz and Jeff Koons, from starters to main courses and desserts - there's something for everyone.
A cookbook for family and friends - that's what Mary McCartney had in mind. It begins with a dedication to her husband and children, but also to "Mum & Dad", whom she thanks for the inspiration. We all know who "Mum & Dad" are, but we're still pleased that Dad actually made it into the book. Together with friend and colleague Ringo Starr, he contributes a delicious pasta recipe.
George Harrison's widow Olivia also stirs the soup, or rather is cooked for by McCartney: with an appetizer or side dish that is sweet and spicy at the same time. Just as "bittersweet" - beautiful, touching and sad at the same time - Mary McCartney begins in the chapter to explain what is special about her relationship with Olivia Harrison: "We became closer when my mother died, 25 years ago. We support each other." She describes the wife of the Beatle, who also died far too young, as "forever young at heart and always curious about the world". The two women met in Los Angeles, where Olivia lives. She, Olivia, had just published a book of poetry for George and was at a reading, so Mary started cooking. Intuitively, she knew what she wanted to cook: something with sweetcorn to honor her friend's Mexican roots.
Lovingly, with that certain something
McCartney is a photographer, filmmaker, TV chef and author. "In Feeding Creativity" she combines two of her passions: Photography and food. She shares 60 of her favorite recipes that she has prepared for friends, family, musicians, actors, artists and visionaries. Not complicated, but always with love and that certain something. In this beautiful coffee table book, McCartney surprises her guests at home or in the studio with her own lovingly prepared dishes. She shares these culinary encounters with us through photos, recipes, anecdotes and stories.
Thumbs up
As with Jamie Dornan: Mary McCartney describes the actor who became famous in "Fifty Shades of Grey" as down-to-earth, friendly to everyone and anyone - and a "carnivore". "But the good thing about Jamie is that he is open to everything," she continues, which is why he is naturally open to new things - especially from a gifted chef like Mary McCartney.
Even if it's something vegetarian. And so she replaces the steak with a mushroom, the butter with olive oil, and after a few sips of red wine and tour stories from Paul and Linda's band "Wings" ("They took us kids to their gigs all over the world as often as they could"), the busy star was more than happy. His verdict: thumbs up.
Mary entertains her friends and guests with particular finesse in every situation: From paper-thin breakfast pancakes for Cameron Diaz to hot dogs with Woody Harrelson to a roast-and-toast salad with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios to a rainbow sprinkle cake for Jeff Koons.
McCartney describes herself as a "feeder", someone who likes to cook and take care of others. In this book, which is as warm as a sweet tomato soup for Cindy Sherman and as cool as a frozen coconut key lime pie, she lives out this principle without restraint - because in this wonderful book, the coolest people are simply being pampered by the author. Reading it also makes you feel a little better.
Feeding Creativity" is not just about toast - this book is a toast to uncomplicated, convivial, delicious and vegetarian cuisine.
- The cookbook "Feeding Creativity" by Mary McCartney features photographs of celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Cate Blanchett enjoying various dishes, showcasing her talent as both a photographer and a chef.
- In addition to stars, the book includes a recipe contributed by Mary's father, Paul McCartney, and his bandmate Ringo Starr, adding a unique touch to the literature on food.
- The collection also includes international cuisine, with Olivia Harrison, the widow of another former Beatle, George Harrison, being served a sweet and spicy appetizer that pays tribute to her Mexican roots.
- Mary McCartney's cookbook, "Feeding Creativity: A Cookbook for Friends and Family," also includes photographs and stories from her interactions with renowned figures in literature and art, such as Gilbert and George, Jamie Dornan, and Cindy Sherman.
Source: www.ntv.de
