A Taste of Summer - Softcover

Well-known celebrity chef Brian Turner celebrates everything he loves best about the British summer - including tennis, trips to the seaside and of course afternoon tea. Featuring his favourite summer recipes Brian showcases an array of dishes including soups, salads, fish and barbecues - all with the best of British summer ingredients. A Taste of Summer reflects everything that is great about the British summer - offering dishes perfect for barbecues, garden parties or to celebrate major events such as HRM The Queen's Jubilee or the Olympics, A Taste of Summer appeals to those that are passionate about the British experience.

After finishing catering college in Leeds, Brian Turner moved to London where he honed his culinary skills at several of the capital's top hotels and restaurants, starting with Simpson's in the Strand. He worked for the Capital Hotel for 15 years before opening his own restaurant, Turner's, in 1986. He is also a regular on television programmes such as Ready Steady Cook and Food and Drink. Spring 2003 saw the launch of his new London restaurant, 'Brian Turner Mayfair', which champions British food.