Читать книгу Simply Laura Lea - Laura Lea - Страница 11

Foreword

by SEAN BROCK

“I

don’t know how she does it,” I think as I shake my head from side to side. This is the reaction I have every time I’m lucky enough to

eat something that Laura Lea puts in front of me. From baked goods, to hearty breakfasts and snacks, and creative lunch and dinner entrées, Laura Lea has achieved delicious, executable, and nutritious recipes.

She painstakingly tests these recipes over and over, seeks feedback from lucky friends and family, and perfects them through trial and error. Even in the restaurant world, I don’t know many chefs who work as diligently and prolifically to develop reliable recipes quite like Laura Lea. One of the things that I admire about her is that she is always “working on it,” determined to make the most delicious recipes she can with the home cook in mind. I love making her recipes. In general, I never, ever follow recipes, but Laura Lea’s are different. I follow them because I’ve tasted the results and wouldn’t even know where to start to create the things that she does. She takes the time to understand every little nuance of an ingredient, what it is made up of, what its capabilities are, and how to make it sing.

Her food is designed to make you feel good. As we know, “healthy” food hasn’t historically been thought of as the most delicious. But the level of deliciousness she achieves with food that is good for both your body and soul takes tremendous drive and skill. I find myself craving her food. A lot. Laura Lea’s cooking is not simply for sustenance—it makes you feel something. It also directly reflects her sunny, nurturing, and enthusiastic personality. You can taste the love and passion she has for her craft. In Simply Laura Lea, she shows us that we can take better care of ourselves while still enjoying the pleasure of something very delicious and satisfying. In our house, we refer her food as “Laura Lea treats.” I am so excited for you to try these recipes and witness for yourself why I am such a huge fan.

— Sean Brock has won James Beard Awards for

Best Chef: Southeast, for American Cooking, and

for his first book, Heritage. His latest book is South.