An American Girl in London : 120 Nourishing Recipes for Your Family From a Californian Expat: A Cookbook

Ladies of London star Marissa Hermer grew up in southern California picking avocados from her grandmother's tree. Weekends meant trips to the Newport Beach pier for fresh fish and bowls of granola baked in the sunny family kitchen. But everything changed when Marissa moved to London to be with the love of her life, a British restaurateur who prefers meat and potatoes to guacamole. A classic Sunday roast replaced her beachside BBQ, and sticky toffee pudding elbowed out the s'mores. But as she made her home in England and started a family of her own, Marissa didn't want to loose her roots. She began incorporating a bit of California into her recipes, creating homey British favorites with a brighter twist. Drawing inspiration from both her American upbringing and British cuisine, the 120 recipes in An American Girl in London show you how to cook delicious, nourishing, family-friendly fare that earns raves on both sides of the pond. From a flavorful sourdough bread and butter pudding to a rich mushroom and tarragon pie, Marissa shows you how to amp up the flavors of home to keep you, your family, and friends feeling fit, loved, and completely nourished. While her home kitchen might not be the most traditional, it's a match made in transatlantic heaven. "For Marissa Hermer, star of Bravo's hit show Ladies of London, a house just isn t ahome until pots are simmering on the stove and a roast is fragrant in the oven. And growing up in Southern California, she ate avocados picked from her grandmother s tree and freshly caught fish from Newport Beach.So when she followed the love of her life to London in 2008, Hermer wasn't quite sure what to expect. On one of their first dates, now-husband Matt took her to the popular Notting Hill location of his beloved Bumpkin restaurant, which features a traditional British seasonal menu using sustainable ingredients. Hermer was immediately inspired: She started incorporating California twists into English fare, delighting her two boys at home and eventually, Bumpkin fans all over London. An American Girl inLondon is the ultimate cookbook for anyone looking for wholesome, family-friendly fare with a healthy twist the recipes spotlight unprocessed, sustainable, and fresh ingredients. From a flavorful sourdough bread and butter pudding to a rich Beef Wellington, Hermer shows you how to amp up the flavors of home and keep you, your family, and friends feeling fit, loved, and completely nourished." -- provided by publisher "For Marissa Hermer, star of Bravo's hit show Ladies of London, a house just isn t ahome until pots are simmering on the stove and a roast is fragrant in the oven. And growing up in Southern California, she ate avocados picked from her grandmother s tree and freshly caught fish from Newport Beach. So when she followed the love of her life to London in 2008, Hermer wasn't quite sure what to expect. On one of their first dates, now-husband Matt took her to the popular Notting Hill location of his beloved Bumpkin restaurant, which features a traditional British seasonal menu using sustainable ingredients. Hermer was immediately inspired: She started incorporating California twists into English fare, delighting her two boys at home and eventually, Bumpkin fans all over London. An American Girl inLondon is the ultimate cookbook for anyone looking for wholesome, family-friendly fare with a healthy twist the recipes spotlight unprocessed, sustainable, and fresh ingredients. From a flavorful sourdough bread and butter pudding to a rich Beef Wellington, Hermer shows you how to amp up the flavors of home and keep you, your family, and friends feeling fit, loved, and completely nourished."--Provided by publisher For Marissa Hermer, star of Bravo's hit show Ladies of London, a house just isnt ahome until pots are simmering on the stove and a roast is fragrant in the oven. And growing up in Southern California, she ate avocados picked from her grandmothers tree and freshly caught fish from Newport Beach. So when she followed the love of her life to London in 2008, Hermer wasnt quite sure what to expect. On one of their first dates, now-husband Matt took her to the popular Notting Hill location of his beloved Bumpkin restaurant, which features a traditional British seasonal menu using sustainable ingredients. Hermer was immediately inspired: She started incorporating California twists into English fare, delighting her two boys at home and eventually, Bumpkin fans all over London. An American Girl in London is the ultimate cookbook for anyone looking for wholesome, family-friendly fare with a healthy twistthe recipes spotlight unprocessed, sustainable, and fresh ingredients. From a flavorful sourdough bread and butter pudding to a rich Beef Wellington, Hermer shows you how to amp up the flavors of home and keep you, your family, and friends feeling fit, loved, and completely nourished. For Marissa Hermer, a house just isn't a home until pots are simmering on the stove and roasts are fragrant in the oven. In fact, food has always been central to Heffner's sense of place and family-growing up in Southern California, she ate avocados picked from her grandmother's tree and freshly caught fish from Newport Beach.