‘This is a must-have coffee table book which
not only looks good with the chocolate
brown suede cover, is also great to cook
from. Andrew Pern is one of Britain’s
leading chefs. He has held a Michelin Star
for the past 7 years at The Star Inn in North Yorkshire. Not all great chefs can also
write, but this one can! The book reads like
a conversation curled up by the log fire;
full of warmth, humour and humility and inspirational recipes. Like his cooking, the
book is set to be a classic in its own right
and one to enjoy for a long time to come’

Elaine M Lemm, member of the Guild of Food Writers,
Writer for New York Times

‘It really is a life’s work, a mixture of autobiography
and a great reflection of the very best that Yorkshire
has to offer the world of gastronomy’

Michel Roux

‘As you start to read through the recipes, you feel you really know the people behind the ingredients and the chefs who cook them. The book’s luxurious brown cover with embossed writing gives way to matt pages and a series of muted photographs both in black and white and colour by award winning photographers Antonio Olmos and Sam Bailey. There is nothing glossy about this book, it is just a rich reflection on
the life and food of one of Britain’s best known chefs’

Susan McGeever, Masterchefs Magazine

'This is a magnificent book that leads you to expect something special before you even open the cover.
Black Pudding and Foie Gras is a vision of brown suede, evocative photography and a bunch of very tasty recipes that allows a glimpse into the life of a young chef who has passion for the good things in life. To quote Oliver Twist... “Can I have some more?”'

Chrissie Walker, mostlyfood.co.uk

'This book is handsomely presented with an easy flowing narrative and bold photographs that bring Yorkshire rural life, produce and The Star Inn alive.
A fabulous book for those who enjoy cooking with seasonal local ingredients to create great tasting
food whatever the time of year'

Alasdair Dougall, foodiesite.com

'A truly wonderful foody book, Andrew Pern has created a masterpiece. He explains about his life growing up on a farm, his travels, and how he became interested in a taste for "strong" food. Gorgeous photos of the author and his family grace throughout this book. Delicious and unique recipes are here for your testing. My favorite recipe is called "Whisky in
a Jar." If you make this for your company and hand them the jar, they will see it is filled with smoke.
After curiosity gets the best of them, when the person opens the jar the aroma of "flavoured smoke" fills the air. Luscious food awaits your taste buds. This is just a sampling of the brilliant recipes for your taking.
I have never seen a cookbook that shares the life
of the chef with his own restaurant along with recipes.
I highly recommend this book for you or for a gift.
Even if you do not like cooking this book is an enjoyable read'

Customer review by AAL, France

'Still twinkling bright in the firmament, this aptly named Star’s reputation precedes it... the acclaimed cooking is a celebration of the pub’s Yorkshire roots'

Michelin 2008