Sally Clarke's Book: Recipes from a Restaurant,Shop and Bakery Paperback – 15 Mar. 2004

When I worked near Kensington Church St I would often pop into Sally Clarke's shop for bread and the occasional treat thinking one day I might afford her restaurant. It hasn't happened yet and besides "The Churchill Arms" across the street was the first in London to serve great Thai food.I bought this book mainly for her bakery recipes. It begins with a fascinating introduction which is spiced with a wonderful putdown.After trying some of the lighter Spring and Summer recipes I am looking forward to tackling some of her autumn and winter recipes.

I love Sally Clarke's. I had the original edition which had slightly different recipes but unfortunately lent it to someone and never saw it again... this is a good replacement but the onion and potato tart/quiche is different - always a visit to the shop on a Wednesday to buy some for lunch - the recipe in this book is not the same, maybe they have changed the Wednesday Tart in the shop, I will have to go and find out next time I'm in London.

I was very curious to see and read a Sally Carke Cook Book. She has been a mentor to one of Australia's top bakers. Sally is obviously a passionate and clever cook. I think for a "home" cook like myself, this was too sophisticated and probably not the style of food served in 2015.Anne Marie Kemp

Use this book all the time ( this is my second copy), for following Sally Clarke's recipes or just for seasonal inspiration. Am cooking my way through the Summer recipes this year, just for fun. This is a great book and is reminiscent of Chez Panisse books and is just as useful and equally inspiring.

I did not find the book too inspiring. Love Sally Clarke's restaurant and shop - but the magic was not in this book! Sorry.

I was prompted to purchase Sally Clarke’s book after dining at her restaurant in Kensington. Wonderful.

Although this was bought as used it was in excellent almost mint condition, It was also signed by the author also as a bonus

I haven't been to Clarke's for years, not surprising, as we don't live in London now, but this book is a wonderful record of Sally Clarke's innovative, as it was then, approach to eating out. I ordered this book from amazon.co before the publication date, and it arrived this morning. I've been reading it all day and long to get into the kitchen to try out the recipes - the lavender shortbread and zabaglione cake are first on the list. I can testify that her bread is superb - on my visits to London I always try to dash in and collect a few loaves to bring back for my freezer. I'll be trying those recipes out too. It's interesting to read Sally's observations on her guests and her tributes to staff and suppliers are pleasing and generous. Well done, Sally Clarke and Co!