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7 September 2023 Ā· Discover ckbk
The UK food world was out in force for the Guild of Food Writers annual award ceremony last night. Among those recognized were a several popular authors on ckbk including Mark Hix, Eleanor Ford and Ken Hom.
Mark Hixās column in The Telegraph held off competition from Olivia Potts and Felicity Cloake to win the recipe writing award. The judges enthused:
āHix's recipes are both elegant and comforting, spotlighting ingredients that are vibrant in both flavour and aroma. Each recipe is introduced with illumninating facts that encourage further research
Readers will be saying āI want that to make that recipeā and are sure to be inspired to cook beyond their culinary comfort zone."
To enjoy Mark Hixās recipe and writing style, thereās no better place to start than his ckbk bookshelf where you will find nine of his cookbooks online in full.
Eleanor Fordās previous book, Fire Islands: Recipes from Indonesia, won the GFW International Cookbook award in 2020, and its followup The Nutmeg Trail was a similar hit with the judges again this year. In their words:
āBreathtaking in scope, Fordās paean to spice is, like the best stories, clear and focused in purpose and presentation. Judges noted that the deep research aligned with an abundant love of the subject. Recipes are clear and instructive, backed up by historical and cultural cross- reference and seasoned with pithy advice. Both design and photography are also superb
Both Fordās books are available in full on ckbk.
The Guild of Food Writerās Lifetime Achievement Award is described by the Guild as āour ultimate honour for someone who has made a significant and lasting impression on the food world.ā Previous winners include Sri Owen, Jill Norman, Claudia Roden, Anna del Conte, Colin Spencer, Anne Willan, Darina Allen and Katie Stewart, all of whom can be found represented on ckbk.
Ken Homās award is fitting recognition for a tireless advocate of culinary education and communication, who has brought the delights of Asian cuisine to millions with more than 40 cookbooks and dozens of TV series.
Kenās bookshelf on ckbk includes seven of his best books including Chinese Technique, Easy Family Dishes and The Taste of China.
See the full list of 2023 Guild of Food Writers Award winners
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