For the gastronomic lunch you have to develop your own dishes. But of course you can let yourself be inspired. The library has a large collection of (cookery) books and magazines that can be used for this purpose. Let yourself be inspired by the tastes and dishes of a certain country or continent, or by certain products such as spices or insects. Or invent something around a theme such as Christmas or history. Or maybe you want to focus on a certain part of the meal e.g. desserts.
Consult the catalogue, combine search terms and find what inspires you.
Good taste: a life of food and passion by
A memoir and manifesto from the world's most Michelin starred chef, Alain Ducasse, with introductions by internationally renowned writer Jay McInerney and chef Clare Smyth. At twelve years old, Alain Ducasse had never been to a restaurant. Less than fifteen years later, he received his first Michelin star. Today he is one of just two chefs to have been awarded twenty-one stars. Now, for the very first time, Ducasse shares a lifetime of culinary inspirations and passions in a book that is part memoir and part manifesto. Good Taste takes us on a journey from his childhood, where he picked mushrooms with his grandfather on a farm in Les Landes, to setting up groundbreaking schools and restaurants across the world. He is now taking off his chef's whites and passing on what he knows to the next generation. Ducasse writes a poignant ode to the humble vegetables that have inspired his entire cuisine and to the masters that guided him along the way, from Paris to New York to Tokyo. As he looks to the future, he reflects on just what 'good taste' means.
The Encyclopedia of seasoning: 350 marinades, rubs, glazes, sauces, bastes and butters for every meal by
Craving something spicy or sweet? With 350 chili sauces, citrusy marinades, smoky rubs, and more, you can find something for every appetite. These versatile recipes are perfect for meats, vegetables, and seafood alike. Build your own signature seasonings or mix and match flavor profiles to create mouthwatering dishes.
Eat your flowers: a cookbook by
Cooking with botanical ingredients for stunning visuals and delicious flavors, from Loria Stern, the originator of the botanical-pressed cookies trend"--. "Eat Your Flowers shows you how to transform botanical ingredients "root to stem" into recipes that are a pleasure to make, eat, and share.
The olive oil enthusiast: a guide from tree to table, with recipes by
A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil-with recipes for appetizers, pasta, sauces, and desserts-from the founders and producers of the acclaimed EXAU Olive Oil brand"--. The Olive Oil Enthusiast is a clear, approachable guide to the world of olive oil, starting with a walk through the olive groves during growing season to harvesting the olives to the milling and production processes. There are tips for shopping for, tasting, using, and storing olive oil. Mapes and Morisani also include twenty recipes for dishes that showcase olive oil, such as Crocchette di Patate (fried potato croquettes), Pasta Aglio e Olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil), Olive Oil Brownies, and tasty Bruschetta.
Eataly: contemporary Italian cooking by 
The little book of vegan bakes by 
Charred: The complete guide to vegetarian grilling and barbecue by 
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