Savor

Life in the mountains centers on the joys of the great outdoors: foraging, gardening, fishing, and, ultimately, cooking casual meals over an open fire. From a house perched in the mountaintops of Aspen, Colorado, Ilona Oppenheim devises recipes that make the best use of the bounty of her surroundings: foraged mushrooms and berries, fresh-caught fish, pasture-raised dairy, and home-milled flours. Savor's recipes rely on quality ingredients and simple cooking techniques to make wholesome, family-centric dishes, including Kale and Feta Quiche, Ricotta and Roasted Fig Bruschetta, Porcini Fettuccine, Oatmeal Baked Apples, Pear Crisp, and more. This romantic and delicious portrayal of life in the mountains will appeal to active gatherers, gardeners, foragers, and cooks, but will also transport the armchair reader straight to the forest.

“"With a focus on dishes composed of only a few ingredients each, Oppenheim, a designer who lives in Aspen, Colo., lays out a novice-friendly guide to various foraging staples like wild mushrooms and fresh-caught fish." -- Publishers Weekly "Comforting." -- Green Living magazine ”

“A lavishly illustrated collection of recipes for fresh, healthy eating.”
—The New York Times Book Review
 
“Gorgeous. . . .  A treat even if you don’t feel like cooking.”
—The New York Times

“Capturing a connection between sourcing and sustainability is the focus of Savor. . . . A new tome on fresh and wholesome cooking.”
—Hamptons magazine
 
“With a focus on dishes composed of only a few ingredients each, Oppenheim, a designer who lives in Aspen, Colo., lays out a novice-friendly guide to various foraging staples like wild mushrooms and fresh-caught fish.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Comforting.”
—Green Living magazine
 
“Influenced by life in the mountains, connecting to nature, and enjoying good food, Ilona Oppenheim, who splits her time between Aspen and Miami, delivers her first cookbook, Savor. It [is] a love letter to summers spent foraging, fishing, and cooking for her family in the Rockies.”
—Denver Life magazine
 
“Ilona is quite brilliant at getting the very best out of raw ingredients. The decisions she makes about how to prepare ingredients result in a depth of flavor and texture that I find remarkable.”
—Eli Zabar, restaurateur

“Ilona’s inventive and inspiring recipes, her lyrical and beautifully written stories, and emotive photographs take us into her world—a world where cooking is an expression of love.”
—Ruth Rogers, chef and owner, The River Café

“This is one of the most beautiful books. I want to savor every page. As a mother and someone who really cares about wholesome nutrition, the book’s approach and recipes speak to me.”
—Elle Macpherson, WelleCo co-founder

Ilona Oppenheim is a graphic designer, photographer, mother, and home cook. She owns and operates Ilona Agency, a design and advertising firm. Born in Switzerland, Ilona lives with her husband, Chad Oppenheim, a well-known architect, and her children, Hendrix and Liloo, in both Miami and Aspen.

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