13 Jun, 2012

The Hamptons by Ricky Lauren

Posted by Stacy

THE HAMPTONS Food, Family, and History By Ricky Lauren

Fresh, seasonal recipes that perfectly evoke the relaxed luxury of the Hamptons, as a New Yorker living in Westchester those words evoke memories of summers with friends and good times in the Hamptons. I’ve been spending summers in the Hamptons before it was cool and everyone rented a house. Now Ricky Lauren, who lives in Westchester and The Hamptons not to mention several others residences has published a book The Hamptons Food, Family and History
bring the Hamptons to your kitchen too.

For years, I have been calling East Hampton, “Ralphampton”! Between Ralph Lauren, RRl, Rugby, Ralph Lauren
Children’s Store and Dylan’s Candy Store, the Ralph Lauren Empire dictates their influence over the Hamptons.

From Southampton to Amagansett, East Hampton to Montauk, Ricky Lauren’s THE HAMPTONS is a lavishly illustrated and evocatively described journey through this culturally and historically rich region. It’s nothing like the TV shows‘ Revenge’ at all.
“Over the years the type of food and entertaining we enjoyed reflected the atmosphere of the places where we lived at the time. Each locale inspired me to create a particular way of life, and this energized me to develop a direction of my own,” shares Ricky Lauren.

Photography: Ann Stratton, Courtesy of John Wiley & Sons

In THE HAMPTONS the author, photographer, and artist Ricky Lauren shares more than 130 healthy, fresh, seasonal recipes – including the recipes most loved by her family, from Dylan’s Sunshine Salad and David’s Spring Pea Soup to Andrew and Ricky’s Chocolate Mouse, and Ralph’s favorite: Nana’s Rum-Laced Brownies. Ricky Lauren invites us to share her inspirations, tastes, and discoveries, through her gorgeous watercolors, personal snapshots, and inspiring food photography. With tips and advice on entertaining in true Hamptons’ style, THE HAMPTONS offers a loving – and delicious – portrait of a beloved family.
I love entertaining, cooking and cook books. Cook books are great for when you run out of ideas or for when you’re looking for little secrets for a delicious meal. A cookbook is always the best place to reference. The Hamptons Food, Family and History
By Ricky Lauren is available online and of course at the Ralph Lauren boutiques Everywhere !