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Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world’s best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa began to re-emerge onto the international wine scene. Tim James, an expert on South African wines, takes the reader on an information-packed tour of the region, showing us how and why the unique combination of terroir and...
| Автор | Tim James |
In this authoritative and immensely readable insider’s account, celebrated cookbook author and former chef Joyce Goldstein traces the development of California cuisine from its formative years in the 1970s to 2000, when farm-to-table, foraging, and fusion cooking had become part of the national vocabulary. Interviews with almost two hundred chefs, purveyors, artisans, winemakers, and food writers bring to life an approach to cooking grounded in passion, bold innovation, and a dedication to...
| Автор | Joyce Goldstein |
Gary Paul Nabhan takes the reader on a vivid and far-ranging journey across time and space in this fascinating look at the relationship between the spice trade and culinary imperialism. Drawing on his own family’s history as spice traders, as well as travel narratives, historical accounts, and his expertise as an ethnobotanist, Nabhan describes the critical roles that Semitic peoples and desert floras had in setting the stage for globalized spice trade.<BR /><BR /> Traveling along...
| Автор | Gary Paul Nabhan |
What we eat, where we eat, and how we eat: these questions are explored in this remarkable book, now with a new introduction contextualizing the atlas for 2013 and beyond.<br> <br> By providing an up-to-date and visually appealing understanding of important issues around global food and agriculture, <i>The Atlas of Food</i> maps out broad areas of investigation—contamination of food and water, overnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, processing, farming, and trade—to...
| Автор | Erik Millstone |
In <i>Postmodern Winemaking</i>, Clark Smith shares the extensive knowledge he has accumulated in engaging, humorous, and erudite essays that convey a new vision of the winemaker's craft–one that credits the crucial roles played by both science and art in the winemaking process. Smith, a leading innovator in red wine production techniques, explains how traditional enological education has led many winemakers astray–enabling them to create competent, consistent wines while...
| Автор | Clark Ashton Smith |
With nearly 50 species of berries that grow wild in Alaska, this collection takes the more abundant and popular species and shares 200 tried-and-true berry recipes that have been Alaskan favorites for decades. In this newly updated edition of The Alaska Wild Berry Cookbook , brightened with a fresh design and re-edited and modernized with an all-new foreword and glossary, you’ll find a range of berry recipes that go far beyond the usual limited sampling. Mouth-watering recipes include classic...
| Автор | Alaska Northwest Books |
Learn authentic and delicious recipes with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook. This delightful collection of 85 tried and tested recipes from the Philippines showcases the full range of authentic dishes from the country. Each region has its own distinct food culture, and this book relates the secrets and soul of dishes that create the cultural mosaic that is the Philippines. The Filipino Cookbook features easy, step-by-step instructions that Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike will...
| Автор | Miki Garcia |
Featuring authentic recipes from master chefs in Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and VietnamThe Food of Asia offers fascinating insights into the historical, geographic and cultural context of these recipes, enhancing your appreciation of these ancient cuisines. Anyone from the experienced cook to the novice can quickly prepare delicious meals by following the comprehensive; illustrated guide to ingredients, and helpful...
| Автор | Kong Foong Ling |
Cook fresh and vibrant dishes with this friendly and instructive Indonesian cookbook. Indonesian Cooking is Chef Dina Yuen's culinary exploration of the world's largest and most diverse archipelago—the fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia. Dina began her culinary career in Jakarta at the tender age of 12, when she begged her parents to enroll her in a culinary academy. She was not only accepted—but surprised everyone (her parents included) by preparing dishes which...
| Автор | Dina Yuen |
The remarkable geographic and ethnic diversity of Australia has laid the foundation for the country's new culinary identity.Drawing on European, Asian, Middle Eastern, and native Australian ingredients and cooking styles, the country's young and innovative chefs have melded these influences into a fresh and unique style of cooking. This book presents a cross section of recipes from twenty-two of Australia's leading chefs.This book is divided into two sections. Part I contains...
| Автор | Wendy Hutton |
Burma, or Myanmar as it is now officially known, is a land of golden pagodas, mighty rivers and generous deltas. While the beauty of its countryside has long been famous, Burma's cuisine has been something of a secret, up until now. This book chronicles the development and distribution of food in Burma, from the deltas, plains, and mountains, to the great rivers and more. The Food of Burma shows the unique diversity of Burmese food and the manner in which it has developed over the years....
| Автор | Claudia Saw Lwin |
"A delectable straightforward guide to regional Indian cooking." —<b>Padma Lakshmi, host of <i>Top Chef USA</i></b><br><br><b>In <i>My Indian Kitchen,</i> chef Hari Nayak shares the secrets of his family's style of Indian cooking that he learned from his mother and aunts, neighbors, local street vendors and countless friends.</b><br><br>With the recipes in this Indian cookbook, consistently delicious...
| Автор | Hari Nayak |
Cook all your favorite Chinese dishes at home with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook! Growing up in a Chinese household in Malaysia where cuisine and culture were inseparable, Bee Yinn Low developed a deep love and appreciation for food. Her early memories of helping her mother prepare steamy and fragrant Chinese meals solidified into a way of life for Bee as a working woman in Southern California. A love of Chinese food didn't translate well to a modern Western lifestyle due to time...
| Автор | Bee Yinn Low |
Moroccan cuisine is a heady mix of spices, aromatic tagines and warm, buttery couscous. This unique collection of over 50 recipes reveals the treasures of regional Moroccan cooking. Discover all-time favorites like Caraway Soup, Slow-Cooked Lamb Stews, Spicy Salads, Flat Breads, sublime desserts, and, of course, Mint Tea—the national drink. Authentic Recipes from Morocco, a collection of delicious recipes—with explanations of special ingredients and easy-to-follow...
| Автор | Fatema Hal |
Cook delicious and beautiful Thai dishes with this easy-to-follow Thai cookbook. Thai cuisine has taken the world by storm. Its rich combinations of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors make Thai dining a complete sensory pleasure. Many people think that Thai dishes are difficult to prepare, but James Beard nominee and CIA trained chef, Robert Danhi proves that isn't so. Easy Thai cooking gives you a variety of easy-to-make recipes like Grilled Chicken Wings with Kaffir Lime Chili Glaze...
| Автор | Robert Danhi |
Kimchi is the newest star on the Asian culinary stage. These kimchi recipes are an appetizing way to add more vegetables with probiotics, vitamins, and enzymes to your health-conscious diet. This delicious Korean superfood is tasty in a surprisingly tangy, spicy, and pungent way! The Korean Kimchi Cookbook is the first Korean cookbook in English to present Korean kimchi recipes in so many different forms. Learn about the alchemy of fermentation and its health benefits, which include healthy...
| Автор | Kim Man-Jo |
Chinese Herbs is an illustrated encyclopedia of over 250 herbs for medical problems ranging from anemia to TB.Chinese traditional medicine (TCM) has been gaining popularity as a respectable field in of herbal medicine. This comprehensive guide offers information specifically designed for Western readers.Each entry includes the herb's Latin name, its English name, the name in Chinese characters, a botanical description, a pharmaceutical description, a phytochemical analysis, pharmacodynamic...
| Автор | John D. Keys |
The cuisine of China is widely regarded as one of the finest in the world. This collection of recipes, gathered from the top kitchens of this vast country, presents an exciting range of regional dishes. Included are spicy Sichuan favorites, refined dishes fit for an emperor's table, robust Mongolian fare, and creative Cantonese cuisine. An extensive array of popular foods including appetizers, dips, soups, noodles, and rice dishes enables the reader to participate in China's...
| Автор | Kenneth Law |
"Not to be missed…a gem. This is real Old World cooking…devotees of Mediterranean cuisine would be remiss not to add this book to their collection."— Boston Globe Today's Turkish cuisine is fresh, distinctive, and flavorful—the result of over five centuries of culinary tradition. Recipes range from favorites such as chickpea pilaf to richly stewed lamb on a bed of eggplant.Whether you want to warm up with a tangy Peasant Soup (a hearty...
| Автор | Ozcan Ozan |
The Food of London explores the ethnic influences in multicultural London and discovers the stars behind the 'new London cuisin'. This unique volume of over 60 recipes reveals the treasures of London-style cooking. Discover the all-time favorite, Cod & Chips, as well as other delicious and easy to prepare dishes such as Smoked Haddock Tart, Roast Red Leg of Partridge, Pears with Stilton and Walnut Dressing, Port Wine Jelly, Coronation Chicken with Fruity Rice, Baked Lemon Sole, and...
| Автор | Kathryn Hawkins |
Bordered on the northwest by France and on the south by the Liuria region, the Piedmont, Lombardy, and Valle d' Acosta regions in northwest Italy are home not only to some of Italy's finest sceneries but also to some of the country's tastiest food. In addition to rich, sophisticated dishes, there are examples of country cooking, such as zabaglione (an egg yolk, sugar, and marsala dessert) and monte bianco (a chestnut dessert). Sample also some of the finest Italian red wines,...
| Автор | Luigi Veronelli |
Prepare delicious wok dishes from China, Thailand, India and all across Asia with this easy-to-follow wok cookbook. Mention «wok cooking,» and one immediately visualizes a huge wok being wielded above a mighty flame. One also thinks Asian «comfort food»—with accompanying images of wholesome and thoughtfully prepared meals, eaten together with family members in the comfort of the home.Wok stir-frying is one of the best and quickest cooking methods out there. Because of the intense heat...
| Автор | Nongkran Daks |
Create a culinary mosaic with this Middle Eastern cookbook! When Faith Gorsky married her Syrian husband, she was introduced to a cultural and culinary world that would forever change how she experienced food and cooking. Gorsky's mother-in-law took her under her wing, and in 6 months gave her a thorough course in Middle Eastern cooking that became the basis for her popular website, An Edible Mosaic —and now this book. The growth and success of her website and her growing...
| Автор | Faith Gorsky |
Cook fresh and vibrant dishes with this easy-to-follow and comprehensive Asian cookbook. In Heavenly Fragrance , award-winning chef and author Carol Selva Rajah brings you on an unforgettable journey of aromatic discovery in the preparation of foods from different parts of Asia. Inspired by fond memories of fragrant dishes from her childhood, Carol has always believed that what sets Asian cooking apart from other traditions is its vast array of highly fragrant and aromatic ingredients. In this...
| Автор | Carol Selva Selva Rajah |