Publication date: 2005-01-30
Dewey code: 394.10946
List Price: $51.95
Price: $41.55
Review Food Culture in Spain (Food Culture around the World) / Greenwood Press:Spanish food culture has evolved around strong regional cuisines and representative elements. This volume offers an overview of Spanish food and eating habits, taking into account a long and complex history, plus distinctive social, cultural, linguistic, geographic, political, and economic characteristics. Spain's location at the crossroads of Europe and North Africa has made it a gastronomic melting pot, with Arab influences and New World ingredients particularly noted. Readers will learn about the unique food culture in each region and how food practices and dishes in the Iberian Peninsula have developed over the centuries. Typical dishes and drinks, especially the Spanish wines, are described in context, with many accompanying recipes. Gastronomy in Spain has always been of utmost importance. Recently, the new Spanish gastronomy has taken center stage with internationally recognized chefs. Spaniards are shown to be extremely social eaters and drinkers who like to eat out. The everyday routine of eating out, such as at work and school, is clarified as well. Home cooking and the Spanish kitchen get special attention. [+]Finally, although Spanish food has always been associated with the highly touted Mediterranean diet, health concerns about current eating trends are discussed. A timeline, a chronology, and illustrations round out the coverage.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1999-02-01
Dewey code: 663.200944
Price: $49.95
Review Terroir: The Role of Geology, Climate, and Culture in the Making of French Wines / University of California Press:The French word terroir is used to describe all the ecological factors that make a particular type of wine special to the region of its origin. James E. Wilson uses his training as a geologist and his years of research in the wine regions of France to fully examine the concept of terroir. The result combines natural history, social history, and scientific study, making this a unique book that all wine connoisseurs and professionals will want close at hand. In Part One Wilson introduces the full range of environmental factors that together form terroir. He explains France's geological foundation; its soil, considered the "soul" of a vineyard; the various climates and microclimates; the vines, their history and how each type has evolved; and the role that humans-from ancient monks to modern enologists-have played in viticulture. Part Two examines the history and habitat of each of France's major wine regions. Wilson explores the question of why one site yields great wines while an adjacent site yields wines of lesser quality. He also looks at cultural influences such as migration and trade and at the adaptations made by centuries of vignerons to produce distinctive wine styles. Wilson skillfully presents both technical information and personal anecdotes, and the book's photographs, maps, and geologic renderings are extremely helpful. [+]The appendices contain a glossary and information on the labeling of French wines. With a wealth of information explained in clear English, Wilson's book enables wine readers to understand and appreciate the mystique of terroir.
Authors
- Alain Escoffier
- Roland Bilheux
Publication date: 1998-04-01
Dewey code: 641.8650944
List Price: $80.00
Price: $43.74
Review French Professional Pastry Series : Decorations, Borders and Letters, Marzipan, Modern Desserts / Wiley:Volume 4 outlines techniques of decoration, illustrates techniques and patterns for borders and letters, and covers modeling with almond paste.
Authors
- Douglas Rodriguez
- John Harrison
Publication date: 2002-05
Dewey code: 641.598
List Price: $21.95
Price: $101.77
Review Nuevo Latino: Recipes That Celebrate the New Latin American Cuisine / Ten Speed Press:The now-classic recipes in NUEVO LATINO celebrate and reinterpret a broad range of old-style dishes from Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and throughout Latin America. Such utterly unique creations as Grilled Flank Steak over Mushroom Ceviche; Sugarcane Tuna with Malanga Pure and Dried Shrimp Salsa; and Chocolate Tres Leches are a feast for the palate as well as the eye. This is the ultimate presentation of revolutionary cooking inspired by the sensational flavours of the Americas.
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1994-04-12
Dewey code: 745.92
List Price: $22.50
Price: $49.98
Review The Flowers of La Grenouille / Clarkson Potter:The Flowers of La GrenouilleTo think of La Grenouille, one of New York City's finest restaurants, is to think of exquisite food, lush surroundings, and perhaps above all, gorgeous flowers. Ever since its doors opened in 1962, La Grenouille has been known for its peerless bouquets, and in The Flowers of La Grenouille the mystery and the history behind these beautiful flowers are revealed. Now Charles Masson, proprietor of La Grenouille for eighteen years, affectionately shares the intimate lessons in flower care and aesthetics he learned from his father. In simple language, Charles offers tangible advice for the layman, explaining how to make cut flowers last longer, how to revive a drooping rose, and how to create sensational bouquets, both large and small. He reveals how to allow the flowers to dictate the look of the bouquet, how to pick a suitable container, and how to "knit" stems so that a bouquet holds its shape without artificial support. Charles's advice is illustrated with charming drawings and more than 50 lush full-color photographs that show off the world-famous flowers in all their glory. Color charts, lists detailing the conditioning tips and materials needed for each flower, and other pithy information are complemented by personal anecdotes about the history of the restaurant and the philosophy behind his father's passion for all things beautiful. The Flowers of La Grenouille is a fact-filled, practical flower guide and an enchanting tribute to the most renowned floral arrangements in the world.
Publication date: 1992-12-31
Price: $9.99
Review Cuisine Le Mairin / Attic Press:
Publication date: 2008-07-11
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $41.99
Price: $41.99
Review The Cook's Decameron / IndyPublish:
Edition: Revised
Publication date: 2000-08-14
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $4.99
Price: $195.95
Review The Complete Greek Cookbook : The Best From 3000 Years Of Greek Cooking / Jolla Book Publishing:The Complete Greek Cookbook contains the most comprehensive collection of Greek recipes ever published in this country with over one thousand variations of three hundred authentic recipes. They reflect a simplified modern approach to Greek cooking, step by step instructions, modified proportions of sugars, fats and oil, the use of instant foods and spices, tested short-cut methods and the use of appliances. Anecdotes and myths about the origins of these recipes makes this book fun to read and a treasure to have in the kitchen. This is a new edition of an Amazon five star classic which was revised in August 2000 that has sold over two hundred thousand copies.
Creator: Tanya Loskutova
Publication date: 1998-10
Dewey code: 641.5947
List Price: $35.00
Price: $43.26
Review The Russian Heritage Cookbook / Ardis Publishers:Alongside the splendors of tsarist Russia-its art, architecture, and literature-sits its cuisine, a marvelous, little-known part of Russian heritage. Based on favorite family recipes, collected by the author from the private collections of the old Russian émigré community of New York City, The Complete Russian Cookbook represents the restoration of an entire culinary heritage, which previously existed only in memory. Most Americans have experienced little of Russian cuisine: Beef Stroganoff, Pirozhki, Borscht, and a few others. The Complete Russian Cookbook brings together the best of these classic dishes, along with hundreds of recipes for the sumptuous meals that have delighted generations, each tested by both Russian and American cooks and adapted for the modern kitchen. More than 360 recipes are included, covering everything from hors d'oeuvres to main dishes to desserts and beverages. Potato Pirozhki with Mushroom Filling, Carp à la Russe, and Almond Cake with Apricot Wine Filling are just a few of the delicious dishes to be found here, accompanied by useful introductions that provide a history of Russian cuisine.
Authors
- Roland Bilheux
- Alain Escoffier
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $80.00
Price: $43.86
Review Doughs, Batters, and Meringues (French Professional Pastry Series) / Wiley:Volume 1 of this series presents all of the important techniques used to make the basic pastry preparations.
Publication date: 2004-12-01
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $59.95
Price: $40.41
Review The Epicurean Part One / Kessinger Publishing, LLC:1893. Volume I of II. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine service, how to prepare and cook dishes, an index for marketing, a great variety of bills of fare for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, suppers, ambigus, buffets, etc. , and a selection of interesting bills of fare of Delmonico's from 1862 to 1894, making a Franco-American culinary encyclopedia by the former chef of Delmonico's. Illustrated with 800 plates and considered to be an important piece of culinary history. Contents: Table Service and Bills of Fare; Elementary Methods and Utensils; Soups, Sauces; Garnishings; Cold Side Dishes; Hot Side Dishes; Mollusks and Crustaceans; Fish; Beef; Veal; Mutton; Lamb; and Pork. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 2 ISBN 0766193845.
Creator: Ruprecht Stempell
Publication date: 2000-12
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $39.95
Price: $73.49
Review Culinaria Italy / Konemann:An excursion through Italy, which shows how the countryside, climate and culture have left their mark on the national and regional dishes of Italy.
Creator: Jean-Francois Piege
Publication date: 2007-11-01
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $80.00
Price: $46.41
Review Grand Livre de Cuisine: Alain Ducasse's Culinary Encyclopedia / Stewart, Tabori and Chang:A true master class in haute cuisine by a true masterFeatures 700 recipes with ingredients from anchovies to zucchiniAn extensive appendix offers a complete description, including the choosing and buying, of the 100 basic ingredients used in the recipesWorld-renowned French chef Alain Ducasse has built a reputation on meticulously selecting and preparing ingredients. Grand Livre de Cuisine: Alain Ducasse’s Culinary Encyclopedia brought his 25 years of culinary expertise to kitchens nationwide when it hit bookshelves two years ago. Now, with the release of the first paperback edition, this comprehensive culinary resource has become enticingly affordable for professional chefs and experienced home cooks alike. Featuring 700 recipes culled from the best of French and Mediterranean cuisine, and more than 1,000 photographs and original drawings, Grand Livre de Cuisine is an invaluable tool for reviewing or perfecting one’s knowledge of culinary fundamentals. The recipes, organized alphabetically by main ingredient—from a thin-crusted anchovy tart to zucchini blossom fritters—are clear and concise, with a special emphasis on finish and presentation. The book also includes a glossary of 100 basic ingredients, as well as a primer on recipes such as stocks and sauces. As proprietor of four first-rate restaurants and founder of a professional-level cooking school, Ducasse is a natural teacher who can demystify the most complex of recipes. In writing Grand Livre de Cuisine, he has created an impressive guide to appreciating and practicing the art of French cooking. It is sure to teach and inspire cooks of every level.
Creator: Biagio Gigante
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2006-12-30
Dewey code: 641.563
List Price: $59.00
Price: $41.29
Review Mediterranean Cooking: Old Flavors Looking for Health. Gastronomical Pathways Applied to the Nephrology / Nova Science Publishers:
Publication date: 1950
Review A calendar of country receipts / Faber & Faber Ltd:
Authors
- Philip Hyman
- Edouard De Pomiane
- Mary Hyman
Dewey code: 641.555
Price: $9.95
Review French Cooking in Ten Minutes: Or Adapting to the Rhythm of Modern Life (1930) / Farrar Straus & Giroux (T):A beautiful reprint of Edouard de Pomiane’s classic collection of recipes for simply prepared meals is more useful now than ever before. Illustrated with period pen and ink drawings, French Cooking in Ten Minutes offers an array of recipes for quick soups, extemporaneous sauces, egg and noodle dishes, preparing fish and meats, as well as vegetables, salads, and deserts.
Authors
- Alain Escoffier
- Roland Bilheux
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $80.00
Price: $43.80
Review Creams, Confections, and Finished Desserts (French Professional Pastry Series) / Wiley:The first two sections of Volume 2 are devoted to basic creams and basic confections, which, together with the basic doughs in Volume 1 provide a complete overview of the fundamental pastry recipes and techniques. The second section presents a variety of finished desserts that are based on the basic doughs, creams, and confections.
Publication date: 2004-06-30
Dewey code: 394.10946
List Price: $56.95
Price: $41.57
Review Sabores De Espana (Biblioteca Practica) / Piramide Ediciones Sa:
Publication date: 2004-12-01
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $59.95
Price: $40.44
Review The Epicurean Part Two / Kessinger Publishing, LLC:1893. Volume II of II. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine service, how to prepare and cook dishes, an index for marketing, a great variety of bills of fare for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, suppers, ambigus, buffets, etc. , and a selection of interesting bills of fare of Delmonico's from 1862 to 1894, making a Franco-American culinary encyclopedia by the former chef of Delmonico's. Illustrated with 800 plates and considered to be an important piece of culinary history. Contents: Poultry; Game; Miscellaneous Entrees; Cold Service; Vegetables; Eggs; Farinaceous; Hot Sweet Entremets; Cold Sweet Entremets; Pastry; Bakery; Ices; Confectionary; Wines; Last Century Tables; and Delmonico's Menus from 1861 to 1894. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766193837.
Publication date: 2004-06-30
Dewey code: 641
List Price: $57.95
Price: $42.30
Review Bodegas Con Sabor (Fondos Distribuidos) / Grupo Anaya Comercial:
| Browse European:
Models & Brands:
Food Culture in Spain (Food Culture around the World), Terroir: The Role of Geology, Climate, and Culture in the Making of French Wines, French Professional Pastry Series : Decorations, Borders and Letters, Marzipan, Modern Desserts, Nuevo Latino: Recipes That Celebrate the New Latin American Cuisine, The Flowers of La Grenouille, Cuisine Le Mairin, The Cook's Decameron, The Complete Greek Cookbook : The Best From 3000 Years Of Greek Cooking, The Russian Heritage Cookbook, Doughs, Batters, and Meringues (French Professional Pastry Series), The Epicurean Part One, Culinaria Italy, Grand Livre de Cuisine: Alain Ducasse's Culinary Encyclopedia, Mediterranean Cooking: Old Flavors Looking for Health. Gastronomical Pathways Applied to the Nephrology, A calendar of country receipts, French Cooking in Ten Minutes: Or Adapting to the Rhythm of Modern Life (1930), Creams, Confections, and Finished Desserts (French Professional Pastry Series), Sabores De Espana (Biblioteca Practica), The Epicurean Part Two, Bodegas Con Sabor (Fondos Distribuidos)Top headlines: A cloud hangs over BlackBerry Storm: After nearly two weeks on the market, the much-anticipated BlackBerry Storm has lived up to its name, with longtime BlackBerry loyalists frustrated by the smartphone's bugginess, sluggishness and user unfriendliness with its three touchscreen keyboards. ›13:47 Ex-FBI agent denies role in 1982 slaying: A Miami judge delayed sentencing Thursday for an ex-FBI agent convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a former Florida gambling executive. ›20:24 Italian comfort food: Ricotta gnocchi: Phil Lempert steals this weeks recipe for cheesy, delicious potato pasta with homemade Bolognese sauce from chef Eric Young of Scoozi! restaurant in Chicago. ›19:38 2 Dec, Tue Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival deals from $49: While everyone associates reggae with Jamaica (thanks to Bob Marley), many may not know that the island also offers a cutting-edge music scene for jazz and blues lovers. The annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is another reason for music aficionados to head to the island. ›17:13 Rescue dog wins TODAYs Best in Show: and wins a pampering pup prize. ›17:21 3 Dec, Wed Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed Thai king's illness sparks anxiety: In six decades on the throne, Thailand's king has stepped in to defuse political crises and halt bloodshed. But not now: The 81-year-old monarch was too ill to deliver his annual birthday speech Thursday. ›20:09 Solar car completes first round-the-world trip: The first solar-powered car to travel around the world ended its journey at the U.N. climate talks Thursday, arriving with the message that clean technologies are available now to stop global warming. ›13:48 Quiz: Which Hanks role did Travolta turn down?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›16:33 26 Nov, Wed Ski deals, with lodging, from $125: We've gathered a flurry of affordable packages for ski bunnies throughout the U.S. and Canada. ›15:31 Editor: J.K Rowling 'fierce' but fair: J.K. Rowling's first editor, who championed 'Harry Potter' after several publishers had turned the boy wizard down, expounds on the author's determination and why he was always confident she would do well. ›18:57 3 Dec, Wed Young doctors graduate in Somalia: On Thursday, 20 men and women accomplished something that nobody in Somalia has done in nearly two decades: They graduated from medical school. ›20:32 Gross: Banks Claim the Credit Crisis is Over. It's Not.: Banks insist their credit problems are over. Why on earth do investors believe them? ›21:31 9 Oct, Tue Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47 8 Oct, Mon Teen girls charged in nursing home abuse: Two teenage girls who worked at a Minn. nursing home have been charged with abuse, accused of taunting, spitting on and groping residents who suffered from Alzheimer's and other disorders. ›21:37 Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat Cops: Man swallows stolen earrings at mall: An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall. ›02:36 2 Dec, Tue Oscar 'Knight'? Batman's hopes look stronger: Now that critics have gotten a peek at all the last-minute Oscar contenders, The Dark Knight has emerged as a solid contender for best picture and best director for Christopher Nolan. ›19:07 Macedonia floods kill 1, disrupt traffic: Heavy rainfall and winds of up to 60 mph left one person dead and disrupted traffic on the country's main highway on Thursday, authorities said. ›19:36 Man: God ordered me to ram vehicle: A man who rammed his truck into a woman's vehicle on a highway early Friday told authorities he crashed into her while going more than 100 mph because God told him "she needed to be taken off the road." ›02:06 2 Dec, Tue 'Smart' fabric glows in response to allergens: A cotton shirt that could warn its wearer of allergens or instantly tell where a soldier is bleeding is being developed by scientists at the University of Michigan. ›19:21 3 Dec, Wed Painting the desert red in the Wild West: Where else but in charmingly offbeat New Mexico can you find people living in "earthship" homes or a Wild West town where outlawsand ghostsare said to have roamed? ›15:38 Dad's 'tough love' inspires Facebook group: An Australian father who made his 5-year-old son walk 8 miles to school every day to discipline him has inspired an appreciation group on social networking site Facebook. ›20:25 Movies no place to learn real history: Moviesbased on history, such as "Frost/Nixon," create a current of discontent among those who prefer letter-perfect depictions, but historians and film experts caution they are intended to entertain, not inform. ›22:51 2 Dec, Tue |
