Edition: 1
Publication date: 1998-08-10
Dewey code: 641.594571
Price: $35.00
Review Food and Memories of Abruzzo: The Pastoral Land / John Wiley & Sons:From the Introduction: "Years ago, at the beginning of my culinary career, I wanted to write a cookbook on Abruzzo, my native region of Italy, a land of colorful festivals, brooding traditions, gargantuan banquets, and ancient superstitions, where the accidental spilling of oil is a sure sign of tragedy. I also wanted to share the experience of growing up in a family of good cooks where food was an expression of love and caring…. Many dishes from Abruzzo, such as maccheroni alla chitarra ("guitar" macaroni), brodetto di pesce (fish stew), and porchetta (roast pig), have, of course, traveled. But most of them are still the treasured secrets of families. They travel no further than the next generation…. My family gave me a passion for food. The rituals that were practiced in my grandmother's kitchen are still with me. All this has remained part of my life, and cooking for family and friends is a constant joy for me. To celebrate and make people happy are the reasons why I wrote this book. " Praise for Anna Teresa Callen's Menus for Pasta: "A culinary gem for everyone who wants to bring the true flavor of Italy into their home. [+]" —Paula Wolfert, author of Mediterranean Grains and Greens "Of course one can eat pasta as a main course. It is how my mother would serve us pasta every Wednesday and Sunday when I was a boy. And this wonderful evocative book richly demonstrates that pasta can indeed be the centerpiece of an elegant meal. Bravo pasta, brava Anna Teresa!" —Fred Feretti, columnist for Gourmet magazine Forte e Gentile, strong and gentle, is the motto of Abruzzo, the Italian province east of Rome that stretches from the towering Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea. Anna Teresa Callen, in Food and Memories of Abruzzo, is most engaging as she shares stories of her life and presents the varied food of this little-known part of Italy where she grew up and still spends much of her time. Callen composes a symphony of sounds and aromas to surround the recipes in this memoir-cum-cookbook, describing how her grandmother, cutting pasta for pastina "into tiny dots, made a tic-tac sound with her knife," and recounting how the "pungent smell of coffee wafting from the kitchen" woke her from her daily summer siesta. Old photos from family albums add to Callen's vivid memories. Using Callen's recipes, you can recreate Maccheroni alla Chitarra, the Abruzzese "square spaghetti" some Italian restaurants in the U. S. and elsewhere now serve, and robust Porchetta, sublimely succulent spit-roasted pork served with its crackling, mahogany skin, as well as the colorful fish stew Brodetto di Pesce, which her father used to make, and L'sagne, a flour-and-water pasta unique to Abruzzo. In a balancing act, Callen gives recipes for simple dishes perfect for today's cooks along with more complicated regional specialties and spectacular holiday dishes. Her guidance for making La Cicerchiata, an ancient dessert made for Mardi Gras by assembling honey-soaked "chick peas" of fried dough, whole almonds, and candied fruit into a colorful ring, is as clear as her directions for Mozzarella all'Erbette, a combination of sliced cheese dressed with a puree of fresh herbs and capers that can be put together in minutes. Callen crams this book with basic culinary advice and a wealth of information about the Italian kitchen, demystifying the differences between salsa, sugo, and ragu, for example, and advising how to make smooth polenta using cold liquid. In all, this is an exceptional volume for cooks, Italophiles, and anyone who likes a good story. -Dana Jacobi.
Publication date: 2004-03
Dewey code: 641
Price: $15.95
Review Andalusian Cooking: Recipes,Typical Productes, Wines, Cheeses, Liquors / Bonechi Books:
Publication date: 1973
Review My favorite French recipes / Peanut Butter Pub:
Edition: Mul
Publication date: 2005-01-01
Dewey code: 641
Price: $42.00
Review Barcelona Served: Contemporary Catalan Cuisines / B-Guided:Barcelona Served is an illustrated guide to contemporary Catalan cuisine, including its major figures and restaurants from Barcelona and throughout Catalonia. This beautifully illustrated book presents 14 of its major figures (Ferran Adrà , Sergi Arola, Carme Ruscaddella. ) and 98 of its restaurants. The book features established and up-and-coming creative chefs, and a series of recipes that bear witness to their talent and reputation. In addition there is a selection of specialty shops, markets and fairs where local produce can be purchased, as well as cooking schools where professional methods are taught. This publication also includes a guide to restaurants serving both fresh, seasonal and Mediterranean cuisine.
Authors
- Marda Burton
- Kenneth Holditch
Dewey code: 641.50976335
Price: $24.95
Review Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro / Hill Street Press:This celebration of Galatoire's, a restaurant renowned for its culinary art and French Quarter flair, features photographs, memorabilia, and 25 signature recipes. Presented is a description of Galatoire's appeal for New Orleans locals as well as its attraction to notable diners including Mick Jagger, Jimmy Buffett, Anne Bancroft, Mel Brooks, Richard Gere, U2, Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, and Harpo Marx. Recipes for dishes such as Canape Lorenzo and Trout Marguery are included, as are quirky customs known as 'the Line' and 'Friday Lunch', a local tradition that occurs during the cocktail hour. Features photographs, memorabilia, and 25 signature recipes.
Publication date: 2004-10-30
Dewey code: 394.120945
List Price: $55.00
Price: $51.00
Review Food Culture in Italy (Food Culture around the World) / Greenwood Press:There is keen interest in the exquisite yet simple Italian cuisine and Italian culture. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat, and think about food today. It describes the cornucopia of foodstuffs and classic ingredients. An overview of the typical daily routine of meals and snacks gives a good feel for the everyday life. The changing roles of women are explored with a discussion of the inroads that convenience foods are making. In addition, the current concerns about the food supply, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the slow food movement are tied in to the debates on these issues in the United States. Food is one of the main reasons why many Americans travel to Italy. Yet, the fascination with Italian cuisine is not all about health or taste. There is much more to it. Italian food is perceived and portrayed in the media as representing a whole lifestyle: Italians live la dolce vita, leisurely eating and drinking with friends and families, families are still important, and communities are close knit. [+]The reality of Italian society is more complex, and this volume offers a balanced view of Italian culture and identity through its foodways.
Publication date: 2004-11-01
Dewey code: 641.5954
List Price: $17.00
Price: $56.99
Review The Modern Indian Restaurant Cookbook: 150 Restaurant Dishes for You to Make at Home (Curry Club) / John Blake:If you love Indian food, let The Modern Indian Restaurant Cookbook introduce you to the subtleties and delights of Indian cooking.
Publication date: 1979
Review A culinary collection Julia Child at the Denver Art Museum / Denver Art Museum:
Creator: David Fitzsimmons
Publication date: 1997-07-01
Price: $6.95
Review Scandinavian Style Fish and Seafood Recipes / Penfield Books:Stocking stuffer. Compiled by Melinda Bradnan, this colection includes a variety of recipes for the smallest or largest catch with Scandinavian expertise for using the bounty of the sea.
Publication date: 1959
Review Aromas and Flavours of Past and Present / M. Joseph:
Publication date: 1999-10-25
Dewey code: 641.30089974152
List Price: $45.00
Price: $45.00
Review Reconstructing Ancient Maya Diet / University of Utah Press:The collapse of classic Maya civilization at the end of the eighth century AD is still an enigma, but the story behind it is likely more than a clash of warring city-states. New research indicates that ecological degradation and nutritional deficiency may be as important to our understanding of Maya cultural processes as deciphering the rise and fall of kings. RECONSTRUCTING ANCIENT MAYA DIET integrates recent data from bone-chemistry research, paleopathology, paleobotany, zooarchaeology, and ethnobotany to show what the ancient Maya actually ate at various periods (as opposed to archaeological suppositions) and how it affected the quality of their lives. It is now evident that to feed a burgeoning population the Maya relied on increasingly intensive forms of agriculture. Exploring the relationship between these practices, ecological degradation, and social collapse, this book uses dietary data to investigate the rise of agricultural systems and class structure; the characterization of social relationships along lines of gender and age (i. e. , who ate what); and the later effects of the Spanish conquest on diet and existent modes of agriculture. Maya subsistence has been investigated intensively for the last decade, but this is the first volume that unites work across the spectrum of Maya bioarchaeology. Contributors:Scott Atran, University of Michigan Shannon Coyston, McMaster University Marie Elaine Danforth , University of Southern Mississippi Kitty F. Emery, Royal Ontario Museum James F. [+]Garber, Southwest Texas State University David Glassman, Southwest Texas State University David L. Lentz, The New York Botanical Garden Ann L. Magennis, Colorado State University David Millard Reed, Pennsylvania State University Henry P. Schwarcz, McMaster University Leslie C. Shaw, New England Archaeology Institute Rebecca Storey, University of Houston Steven L. Whittington, University of Maine Lori E. Wright, Texas A&M University.
Creator: Ben Fink
Publication date: 2000-10-02
Dewey code: 641.815
List Price: $40.00
Price: $80.00
Review Artisan Baking Across America: The Breads, The Bakers, The Best Recipes / Artisan:Maggie Glezer, the uniquely qualified, totally obsessed certified bread baker who teaches and writes about bread for both laypeople and professionals, set off across the country in pursuit of the best breads and best bakers in America. And she returned with the goods—impeccable recipes that reproduce the excellence and craft of the best breads being made today, scaled down and written for a home kitchen. But in addition to the recipes, she offers sumptuous color photography and portraits of the bakers, in words and pictures, that tell the story of America's artisan bread movement, from the wheat breeders in Kansas to a gristmill in Rhode Island, and specialty bakers from Berkeley, California, to Long Island City, New York. This is a book to bake from, to learn from, to read for the sheer pleasure of realizing the devotion and mastery that go into the making of our best daily bread, whether it be a dark rye, a Neapolitan pizza, a baguette, or a bialy. Whether your interest is epicurean, avocational, or vocational, you will be guided by step-by-step instructions detailing the best professional methods. Each recipe is categorized by skill level from beginner to advanced, and there are also helpful mail-order sources for ingredients and equipment. To savor the crust, crumb, and aroma of these breads fresh out of your home oven is to be touched by the soul of the specialty baker and his or her passion for excellence. If these truly great breads don't lay waste to the old adage that man can't live by bread alone, then nothing will. "Cookbook" would be a grave understatement for Maggie Glezer's Artisan Baking Across America. With its sumptuous photographs and intimate profiles of the practitioners of this noble craft, it is a loving tribute to the art of baking bread. [+]Beautiful enough to serve as a piece of art on the coffee table, it is nonetheless a practical guide for anyone who wants to bake bread like a pro. According to Glezer, a professional baker and writer, "artisan baking" refers to the process-part of which must be done by hand-that produces the crusty, European-style breads conjured by careful craftsmanship. Glezer traveled around the country in search of the best breads and bakers in America, convincing them to share their stories, their recipes, and their knowledge of America's artisan bread movement. At first glance, this book seems only for serious bakers, as many of the recipes are quite complicated, but fortunately each is categorized by skill level-from beginner to advanced-to steer inexperienced bakers away from the trickier recipes. Best of all, the meticulous recipes are scaled-down versions of original bakeshop formulas-levain, ciabatta, dark rye, bialy, and much more-and reproduce the professional excellence of some of the best breads being made today. Beginning with flour-bread's most important ingredient-Glezer explains the various techniques of artisan baking, details the necessary equipment, defines the language of bread baking, and much more. She goes on to introduce the men and women who have devoted their lives to mastering this intricate craft and shares their most treasured recipes: Rustic Baguettes from the Acme Bread Company in Berkeley, California; Sweet Perrin (pear bread) from Seattle's Essential Baking Company; Kalamata Olive Bread from WheatFields Bakery/Cafe in Lawrence, Kansas; Semolina Filone from Tom Cat Bakery in Long Island City, New York, and many more. Whether you're serious or just curious about the art of baking bread, this book provides possibly the best education you could find outside of cooking school. Suffice it to say, if one could live on bread alone, this book might very well be the Bible. -Robin Donovan.
Publication date: 1976-12
Dewey code: 641
Price: $10.00
Review Classical Traditions in Early America / Trillium Pr:
Authors
- Akemi Kikumura-Yano
- Francis Y. Sogi
- Eiichiro Azuma
- Darcie C. Iki
- Calif.) Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles
Publication date: 1995
Price: $14.95
Review The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road / Japanese American National Museum:Discover the stories behind your favorite cup of Kona coffee in this photo-filled exhibition catalogue. From the establishment of family run farms at the turn of the century to the intercultural relationships that marked this "frontier life," this catalogue presents a concise and readable account of Kona's coffee history.
Publication date: 1999-12-01
Price: $21.95
Review Best Gourmet Recipes from the chefs of Five Loaves Deli & Bakery / Jim Brackett:Vegetarian / Vegan recipes from the Seattle Restaurant, Five Loaves Deli and Bakery. During Ten years operation, all the favorite s of our customers are in Best Gourmet Recipes. No cholesterol, no free fat (oil, margarine, etc. ) in any recipe. Absolutely delicious but healthful recipes.
Publication date: 1994
List Price: $6.95
Price: $88.24
Review Canning The Amish Way / Jupiter Press:Easy and delicious canning recipes that have survived the test of time. These recipes are straight from Amish kitchens and have been handed down from generation to generation. Canning the Amish Way also contains a section of Amish home remedies for simple ailments as well as charming illustrations and Amish poems and sayings.
Publication date: 1972-01
Dewey code: 641.5966
Price: $8.95
Review A West African Cook Book / M Evans & Co:
Authors
- Jens Olscher
- Jennifer Olscher
Publication date: 2007-03-30
List Price: $44.95
Price: $44.95
Review Raclette: The Insider's Guide to the Secret World of Raclette Dining / Raclette Australia:Winter ideal for Raclette As the raclette meal was invented in the alpine regions of Switzerland, winter is the ideal time to try raclette. This book will take a novice and make a true expert out of her in all things raclette. Other books on this topic fail by assuming the reader to know about raclette, but The Insider's Guide to the Secret World of Raclette Dining starts at the very beginning. It is the only book on raclette originally written in English (not translated like "the other book" in all three incarnations!) The first part looks at raclette's relationship with fondue and also answers the question why fondue became so famous outside Switzerland while raclette remained a well-kept secret for over 500 years and what the Swiss are doing right now to try to keep it a secret. The recipe section is full of inspirational recipes that you really want to try. Packed with serving suggestions and which cheeses are ideal for raclette melting. Recipes included: Traditional Raclette, Mini-Hamburgers, Raclette a la Pizza, Camembert with Cranberries, Spinach filled Crepes plus many dessert options. Brilliantly composed with colour photographs for every recipe, the book is the ideal companion to the modern table top Raclette grill. Showcasing the various ways that you can enjoy raclette from the traditional Swiss style to the way the French or the Dutch like to serve it. In August 2007 Leelanau Cheese Company won the Best of Show Award from the American Cheese Society for their Aged Raclette cheese, recognising it as the best cheese in the USA in 2007. [+]While this fact happened after the book was printed, it contains a lot of other top rated information even experts want to know. This book is the only book in English that actually contains the traditional raclette recipe itself as well as the modern variations. It does not waste valuable space for drink recipes or fills up the last third with salad recipes (or puts a pumpkin salad on the cover!) like other books on this topic. It is the only book in English offered directly by Amazon and of such high quality that you will not find used or discounted copies. The book is written, printed, bound and published in Australia by the internationally recognised experts from Raclette Australia. Get it now for yourself and another for a friend as a great Christmas present!.
Publication date: 2005-02
List Price: $44.98
Price: $44.98
Review Food of the World Assortment / Parragon Publishing:
Authors
- Andrew L. March
- Kathryn G. March
Price: $9.95
Review Common Edible and Medicinal Plants of Colorado, With Recipes and Prescriptions / Meridian Hill Pubns:Brief identifications with lore from many sources on selected useful plants of Colorado, both native and new, with recipes and drawings. The authors have personally tested everything.
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