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Abstract/Sommario: From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, t ...; [Leggi tutto...] From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, to pairing wine with food and the price-quality correlation, Robinson helps us make the most of this mysteriously delicious drink.

Abstract/Sommario: Western society has in recent years developed the capacity to absorb and assimilate foreign culinary methods and tastes on an unprecedented scale. Yet one of the world's greatest culinary traditions-that of the Middle East-has for some mysterious reason remained practically unexplored. Now , in this unique book, against a background of the history of the area, sometimes turbulent, sometimes dazzling in its splendour, and interwoven with ancient stories , poems and charming vignetts of ...; [Leggi tutto...] Western society has in recent years developed the capacity to absorb and assimilate foreign culinary methods and tastes on an unprecedented scale. Yet one of the world's greatest culinary traditions-that of the Middle East-has for some mysterious reason remained practically unexplored. Now , in this unique book, against a background of the history of the area, sometimes turbulent, sometimes dazzling in its splendour, and interwoven with ancient stories , poems and charming vignetts of life in the Middle East today , this great tradition at last comes into its own.

Abstract/Sommario: Questo compendio, opera del celebre gastronomo André L. Simon, offre un'esauriente panoramica del mondo culinario. Con uno stile elegante e accessibile, l'autore guida il lettore attraverso un viaggio alla scoperta dei sapori, delle tradizioni e delle tecniche culinarie di diverse culture. Dalle origini storiche dell'alimentazione alle tendenze gastronomiche, il libro è un punto di riferimento indispensabile per chi desidera approfondire la propria conoscenza del cibo e del vino. Un'op ...; [Leggi tutto...] Questo compendio, opera del celebre gastronomo André L. Simon, offre un'esauriente panoramica del mondo culinario. Con uno stile elegante e accessibile, l'autore guida il lettore attraverso un viaggio alla scoperta dei sapori, delle tradizioni e delle tecniche culinarie di diverse culture. Dalle origini storiche dell'alimentazione alle tendenze gastronomiche, il libro è un punto di riferimento indispensabile per chi desidera approfondire la propria conoscenza del cibo e del vino. Un'opera ricca di aneddoti e curiosità, arricchita da un indice analitico dettagliato che facilita la consultazione.

Abstract/Sommario: A groundbreaking culinary work of extraordinary depth and scope that spans more than one thousand years of history, A Mediterranean Feast tells the sweeping story of the birth of the venerated and diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean. Author Clifford A. Wright weaves together historical and culinary strands from Moorish Spain to North Africa, from coastal France to the Balearic Islands, from Sicily and the kingdoms of Italy to Greece, the Balkan coast, Turkey, and the Near East.The ev ...; [Leggi tutto...] A groundbreaking culinary work of extraordinary depth and scope that spans more than one thousand years of history, A Mediterranean Feast tells the sweeping story of the birth of the venerated and diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean. Author Clifford A. Wright weaves together historical and culinary strands from Moorish Spain to North Africa, from coastal France to the Balearic Islands, from Sicily and the kingdoms of Italy to Greece, the Balkan coast, Turkey, and the Near East.The evolution of these cuisines is not simply the story of farming, herding, and fishing; rather, the story encompasses wars and plagues, political intrigue and pirates, the Silk Road and the discovery of the New World, the rise of capitalism and the birth of city-states, the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition, and the obsession with spices. The ebb and flow of empires, the movement of populations from country to city, and religion have all played a determining role in making each of these cuisines unique.

Abstract/Sommario: Discusses the breadth of American regional cuisines and cooking, presenting a wide variety of recipes from across the United States.

Abstract/Sommario: For entertaining, dressing up family meals, or simply late-night snacking, here's a small treasury of inspiring new ideas. Set a buffet-style table with shrimp dill mold, nut and ginger lamb balls with spicy oriental sauce, tuna bites, garlic bean dip...