One of the world's leading food photographers brings together some of the world's greatest chefs--including Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, and Nigella Lawson--in a treasure-trove of treats from the four corners of the globe David Loftus is one of the world's leading food photographers: on the road 350 days of the year, camera in hand, shooting top chefs and their wonderful dishes from Battersea to New York to the Bahamas. Now he shares the most delicious cuisine he has come across on his travels with 80 recipes from the world's favorite chefs, in a collection following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg and his famous Grand Tour, taking in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. These mouthwatering recipes come from international chefs and writers including Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Gennaro Contaldo, Heston Blumenthal, and Atul Kochhar. Whether the recipes come from street-sellers or Michelin-starred restaurants, the dishes all evoke a taste of the places from which they hail, from Sybil's Sticky Orange, Kashmiri Chilli & Vodka Cake to Andaman Island Squid and Pineapple. Rich with the stories behind the recipes and impeccably stylish with arresting bellyband, ribbon, and illustrated endpapers, this is a dream anthology for committed cooks and amateurs alike. Recipes include dual measurements.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Julia's story of her transformative years in France in her own words is "captivating ... her marvelously distinctive voice is present on every page.” (San Francisco Chronicle). Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, Julia Child was not always a master chef. Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, who was to work for the USIS, she spoke no French and knew nothing about the country itself. But as she dove into French culture, buying food at local markets and taking classes at the Cordon Bleu, her life changed forever with her newfound passion for cooking and teaching. Julia’s unforgettable story—struggles with the head of the Cordon Bleu, rejections from publishers to whom she sent her now-famous cookbook, a wonderful, nearly fifty-year long marriage that took the Childs across the globe—unfolds with the spirit so key to Julia’s success as a chef and a writer, brilliantly capturing one of America’s most endearing personalities.
This entertaining and informative encyclopedia examines American regional foods, using cuisine as an engaging lens through which readers can deepen their study of American geography in addition to their understanding of America's collective cultures. Many of the foods we eat every day are unique to the regions of the United States in which we live. New Englanders enjoy coffee milk and whoopie pies, while Mid-Westerners indulge in deep dish pizza and Cincinnati chili. Some dishes popular in one region may even be unheard of in another region. This fascinating encyclopedia examines over 100 foods that are unique to the United States as well as dishes found only in specific American regions and individual states. Written by an established food scholar, We Eat What? A Cultural Encyclopedia of Bizarre and Strange Foods in the United States covers unusual regional foods and dishes such as hoppin' Johns, hush puppies, shoofly pie, and turducken. Readers will get the inside scoop on each food's origins and history, details on how each food is prepared and eaten, and insights into why and how each food is celebrated in American culture. In addition, readers can follow the recipes in the book's recipe appendix to test out some of the dishes for themselves. Appropriate for lay readers as well as high school students and undergraduates, this work is engagingly written and can be used to learn more about United States geography.
Fermentation is an ancient way of preserving food as an aid to digestion, but the centralization of modern foods has made it less popular. Katz introduces a new generation to the flavors and health benefits of fermented foods. Since the first publication of the title in 2003 he has offered a fresh perspective through a continued exploration of world food traditions, and this revised edition benefits from his enthusiasm and travels.
If you're ready to cook delicious meals for yourself, family, or friends and want a beginner-friendly way to start, HowExpert Guide to Cooking: The Ultimate Handbook for Cooking Skills, Delicious Meals, and Classic Recipes is the perfect guide to support you every step of the way. Transform your kitchen into a place of comfort, creativity, and mouth-watering aromas — where even the simplest ingredients become extraordinary. This guide will help you grow your skills and master the art of cooking. With a blend of foundational skills, international flavors, and classic recipes, this book is designed for everyone, from beginners to aspiring chefs. In this book, you’ll learn: - Chapter 1: Introduction to Cooking - Basics of cooking, including ingredients, techniques, kitchen setup, and the science behind cooking. - Chapter 2: Kitchen Tools and Equipment - Essential kitchen tools, pots, pans, specialty equipment, and modern gadgets for efficient cooking. - Chapter 3: Ingredient Selection and Preparation - Choosing and preparing quality ingredients, while understanding flavor profiles and pairings. - Chapter 4: Cooking Techniques for Beginners - Foundational techniques like boiling, sautéing, roasting, and beginner recipes. - Chapter 5: Advanced Cooking Techniques - Braising, poaching, smoking, fermenting, and molecular gastronomy. - Chapter 6: Sauces, Stocks, and Seasonings - Classic and modern sauces, stocks, and custom seasoning blends. - Chapter 7: Baking and Pastry Techniques - Doughs, pastries, bread, cakes, desserts, and gluten-free options. - Chapter 8: International Cuisine - Explore African, Asian, Australian, European, Middle Eastern, North American, and South American dishes. - Chapter 9: Healthy Cooking and Nutrition - Cooking with less fat and sugar, incorporating superfoods, and balancing flavor with health. - Chapter 10: Plant-Based and Special Diets Cooking - Catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and keto diets. - Chapter 11: Cooking Meat, Poultry, and Seafood - Techniques for cooking meat, poultry, and seafood, while considering sustainability. - Chapter 12: Meal Planning and Preparation - Effective meal planning, batch cooking, and ingredient management for an organized kitchen. - Chapter 13: Cooking for Special Occasions - Dishes that impress for holiday feasts and themed dinners. - Chapter 14: Food Presentation and Plating - Simple but effective presentation and plating techniques. - Chapter 15: Troubleshooting in the Kitchen - Fix common cooking mistakes and turn potential disasters into delicious dishes. - Chapter 16: Storing and Preserving Food - Techniques for storing and preserving food to reduce waste. - Chapter 17: Cooking with Kids and Family - Engage the whole family with easy recipes and fun kitchen activities. - Chapter 18: Culinary Career and Cooking as a Passion - Turn your cooking passion into a career, from food blogging to becoming a chef. - Chapter 19: Classic and Top Recipes - Collection of classic recipes from around the world, including appetizers, breads, soups, main dishes, sides, sauces, and desserts. - Chapter 20: Conclusion - Keep exploring, experimenting, and sharing the joy of cooking while expanding your skills. - Chapter 21: Appendices - Additional resources, glossary, measurement conversion charts, and practice exercises. Whether you're eager to learn the basics, bring more classic meals to the table, or create dishes that leave a lasting impression, HowExpert Guide to Cooking is the only guide you'll need. This book isn’t just about recipes — it’s about the passion and joy of cooking as an art. Take the leap into the culinary world and experience the satisfaction of mastering classic recipes, exploring global cuisines, and building your skills for life. Grab your copy today and make your kitchen the heart of your home! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z.
This comprehensive Research Handbook considers the place of human security, both in practice and as a concept within international law, examining the preconditions for and consequences of applying human security to international legal thinking and practice. It also proposes a future international law in which human security is central to the law’s purpose. This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.
Wars cannot be fought and sustained without food and this unique collection explores the impact of war on food production, allocation and consumption in Europe in the twentieth century. A comparative perspective which incorporates belligerent, occupied and neutral countries provides new insights into the relationship between food and war. The analysis ranges from military provisioning and systems of food rationing to civilians' survival strategies and the role of war in stimulating innovation and modernization.
