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While the content is narrow and the authors have their detractors, there is value in the content. The text provides captivating background information about a seemingly simple staple of cooking and the recipes are accessible.
While this is a gorgeous debut cookbook from one of the world's most acclaimed chefs, its usefulness for the amateur cook is limited. Professional chefs and those interested in Brazilian culture will enjoy this work.
While this thorough, academic text is much less accessible than the literature analyzed here, serious readers of food writing will enjoy the contextualization of popular food writing and documentary films. A fascinating—though dense—read; highly recommended.
This excellent and charming story describes a tree that endured numerous hardships to become not only a staple of Southern cuisine but an American treasure.
With more than 50 drink recipes, and growing tips, this highly entertaining book will please both cocktail enthusiasts and backyard gardeners. The inclusion of rich history throughout will delight armchair historians and the naturally curious. Highly recommended.
This is an excellent introduction to preserving. The author keeps things simple by using accessible ingredients and small batches. For a more comprehensive guide, look to Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving.
This distinctive and compelling memoir has all the elements of a good story: humor, travel, and a young individual overcoming obstacles via a passionate calling. Highly recommended for Samuelsson's many fans and lovers of culinary memoirs. [See Prepub Alert, 12/12/11.]
With so much information squeezed into this book, it is a fairly thorough history, but it deprives readers of the pleasure of savoring a well-described meal or a richly told tale. Still, avid followers of food writing or those with a strong interest in culinary heritage will find value.