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Books : Culinaria: The United States: A Culinary Discovery
by: Randi Danforth, Peter Feierabend



Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5973
EAN: 9783829002592
ISBN: 3829002599
Label: Konemann
Manufacturer: Konemann
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 511
Publication Date: 1998-10
Publisher: Konemann
Sales Rank: 84223
Studio: Konemann


Editorial Review:

Amazon.com ReviewPart cookbook and part encyclopedia, this enormous book is a vibrant celebration of American regional cooking and cultures. Candid shots of the foods, markets, delis, and restaurants of every region are a splendid reminder of the diverse heritage of the United States. From New Orleans's vibrant French markets famous for Creole tomatoes, okra, and sweet potatoes to the state fairs of the Midwest, where giant corn dogs and pumpkins the size of houses are all the rage, Culinara is a fascinating waltz across America's palate.

Typically, each chapter is introduced with a look at the region's quintessential crops and foods--apples, berries, and cheese in the Northwest; oranges, olives, asparagus, and avocados in California. Dispersed among color photographs and a feast of food and drink wisdom are recipes inspired by each region's specialty. A simple recipe for Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms makes good use of California's succulent vegetables; Oregon Trail Soup, a dish brimming with buttery beans, evokes a feel for the Great Plains, campfires, and cowboys! Neatly balanced within each chapter are recipes and commentaries on both classic cooking and ethnic cooking. In the Pacific Northwest, Japanese sashimi (raw fish) is all the rage in Seattle's thriving international district. Just down the road, traditional freshwater salmon is a favorite at the city's oldest food market, the Pike Place Market. Snippets of history, recipe ideas, and inspiration accompany each locale, whether in Seattle, New York, or a far-flung Midwestern homestead. This is an excellent and all-encompassing guide to the foods and culinary history of the United States. --Naomi Gesinger


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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - terrific series
I have loved the CULINARIA series from the very first volume that I was given as a gift. If you are interested in lerning the history and culture of the United States by learning about the food eaten there, this is the book for you.

The book is divided into chapters by geographic regions. Each region is described by the physical features that make it unique, the foods and ingredients that are special to it, and recipes are given for the dishes that define it. There are abundant sidebars about significant topics either historical, political or cultural in the region that have shaped the food or people.

Then there is the photography. Beautiful photographs of the landscape, detailed photographic charts of ingredients, appetizingly displayed prepared dishes, step-by-step series showing ingredients being made, and people lovingly portrayed going about their daily lives.

This book is BIG, no bedtime reading with this one, you won't be able to hold it up! If you love cookbooks for the way they tell the story of a country, the CULINARIA The United States is not to be missed.




Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The best whole country USA book ive found
this book is terrific, it provides probably the easiest to make and most recognisable recipes in the entire culinaria series.

the ingredients are mostly easy to obtain outside the USA (except some berry based things and quinoa) and the recipes simple to make and very satisfying. it comprises a very broad cross section of deserts, mains and appetisers without focusing too much on any one type of meal or ingredient too much.

the new york section even provides the reader with americanised international dishes thus creating even more breadth. the only semi critism would be the rather scant section on californian food, but this is not to matter.

some of the great recipes however come from the midwest, texas and south sections. the classics such as chili, jambalaya, blackened redfish (imake with chicken for superb results) and various tex mex food work out great. another standout in the book is the spaghetti and meatballs which is requested weekly bby my family it is that good!!

my big tip with this book would beto watch out for the green chilli and beef chilli recipes. when made to directions they are VERY hot. if your after a milder taste no more than 1.5tbls of chilli powder suffices for beef chilli and replacing the green chillies with anchos or a mixture of capsicum/green chilli makes for a milder yet equally delicious result.

if you can get this book do so as it does not look like being reprinted unlike the european versions which have been. its big, its weighty but it is definately wirht the trouble.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - American recipes
These books provide a nice history of the cooking techniques and the history behind them. I think cultures with more history (like 5,000 years in China) have much more to offer. The book is good reading but I didn't get much from a recipe point of view.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Every American home should have one!
The most beautiful book about every aspect of "American" food you can think of! And it's not just a gorgeous coffee table book but a wonderful cookbook too. I can't imagine why it went out of print because every American home should have one!

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