International Cooking: A Culinary Journey
Finally, a comprehensive textbook on international cookery!International Cooking: A Culinary Journeyprovides an explanation of the development of the cuisine, as well as recipes for all those with an interest in food. This book covers cookery from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.As foreign travel for both business and pleasure increases, more menus reflect the flavor components and dishes from countries spanning the globe. No longer limited to their regions of origin, these foods continue to become an important part of our culture. The focus here is to explore the various flavor concepts found in the cuisines, their fascinating histories, as well as how and why each cuisine evolved the way it did. This new textbook includes:General characteristics of the many various cuisinesDiscussions about influences from invasions and bordering nationsHow topography, geography, climate, and native foods and flavorings influenced their culinary developmentCommon cooking methods and why they originated in the various regions250 tested recipes that include regional and classical cookeryOver 260 photographsWebsite references that point students and instructors to additional information about the countries, their cuisine, the culture, and more recipesA glossary of international cooking terms