Title: L.A.'s original Farmers Market cookbook
First published: 2009
Description: From the Market's humble beginnings in 1934 to its secure standing as one of the leading emblematic destinations in Southern California, L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook celebrates the food, people, and history of this Los Angeles landmark. What began as a dirt lot for farmers to congregate and sell their fresh produce has now grown into a renowned dining paradise combining nostalgic charm for natives and tourists alike. Visitors can experience authentic cuisines from around the world, enjoy old Hollywood stories, catch sight of a celebrity or two, and still purchase the some of the freshest produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, and baked goods in the city. For readers who can't quite get there, this fascinating food-lover's storybook incorporates not only the history of the Market but highlights the multigenerational vendors and their most sought-after recipes. Celebrating its milestone 75th anniversary, with vivid photographs and rare archival images, this companion piece brings to life the experience of a trip to the unique Farmers Market, and discloses secret family recipes for stand-in-line classics.--Adapted from cover flap.
Subjects: Cookery, Cookery, International, Farmers Market (Los Angeles, Calif.), International Cookery, Cooking, International cooking
LC classification: TX714 .C4965 2009