Simon Majumdar provides an account of the food he ate and the people he met while traveling to thirty countries in just over twelve months to immerse himself in local cuisines and cultures.
Andrew Zimmern shares information about animals, people, and places he encounters on his journeys throughout the world, and discusses some of the more unique and often gross foods different cultures and countries have to offer.
a history of bread with activities and recipes from around the world
Harbison, Elizabeth M
1997
A collection of recipes for various kinds of breads arranged in a timeline format that charts the history of this staple food from the earliest civilization to the present day. 'Includes instructions for related activities.
Describes foods from various cultures that contain larvae, such as barbequed grubs from Indonesia, cheese maggots from Sardinia, and stir-fried silkworms from China.
Presents 450 new recipes that combine the flavors and essences of cuisines from around the world, and includes tales, cultural insights, and food lore from the author's travels, and essays on wines and beers of the world.
A collection of over one thousand recipes from the pages of "Gourmet" magazine, including hors d'oeuvres, dips, and pates, as well as over fifty pastas and risottos, three hundred desserts, and scores of festive dishes for every occasion.