Tasting French Terroir (California Studies in Food and Culture, #54)
by Thomas Parker
This book explores the origins and significance of the French concept of terroir, demonstrating that the way the French eat their food and drink their wine today derives from a cultural mythology that developed between the Renaissance and the Revolution. Through close readings and an examination of little-known texts from diverse disciplines, Thomas Parker traces terroir's evolution, providing insight into how gastronomic mores were linked to aesthetics in language, horticulture, and painting an...
Deviled eggs are not just for summer picnics, now you can enjoy America's beloved appetizer year round with Kathy Casey's 50 fabulous recipes. Deviled eggs are always a party favorite, and the first thing to fly off the table. "D'Lish Deviled Eggs" both pays homage to the classic deviled egg and dishes up creative, modern takes on tradition. And this isn't just a recipe book; its pages are packed full with everything from how to make superb hard-cooked eggs every time, to filling and garnishing...
What Mrs. Fisher Knows about Old Southern Cooking, Soups, Pickles, Preserves, Etc. ..
by Abby Fisher