Eric Oey Libri

8vo. Pictorial card covers. 255pp. Wear to edges. Creasing to covers.

New Orleans, the sultry city at the mouth fo the great Mississippi River, is known for its charming architecture, cool jazz, and riotous Mardi Gras celebration. But most of all, it is revered for its food. In sumptuous color images and over seventy recipes, The Food of New Orleans presents the authentic flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Separated into three parts, 'Food in New Orleans,' 'Cooking in New Orleans,' and 'The Recipes,' this lovely book provides more than just recipes—it is also an insightful and spirited look at the food culture of this iconic American city. Lively essays by native New Orleans writers describe the culture and history from which traditional recipes like Jambalaya, Creole Gumbo and Beignets came to be. And the best recipes from popular restaurants like Andrea's, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen and The Sazerac, reveal the cuisine's new directions. This cookbook, edited and recipe tested by New Orleans food writer John DeMers will allow you to savor the rich flavors of the Big Easy in your own home. Recipes include: Pain Perdu Oysters Rockefeller Seafood Gumbo Crawfish Etouffee Muffuletta Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

This unique series is destined to be the first comprehensive "encyclopedia" of world cooking. Each volume contains 70 to 90 beautiful color plates and a range of mouth-watering recipes gathered in the country of origin. Introductory articles by noted food writers and experts explore the cuisine's cultural roots, and all food photographs are taken on location to ensure absolute authenticity. These are truly the ultimate cookbooks for globetrotting cooks!Each title is presented in three parts. Part One features articles that introduce the culture and the cuisine of each country. The articles explore the effects of climate, geography, and history on the development of regional cooking methods and describe local cooking customs. Part Two focuses on the kitchen, describing the ingredients, utensils, and cooking techniques that you'll need to cook the food of another country with authenticity and confidence. Part Three features the recipes -- 60 to 70 per volume, including traditional dishes and modern innovations. All the recipes are easy to follow, are full of helpful hints, and have been tested in home kitchens for foolproof results. Each dish is illustrated in a gorgeous, full-page color photograph.