Food: A Culinary History
Author: John Louis Flandrin
At what point in history did people start serving meals at regular hours? Would we still be eating communally today if the Black Plague hadn't forced diners to eat at a safe distance from each other? What's the real story behind the origin of pasta? These are just a few of the tantalizing questions that are answered in this fascinating history of food from prehistoric times to the present. This comprehensive work explores the culinary evolution of cultures ranging from Mesopotamia to modern America, and explores every aspect of food history, from the dietary rules of the ancient Hebrews to the contributions of Arab cookery. Written by leading world authorities, this volume gives a unique perspective on the social and cultural mores of humankind through the ages, offering cooks, culinary scholars, and food lovers a banquet of information on which to feast.
"Now that gastronomy and the culinary arts in general are finally being accepted as legitimate academic subjects, it is time we had available to us a copious and worthy sourcebook.... Food ...is exactly what we have needed." —Julia Child
"Food excels in its thoroughness, its epic sweep, and its rootedness in culinary tradition ...it's also a pleasure." —Salon.com
See also: Two Towns in Provence or The Glow
Cooking for Two: Efficient and Delicious Small-Portion Meals
Author: Shady Oak Press
Forget trying to adapt standard recipes to smaller portions, these 100+ dishes were designed expressly for intimate servings for two. Divided seasonally, the tempting suggestions include easy, everyday summer fare such as warm chicken salad with fresh peaches, cornmeal-crusted scallops with corn relish, and orange gingerbread with citrus cream. As the autumn chill sets in, settle down with a bowl of tortellini stew with spinach and tomato, Moroccan lamb chops, and a warm chocolate truffle tart. With serving suggestions displayed in full color, the offerings span the complete meal, from appetizers through dessert. There are also numerous sidebars with wine pairing suggestions, tips for cooking and grilling smaller amounts of food, and money-saving ideas for reusing excess ingredients.
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