Food of Life -- 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

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Paperback. Completely redesigned for today's generation of cooks and food enthusiasts, this 25th Anniversary Edition provides a treasure trove of recipes, along with an immersive cultural experience for those seeking to understand this ancient and timeless cuisine. This edition is a more user-friendly edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed cookbook series which began in 1986. The book provides 330 classical and regional Iranian recipes as well as an introduction to Persian art, history and culture. The book's hundreds of full-colour photographs are intertwined with descriptions of ancient and modern Persian ceremonies, poetry, folktales, travelogue excerpts and anecdotes. This edition is a labour of love. The book began in exile after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 as a love letter to Batmanglij's children. Today, as accomplished adults in their own fields, her two sons, Zal and Rostam, encouraged her to redesign the book for their generation. "Food of Life" propels Persian cooking into the 21st Century, even as it honours venerable traditions and centuries of artistic expression.It is the result of 30 years of collecting, testing and adapting authentic and traditional Persian recipes for the American kitchen. Most of its ingredients are readily available throughout the U.S. enabling anyone from a master chef to a novice to reproduce the refined tastes, textures, and beauty of Persian cuisine. Food-related pieces from such classics as the 10th century Book of Kings, and 1,001 Nights to the miniatures of Mir Mosavvar and Aq Mirak, from the poetry of Omar Khayyam and Sohrab Sepehri to the humour of Mulla Nasruddin are all included. Each recipe is presented with steps that are logical and easy to follow. Readers learn how to simply yet deliciously cook rice, the jewel of Persian cooking, which, when combined with a little meat, fowl, or fish, vegetables, fruits, and herbs, provides the perfect balanced diet.This 25th Anniversary Edition contains 50% more pages than its 2009 predecessor and special added features: New Recipes adapted from Sixteenth-Century Persian cookbooks; Added vegetarian section for most recipes; Comprehensive dictionary of all ingredients; A glance at a few thousand years of the history of Persian Cooking; Master recipes with photographs illustrating the steps; Colour photographs of most recipes with tips on presentation; Updated section on Persian stores and Internet suppliers; Fahrenheit and Centigrade temperatures for all recipes; Choices for cooking recipes such as "kuku" in oven or on stovetop; Encourages use of seasonal and local ingredients from farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) sources or one's own backyard. Food of Life -- 25th Anniversary Edition Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de ref. del artículo 9781933823478

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Críticas: Praise for the 25th Anniversary Edition

"A classic cookbook made even better...Gorgeous expanded edition."
--Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times

"This summer's most coveted tome...the saffron-scented pages of which are guaranteed to create luscious new sense memories--and inspire future dinner invitations."
--Vogue

"Divine cookbook...stunningly beautiful..."
--Alice Waters

"Chefs across the country are at the forefront of Najmieh's fan base. They know what's good, and they are inspired by the ingredients and techniques she brings to the table."
--Bonnie S. Benwick, The Washington Post

"I love Persian Food....Exceptional cookbook, full, heavy, and good."
--Martha Stewart

Praise for past editions of this book:

The definitive book on Iranian cooking.
--Los Angeles Times

A stunning cookbook!
--Chicago Sun-Times

A jewel of a book, rich in photography as well as recipes.
--The Washington Post

A beautiful introduction to Persian cuisine & culture.
--USA Today

Too delightful to miss.
-- --The New York Times
Praise for the 25th Anniversary Edition "A classic cookbook made even better...Gorgeous expanded edition." --LOS ANGELES TIMES "Divine cookbook...stunningly beautiful...cannot wait to put it to use." --ALICE WATERS "I love Persian Food....Exceptional cookbook, full, heavy, and good." --MARTHA STEWART Praise for past editions of this book: The definitive book on Iranian cooking. --Los Angeles Times A stunning cookbook! --Chicago Sun-Times A jewel of a book, rich in photography as well as recipes. --The Washington Post A beautiful introduction to Persian cuisine & culture. --USA Today Too delightful to miss. -- --The New York Times --Los Angeles Times

A jewel of a book, rich in photography as well as recipes. --The Washington Post --The Washington Post

Detalles bibliográficos

Título: Food of Life -- 25th Anniversary Edition (...
Editorial: Mage Publishers, Washington
Año de publicación: 2011
Encuadernación: Paperback
Condición: new
Edición: 4th Edition