International Cooking: A Culinary Journey

by Patricia A. Heyman

Much more than a collection of recipes, this comprehensive, illustrated exploration of international cookery covers cuisines from around the world, providing an understanding of not only their flavor concepts, but how the cuisines developed and evolved. Each cuisine is explored in terms of its general characteristics as well as issues including the history and effects from invaders and bordering countries; topography, geography, and climate; indigenous foods, culture, and influences from religion and other groups of people; foods and flavorings frequently used; common cooking methods and their origins in the area; and regional variations. Each chapter contains tested recipes representing foods and dishes from all segments of the menu and wine suggestions (provided by Beringer Blass Vineyards) for each first course, soup, and entrée. Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing. British Isles. Spain & Portugal. France. Italy. Germany. Scandinavia. Russia & Eastern Europe. The Countries of Africa. Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Greece, & Egypt. Israel. China. Korea & Japan. Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia. India. Australia. Mexico. South America. Caribbean Islands. For chefs, food and beverage managers, banquet managers, professional wait staff (service staff including maitre d' and servers), catering firms, catering directors, and chef educators.

Hardcover

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[Rick Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot. It's not the best culinary book that I've read, but it is in the better half. It doesn't get too in depth with each region of the world, but it does give a quick glimpse at the history of each region & why they eat the foods they do.

There are lots of recipes in each chapter. The recipes actually take up the majority of each chapter. If you're not in the culinary field, but are tired of eating the same old things all of the time, this would be a great book for you. You get some great recipes from all of the regions of the world except North America.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reads like a text book of course but tons of good recipes to try and good explanations.