Around the World in 120 Recipes

by Allegra McEvedy

(Taken from the front book jacket)
Carted round countries as a child with her historian father, Allegra McEvedy was encouraged to keep a diary, but it was clear before the age of 10 that her daily descriptions contained only passing references to the cornucopia of culture she'd seen on that day. Writing instead about the aspect of the holiday that interested her, she became fascinated by all the new foods she was seeing and eating. Years went by and what were once just diaries became her Food Diaries, a travelling chef's notes of ingredients, dishes and all things cooking-related that made her eyes shine with excitement.

Around the World in 120 Recipes is a cookbook like no other. Full of recipes of for Allegra's favourite meals eaten over nearly a quarter of a century of travelling, tasting and scribbling, this is a first-hand experience of dishes she has enjoyed all over the world - from West Coast Ricotta Cake in San Francisco to Seafood Stew in Salvador, Slow-Cooked Lamb in Marrakech to Artichokes with Polenta in Milan.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cookbooks

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ninja Neko · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cookbook was actually a fun read too, the travel anecdotes and the collection of knifes made it special. The author is a chef, and some of the recipes were a little too "chef-y" for my kitchen, but there are quite a few doable ones too, and very varied (from all corners of the world). Worth another read to try some of them.

[Maya Ammar · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT!!! Combines great local recipes from around the world, and travelling anecdotes that just made it the perfect read for me. It's my favorite, and the most interesting, cooking book I've read so far. Definitely recommend it for any foodie! :)