| |
| |
| |
| Viva la Revolución! New food from Mexico |
| |
 |
|
Mexico is experiencing a gastronomic revolution. A return to pre-Hispanic cooking techniques and current trends towards tapas-style eating are sweeping a wind of change through the country's food. From Michoacan to Mexico City, from Oaxaca to the Yucatan, Fiona Dunlop, author of the highly successful "New Tapas", has sought out the chefs and cooks at the forefront of Mexican cooking to discover the ingredients and techniques and recipes at the heart of this revolution. Here you will find new dishes as well as modern versions of classics. Chillies, seafood, chicken, pork, game, tortillas and tacos play a central role as do vegetarian dishes based on beans, tomatoes, avocados, squash, corn and sweet potatoes. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
 |
| |
| Medina Kitchen: Home Cooking from North Africa (Hardcover) |
| |
 |
|
The best North African food is rooted in the home rather than in restaurants. For her first book, "New Tapas", Fiona Dunlop sought out innovative restaurant and bar cooks; this time she turns her attention to home cooks producing stunning and often innovative food in beautiful houses in Morocco, Tunisia and Libya. As well as classic dishes, these cooks are creating new recipes by fusing traditional Arab and Mediterranean food. Their recipes and stories are accompanied by photographs of their food taken in courtyards strewn with orange trees, kitchens with Arabian tiles and classical dining rooms as well as of the markets they shop at and the Medina they visit. The book features a chapter dedicated to each home cook. Fiona profiles eight cooks in all. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| Spain Chic (Chic Destinations) (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
The chic series are the definitive guides to the world's most
luxurious and alluring hotels. The properties featured--whether a city
hotel, a beachside resort or a rustic hacienda--have been chosen for
their individuality and chic appeal. Join discerning travellers who have
found everything they desire in the chic series travel guides: hot
properties, stunning photography and brilliant tips on where to go and how
to do it in some of the worlds chicest locations. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| In the Asian Style (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
East meets west is an enduring trend in modern-day interiors, as homeowners seek to create relaxed, harmonious retreats for their families. In the Asian Style takes the best examples of contemporary design from all over Asia to show how it can be applied and adapted absolutely anywhere. Full-colour photography captures the different facets of this sensual, yet often distinctly minimalist approach to living which bridges the cultures of Indo-China and Japan. Fiona Dunlop's authoritative, readable text looks at the history of Oriental decorative styles and examines the structure and function of specific spaces in the Asian home. Five in-depth features focus on key materials in the genre such as bamboo, lacquer and basketware. Inspiring and informative, In the Asian Style is an ideal reference for anyone interested in design and style. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| Portugal (National Geographic Traveler) (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
Portugal is a captivating, sun-drenched land of diversity packed into an area smaller than the state of Indiana. National Geographic Traveler Portugal opens with a detailed introduction to the country's history, food, land, and culture. From the hidden alleys and grand palaces of Lisbon, Portugal's elegant capital city, to the beautiful gardens of the remote Madeira islands off the Atlantic coast, readers will discover each of the country's seven regions. Special detailed sidebars discuss such diverse topics as Portugal's famous wines and the sultry and soulful music known as Fado. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| New Tapas: Today's Best Bar Food from Spain (Hardcover) |
| |
 |
|
Spain's greatest culinary tradition, tapas, is in the grip of a renaissance. Delicious dishes are being created by a new generation of chefs working in ultra modern restaurants, as well as by experienced tapas cooks in back street bars. Like the old tapas favourites, these new dishes display a rich variety of intense flavours and textures. In these recipes, some of Spain's most creative chefs present their favourite tapas, from their own versions of traditional favourites such as, "calamari in red wine stew", to modern creations such as "chicken in a honey sauce and a crisp frisee salad with a warmed sherry and garlic dressing." Some dishes fuse traditional Spanish cuisine with international influences, while others are earthy, fresh and indisputably Spanish. But all of these tapas are easy to make, combining minimal preparation with a variety of tastes and textures. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| Spain (National Geographic Traveler) (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
A popular series of guidebooks for the modern-day traveler offering information on cities and countries around the world continues, presenting up-to-date backgrounds and descriptions, detailed maps, hundreds of photographs, and much more, including walking and driving tours, visitor information directories, and cultural sidebars.
- In-depth site descriptions and background information
- Insightful features on history, culture, and contemporary life
- More than 300 vivid color photographs
- 33 detailed, full-color maps
- Mapped walking and driving tours
- Specially commissioned artwork and floor plans
- Clear, easy-to-use design
- Complete visitor information plus hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| Fodor's Exploring Mexico (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
Praise for Fodor''s Exploring Guides "Authoritatively written and superbly presented...Worthy reading before, during, or after a trip." — Philadelphia Inquirer"Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated." — Chicago TribuneFodor''s Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| Fodor's Exploring India, 3rd Edition (Fodor's Exploring India) (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos; essays on culture and history, architecture and art; itineraries, walks and excursions; descriptions of sights; and practical information. Fodor's Exploring India gives you great tips on dining and lodging for all budgets as well as tips on basics such as getting there and getting around and when to go and what to pack. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| Vietnam (AA Explorer) (Paperback) |
| |
 |
|
A guide to Vietnam, a country with a rural patchwork of paddyfield and natural waterways; mystic temples and incense-filled pagodas contrasting with the bustle of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In A-Z format, it provides recommendations for hotels and restaurants and town plans and maps. Also included are star ratings for top sights, walks and excursions, the essential travel facts and coverage of the people, history and traditions. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
