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Global culinary tour through history and flavors.
If exploring cultures through their food fascinates you, "The Book of World Cuisines" opens up a window to a world far beyond your kitchen. Howard Hillman's extensive research offers not just a taste but a deep dive into each region's culinary roots, making it an enriching read for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.
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ISBN: 9780140049893
Authors:
Howard Hillman
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1979-10-25
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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Describes the best and most representative dishes of one hundred world cuisines and recounts the culinary histories of countries as diverse as France, Egypt, Indonesia, Canada, and Japan.
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Global culinary tour through history and flavors.
If exploring cultures through their food fascinates you, "The Book of World Cuisines" opens up a window to a world far beyond your kitchen. Howard Hillman's extensive research offers not just a taste but a deep dive into each region's culinary roots, making it an enriching read for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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