American Taste - A Celebration of Gastronomy Coast to Coast

Informationen zum Autor Foreword by James Beard - By James Villas Klappentext “A landmark. [American Taste] encompasses an admirable range of thoughts on food ranging from fried chicken and barbecues to Bourbon to game and caviar. A banquet for your library.”—Craig Claiborne “American Taste makes us savor the thought of good food, good living, and the joys of the good life. A delicious volume!”—James Beard In his acclaimed American Taste, renowned food writer James Villas shares his passions for food and drink—both the humble and the sophisticated—in essays including “Understanding Fried Chicken,” “Upgrading Hash,” and “Cornflakes Be Damned!” From his homage to asparagus to his treatise on french fries, Villas regales us with tales of American gastronomy from the perspective of a respectful gourmand and hired palate. American Taste is a new American classic. Zusammenfassung One of the most entertaining books on contemporary American cuisine by the great James Villas

Product details

• Authors: James Villas, Villas James
• Assisted by: Beard James (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.03.2010
• EAN: 9781599219288
• ISBN: 978-1-59921-928-8
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Cook's Classic Library; Cook's Classic Library
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General cookery books, basic cookery books; COOKING / General, COOKING / Courses & Dishes / General, COOKING / Regional & Ethnic / American / General, Cookery / food & drink etc, National & regional cuisine, Cookery dishes & courses, COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / General, Alcoholic beverages, Food & drink: Alcoholic beverages