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Informationen zum Autor Mary Newman has taught environmental health at Ohio University and the University of Malta. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books. Constance L. Kirker is a retired Pennsylvania State University Professor of Art History, and an avid gardener and foodie. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books. Klappentext Most of us like to look at them, but why on earth would anyone want to eat them? As Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman show in this book, however, flowers have a long history as a tasty ingredient in a variety of cuisines. The Greeks, Romans, Persians, Ottomans, Mayans, Chinese, and Indians all knew how to cook with them for centuries, and today contemporary chefs use them to add something special to their dishes. Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking, from ancient Greek dishes to the today's molecular gastronomy and farm-to-table restaurants. Looking at flowers' natural qualities: their unique and beautiful appearance, their pungent fragrance, and their surprisingly good taste, Kirker and Newman proffer a bouquet of dishes--from soups to stews to desserts to beverages--that use them in interesting ways. Tying this culinary history into a larger cultural one, they show how flowers' cultural, symbolic, and religious connotations have added value and meaning to dishes in daily life and special occasions. From fried squash blossoms to marigold dressings, this book rediscovers the flower not just as something beautiful but as something absolutely delicious. Zusammenfassung Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking from ancient customs to modern kitchens. It also serves up novel ways to prepare and eat soups! salads! desserts and drinks. Discover something new about the flowers all around you with this surprising history. ...
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Mary Newman has taught environmental health at Ohio University and the University of Malta. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books.Constance L. Kirker is a retired Pennsylvania State University Professor of Art History, and an avid gardener and foodie. She is co-author of Edible Flowers and Coconut (‘Edible’ series) and Cherry (‘Botanical’ series), all published by Reaktion Books.
