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It’s official: we food lovers can’t seem to get enough of
ethnic foods from around the world. In recent years,
Indian, Thai, and Korean foods (to name a few) have
stepped into the spotlight of global cuisine. Is it any
wonder? The plethora of smells and flavors these foods
offer are like unavoidable magnets, leaving us with
comfortably full bellies and, simultaneously, a desire for
more.
At a time when the world is so deeply unsettled, with
cultures and peoples at odds, we know that food is a
common thread, something that nourishes and heals the
rifts that seem difficult to mend. Through culinary
exploration, no matter how practiced or professional, we
acquire new perspectives and insights about our neighbors
– both next door and many thousands of miles away.
In this issue of Chef Adventures we explore the diverse
culinary bounty that flourishes all over the world. From
the Middle East (Zov) to New York City (New York
City Food) to Korea (Eating Korean) to Italy (Italian
Slow and Savory), we’ve tracked down some of the best
ethnic cookbooks of the season. We’re thrilled to showcase
them for you here. |
Appe"teasers"
"Links to whet your
appetite"
To learn more about our featured cookbooks, visit the Web
sites of this issue’s participating publishers:
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Chronicle Books,
www.chroniclebooks.com
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
www.wiley.com
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HarperCollins Publishers,
www.harpercollins.com
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Simon & Schuster,
www.simonsays.com
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Periplus,
www.tuttlepublishing.com
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Zov Karamardian,
www.zovs.com
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Marlowe & Company,
www.marlowepub.com
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Art Scroll/Shaar Press,
www.artscroll.com
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Stewart, Tabori, & Chang,
www.abramsbooks.com
Blue Plate Special
Spring
2005
 Italian Slow and Savory: A Cookbook by Joyce
Goldstein
By Joyce Goldstein
(Photographs by Paolo Nobile)
Chronicle Books
September 2004
$40.00/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-8118-4238-X
Live life the way Italians do: at a slow, relaxing, and
savory pace. Joyce Goldstein, in her IACP award-winning
new cookbook, helps even the most rushed home cooks
realize the benefits of cooking and eating at a slower
tempo, with more than 120 aromatic and flavorful recipes
from the heart of Italy. Mangia!
To order
this book,
click here.
 Eating Korean:
From Barbecue to Kimchi, Recipes From My Home
By Cecelia Hae-Jin Lee
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
January 2005
$27.50/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7645-4078-5
Dive into the warm and robust flavors found in such Korean
dishes as Traditional Napa Cabbage Kimchi and
Spicy Hot Chicken Soup with Lee’s collection of more
than 100 authentic recipes from her native land. Spiced
throughout with personal narratives, this book will guide
cooks through the Korean grocery, kitchen, and dining
table.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Jewish Food: The World at Table
By Matthew Goodman
HarperCollins Publishers
March 2005
$29.95/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-06-052128-7
From Bombay to Rome to Baghdad, JEWISH FOOD explores the
many different faces of Jewish cuisine from around the
world. Goodman looks at the varied and dynamic cuisines of
different Jewish communities, offering insightful essays
to uncover the history and culture of Jewish food.
To order
this book,
click here.
 The International Meat Book
Edited by Carole Lalli
HarperCollins Publishers
February 2005
$18.95/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-06-074283-6
In her latest book, Lalli takes readers on an in-depth
tour of the meats of the world, showing how every possible
cut of meat can become the basis of a savory, everyday
meal or the showpiece of an extravagant holiday feast.
To order
this book,
click here.
 The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of
Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore
By Grace Young and Alan Richardson
(Photographs by Alan Richardson)
Simon & Schuster
September 2004
$35.00/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7432-3827-3
Few of us have probably been fortunate enough to really
experience the elusive taste that food achieves when
properly stir-fried in a wok. Young and Richardson are
hoping to change that by bringing 125 recipes for truly
mouthwatering wok-cooked foods into kitchens everywhere.
Stunning photography accompanies most of the equally
stunning recipes.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Asian Tapas: Small Bites, Big Flavors
By Christophe Megel and Anton Kilayko
(Photographs by Edmond Ho)
Periplus
October 2004
$24.95/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7946-0314-9
Gorgeous photographs grace nearly every page and bold
ingredients are incorporated into each delectable recipe
in this beautiful new book. Asian tapas such as Crisp
Cheese Tikki Patties and Green Tea Noodle Shrimp
Tempura beg to be on the menu for a backyard party or
a Friday night wind-down.
To order
this book,
click here.
 ZOV: Recipes and Memories from the Heart
By Zov Karamardian
(Photographs by Pornchai Mittongtare)
Zov’s Publishing
Spring 2005
$35.00/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-9759558-0-2
Published by the much-loved chef and restaurateur Zov
Karamardian, this book is packed with more than 100 Middle
Eastern-inspired recipes that are, in many ways, subtly
infused with cuisines from around the world. Even Zov’s
favorites, like Golden Lentil Soup, are here for
the home cook to recreate in their own kitchen.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Simply Perfect Every Time: 130 Classic,
Foolproof Recipes
By David Herbert
(Photographs by Andre Martin)
Marlowe & Company
October 2004
$14.95/Trade Paperback
ISBN: 1-56924-410-3
The basic building blocks to finding one’s way around a
kitchen are here in this wonderfully charming book. Its
unusual organization (the recipes are listed A-Z rather
than by category) sets it apart, as do the recipes for
everything from Crème Anglaise to Popcorn,
Chicken Curry to Potato Salad. This book is
sure to become a favorite on everyone’s cookbook shelf.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Kosher by Design Entertains: Fabulous Recipes
for Parties and Every Day
By Susie Fishbein
(Photographs by John Uher)
Art Scroll/Shaar Press
March 2005
$34.99/Hardcover
ISBN: 157819447-4
Susie Fishbein is leading the way toward Kosher palates
and kitchens with her second book, which contains more
than 100 meat, dairy, and parve recipes for every
occasion. From themed party recipes as well as simple,
everyday fare, this beautiful book is sure to elevate
Kosher food’s flavors and appeal.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An
Opinionated History and More Than 100 Legendary Recipes
By Arthur Schwartz
(Photographs by Chris Callis)
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
November 2004
$45.00/Hardcover
ISBN: 1-58479-397-X
Food writer and radio personality Arthur Schwartz has been
touted by many as the authority on eating in New
York City. Now, he shares his knowledge about where to go
to get the best of nearly everything the city has to offer
in this IACP Cookbook of the Year award winner. Peppered
with recipes and stories, this book is as entertaining and
informative as it is practical.
To order
this book,
click here.
 Fun With Asian Food: A Kids’ Cookbook
Recipes by Devagi Sanmugam
Illustrations by Marijke den Ouden
Periplus
April 2005
$15.95/Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7946-0339-4
The gorgeous and colorful illustrations in this book bring
Asian food to kid-level by letting kids take control
without causing chaos in the kitchen. The “hands-on”
nature of many of the recipes lets children have fun,
actually making such delights as Korean Vegetable
Pancakes and Filipino Mango Pudding, instead of
always being the designated “stirrer”.
To order
this book,
click here.
Last Licks
Here is a delectable assortment of recipes to delight
friends and family and please every palate.
Sauce
Soups
Smorgasbord
Savory Bites
Sweet Endings
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