Edible Flowers (inbunden, eng)

Few things in life have as much universal appeal as flowers. But why in the world would anyone eat them? Throughout history Greeks, Romans, Persians, Ottomans, Mayans, Chinese and Indian cooks have all recognized the feast for the senses that flowers brought to their dishes.

Today, contemporary chefs and adventurous cooks are using ingredients like flowers in innovative ways, such as in molecular gastronomy and the farm-to-table movement. Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking around the world, from ancient customs to modern kitchens.

Exploring cultural, symbolic, and religious aspects, the book travels to the dining rooms of Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, serving up novel ways to prepare and eat soups, salads and stews, garnishes, desserts and beverages. Discover something new about the flowers all around you with this surprising history To find out more about the authors, visit their website at constancekirker.com.

Format	Inbunden
Omfång	168 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Reaktion Books
Utgivningsdatum	2016-09-01
ISBN	9781780236384