Culinaria Spain: A Celebration of Food and Tradition

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"Spain - its cuisine is as colourful as the country is large. While to the north the traditions of the wandering herdsmen are still maintained and tracking dogs search out truffles, exotic fruits that entered the country with the Arabs flourish in the south. This Culinaria title whets your appetite to explore Spain with all your senses. It describes an incomparable panorama of cultural and culinary traditions, as well as an overview of the most important winegrowing regions of the land. Its 380 pages and more than 1,000 photographs clearly illustrate how landscape, climate, and various cultures have left their mark on the diverse cuisine of the country - from Alboraya in the Levant to Zaragoza in the north, from the omnipresent garlic mayonnaise alioli to zamburina mussels. Numerous recipes drawn from every region ensure that the fascinating reading also becomes a feast for the palate. " AUTHOR: Marion Trutter studied communication, Spanish literature, and American studies in Munich, Germany. She works as freelance journalist, author, and editor. Over 1000 colour illustrations

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" highlights the varied regional cuisine of Spain in 380 pages and over 1,000 photos. In addition to the traditional recipes, this book provides a closer look into the culture and history that has helped to shape the fascinating country a great choice for those wanting to learn about Spanish cuisine and culture. You will find some of the more well-known Spanish dishes (Sangria, Crema Catalana- Catalan Cream, Croquetas de Pollo- Chicken Croquettes, Paella Valenciana, Tortilla de Patatas- Potato Omelet) alongside others that aren t as common outside of Spain (Perrechicos Fritos- Sauteed St. George Mushrooms, Perdiz con Chocolate- Partridge in Chocolate Sauce, Pollo con Langosta- Chicken with Spiny Lobster, Huevos al Modo de Soller- Fried Eggs Soller Style, Tumbet- Eggplant Bake). Seafood lovers will enjoy the abundance of fish and shellfish recipes. There is also a nice variety of appetizers, desserts, pastries, fruits, vegetables, soups, stews, salads, meats, poultry, eggs, and rice."--Tara s Multicultural Table blog"

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"Marion Trutter studied Communication in Munich, Germany. In this volume she has gathered the work of seven authors who masterfully convey their understanding of the countries and cultures at hand. "