La Comida: The Foods, Cooking, and Traditions of the Upper Rio Grande [Paperback]

Frederick R. Muller (Author), Meggan DeAnza (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Publishing Company (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871088428
• ISBN-13: 978-0871088420
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,955,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cookbook that tells a story or two, October 15, 1997

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Bob Wiseman.. (DODGIN' RATTLERS IN THE DESERT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: La Comida: The Foods, Cooking, and Traditions of the Upper Rio Grande (Paperback)

I've always felt that every recipe has a story behind it, some ditty that brings the history of the recipe and its origin to light. When I reviewed "La Comida:...." I was pleased to see not only informative vignettes but also the legends of the Upper Rio Grande area. There's even a section on Utinsels and how they were/are used by the peoples of that region. What also amazed me was the bibliography. Now you tell me, how often do you find a cookbook with a bibliography? Not often that's for sure. If you're like me and have a huge craving for the wonderful flavors of the American Southwest then you'll love to have "La Comida:..." in your colletion. Bob Wiseman Author, Reviewer, Historian

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the BEST in Taos, simple as that!, December 8, 2009

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H. Miller "The Truth Sometimes Hurts!" (Greenbrae, cal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Comida: The Foods, Cooking, and Traditions of the Upper Rio Grande (Paperback)

We dined there during our stay at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House on the recommendation of their chef supreme and boy was she right on the money. It was our favorite in Taos, period. Muller came out after dinner and asked "Are you the Millers from San Francisco?" and we replied yes. He talked about the restaurant, his background, the cookbook and his passion for regional cuisine and the history of same. We were enthralled. What a nice way to enjoy a cup of coffee after dinner.

We left Taos and spent the remaining week in Santa Fe and nothing in town compared to his restaurant, including Anasazi (way overpriced and not worth it).

We can't wait to go back and, until then, we will enjoy the book and recipes therein.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The flavor and history of the Upper Rio Grande, April 14, 1998

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Margaret S. Johns "mscj" (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Comida: The Foods, Cooking, and Traditions of the Upper Rio Grande (Paperback)

When I feel nostolgic about Taos, and wish I were there, I pull out my copy of La Comida and read a few chapters. Brings me back to the warmth and feel of the country. Only wish Fred had included his recipe for Macaroni, cheese and chiles, and the squash stew