This delightful volume begins with a short illustrated history of coffee, a survey of the many ways to brew it, and tips on getting the best results from each method. In addition, here are 39 international recipes that use coffee as an ingredient -- including Turkish Velvet Cookies, Cuernavaca Custard, Cape Good Hope Lamb Kabob, and of course, the classic Irish Coffee -- each illustrated with a glorious full-color photograph.
|
There is a newer edition of this item:
|
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Stimulating, subtle, rich--these adjectives may describe Perry's subject but not, alas, her work, as unremarkable if as serviceable as canned supermarket-shelf coffees. Her history of the legendary brew is standard-issue, bearing no evidence of spirited research. The buying guide identifies coffees from around the world, but descriptions are hard to understand and distinguish: beans from Guatemala, for example, "have a smoky, acidic flavor that many people feel makes the perfect cup of coffee," while those from Peru produce "a subtly flavored, lightly acidic coffee." Directions for brewing are adequate but lack the perfectionism of, say, Corby Kummer's articles on the ultimate cup recently printed in the Atlantic. Recipes range from the outlandish (e.g., steak pinwheels marinated in beef broth, coffee, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and spices), to the probable (a chili prepared with coffee), to the expected (a cake flavored with coffee, chocolate and hazelnuts). Color photographs are generously supplied.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Sara Perry is the author of The Complete Tea Book, Summertime Treats, Christmastime Treats, and Great Gingerbread, all from Chronicle Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Edward Gowans is a Portland-based photographer who specializes in food and garden photography.
Edward Gowans is a Portland-based photographer who specializes in food and garden photography.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
There are no customer reviews yet.
|
|||
|
Video reviews
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
