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False tongues and Sunday bread: A Guatemalan and Mayan cookbook [Hardcover]

Copeland Marks (Author)
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1985
The classic book of Guatemalan and Mayan recipes collected by noted author Copeland Marks. This book, originally published in 1985 and long out of print, is now available from Takoma Books.

This new hardcover reprint contains the complete text and illustrations from the original edition in a fine copy with a sewn binding and laminated pictorial boards for durablility and long-life.

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Copeland Marks (1921-1999) was a world traveler who authored 16 cookbooks on various exotic and little-known cuisines. His method involved traveling to various regions, cooking with and learning from the local people. Originally from Vermont, he made his home in New York City where he died in 1999. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Hardcover: 408 pages
  • Publisher: M. Evans; First Edition edition (1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0871314665
  • ISBN-13: 978-0871314666
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Recetas Magnificas, October 11, 2003
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This is a fabulous, very authentic cookbook, covering Central America and the Yucatan. It is truely a wonder. The recipes bring back fond memories to my husband who is Salvadoran. Very traditional favorites. This book is out of print and extremely hard to find. I found mine at the public library. It appears I was the only one taking it out. In fact I took it out so many times that I asked the librarian if they would be willing to sell it to me. I think the book spent more time in my kitchen than in the library. The librarian gave it to me for almost nothing and in exchange I made a donation to the book fund. (There is one other copy in the South Central Wisconsin Library system so others can still check it out). If you love comida tipica, this book is for you. Don't hesitate to pick up a used copy here from Amazon... It is well worth the investment! Buen provecho. Saludos a Copeland Marks.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A culture translated, January 26, 2004
If you at all enjoy experimenting with new recipes, and learning of a new culture in the process, this is an excellent book. Each recipe is from the indigenous Mayan Indians of southern Mexico and Guatemala. Marks does an excellant job of bringing their culture into our world. These are recipes not previously ever recorded for the outside world, but passed from generation down. If ingredients are difficult to find, Marks experimented enough in his NY apartment, to find a useable, yet easy-to-find substitute, with similar results. Many of these dishes I have eaten in Guatemala, and the recipes result in that same familuar and culturally appropriate flavor. Great book!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great source for "comida tipica", May 4, 2007
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I found this book after I had moved to States from Guatemala in the 90's. It was a God's sent. At the time, I didn't know how to cook anything. I found the recipes easy to follow and the flavors were right on. Copeland Marks goes into great detail about different ingredients and how to get them here in the USA, this section is at the beginning of the book. I was sad that the book could not be found for a while since it was out of print. A lot of my friends wanted one... Now, I have been telling them that they can buy it. It is an absolutely treasure to me.
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mil tomates, sliced sweet green pepper, cup sliced sweet red pepper, hot red chile flakes, sliced tomatillos, teaspoon achiote, cup white table wine, cup sliced tomato, cup chopped ripe tomato, sliced ripe tomato, cup chopped sweet red pepper, cup sour orange juice, fat discarded, teaspoon ground aniseed, cup farmer cheese, moderate heat fry, cup toasted bread crumbs, cup tomatillos, dry corn kernels, green snap beans, tablespoons corn oil, cup sliced onion, cup corn oil, fry the tomato, rich coconut milk
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