Savoring Southeast Asia (Williams-Sonoma) [Hardcover]

Joyce Jue (Author), Chuck Williams (Author, Editor), Noel Barnhurst (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | Series: The Savoring Series

It's a world of emerald rice paddies and street-corner noodle stands, ancient temples and crowded marketplaces. Part cookbook, part travelogue, Savoring Southeast Asia transports readers to the unique tropical kitchens of Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar(Burma). In nearly 130 authentic recipes, a delightful narrative ribboned with personal anecdote, and stunning photographs and watercolors, this wonderful volume in the Savoring series celebrates the rich culinary past and present of one of the world's most unforgettable regions.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Savoring Southeast Asia showcases the dazzling cuisines of Southeast Asia through its collection of 130 authentic recipes gathered by Jue (Asian Flavors and Far East Caf : The Best of Casual Asian Cooking). It shares some similarities with another recent cookbook; Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (LJ 11/15/00). Both titles are similarly priced, both have gorgeous color photographs that bring this part of the world to the reader's doorstep, both have a glossary of ingredients, and with their mix of recipes and essays on cuisines and cultures both appeal not only to cooks but also to armchair travelers. Hot Sour Salty Sweet does offer more recipes, but it limits its focus to the Mekong River region, while Savoring Southeast Asia includes dishes from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The individual recipes included in each of these cookbooks vary greatly, and even when the same dish is covered, such as Sticky Rice with Mangos, there are enough subtle differences that choosing just one would be difficult. Recommended for all public libraries. John Charles, Scottsdale P.L., AZ
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

*Contains more than 135 authentic recipes

*Profusely illustrated with evocative scenic and food photography, charming watercolors, and a hand-drawn map

*Top international photographers capture unusual and unexpected subjects, from sweeping landscapes to architectural details

*Every recipe is photographed as a finished dish

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737020431
• ISBN-13: 978-0737020434
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delicious and beautiful, July 27, 2007

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-I received this book after a backpacking trip to SEAsia - the pictures are beautiful and remind us of our trip - I have since made every single recipe in the book and can say that they are not hard to make, and most are absolutely delicious (99.99% of them) - this is my all time favorite cookbook, and I will soon order a second copy since I am covering the first copy in fish sauce and chili seeds-

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome asian cookbook, August 6, 2006

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bookloverFLA (south of Sarasota FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Williams-Sonoma Savoring Southeast Asia (Hardcover)

Coffee-table cookbook is an absolute bargain for the quality, content and photography.

Gives you an overview of different countries and authentic recipes with commonly found substitute ingredients if needed.

I love asian food and so many asian restaurants have blended the best of different countries to give everyone what they like. That's what this cookbook does so beautifully.

5 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!, December 30, 2002

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Susan J. (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Williams-Sonoma Savoring Southeast Asia (Hardcover)

You can't take your eyes off of the pictures. The photos are beautiful and rich. It's not just a cookbook. Of all the cookbooks on Southeast Asian cooking that we received for Christmas, I wish we had received this one. It's a great price. Other stores sell it for full price. The book gives wonderful details about the culture of various countries in the region. The recipes are very easy to follow and the food photography is sumptuous. All the food looks so tasty. I don't really like to cook, but I shall start trying the recipes as soon as I get the book.