Spain (Culinary Recipes) [Hardcover]

Konemann (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 460 pages
• Publisher: Konemann (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3829019653
• ISBN-13: 978-3829019651
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 11 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous tour of the regions and foods of Spain, January 28, 2000

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Thomas J. Froehlich (Kent, OH, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spain (Culinary Recipes) (Hardcover)

I have visited Spain often and have many friends there, one of whom who had gotten both the Spanish and English versions of this volume. He and I both agreed that this was a fantastic book, touring Spain region to region, displaying the wines, cheeses and other foods native to each region, including recipes translated to American format. It has exquisite photographs of regions, markets and dishes. It provides glossaries of such things as seafood and mushrooms, fully illustrated. It details cheese, jamon and wine-making processes. It is wonderfully organized and illustrated. For anyone interested in the culinary arts and its history, particularly as they apply to Spain, this is an essential text. I have now just bought the volume on France and look forward to other volumes in this series.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, March 6, 2000

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Mark A. Grudzien (Hartford, Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spain (Culinary Recipes) (Hardcover)

I discovered this book (the Spanish version called Un paseo gastronomico por Espana) in Madrid last summer, and I found it to be absolutely amazing! As a Spanish teacher, I was delighted to find a book that covers virtually every culinary aspect of Spain (including holidays, Jewish, American, Moorish, Roman, and Celtic influences.) This incredibly researched work covers the history of the peninsula from the point of view of food and drink. There are absolutely beautiful photos of the Iberian landscape and people as well as detailed coverage of all aspects of food, drink, ingredients...including animals, fish, vegetables, spices, restaurants, etc. There is a section showing how to slice jamon serrano and a fold out showing the wide variety of mouth-watering tapas found in Spanish bars. They even review brands of beer and bottled water. I have two copies of this book-one is at school where I use it extensively with my high school Spanish classes; the other sits proudly on my coffee table at home.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Spirit Spain is Found in The Soul of its Cuisine, March 4, 2000

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Roger D. Robinson Jr (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spain (Culinary Recipes) (Hardcover)

Rarely, is there a book that comes along and captures the full nature and quality of the subject that lies between its pages. This book is an undeniable exception. Not only does it present the rich and colorful tapestry of the regional cuisine of Spain, but provides the reader with a historical sense of the place, the people, and the food. I love this book because it brings me back home. To the smells and flavors I grew up with in my mothers kitchen. To festive occasions celebrated with Tapas, Paellas, and Sangria that welcomed friends and family. And to the holidays that were full of tradition and flavors. Discovering how a meal is not only for the body but is also for the heart and soul. The charm of this book is that even without much culinary skill the most flavorful dishes can be prepared. Additionally, there are numerous unpretentious and natural illustrations, which provide the reader a visual palette of Espana. I could go on and on about the technical merits of this book in terms of recipes, but it is the emotional quality of this book that makes this Spaniard want to share it with everyone who is interested in discovering the true essence of Mi Terra. This masterpiece of culinary literature is worth its weight in gold because it offers a window for the senses, to a place in the world rich in history and tradition.