Trailer Food Diaries: Serving Up the American Dream One Plate at a Time [Paperback]

Tiffany Harelik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2011

Austin isn't just the live music capital of the world it s the trailer food capital of the world, too. If you're not familiar with trailer food, it's street food created by up-and-coming chefs who offer their delicacies out of repurposed Airstreams and cargo trailers, clustered in quaint trailer parks that are peppered throughout the city.

In Trailer Food Diaries, Tiffany Harelik is your host on a trip through the entrepreneurial spirits and admired recipes of the trailer food scene. This cookbook provides a road map to explore trailer food within the setting of her hometown's rebel charm. From paninis and cannolis, to tacos and doughnuts, it will inspire any home chef to become the hero of their next dinner party.

Adventurous home cooks who love Austin, this book is for you!

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Trailer Food Diaries (October 23, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0983791104
• ISBN-13: 978-0983791102
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,018,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tiffany Harelik (rhymes with garlic) is a travel and food writer with a focus on street food culture. She is a founding organizer of the Gypsy Picnic trailer food festival, held annually in Austin, Texas. An avid cook and entertainer, Tiffany's favorite part of the week is cooking Sunday night dinner with friends. She is rumored to make the best fried chicken south of the Mason-Dixon.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delicious Read December 16, 2011

By String

Format:Paperback

A perfect go-to gift for both locals and out of town friends. In addition to all the great recipes, inspiring stories about each of the passionate entrepreneurs makes it a fun and delicious read. You could shelve it with your other cookbooks, but it's perfect on the coffee table with great pictures and an easy layout to browse. Sure the packaging is wonderfully cute, but there is something deeper within, an uplfiting undercurrent about Americans thriving during a depressed economy. Austin is leading the way in the food trailer movement, and this book captures the spirit of self-starters who are experts at what they do best.

I hear there might be cookbooks on the line for other cities, can't wait to see what's next.

5.0 out of 5 stars Proud To Be A Supporter December 1, 2011

By LaurieV

Format:Paperback

I enjoy supporting young entrepreneurs and new talent. Tiffany Harelik has popularized and captured the essence of our unique local Austin, Texas food vendors. I was delighted to be a contributing photographer for her Cookbook and to get an up close and personal session of the recipes I photographed. No assignment was complete without smelling and tasting a delicious sampling. I haven't visited all the trailers, but Trey's is a favorite on South Lamar.
Bon Appetit

5.0 out of 5 stars A local's perspective November 10, 2011

By cc

Format:Paperback

The thing I enjoyed most about this book was it took me on a tour of all the street food places I wanted to try. Since I live in Austin, I have the choice to cook these recipes at home or run down the street and see how the chefs do it themselves. This is a great gift for anyone needing something from Austin.