Williams-Sonoma Savoring Spain & Portugal [Hardcover]

Joyce Eserky Goldstein (Author)

Book Description

Series: Savoring ... | Publication Date: June 2002

Explore the foods of the Iberian table, from the paellas of Valencia to the salt cod fritters of Oporto to the tapers of Seville. Part cookbook, part travelogue, Savoring Spain & Portugal celebrates the regional character and respect for tradition that prevail in the kitchens of Spain & Portugal. Beautiful photos and illustrations contribute to this portrait of a region where good food enjoyed in a leisurely fashion is an everyday affair.

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*Contains more than 130 authentic recipes

*Bold scenic and food photography, delightful watercolors, and a hand-drawn map further contribute to this finely rendered portrait

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

* Every recipe is photographed as a finished dish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Joyce Goldstein has written many cookbooks, including The Mediterranean Kitchen, Back to Square One, and Cusina Hebraica. She began teaching over two decades ago at her own California Street School, and she continues to teach home and professional cooks in schools across the country. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0848725867
• ISBN-13: 978-0848725860
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Portuguese
  • #25 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Spanish

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, January 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Savoring Spain & Portugal: Recipes and Reflections on Iberian Cooking (The Savoring Series) (Hardcover)

"Savoring Spain and Portugal" is a must have. The book has wonderful dishes prepared from ingredients that most already have in their kitchen. The pictures are exquisite, and there is information on Spanish and Portuguese culture and geography as well. I have the other members of the savoring series to date, and this is my favorite. This is a book that you will browse again and again.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!, May 15, 2003

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C. Jimenez (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Williams-Sonoma Savoring Spain & Portugal (Hardcover)

This cookbook contains by far the most wonderful recipes (and beautiful photos to match!) of Iberian cooking. I've prepared many of the recipes (not just one like a fellow reviewer) and have found the dishes to be absolutely delectable. I received rave reviews from friends and family. If you love this cuisine, this book is a wonderful investment!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for any cookbook library, January 26, 2004

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Michael S. Murashige "mikemura" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Williams-Sonoma Savoring Spain & Portugal (Hardcover)

Though some of the most interesting food in Western Europe comes from the Iberian peninsula, relatively little is known in the U.S. With a broad mixing of flavors from northern Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, this cuisine is far more diverse in its attitude, ingredients, and textures than its European counterparts. I've tried several of the recipes almost all with good success. The one fatally flawed recipe: seafood fideo, which allowed a miniscule 10 minutes cooking time for raw artichoke hearts. On these your heart really will choke.