The World's Healthiest Food (Hardcover)

~ Anne E. Marshall (Author), Carolyn Kelly (Author), Margaret Olds (Author), Phil Wymant (Photographer), Peter Johnson (Photographer)

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Food--its flavor, color, and where we were when we ate it--is often the most lasting memory we carry with us from world travels. Long after the photographs have been tucked in a drawer and forgotten, long after the Spanish leather boots purchased as a souvenir have worn out, we still crave the gazpacho eaten one warm spring day in Andalusia.

The World's Healthiest Foods is a coffee-table book to whet those culinary memories. Every double-spread has two or more gorgeous, full-color photos illustrating the recipes (150) and ingredients as well as markets, food preparation, and agricultural processes around the world. Renowned South African photographer Peter Johnson contributed the cultural images, while Phil Wymant shot the food pictures with such artistry that each turn of the page is a vicarious pleasure. Watercolor maps showing the place of origin accompany each recipe.

Anne Marshall's recipes are well presented, with serving sizes (most dishes are for four), preparation time, nutrition notes, and easy-to-follow instructions. A comprehensive index makes it easy to find favorite recipes. The dishes range from healthful family fare (Nut and Vegetable Enchiladas from Mexico) to full-out, company's-coming extravaganzas (Raspberry Ring with Fresh Berries, from Australia). Even if you never cook a thing, the photos and recipes will take you back to favorite places and favorite meals, or provide a grocery list of places to go and things to eat in the future. --Brenda Pittsley

Product Description

A triumphant culinary celebration of all that is healthy, The World's Healthiest Recipes is overflowing with recipes from around the world that have been recreated under guidelines endorsed by the American Heart Association. All recipes are embellished with informative sidebars and a detailed Glossary and carefully cross-referenced Index are included. 150 recipes. 220 color illustrations. 106 maps.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang; First Edition edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556704933
• ISBN-13: 978-1556704932
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,322,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 23, 2002

By A Customer

I received this book as a holiday present a few years ago. Almost every recipe I have made from it has been superb! The muesli recipe is one of my husband's favorites, and the chickpea casserole with mango (chole) is one of my standard "potluck" party offerings. I highly recommend this! The photography is just wonderful as well.