The locavore's kitchen [electronic resource] : a cook's guide to seasonal eating and preserving / Marilou K. Suszko.

ISBN:

9780821443552

Title:

Author:

Suszko, Marilou K.

Personal Author:

Suszko, Marilou K.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 263 pages) : color illustrations

Contents:

The Locavore's Kitchen; Creating the Locavore's Kitchen, or How to Use This Book; Spring ; Summer; Fall; Winter; Preserving the Harvest in the Locavore's Kitchen; Freezing; Canning; Resources; Recipe Credits; Index.

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Subject Term:

Cooking, American.

Local foods.

Food supply -- Seasonal variations.

Locavores.

Cooking (Natural foods)

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2011

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Summary

More and more Americans are becoming dedicated locavores, people who prefer to eat locally grown or produced foods and who enjoy the distinctive flavors only a local harvest can deliver. The Locavore's Kitchen invites readers to savor homegrown foods that come from the garden, the farm stand down the road, or local farmers' markets through cooking and preserving the freshest ingredients.

In more than 150 recipes that highlight seasonal flavors, Marilou K. Suszko inspires cooks to keep local flavors in the kitchen year round. From asparagus in the spring to pumpkins in the fall, Suszko helps readers learn what to look for when buying seasonal homegrown or locally grown foods as well as how to store fresh foods, and which cooking methods bring out fresh flavors and colors. Suszko shares tips and techniques for extending seasonal flavors with detailed instructions on canning, freezing, and dehydrating and which methods work best for preserving texture and flavor.

The Locavore's Kitchen is an invaluable reference for discovering the delicious world of fresh, local, and seasonal foods.

Reviews (2)

Booklist Review

A homey, chatty text seamlessly incorporates more than 200 recipes in this book promoting using the freshest locally available ingredients that are in season and preserving them by freezing and canning for use when they aren't in season. Suszko (Farms & Foods of Ohio: From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate, 2007) advances the book's mission by identifying and sorting produce according to seasonality. Each produce profile includes practical information on choosing, storing, and preparing. Then come the recipes. Beer-battered asparagus and ginger-rhubarb crisp are two of the delicacies proffered, and other dishes, such as pumpkin risotto and goat cheesecake with fresh peaches, are equally enticing. An even-handed guide to preparing and devouring what's in season.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2010 Booklist

Library Journal Review

As foodie culture goes mainstream, more and more of the American public will be talking about eating seasonal, locally sourced produce and meat. In this entry in a cookbook genre that is quickly becoming crowded, Suszko (Farms & Foods of Ohio) gives a contemporary nod to the old ways with simple, traditional recipes and a chapter on preserving. This is not a glossy, flashy book; it has few photos and illustrations (the tutorial on canning, however, is fully illustrated with photos). But it is stuffed with classic dishes (arranged by season) like roast chicken, peach pie, and beef stew as well as more contemporary recipes, including Roasted Sweet Potato Mash with Cider and Ginger, Sweet Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce, and Pesto-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. Sidebars expertly explain things like the difference between free-range and pastured chicken or the storage recommendations for various produce. Verdict Although its understated aesthetics may cause some to overlook this cookbook, it is chock-full of recipes people will want to cook. Highly recommended.-Ann Wilberton, Pace Univ. Lib., New York (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.