Food and cooking of Colombia and Venezuela : traditions, ingredients, tastes, techniques, 65 classic recipes / Patricia McCausland-Gallo.

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ISBN:

9781903141830

Title:

Food and cooking of Colombia and Venezuela : traditions, ingredients, tastes, techniques, 65 classic recipes / Patricia McCausland-Gallo.

Author:

McCausland-Gallo, Patricia.

Personal Author:

McCausland-Gallo, Patricia.

Publication Information:

Leicestershire, LE : Aquamarine, 2011.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: A culinary history -- Geography and climate -- Eating traditions -- Festivals and celebrations -- Classic ingredients -- Street Food and Snacks -- Soups -- Main Dishes -- Rice Dishes -- Side Dishes -- Desserts and Drinks.

Subject Term:

Cooking, Colombian.

Cooking, Venezuelan.

Format:

Books

Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Leicestershire, LE : Aquamarine, 2011.

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Shelf Number	Material Type	Copy	Shelf Location	Status
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Summary

The book opens with an evocative introduction to the history, geography and festivals that have shaped the culinary traditions of Colombia and Venezuela, followed by an essential guide to classic ingredients such as cassava, galinsoga, guava paste and plantains. Over 65 regional recipes include Colombian appetizers, main dishes like Creole Beef, and delightful desserts like Sugar Cookies and Coconut Cake. Fully illustrated with 400 photographs, feast on food that celebrates the South American love of street parties, carnivals and hospitality, and create authentic Colombian and Venezuelan dishes in your own kitchen.