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This book is more than a simple collection of recipes. It is a story of passion for the octopus. In this book, the reader is submerged in the ancient legends and literature to understand why the octopus, in the past, scared and fascinated sailors, adventurers, and fishermen across the world. Readers will also discover how they cook this cephalopod in different parts of the world: from the Japanese octopus cooked in sake and tea to the classic Pulpo Gallego and Grecian octopus in vinegar. Jean-Pierre Montanay has surrounded himself with the best chefs that share his octopus addiction, and here ...

"Demystifying the terminology and methodology of matching wine to food, Food and Wine Pairing: A Sensory Experience presents a practical, user-friendly approach grounded in understanding the direct relationships and reactions between food and wine components, flavors, and textures. This approach uses sensory analysis to help the practitioner identify key elements that affect pairings, rather than simply following the usual laundry list of wine-to-food matches. The text takes a culinary perspective first, making it a unique resource for culinary students and professionals."--Publisher's...

Este libro presenta una amplia variedad de recetas para elaborar en forma casera bizcochuelos, tortas, budines, muffins y todo tipo de delicias dulces: las bases indispensables para ingresar al gran mundo de la repostería.

Este es un libro que entretiene, informa y enseña contándonos, por ejemplo, cómo los habitantes del antiguo Perú, desde el siglo XV y en adelante, fueron capaces de asimilar las gramíneas que aportaba el conquistador de Europa, pero no como pasiva donación sino en trueque fecundo y admirable para el consumo del mundo: dame tu trigo, toma mi maíz.