Food Culture in Japan

Food Culture in Japan

AngličtinaEbook
Michael Ashkenazi, Ashkenazi
Bloomsbury Publishing (USA)
EAN: 9780313058530
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Americans are familiarizing themselves with Japanese food, thanks especially sushi's wild popularity and ready availability. This timely book satisfies the new interest and taste for Japanese food, providing a host of knowledge on the foodstuffs, cooking styles, utensils, aesthetics, meals, etiquette, nutrition, and much more. Students and general readers are offered a holistic framing of the food in historical and cultural contexts. Recipes for both the novice and sophisticated cook complement the narrative.Japan's unique attitude toward food extends from the religious to the seasonal. This book offers a contextual framework for the Japanese food culture and relates Japan's history and geography to food. An exhaustive description of ingredients, beverages, sweets, and food sources is a boon to anyone exploring Japanese cuisine in the kitchen. The Japanese style of cooking, typical meals, holiday fare, and rituals-so different from Americans'-are engagingly presented and accessible to a wide audience. A timeline, glossary, resource guide, and illustrations make this a one-stop reference for Japanese food culture.
EAN 9780313058530
ISBN 0313058539
Typ produktu Ebook
Vydavateľ Bloomsbury Publishing (USA)
Dátum vydania 30. decembra 2003
Stránky 232
Jazyk English
Krajina United States
Autori Jeanne Jacob, Jacob; Michael Ashkenazi, Ashkenazi
Séria Food Culture around the World