Overview
Take an appetizing tour of the world with The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. Arranged by region and then by country, each group of recipes is preceded by a brief description of the geography, history, and culinary traditions of the country. Recipes list the number of people served per dish, the ingredients--with appropriate substitutions for more exotic items--the equipment needed, and easy-to-follow directions for the preparation of dishes. A glossary is also included. Recommended for grades 4-12.
Presents a collection of recipes from over 120 countries and briefly discusses the culture and culinary habits of each country.
Synopsis
Take an appetizing tour of the world with The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. Arranged by region and then by country, each group of recipes is preceded by a brief description of the geography, history, and culinary traditions of the country. Recipes list the number of people served per dish, the ingredients—with appropriate substitutions for more exotic items—the equipment needed, and easy-to-follow directions for the preparation of dishes. A glossary is also included. Recommended for grades 4-12.
School Library Journal
Gr 6 Up-This is the reference tool librarians have longed for-a single volume that presents dishes from 122 nations. Albyn and Webb have organized their book into seven sections devoted to countries that share similar cooking styles and traditions. Each begins with a bit of general data about the country or region with emphasis on the foods grown and prepared there, cooking utensils, and a tiny bit about the culture of the people. Recipes are introduced with specific information about their country of origin, especially its food production and general dietary practices. The number of servings, a clear and complete list of ingredients, equipment needed, and step-by-step directions are included. Serving suggestions are provided, but there is no nutritional breakdown. Kitchen procedures are briefly discussed with the essentials for safety and health covered. One drawback is that even though the book is addressed specifically to young people, it has no pictures other than outline maps showing the location of the country discussed. Nonetheless, it is a useful, practical, one-stop source guide to the world's favorite foods.-Carole B. Kirkpatrick, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WA