Based on Barron's popular and authoritative The New Food Lover's Companion, this enlarged and enhanced reference volume was written for discerning home chefs and everybody else who wants to become more knowledgeable about good food and elegant dining. This second edition has been updated with new information to reflect the way we eat in today's world. The authors have taken into account our healthier lifestyles and more diverse palates to include: More than 500 new listings, including entries relating to Indian and Southeast Asian ingredients, plus expanded coverage of South American, Hispanic, African American, and Middle Eastern cuisines Updated information for hundreds of existing entries A blood alcohol concentration chart for men and women An extensive breakdown of food labels and nutritional facts Department of Agriculture recommendations for a 2,000 calorie per day food plan More than 7200 entries plus line art are included in this seminal work. Miniature glossaries are interspersed throughout the text. Sidebar features throughout the book offer quick tips on food purchases, as well as Fast Facts and advice on preparation, serving, and dining. Handy appendices cover many topics including suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients, a microwave oven conversion chart, recommended safe cooking temperatures for meats and fish, and much more! The deluxe hardcover binding with dust jacket includes a ribbon place marker and golden-tipped page edges, making this gorgeous book as much a showpiece as it is an indispensable reference.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peterson's Guides,U.S.
ISBN-13
9780764167034
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209192013
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Deluxe Food Lover's Companion
Author
Ron Herbst, Sharon Tyler Herbst
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Food & Drink
Number of Pages
864 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
228mm
Item Width
165mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Sharon Tyler Herbst, Ron Herbst
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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