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Food of Life -- 25th Anniversary Edition : Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies by Najmieh Batmanglij (2011, Hardcover, Expanded)

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Completely redesigned for today's generation of cooks and food enthusiasts, this 25th Anniversary Edition provides a treasure trove of recipes, along with an immersive cultural experience for those seeking to understand this ancient and timeless cuisine. This edition is a more user-friendly edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed cookbook series which began in 1986. The book provides 330 classical and regional Iranian recipes as well as an introduction to Persian art, history and culture. The book's hundreds of full-colour photographs are intertwined with descriptions of ancient and modern Persian ceremonies, poetry, folktales, travelogue excerpts and anecdotes. This edition is a labour of love. The book began in exile after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 as a love letter to Batmanglij's children. Today, as accomplished adults in their own fields, her two sons, Zal and Rostam, encouraged her to redesign the book for their generation. "Food of Life" propels Persian cooking into the 21st Century, even as it honours venerable traditions and centuries of artistic expression. It is the result of 30 years of collecting, testing and adapting authentic and traditional Persian recipes for the American kitchen. Most of its ingredients are readily available throughout the U.S. enabling anyone from a master chef to a novice to reproduce the refined tastes, textures, and beauty of Persian cuisine. Food-related pieces from such classics as the 10th century Book of Kings, and 1,001 Nights to the miniatures of Mir Mosavvar and Aq Mirak, from the poetry of Omar Khayyam and Sohrab Sepehri to the humour of Mulla Nasruddin are all included. Each recipe is presented with steps that are logical and easy to follow. Readers learn how to simply yet deliciously cook rice, the jewel of Persian cooking, which, when combined with a little meat, fowl, or fish, vegetables, fruits, and herbs, provides the perfect balanced diet. This 25th Anniversary Edition contains 50% more pages than its 2009 predecessor and special added features: New Recipes adapted from Sixteenth-Century Persian cookbooks; Added vegetarian section for most recipes; Comprehensive dictionary of all ingredients; A glance at a few thousand years of the history of Persian Cooking; Master recipes with photographs illustrating the steps; Colour photographs of most recipes with tips on presentation; Updated section on Persian stores and Internet suppliers; Fahrenheit and Centigrade temperatures for all recipes; Choices for cooking recipes such as "kuku" in oven or on stovetop; Encourages use of seasonal and local ingredients from farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) sources or one's own backyard.

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Publisher
Mage Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
193382347x
ISBN-13
9781933823478
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038554975

Product Key Features

Book Title
Food of Life -- 25th Anniversary Edition : Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies
Author
Najmieh Batmanglij
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Customs & Traditions, Regional & Ethnic / Middle Eastern
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Cooking, Social Science
Number of Pages
640 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1.7in
Item Width
8.9in
Item Weight
82.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tx725.I7b3713 2011
Edition Description
Expanded
Edition Number
4
Reviews
"If Persian cooking is a passion of yours, then you need to know about Food of Life by Najmieh Batmanglij. This is an anchor for any collector of Persian cookbooks. Now in its 4th edition, which is a big clue as to how important this book is, Food of Life celebrates a food culture dating back nearly 4,000 years." - Culinaria Libris August 2011, "A classic cookbook made even better...Gorgeous expanded edition." -- Los Angeles Times "Divine cookbook . . . stunningly beautiful . . . cannot wait to put it to use." -- Alice Waters "I love Persian Food . . . Exceptional cookbook, full, heavy, and good." -- Martha Stewart
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2010-042123
Dewey Decimal
641.5955
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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by urbanamishguyOct 15, 2019
Perfect for the novice or someone well-schooled in Persian cuisine
Excellent cookbook filled with hundreds of excellent Persian recipes. I appreciate that many have remained true to traditional ingredients rather than modernizing with the addition of the minute. Beautifully illustrated. Some may be intimidated by such a wide variety of herbs and spices prescribed in many recipes; don't be! Many will be used over and over.
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by lockeed-halfFeb 05, 2019
An awesome cookbook and more
This is such a wonderful book! Full of history and the cultural context behind the food. The writer takes the reader by the hand and gently guides you from easiest to harder recipes so you grow in confidence. So glad I got this.
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by johbaigi0May 06, 2020
Cooking book of ancient Persian empire
The best cooking book since 1990. Thank you for introducing the culture of ancient Persian empire. Ms. Najmieh Batmanglij, I have purchase your your book multiple time to share it other families and friends. V/r John B
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by hardiman221Dec 28, 2020
Gift for a cook
This was a gift for Christmas and the recipient, who is an excellent cook, loves it.
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by mrah4104Jan 20, 2021
Beautiful book
Beautifully written and illustrated with additional info on Iranian customs and food made for special occasions :)
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