Food of life : a book of ancient Persian and modern Iranian cooking and ceremonies / Najmieh Batmanglij

Batmanglij, Najmieh

ISBN 10: 0934211000 / ISBN 13: 9780934211000

Published by Washington, D.C. : Mage Publishers, 1986

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Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical Description: 245 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subjects: Cookbooks; Cooking, Iranian; Cuisine iranienne; Livres de cuisine. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 415350

Bibliographic Details

Title: Food of life : a book of ancient Persian and...

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Mage Publishers

Publication Date: 1986

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Book by Batmanglij, Najmieh

Reviews:

Batmanglij, an Iranian emigre who is a culinary historian, effectively weaves Iranian cookery with ancient Persian legends and poetry (unfortunately, many appear sans attributions or dates), and descriptions of traditional ceremonies and holidays. The author serves up a variety of delicacies, such as an eggplant with pomegranate appetizer; stuffed fruits or vegetables, or dolmeh, like grape leaves or apples stuffed with peas and meat; lamb's head and feet soup; omeletskookoofilled with meat, vegetables or herbs; lamb brochettes; stuffed fish with tamarind; sauteed brains; rice with sour cherries; rhubarb stew; mango pickles; carrot preserves; baklava; and hot and cold drinks. The uncomplicated recipes feature preparation and cooking times; lists of Iranian specialty stores in the U.S., and necessary kitchen equipment and ingredients for a Persian pantry, and a Persian-English glossary are included. Illustrations.
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