| A Turkish Cookbook Contributor(s): Der Haroutunian, Arto (Author) |
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ISBN: 1909808245 ISBN-13: 9781909808249 Publisher: Grub Street Cookery OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Turkish |
| Dewey: 641.595 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.6" W x 9.5" (1.30 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Turkey - Ethnic Orientation - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. A Turkish Cookbook is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but has been out of print for over twenty five years. It is a lovingly written recipe book packed with traditional stories, poems and sayings. Turkey is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations, and while famous for its scenic beauty and ancient sites, it undoubtedly owes much of its new found popularity to the quality and character of its food. With his inimitable talent for combining fascinating anecdotes with mouthwatering recipes, Arto der Haroutunian brings to life the ancient culinary traditions of this huge and varied country. You can recreate the wonderful fish and seafood dishes, the exotic oriental pastries, experiment with different types of kebabs or prepare a selection of meze. At once a practical cookbook and a fascinating read, A Turkish Cookbook is a splendid introduction to one of the world's great cuisines. |
Contributor Bio(s): Der Haroutunian, Arto: - Arto der Haroutunian died in 1987 at the untimely age of 47. He is survived by his wife and son who still live in Manchester. As well as his passion for cooking, he was a painter of international reputation who exhibited all over the world. His other interests included composing music and translating Turkish, Arab, Persian and Armenian authors. He was a true polymath. |