Review by Ariadna Sánchez
December is here! A special and sweet way to share time with the beloved ones is through cooking. Oaxaca al Gusto is by renowned British author Diana Kennedy. Kennedy takes audacious readers to an amazing and delectable journey into one of the most colorful and one-of-a-kind cuisines in the world.
The
southern Mexican state of Oaxaca is a complex and diverse region with a huge
variety of flavors and gourmet dishes. The secret behind each recipe is reveal
by Oaxacan natives. Kennedy travel from north to south and from east to west of
Oaxaca to capture in words and by photograph the essence behind the three
hundred recipes most of them from home cooks.
Oaxaca al
Gusto is organized by regions for an easy search. Along with each
recipe, readers can check some cooking techniques, learn from the community,
and admire the stunning and appetitive images. In addition, Oaxaca al Gusto contains
a special chapter that focuses on the three main components of the Oaxacan
cuisine: corn, chocolate and chiles. Follow by a complete glossary, an extended
biography of author Diana Kennedy and last by not least a note to the
cook. Oaxaca al Gusto is definitely a mouthwatering experience!
Have a safe and great Thanksgiving celebration and remember that
reading is delicious. Visit your local library to merge into the fascinating
world of books.
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There's a summer program for teachers in Oaxaca that I've been thinking about applying for.....
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