The new Larousse gastronomique : the encyclopedia of food, wine & cookery

Text: English, French (translation)Revised and updated with many new entries, illustrations and charts, this edition covers almost every ingredient and cooking style in history past and present, from abaisse to zuppa inglese. The encyclopedia features detailed information and maps of the wine producing regions of the world, including New World producers such as Chile and Australia. It also includes advice on using appliances recipes and developments in nutrition. Since its first publication in 1938, Larousse Gastronomique has been an unparalleled resource. In one volume, it presents the history of foods, eating, and restaurants; cooking terms; techniques from elementary to advanced; a review of basic ingredients with advice on recognizing, buying, storing, and using them; biographies of important culinary figures; and recommendations for cooking nearly everything. The new edition, the first since 1988, expands the books scope from classic continental cuisine to include the contemporary global table, appealing to a whole new audience of internationally conscious cooks. Larousse Gastronomique is still the last word on bchamel and barnaise, Brillat-Savarin and Bordeaux, but now it is also the go-to source on biryani and bok choy, bruschetta and Bhutan rice. Larousse Gastronomique is rich with classic and classic-to-be recipes, new ingredients, new terms and techniques, as well as explanations of current food legislation, labeling, and technology. User-friendly design elements create a whole new Larousse for a new generation of food lovers. Abstract: An encyclopedia of food, wine, and cookery outlines, in dictionary form, the culinary principles and techniques of French cuisine as they have evolved through history. Alphabetized entries give the etymology and definition of culinary terms, describe the origin of foods and gastronomic folklore, and offer many recipes for different dishes. Anecdotes, photographs, and over 1,000 illustrations are informative and colorful. The comprehensive text provides a ready reference on all subjects and persons connected with food and drink or the arts of the table. This new edition reflects current knowledge from dietetics, modern cooking methods, new laws pertaining to wines, and new food and wine associations which have recently been established. (cj) By Prosper Montagné ; American Editor, Charlotte Turgeon ; Pref. By Robert J. Courtine ; Original Preface By Auguste Escoffier And Philéas Gilbert ; Text Translated From The French By Marion Hunter. Translation Of Nouveau Larousse Gastronomique. ABAISSE A term used in French cookery for a sheet of rolled-out pastry.