The Multicultural Cookbook for Students (Cookbooks for Students)
- Book Review,
by Carole Lisa Albyn, Lois Sinaiko Webb
From School Library Journal
Grade 6 Up-This is the reference tool librarians have longed for-a single volume that presents dishes from 122 nations. Albyn and Webb have organized their book into seven sections devoted to countries that share similar cooking styles and traditions. Each begins with a bit of general data about the country or region with emphasis on the foods grown and prepared there, cooking utensils, and a tiny bit about the culture of the people. Recipes are introduced with specific information about their country of origin, especially its food production and general dietary practices. The number of servings, a clear and complete list of ingredients, equipment needed, and step-by-step directions are included. Serving suggestions are provided, but there is no nutritional breakdown. Kitchen procedures are briefly discussed with the essentials for safety and health covered. One drawback is that even though the book is addressed specifically to young people, it has no pictures other than outline maps showing the location of the country discussed. Nonetheless, it is a useful, practical, one-stop source guide to the world's favorite foods.Carole B. Kirkpatrick, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WACopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Gr. 6-9. Stressing safety and adult assistance, the authors give young cooks a taste of the culture and foods of 122 countries through 337 authentic recipes in a book that is arranged geographically by continent or region--Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific, the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Each of the seven sections opens with a general, but brief, description of the area and its culinary traditions; within the sections, the countries and their typical foods are introduced (outline maps show where each country is located), and in general, at least two recipes for each country are listed. The authors state that this is not designed as a beginner's guide; however, the recipes, which run the gamut from soups to sweets, are noteworthy for their clarity of presentation--each entry gives the yield, ingredients, equipment, specific instructions, and serving suggestions--and boldface terms are defined in an excellent, lengthy glossary that ranges from the basic to the exotic. A helpful resource for students linking foods to geography or other assignments, this will also tempt aspiring cooks and could lead to further exploration of ethnic cookery. The comprehensive index is a plus. Sally Estes
From Book News, Inc.
Contains over 350 recipes from 120 nations. Each is preceded by a brief, conversational description of the country's geography, history, and culinary traditions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Book Description
Take an appetizing tour of the world with The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. Arranged by region and then by country, each group of recipes is preceded by a brief description of the geography, history, and culinary traditions of the country. Recipes list the number of people served per dish, the ingredients--with appropriate substitutions for more exotic items--the equipment needed, and easy-to-follow directions for the preparation of dishes. A glossary is also included. Recommended for grades 4-12.
Card catalog description
Presents a collection of recipes from over 120 countries and briefly discusses the culture and culinary habits of each country.
About the Author
CAROLE LISA ALBYN is a branch librarian (formerly children's librarian) at the Evelyn Meador Branch Library, Harris County Public Library System, Seabrook, Texas. LOIS SINAIKO WEBB is a restaurant consultant and caterer in Seabrook, Texas.
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