Portuguese Cooking: The Authentic and Robust Cuisine of Portugal FROM THE PUBLISHER
Portugal is blessed with a flavorful and complex cuisine that brings together influences from Europe, Africa, and the Muslim world. Author Carol Robertson shares her fascination with the country as well as its cuisine in recipes, lively journal entries, and delightful drawings, while David Robertson's evocative photographs reveal the wonders of the Portuguese landscape and culture.
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BookList - Barbara Jacobs
A combination journal-cookbook reveals the charm of Portugal to those unfamiliar with the country, and acts as a reminiscence for those who are. First, a traveler's itinerary, accompanied by examples of traditional cuisines, covers a dozen of the most-frequented Portuguese areas, from the seaside resort of Nazare to the medieval walled town of Obidos. Next, more than 60 indigenous recipes provide a taste of Portuguese cooking, itself a mix of East and West gastronomy; potato and kale soup, cold egg pie with peas and sausage, bacalhau (or salt cod) in multiple dishes, and almond cheese tart are included. Neither of the two sections offers very sophisticated insight into the country's food heritage, but together they provide a decent first glimpse.
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