Author

Publication

2015 - Reaktion Books, Limited

Language

English

Word Count

41,750 words, Guess

Page Count

167 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781780234823
  • ISBN-101780234821
  • Better World Books9781780234823
  • Open LibraryOL38852861M

Description

What is a truffle? Is it the <U+fffd>uber-shroom, the highest order of fungal foods? Does it arrive, as some cultures feel, in the moment of a thunderclap? One thing is for sure: despite its unappetizing appearance, the truffle is without a doubt one of the most prized ingredients in the world's pantry. In this book, Zachary Nowak digs deep into the history and fame of this unlikeliest of luxury items, exploring the truffle's intoxicating hold on our senses how its distinctive flavor has become an instant indication of haute cuisine. Nowak traces the truffle's journey from the kitchens of East Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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Other Editions

  • TruffleReaktion Books, Limited2015

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