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How to Be a Better Foodie

A Bulging Little Book for the Truly Epicurious
Sudi Pigott - Author
$17.95
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Book: Hardcover | 5.51 x 6.61in | 304 pages | ISBN 9780670018727 | 18 Oct 2007 | Studio | 18 - AND UP
How to Be a Better Foodie
Bulging with information, this little book is a delightful celebration of food that will appeal to anyone who is fiercely dedicated to finding the finest, latest, rarest, and most delicious culinary knowledge. How To Be a Better Foodie serves up entertaining and informative morsels to satisfy even the most insatiable cravings, such as:
• Unusual delicacies—prawn shells, radish leaves, parmigiano reggiano rind and more
• The latest in culinary trends such as belly pork, wagyu beef, lotus root crisps, green tea iced meringue, and sousvide preparation
• International foodie pilgrimages and an almanac of seasonal delicacies

  With quizzes to test the reader’s foodie prowess, illustrations throughout, and page after page of compelling food facts, this book offers revelations for even the most advanced foodie as well as a wealth of tidbits for the eager novice.

“A glimpse into the rarefied world of the expert gastronome.”
Time Out

  “The book of the year for anyone who loves food.”
—Centurion magazine


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