Cuisines of Hidden Mexico: A Culinary Journey to Guerrero and Michoacn
A gastronomic exploration of intriguing and wonderful places south of the border CUISINES OF HIDDEN MEXICO A Culinary Journey to Guerrero and Michoac'n A combination cookbook, travelog, and cultural history, Cuisines of Hidden Mexico explores two Mexican regions through the richness and diversity of their food. In few countries of the world is food so central to the lives of the people as it is in Mexico. And this absorbing account of a journey to Guerrero and Michoac'n shows just how closely each region's tantalizing recipes (75 included) are woven together with its history, anthropology, and folk art. Armchair gourmet travelers will discover the surprising subtlety and variety of authentic Mexican fare as they wander through town and countryside, enjoying the sights, and savoring the delectable tastes of simple back-road stands and fine restaurants. A full complement of line drawings by Nicol's de Jes's, the acclaimed Mexican artist, further enhances the multisensory pleasure of this fine book.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471121290
ISBN13:9780471121299
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:278 Pages
Weight:0.87 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A excellent book for any Mexican Cookbook Collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I like cookbooks that put food in relationship to the culture around them. Hidden Mexico achieves this very well. Yes it's a travelogue. But I like that. I found excellent recipes that were directly collected in Mexico by the cooks themselves. I found this book a good source for comparing my own favorite recipes and offered me some unusual, good recipe options. Not that I want to actually eat or plan to make... an authentic Iguana Mole...how it was presented in the book was very interesting culturally and the basic recipe had practical applications to other recipes. Many other hard to find and great to cook recipes are in the book. I am definitely thrilled to have Hidden Mexico in my Mexican cookbook library. Historians of food will find it good reading. If you are into glossy photo cookbooks this is not the book for you. If you are into content.. an excellent choice. I am planning on reviewing some of the recipes [...] if you would like to compare notes please comment. I also recommend Food for the Ancestors . Another Bruce Kraig and Jan Lambert production. Food for the Ancestors
Some strange, many wonderful recipes with fun travel stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
"Cuisines of Hidden Mexico" is at first, a fun travelogue with the authors driving all around Mexico, telling colorful tales of the pople they meet along the way. The travelers have adventurous tastes as they sample various delicacies such as insects, iguana and other funky critters that are too daring for most tastes!As for the recipes themselves, there are several excellent ideas for just about anyone who wishes to try something different whether it's appetizers, main courses, salsas or desserts. My particular favorite is the "burnt chipotle salsa", which is out of this world. Once you try it, you'll be hooked for life. A fun book with some good recipes you'll never get anywhere else.
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