{"product_id":"9781870832106","title":"Russian Food and Regional Cuisine","description":"Reviews (1st edition)\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e...one of the most comprehensive books on Russian\u003cbr\u003eFood.\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Bateman, Independent on Sunday\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipes are presented clearly and methodically spiced by literary quotations - style is modest and pleasing.\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan\u003cbr\u003eDavidson, Petit Propos Culinaires No.32\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn attractive presentation of simple, basic Russian dishes.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also contains an interesting chapter on Russian Breads.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e-\u003cbr\u003eSimple Cooking No.29 U.S.A, Supplement 'Mange Tout'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e... a lovely book. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmazon review,\u003cbr\u003e2012.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the extensive political changes since the Soviet era, but the recipes remain unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRUSSIAN FOOD is delicious, wholesome and easily prepared from generally available ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany recipes are suitable for vegetarians or could be easily adapted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJEAN REDWOOD's cookery book contains over 340 recipes in easy-to-use presentation, measured in grams and ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is enjoyable to read as well as to cook from. Russian literature provides much 'food for thought'. There is a complete 'food story' by Chekhov in the author's own translation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe geographical and historical background to cookery in different areas of the Russian\u003cbr\u003eFederation and surrounding countries is fully explained in all its splendid diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRUSSIAN FOOD is based on Jean Redwood's extensive first-hand knowledge of Russia and the Russian language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal Preface and Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Domestic mealtimes' - \u003ci\u003ecultural influences, illustrated by\u003cbr\u003eRussian literature.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Siren' (Anton Chekhov)\u003cbr\u003e - a food related short story, \u003ci\u003etranslated by the author.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECIPES - a very extensive selection: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eover\u003cbr\u003e340 in all !\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e34 \u003cb\u003eZakuski (hors d'oeuvres)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e56 \u003cb\u003e Soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e66\u003cb\u003e Fish, Meat \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003ePoultry recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45\u003cb\u003e Vegetable \u0026amp; Salad recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47\u003cb\u003e Grain, Pasta, Pastry, Pies \u0026amp; Pancakes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\u003cb\u003e Puddings \u0026amp; Biscuits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30\u003cb\u003e Bread \u0026amp; Cake recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003eplus many others for \u003ci\u003eSauces, Marinades, Preserves and Beverages\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003eRecipes suitable for young children or easily digestible are also covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOUNTRIES\u003c\/b\u003e: where they are, what they grow, what they eat,\u003cbr\u003ecomplete with maps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as Russia, recipes come from :-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eArmenia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzerbaijan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaltic States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelarus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKazakhstan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldova\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTajikistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatarstan Republic \u003ci\u003e(area of distinctive cuisine within\u003cbr\u003eRussian Federation)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurkmenistan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkraine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUzbekistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography - Glossary -\u003cbr\u003eIndex of recipes.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote:\u003c\/i\u003e Photographs accompanying description (where displayed), show a selection of attractive and easily prepared dishes cooked from the book's recipes, but are not part of book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldwicks Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057568530672,"sku":"9781870832106","price":15.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781870832106_p0.jpg?v=1763602263","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781870832106","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}