Food cultures of Mexico : recipes, customs, and issues / R. Hernandez-Rodriguez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hernandez-Rodriguez, R., author.

Hernández Rodríguez, Rafael, 1963- author.

Series:

The Global Kitchen.

The Global Kitchen

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cooking, Mexican.

Food habits--Mexico.

Food habits.

Mexico--Social life and customs.

Mexico.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 228 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Westport, CT : Greenwood, 2021.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

This exciting volume brings to life the food culture of Mexico, detailing the development of the cuisine and providing practical information about ingredients and cooking techniques so that readers can replicate some of Mexico's most important traditional dishes. Mexican food has become one of the most popular cuisines in the United States, with noted dishes ranging from tacos and enchiladas to tamales and guacamole. What are the origins of Mexican food culture as we know it today? Written with an educated-not specialized-audience in mind, the book includes descriptions of traditional and high cuisine, regional and national foods, everyday dishes and those prepared and served on holidays and special occasions. It also discusses ancestral eating habits and the way the food has been transformed under the pressures of globalization. Specific chapters examine food history, important ingredients, typical appetizers, main meals, desserts, street foods and snacks, dining out, and food issues and dietary concerns. Recipes accompany every chapter. Rounding out the work are a chronology of food history, a glossary, sidebars, and a bibliography. This volume is ideal for any students learning about Mexican food and culture, as well as general readers who would like to learn more about international cuisines.

Contents:

finals out

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798400652561

9798216085775

9781440869242

1440869243

OCLC:

1240827140