- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: University of New Mexico Press (April 24 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0826328768
- ISBN-13: 978-0826328762
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 20.5 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Geographically isolated from the Mexican mainland, the Yucatan has also retained its Mayan identity, which includes a distinctive cuisine. The Gerlachs provide a brisk and informative traveler's guide to the region as an introduction to their fresh and zesty recipes. The first section features an extensive selection of salsas and seasonings. As the Gerlachs move on to appetizers, salads and soups, and a lively assortment of main dishes, drinks, and desserts, the use of nuts, seeds, chiles, and fruits and the pickling, or "sousing," of foods emerge as common denominators. Aromatic and colorful, these dishes are made with challenging but not intimidating cooking techniques. Indigenous ingredients are identified, but more readily available substitutes are always suggested. Donna Seaman
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Pompano tamales. Shrimp enchiladas. Candied sweet papaya. These are some of the foods whose recipes reside in the pages of Nancy and Jeffrey Gerlach's Foods of the Maya. The authors have spent years traveling throughout Mexico, familiarizing themselves with the cultures and cuisines of the people they have encountered. They created this cookbook to bring the flavors of the Yucatán to tables north of the border.
In an easy-to-follow format, Foods of the Maya provides handy background and travel information about the region and some of its ruins before dipping into the ninety-one recipes included here, organized according to meal course. There are recipes that will suit most everyone's palate, from sauces and salsas to soups and sausages; from vegetarian and meat appetizers and main dishes to simple drinks and desserts. Each section begins with a brief description of the course and the types of food involved. The recipes are clear and easy to understand--one need not be a trained chef with a vast kitchen to create a tasty Yucatecan meal.
Foods of the Maya incorporates an array of cooking tips and techniques and a brief glossary of terms to help in food preparation--the authors have ensured that ingredients for their recipes are readily available at local food stores. This edition also includes an introduction by historian Jeffrey Pilcher which helps familiarize readers with the history and cultures of the Yucatán peninsula. So the next time you get a hankering for something different, you might consider cooking up a platter of Yucatán ribs or preparing a bowl of chayote pudding. Take a short trip to the Yucatán--without leaving your kitchen.
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A highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatán (Paperback)
Foods Of The Maya is a highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine that will intrigue any who enjoy regional cookbooks. Foods Of The Maya focuses on local versions of Mayan cooking, from Garlic Pork with Rice and Black Beans to an orange juice/allspice seasoned Motul Chicken. No photos, but the recipes don't need them.
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A highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatán (Paperback)
Foods Of The Maya is a highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine that will intrigue any who enjoy regional cookbooks. Foods Of The Maya focuses on local versions of Mayan cooking, from Garlic Pork with Rice and Black Beans to an orange juice/allspice seasoned Motul Chicken. No photos, but the recipes don't need them.
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University of New Mexico Press: Shame on You!,
By Christian M. Randolph - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatán (Paperback)
If this is the little book published by The University of New Mexico Press, well, I have never in 70 years read a more poorly written book. Apparently the U. of NM Press DOES NOT BELIEVE IN PROOFING OR CHECKING DATA FOR CORRECTNESS. Within 20 minutes of opening this book and flipping through it, I found over 35 mistakes and ridiculous entries, i.e., non-existent food names. How can you trust such a poorly written/edited book to provide you with accurate recipes?If you are foolish enough to try out ANY of these recipes, you do so at your peril! I contacted The Press and they brushed me off - so............. Christian Randolph |
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