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The Crawfish Book

Autor Glen Pitre
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mar 1993
American Indians worshiped them as creators of the world, Napoleon ate them to celebrate his victories, Swedes have them shipped in from halfway around the world, and for Louisiana's Cajuns the humble crawfish is the centerpiece of cuisine, a symbol of ethnic pride, a staple commodity for thriving business ventures, and an inextricable part of folklore.
Research and interviews spice this delightful book that details the relationship between crawfish and humans-from antiquity to the New York markets of the 1880s; from Depression-era pauper's feast to gourmet entree of the 1980s Cajun cooking craze; from spring afternoon pastime to modern aquaculture agribusiness.
To get the reader's mouth watering, more than two dozen recipes from those who know crawfish best-both famous chefs and crawfishers-are interspersed throughout. Sections offer advice on catching, buying, handling, cooking, and, for those who wish to simplify their encounters with crawfish, ordering tasty dishes in restauran
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780878055999
ISBN-10: 0878055991
Pagini: 212
Dimensiuni: 140 x 189 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: University Press of Mississippi

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Here in a light-hearted foray into fact and folklore you can partake of this crustacean's rich and hardy history. Some say "crawfish". Some say "crawdad". Some say "yabby". Whatever you say, this bite-sized, fresh-water cousin to the lobster has remained a fascinating figure, symbol, and foodstuff around the globe. Relish this documented, ages-old history of the enduring crawfish, along with recipes for tasty dishes for which this delectable culinary staple is the essence.

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