Description
Fearless Gourmet: Decoding Menus from Around the World by Norman Kolpas is an engaging culinary guide that helps food lovers confidently explore international cuisines, ingredients and dining traditions.
Taking readers on a global gastronomic journey, Norman Kolpas explores the distinctive flavours, cooking techniques and menu terminology of major food regions, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Along the way, he explains everything from Spanish saffron and Moroccan bastilla to Italian pasta varieties, Chinese dim sum, Brazilian churrascarias and Hawaiian poke. The book also offers fascinating insights into local food customs, market traditions, regional ingredients and international dining etiquette, making it an invaluable companion for travellers and adventurous home cooks alike.
Informative, entertaining and richly detailed, Fearless Gourmet is the perfect reference for anyone who enjoys discovering new cuisines, understanding restaurant menus and expanding their knowledge of world food culture.
