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Barbecue: A Global History
Jonathan Deutsch
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Description for Barbecue: A Global History
Hardback. A concise yet comprehensive account of the origins, varieties and technology used for the quintessentially red-blooded pursuit, barbecue, examining the customs and curious activities associated with this predominantly male activity. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60, 40 in colour. BIC Classification: JFCV; WBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 335.
From the first barbecues of ancient Africa to Fijian pig and Chinese char siu, meat that's been slowly roasted over a smoky fire is enjoyed around the globe - and with an infinite variety of spices, sauces and sides. A muscular, sinewy account of this quintessentially red-blooded pursuit, Barbecue explores the history of this most primitive and essential of cooking techniques. Travelling to New Zealand for the Maoris' hangi, Hawaii for kalua pig, Mexico for barbacoa de cabeza and South Africa for a braai, Jonathan Deutsch and Megan J. Elias tell the story of the evolution of barbecue ... Read more
From the first barbecues of ancient Africa to Fijian pig and Chinese char siu, meat that's been slowly roasted over a smoky fire is enjoyed around the globe - and with an infinite variety of spices, sauces and sides. A muscular, sinewy account of this quintessentially red-blooded pursuit, Barbecue explores the history of this most primitive and essential of cooking techniques. Travelling to New Zealand for the Maoris' hangi, Hawaii for kalua pig, Mexico for barbacoa de cabeza and South Africa for a braai, Jonathan Deutsch and Megan J. Elias tell the story of the evolution of barbecue ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
Edible
Condition
New
Weight
335g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780232591
SKU
V9781780232591
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Jonathan Deutsch
Jonathan Deutsch is the author of They Eat That? (2012). Megan J. Elias is the author of Food in the United States, 1980 - 1945 (2009).
Reviews for Barbecue: A Global History
'Embellished with clever illustrations and a nice selection of historical and contemporary recipes ... [an] outstanding series of food volumes.' - Wall Street Journal 'The Edible Series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and drink history ever. Every volume is such a fascinating and succinct read that I had to devour each in just ... Read more