{"product_id":"international-cooking-a-culinary-journey-9780130326591","title":"International Cooking: A Culinary Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch more than a collection of recipes  this comprehensive  illustrated exploration of international cookery covers cuisines from around the world  providing an understanding of not only their flavor concepts  but how the cuisines developed and evolved. Each cuisine is explored in terms of its general characteristics as well as issues including the history and effects from invaders and bordering countries; topography  geography  and climate; indigenous foods  culture  and influences from religion and other groups of people; foods and flavorings frequently used; common cooking methods and their origins in the area; and regional variations. Each chapter contains tested recipes representing foods and dishes from all segments of the menu and wine suggestions (provided by Beringer Blass Vineyards) for each first course  soup  and entre. Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing. British Isles. Spain \u0026amp; Portugal. France. Italy. Germany. Scandinavia. Russia \u0026amp; Eastern Europe. The Countries of Africa. Lebanon  Jordan  Iraq  Saudi Arabia  Syria  Iran  Greece  \u0026amp; Egypt. Israel. China. Korea \u0026amp; Japan. Vietnam  Thailand  \u0026amp; Indonesia. India. Australia. Mexico. South America. Caribbean Islands. For chefs  food and beverage managers  banquet managers  professional wait staff (service staff including maitre d and servers)  catering firms  catering directors  and chef educators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953168834613,"sku":"ByrdShop_0130326593","price":46.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780130326591.jpg?v=1788180558","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/international-cooking-a-culinary-journey-9780130326591","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}