Product Description

From single press extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal cheeses to more exotic fare such as zebra jerky, this compilation is a cornucopia of culinary delicacies from every cuisine around the globe. Featuring luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from sweet to savory, this culinary gazetteer of the world offers expert guidance on how to really eat like a local when in Rome or how to find the most authentic Peking duck when visiting Beijing. Any foodie will delight at the fact-filled descriptions and marginalia and sidebars bursting with culinary history and trivia. Whether looking for the "must-taste treats" to seek out on your next vacation or inspiration for a romantic dinner for two, this compendium is sure to be a source of gourmet inspiration, certain to expand even an experienced epicure’s mental grocery list. The book is divided into sections based on food type (meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, sweets and confections, etc). Included are classics as well as delicacies little known outside their home turf. Each entry features authoritative yet opinionated descriptions as well as anecdotes about the producers or the region ensuring that this book will have wide appeal to connoisseurs and novices alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #83737 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-09
• Released on: 2008-09-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 960 pages

Review
“…an adventure of delicious discoveries…ranging from the expected…to the exotic...This book will make readers want to travel the world.” ~San Francisco Chronicle

"It's a tantalizing concept--a visual encyclopedia of global flavors worth scouting." ~Associated Press

"With good color photos of every single item, this book is both fun to flip through and a serious reference guide. A perfect gift for the foodie." ~Thenibble.com

“It’s the ultimate to-do list for foodies.” ~The Wichita Eagle

From the Inside Flap
1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die is the first comprehensive photographic guide to amazing gourmet foods from around the world. This beautiful and authoritative book presents 1001 tantalizing morsels to tempt your tastebuds. From single press extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal cheeses to more exotic fare such as Himalayan pink salt or zebra jerky, this mouthwatering compilation is a cornucopia of culinary delicacies from every cuisine around the globe. Featuring luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from savory to sweet and from soup to nuts, this culinary gazetteer of the world offers expert guidance and insightful tasting notes from a team of international food critics. Discover what the locals really eat when in Rome and learn what makes Peking duck authentic. Anyone interested in food will savor the detailed and fact-filled descriptions for each entry bursting with gastronomic ideas, culinary history, and surprising trivia. Whether you are looking for a preview of the "must-taste treats" you must seek out on your next vacation or are looking for inspiration for a romantic dinner for two, this compendium is sure to be a source of gourmet inspiration. Included are acknowledged classics as well as delicacies little known outside their home turf. Each entry comes with an authoritative yet opinionated description of its origin, history, and character as well as anecdotes about key producers and the region of origin ensuring that this book will appeal to connoisseurs and novices alike.

From the Back Cover
1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die is a gorgeous guide to the most exciting and gourmet tastes the world has to offer. Beautiful photographs of the foods enhance the description given in each review and make identification easy. Written by experts in the field, this book is the most authoritative and sumptuous collection of the world's most delectable foods available today. Your taste experience starts here.

Customer Reviews

Good description of food!
I loved this book! I had a good time reading this book. It's not rocket science, but it was fun to read about food.

Amazing!
This book is so much fun to skim through. My entire family is enjoying this book and it has sparked a lot of conversation!!

Awesome Book
This is a great book, the illistrations are wonderful. The book is huge and will be a great addition to the library of the friends I bought it for.