The Exotic Fruit and Vegetable Handbook
Author | : Oona Van Den Berg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0756773369 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780756773366 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Have you ever been in a supermarket & longed to fill your basket with the exotic fruits & vegetables on display, but been put off by the fact that you have no idea what they are or what to do with them? This colorful reference guide will introduce you to the many different types now available in supermarkets & ethnic stores. The Directory consists of 70 exotic fruits & vegetables from around the world, all shown in beautiful color photos. Each entry has information on the origin, appearance, flavor & nutritional content, cooking, storing & serving suggestions. There are also more than 50 recipes from around the world, from soups & starters to desserts & ices. Oona van den Berg spent two years traveling through Asia in search of markets & village life.