Tantalizing Tamales
Author: Gwyneth Doland
Humble ears of corn...transformed.
In 50 flavorful recipes Gwyneth Doland reveals the steamy mystery of the corn tamale. This truly American treat is a beloved holiday tradition and comfort food throughout the New World. The Aztecs considered tamales "a feast for gods and men." Now the Cook West Series presents basic techniques and a selection of recipes for making these oh-so-tasty delicacies. For a summer fiesta, a Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) party, or holiday gifts, this book offers detailed instructions for making such tempting treats as Oaxacan Tamales with Mole Negro, Fresh Corn and Squash Blossom Tamales, and Sweet Pumpkin Tamales. 24 color photos.
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Politics and Pot Roast: An Unofficial, Unauthorized and Completely Unclassified Cookbook
Author: Sarah Hoot Salomon
This bipartisan cookbook features flavorful recipes and amusing anecdotes of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies.
? Did you know that F.D.R. liked to eat moose meat with grape jelly?
? Did you know that Lincoln's son, Tad, once interrupted a formal tea by riding through on a kitchen chair that was pulled by his pet goats?
? Did you know that the night of Grant's inaugural ball was so cold that the guests danced with their coats on, and the food froze solid?
? Would you like the recipe that Mrs. Lincoln used when Abe was courting?
? Would you rather have the recipe for Abigail Adams' Apple Pan Dowdy, or Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge?
This new cookbook features original or favorite recipes from every presidency and provides a glimpse into both the glamorous and austere administrations. President Van Buren was criticized for giving extravagant dinners and at one party he was reported to have run around the room pretending to be a turkey. President Chester Arthur was nicknamed "Elegant Arthur" because he changed clothes for every occasion, and he was reported to own eighty pairs of pants. On the other hand, the Hayes administration was very austere, and all alcohol, dancing, and card playing were banned from the White House. When their niece was married in the Blue Room, the couple was toasted with lemonade, and Mrs. Hayes became known as "Lemonade Lucy."
". . . for a delicious slice of presidential pie, this book is worth the price."--Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
". . . for a delicious slice of presidential pie, this book is worth the price."
Lexington Virgina The News-Gazette
This sprightly, lusciously revealing book leaves no administration's food preferences untouched.
Library Journal
Labeled a "bipartisan cookbook," this takes a lighthearted approach to two popular subject areas-food and politics. Organized chronologically, it contains recipes associated with each of the 43 presidents, from Washington's "Mount Vernon's Colonial Peanut and Chestnut Soup" to Laura Bush's "Cowboy Cookies." Many of the older recipes also include an "updated" version, with quantities, baking times, and temperatures spelled out for the modern cook. There are also anecdotes about each president and his family, as well as White House history, to place the recipes in context. First ladies are given their due, with many of the recipes attributed to them. The plentiful political cartoon-styled illustrations add to the book and make for a humorous approach to presidential dining. As far as the recipes themselves go, they provide a nice selection, including entr es, side dishes, and desserts. While not a new idea, this puts a human face on the presidency and is a way to trace the country's history through changing tastes. Recommended where there is interest.-Susan Hurst, Miami Univ., Oxford, OH Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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