In the Kitchens of Castile

Ostara Publishing, London, 2003. First Edition. Softcover (with flaps). Near Fine Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 179 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. Art critic and food journalist Gijs van Hensbergen had long dreamed of cooking in the style of Castile-among the least known of Europe's cuisines and among its most delicious, with its suckling pigs, milk-fed lambs, and extraordinary variety of seafood. In quest of this dream, he traveled to Segovia, the oldest and most beautiful city in Castile, with the hope of apprenticing himself to a major restaurant. He was soon working 12 hours a day, in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Absorbed in the Castilian way of life, he rapidly learned the traditions-not only of the Castilian kitchen, but also of the architecture, literature, and agriculture. In this vibrant account, we read about wild boar hunts, 20-course banquets, and the most exclusive wine grape in the world. Written with wit and exuberance, In the Kitchens of Castile is a must for anyone interested in food, travel, and the history of Spain. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Travel & Places; Spain; 1990s; Cooking, Wine & Dining. ISBN: 1873429045. ISBN/EAN: 9781873429044. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10126. . 9781873429044