- Hardcover: 558 pages
- Publisher: Crown Publications; 1 edition (1 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0609602470
- ISBN-13: 978-0609602478
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 4.4 x 24 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 383,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Why my Mexico?" asks Diana Kennedy in her introduction to this long-awaited book. The answer is simple and obvious: it is a highly personal book about the Mexico she knows. And no one knows Mexico the way Diana does. When Diana Kennedy first came to Mexico more than forty years ago, she did not intend to become the country's premier gastronome. But that is what she has become, traveling endlessly, learning the culinary histories of families, hunting elusive recipes, falling under the spell of the beauty of a countryside that produces such a wealth of foods. She has published five books and is referred to variously as the Julia Child, the Escoffier, and the high priestess of Mexican cooking. Most important, she has taken as her eternal project to record not only the wealth of Mexican culinary knowledge and folklore but also the fascinating stories behind it all.
My Mexico records Diana's recent wanderings, along with memories stored away from previous trips. With wondrous, novelistic prose, Diana tells the story behind her discovery of each dish, from the Pollo Almendrado (Chicken in Almond Sauce) she discovered in Oaxaca to the Estafado de Raya (Skate Stewed in Olive Oil) that delighted her in Coahuila. Yes, there are some fairly simple recipes for inexperienced cooks--look for the new guacamoles and the addictive chilatas. More complicated ones are for aficionados who know the intricacies of the ingredients.
Times have changed greatly since Diana published her first book. More and more ingredients are available in the U.S., and more and more people have learned of the true joys of real Mexican cooking. One thing has not changed--Diana Kennedy's passion. For those who already are familiar with her work, this volume is a much-needed addition to your library. For those who are not, you are in for a treat of the first order.
My Mexico records Diana's recent wanderings, along with memories stored away from previous trips. With wondrous, novelistic prose, Diana tells the story behind her discovery of each dish, from the Pollo Almendrado (Chicken in Almond Sauce) she discovered in Oaxaca to the Estafado de Raya (Skate Stewed in Olive Oil) that delighted her in Coahuila. Yes, there are some fairly simple recipes for inexperienced cooks--look for the new guacamoles and the addictive chilatas. More complicated ones are for aficionados who know the intricacies of the ingredients.
Times have changed greatly since Diana published her first book. More and more ingredients are available in the U.S., and more and more people have learned of the true joys of real Mexican cooking. One thing has not changed--Diana Kennedy's passion. For those who already are familiar with her work, this volume is a much-needed addition to your library. For those who are not, you are in for a treat of the first order.
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IT IS BEGINNING OF MAY, AND THE HOTTEST MONTH OF ALL, AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS BOOK IN MY ECOLOGICAL HOUSE IN SAN FRANCISCO COATEPEC DE MORELOS, KNOW LOCALLY AS San Pancho. Read the first page
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IT IS BEGINNING OF MAY, AND THE HOTTEST MONTH OF ALL, AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS BOOK IN MY ECOLOGICAL HOUSE IN SAN FRANCISCO COATEPEC DE MORELOS, KNOW LOCALLY AS San Pancho. Read the first page
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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My Mexico,
By C Butler (Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Mexico (Hardcover)
I was born in Mexico and when I had the opportunity to buy this book I started to read and I had to have it. Everything about it is just great. I have made many thing from it but my favourite recipe is Carne deshebrada en chile pasilla is simply the best book for mexican food. I have all her books but My Mexico is the one that I use the most.Most people don't know that mexican food is not only tacos, enchiladas or guacamole we have so many other things that are just delicious. Diana Kennedy is a great writer and some of her stories made me cry because I miss Mexico so much. I just hope she keeps writing about my beautiful country.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Check it out at the library first or buy one of her other cookbooks,
By Travel Enthusiast - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: My Mexico (Hardcover)
Go to the library first and compare this with Mrs. Kennedy's other cookbooks before spending your hard-earned $. Diana has written much better books including The Art of Mexican Cooking and The Cuisines of Mexico, both of which have some photographs, mostly black and white. This cookbook has good assortment of recipes accompanied by rambling text. There are no photographs of the finished recipes to guide the novice cook with little experience in preparing Mexican cuisine. Colorful, festive presentation is an essential part of authentic Mexican Cuisine, which are best seen in color photographs. I recommend buying "Savoring Mexico" by Marilyn Tausend or "The Mexican Gourmet" by Maria Dolores Torres Yzabal. Both make beautiful gifts and also recommends where you can find the more unusual ingredients used in the recipies. (I own all 5 books mentioned here.)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Interesting for Advanced Mexican Cooks,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: My Mexico (Hardcover)
If you're already aware that Mexican food is as close to divine as food gets, you'll enjoy this book, but most likely be a little frustrated by the lack of specific ingredients available stateside. Ms Kennedy rambles a bit, but it's all enjoyable. If you're a novice, I'd suggest her Cuisines of Mexico.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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An Enjoyable Cookbook,
By Stephanie Manley - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: My Mexico (Hardcover)
I have been very pleased with my edition of My Mexico. The book is filled with so many recipes. The recipes span a wide range of Mexican cooking. She writes with great detail regarding the background of the recipes as well as giving very detailed instructions. This isn't the book filled with Tex Mex recipes that we are so often used to, but, authentic Mexican cooking. Of books produced in the recent years that cover this topic, I have enjoyed this book the most.
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