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Discover Spain's culture and cuisine
Claudia Roden has spent five years researching and writing about the food of Spain, resulting in this definitive, passionate and evocative cookbook which takes in the different regions and looks at the history, the people and the culture at the heart of this country, and at that which binds it all together - the delicious food and recipes passed down through generations. From simple, rustic tapas and delicately flavoured soups, to elaborate celebratory dishes served on silver platters and cakes and desserts each with a story to tell, this is the book about Spain to learn from and to cook from.
About the Author
Claudia Roden was born and brought up in Cairo. She finished her education in Paris and later studied art in London. She writes about food with a special interest in the social and historical background of cooking.
With the publication of the bestselling A Book of Middle Eastern Food in 1968, Claudia Roden revolutionized Western attitudes to the cuisines of the Middle East. Her books include the international award-winning classic, The Book of Jewish Food, as well as The Food of Italy and Arabesque. Claudia has won six Glenfiddich awards for her writing, and in 1989 was awarded Italy's two most prestigious food prizes.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For some reason there are a plethora of Spanish cooks books being published. Many of them offer the standard fare. However, if you truly want the heart and soul of Spain on a plate, then this is the book for you. There are of course many simple and easy to cook recipes, but I am absolutely fed up with the quick and simple approach offered up by the likes of the delectable Nigella, to get us all cooking. I want complex, time consuming journeys of culinary delight, and Claudia's book offers this up...big time. To say I love this book is an under-statement it is really a journey into the Spanish kitchen. she is a cook who loves and understands food. The culinary story of Spain is here and is a great read for those who want to understand the food they are cooking, Claudia takes you to the root of the recipes. The food is sublime! Am I going to be watching Rick Stein, of course I am, but I am going to be cooking Claudia Roden.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Received this book 2 weeks ago, having pre-ordered it and am absolutely loving it! A really good and intelligent work on Spanish cooking, that importantly is written in a way accessible to us in the UK. For me, one of the biggest pluses is that so many of these dishes are possible to knock up for supper after returning from work - yes, there are some that need longer, but it is very evident that Claudia has stuck to her aim of producing recipes that give flavour and satisfaction worthy of the time put into them. Have cooked 4 from the book so far and all have turned out brilliantly.
I note the comments from the less enthusiastic reviewer, although I have to say that I found this a perfect balance between cookery book and scholarly work. There are 122 pages of history and analysis of ingredients before the recipes even begin - to be honest I think that if you want more than that, you should be buying an academic text and not a recipe book! Although some of the information may be already known to many, it's not put across in an overly simplistic way and you can't just skip out mentioning oil and bread, just because it's a well known part of Spanish cookery.
I will confess that the book maybe does not have pages of immediately stand-out 'wow' recipes that make you want to drop everything and cook them. But I think that is partly because so much of Spanish cookery is quite simple, everyday fare. However, if you take the time to read the book and try out recipes, then you really do get the 'wow' - both on a quick weekday supper and a weekend dinner party. I feel certain this book will become one of the most well-thumbed and oil-stained in my kitchen!
I note the comments from the less enthusiastic reviewer, although I have to say that I found this a perfect balance between cookery book and scholarly work. There are 122 pages of history and analysis of ingredients before the recipes even begin - to be honest I think that if you want more than that, you should be buying an academic text and not a recipe book! Although some of the information may be already known to many, it's not put across in an overly simplistic way and you can't just skip out mentioning oil and bread, just because it's a well known part of Spanish cookery.
I will confess that the book maybe does not have pages of immediately stand-out 'wow' recipes that make you want to drop everything and cook them. But I think that is partly because so much of Spanish cookery is quite simple, everyday fare. However, if you take the time to read the book and try out recipes, then you really do get the 'wow' - both on a quick weekday supper and a weekend dinner party. I feel certain this book will become one of the most well-thumbed and oil-stained in my kitchen!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Claudia Roden is a fabulous food writer who tells you lots about the country, its history and culture as well as providing great recipes that are easy to follow. It isn't cheap, but it is worth it! The book is also well produced and would make a great present.
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Disappointing!
There is only one Spanish cookery book in English that is worth while and that is written by Penelope Casas, published by Penguin. Read more
Published 7 days ago by David J. Glazier
Stupendous
Another exceptional book from Claudia Roden . If you are not interested in food but simply want a recipe book to follow slavishly then perhaps it is not for you . Read more
Published 29 days ago by Music fan
Where are the recipes!
Reading rave reviews of this book I gave it a whirl. What I look for in a recipe book, is recipes. Call me crazy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Page
The best cookery book I've had for ages!
My husband bought this as a birthday gift for me as we love Spanish food and I haven't stopped using it with delicious results! Read more
Published 1 month ago by bongo4
The middle ground of spanish cookbooks
I own two books on Spanish cooking. One is by two brits who have lived and worked in Spain for most of their lives. The other is by a born-and bred Spaniard. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Actinia
horrible recipe
My husband bought this for me without asking me, I'd have preferred a book of recipes rather than a travelogue with random people who she's met. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kath
Not as wonderful as expected
Sorry but I'm less enthusiastic than the previous reviewers. I find this book quite disappointing, less scholarly than expected and with fewer 'must try' recipes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. C. Liu-devereux
If you love Spanish Food
This book is full of fabulous regional Spanish Recipes - Claudia Roden at her best.
I love it. This book and its recipes are so evocative of Spain off the beaten track I long... Read more
I love it. This book and its recipes are so evocative of Spain off the beaten track I long... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. S. R. Gifford
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