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The Food of Spain [Hardcover]

Claudia Roden
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15 Mar 2012

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.


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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph (15 Mar 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 0718157192
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718157197
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 4.5 x 25.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! 28 Mar 2012
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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!
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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars For true cooks and foodies 17 Jun 2011
By Ramuk
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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous 29 April 2012
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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 . It is ,however, scholarly erudite and fascinating and faithful to the real cooking of Spain . Highly recommended .
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Food of Spain, Claudia Roden
This is a lovely book from every point of view. First of all, the book is pleasing to the eye... The photos capture the essence of Spain and I like the clear layout of the... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Elspeth Vanessa LESLIE
3.0 out of 5 stars Another Spanish Cookery Book
This is a satisfactory cookery book. I bought it because Claudia Roden's "The book of Jewish Food" really is the very best book about cooking - not just recipes, but... Read more
Published 20 days ago by DR STUART THORNE
5.0 out of 5 stars Claudia's recipes are so trustworthy
This week I am cooking a tapas meal for 20 guests at my cafe. There are thousands of recipes on the Internet, but how do you know that they are authentic, reliable, and will cook... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Heritage
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Claudia writes beautifully and brings her fascination with people and places to her writing about food. But this is still a functional recipe book from which to cook.
Published 3 months ago by cookster660
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Wonderful feel of Spain and things Spanish in this book. Each recipe begs t't wait to cook themo be cooked at home. Can't wait to cook (and eat!) many of them
Published 3 months ago by AlanCLondon
5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched a great history of spanish food.
I am lucky enough to be living in Catalonia surrounded by restaurants which range from those serving traditional spanish food to Michelin starred establishments with food that... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!
This is a beautifully-presented book, comprehensive, full of detailed information and readable even for the armchair cook: it is this generation's answer to Elisabeth David's... Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Brough
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Roden winner
I am disappointed to read criticisms of Roden's style of cookery book - both this one and her Jewish one include interesting background information in depth; there are still plenty... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Raymond L. Sadler
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book and this comes from a Spaniard
My other half got me this book for Christmas. I am Spanish and probably someone will think what's the point for me to have books about food on my own country. Read more
Published 4 months ago by cierzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The "Sunday Times" Cook book of 2012 and deservedly so. Answers the who, why, when, where and how of Spanish cuisine
Published 4 months ago by jacko
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