Cool Gift of the Day
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
What it is:
Compiled by an international team of chefs and food critics, this is the definitive guide of the most exciting and gourmet tastes the world has to offer.
Why we love it:
This book sends you on an adventure of delicious discoveries all over the world, giving you a taste of other cultures and traditions through food. Ranging from the expected, such as milk chocolate, San Francisco sourdough and black Perigord truffles, to the exotic - items like rau ram, an Asian herb; kangaroo meat; and oscypek, a smoked sheep's milk cheese from Poland - the collection leaves no food untasted. A full-color photo and a brief description of the ingredient, its place in the cuisine, its uses and its flavor accompany each entry. It also features detailed tasting notes indicating what to expect when you try them.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a mouth-watering $24.39.