Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets by Deborah Madison (2002-06-11)

by Deborah Madison

Hardcover, 1814

Call number

641.5 M

Collection

Publication

Broadway (1814)

Description

First published in hardcover in 2002, Local Flavorswas a book ahead of its time. Now, imported food scares and a countrywide infatuation with fresh, local, organic produce has caught up with this groundbreaking cookbook, available for the first time in paperback. Deborah Madison celebrates the glories of the farmers' markets of America in a richly illustrated collection of seasonal recipes for a profusion of produce grown coast to coast. As more and more people shun industrially produced foods and instead choose to go local and organic, this is the ideal cookbook to capitalize on a major and growing trend. Local Flavorsemphasizes seasonal, regional ingredients found in farmers' markets and roadside farm stands and awakens the reader to the real joy of making a direct connection with the food we eat and the person who grows it. Deborah Madison's 350 full-flavored recipes and accompanying menus include dishes as diverse as Pea and Spinach Soup with Coconut Milk; Rustic Onion Tart with Walnuts; Risotto with Sorrel; Mustard Greens Braised with Ginger, Cilantro, and Rice; Poached Chicken with Leeks and Salsa Verde; Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes; Cherry Apricot Crisp; and Plum Kuchen with Crushed Walnut Topping. Covering markets around the country from Vermont to Hawaii, Deborah Madison reveals the astonishing range of produce and other foods available and the sheer pleasure of shopping for them. A celebration of farmers and their bounty, Local Flavorsis a must-have cookbook for anyone who loves fresh, seasonal food simply and imaginatively prepared.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member BrianDewey
A fun companion for farmer's market day.
LibraryThing member E.J
This actually would be handy to have around during market season. In Ohio that doesn't last all year so this book actually irritated me since I couldn't get my hands on most ingredients to make any of these drooly-looking recipes. I did however make an herbal tea and I have an herbal sugar sitting
Show More
in wait, so thank you Deborah Madison. I'll have to check you out again soon.
Show Less
LibraryThing member kmajort
Really liked this - may have to go on my wish list (I don't buy many cookbooks) or I'll be it's most devoted fan at the library.....
Good ideas if you're into seasonal fare.
Page: 0.2219 seconds