{"product_id":"the-edible-atlas-by-mina-holland","title":"The Edible Atlas by Mina Holland","description":"\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the 2015 Fortnum \u0026amp; Mason Food Book Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of UK's Best Culinary Travel Book in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'When we eat, we travel.' So begins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Edible Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e. Mina Holland takes you on a journey around the globe, demystifying the flavours, ingredients and techniques at the heart of thirty-nine cuisines. What's the origin of kimchi in Korea? Why do we associate Argentina with steak? What's the story behind the curries of India? Weaving anecdotes and history - from the role of a priest in the genesis of camembert to the Mayan origins of the word 'chocolate' - with recipes and tips from food experts such as Yotam Ottlolenghi, José Pizarro and Giorgio Locatelli,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Edible Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an irresistible tour of the cuisines of the world for food lovers and armchair travellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlorious. A terrific read, and really inspiring to dip into . . . a literary amuse bouche, if you like -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are cook books that teach you to cook, others that help you to understand gastronomy. The Edible Atlas feeds your soul - FERRAN ADRIÀ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating look at who's eating what, and why, across the globe. Author Mina Holland provides a heady mix of history, anecdotes and recipes for beginners to confident cooks alike - JOHN TORODE and GREGG WALLACE,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastronomic heaven . . . glorious. Her writing is pleasurably evocative - JOANNA BLYTHMAN,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a nice idea for a cookery book, amiably executed and attractively plated up . . . Holland is a resoundingly enthusiastic guide . . . Where she's visited, or even lived in, the places she's writing about, Holland puts in welcome splashes of autobiographical colour . . . Intriguing little facts are scattered hither and yon . . . the most appealing aspect of the book is its practical emphasis on cooking these cuisines at home . . . Most importantly, The Edible Atlas makes you hungry - SAM LEITH,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quite Contrary Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56151122116953,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2165\/3593\/files\/TheEdibleAtlas.jpg?v=1757787738","url":"https:\/\/quitecontrarybooks.co.uk\/products\/the-edible-atlas-by-mina-holland","provider":"Quite Contrary Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}