De LA Mesa Y Sus Placeres

Not your everyday cookbook, this delightful work is filled with mouth-watering recipes from around the world. Its charm lies in the amusing and witty anecdotes, historical facts, and humorous illustrations that accompany the recipes. Are you familiar with the aphrodisiac pearls of Cleopatra? Or the passion of Moctezuma for chocolate? Or the olla podrida of Sancho Panza? Or the sopa de ajo of Isabella of Castille? Zalamea is a well-known Colombian writer, journalist, and gastronome who has authored serveral books (e.g., El círculo del alacrán) and served as restaurant critic for publications such as El Nuevo Herald, Gourmet Latino, Miami Mensual, and others. Recommended for public libraries. Ondina Arrondo Copyright 1998 Library Journal Reviews