Food & drink infographics / Simone Klabin ; ed. Julius Wiedemann.
Contributor(s): Wiedemann, Julius [editor.]
Language: English, French, German Publisher: Köln : Taschen, [2018]Description: 457 pages (some folded) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white and colour) ; 38 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: 43802ISBN: 9783836568487 (hbk.) :Subject(s): Graphic arts | Food -- Miscellanea -- Pictorial works | Art and DesignDDC classification: 741.6 KLA LOC classification: NC1002Summary: Amid our ever-growing consumption of deft data vizualisation, nothing makes for tastier morsels than the fine art of food and dining. Ushering the cookery book into the future, this volume gathers the best infographics of all things eating, drinking and cuisine, from conversion charts for measurements to cookie recipes, cocktails and stress-free party planning. A must-have for every 21st-century foodie, this is gastro-guidance at its most visually appealing as much as expert. Want to master sashimi? Know the secret to perfectly grilled steak? Wow guests with your own dry martini? This book has all the answers and more, using the best culinary graphics to answer kitchen conundrums in lively, simple and memorable form.
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| Book | MAIN LIBRARY Oversize Stock | OS 741.6 KLA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111861 |
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Amid our ever-growing consumption of data visualization , nothing makes for tastier morsels than the fine art of food and dining . Ushering the cookbook into the future , this volume gathers together the best infographics of all things eating, drinking, and cuisine , from measurement conversion charts and recipes for cookies and cocktails to stress-free party planning.
A must-have for every 21st-century foodie , this is gastro-guidance at its most visually appealing as much as expert . Want to master sashimi? Know the secret to perfectly grilled steak? Wow guests with your own dry martini? Food & Drink Infographics has all the answers and more, using the best culinary graphics to answer kitchen conundrums in lively, simple, and memorable form .
You'll find infographics on all the food groups , from grains and pulses to fruit and vegetables, to fish, meat, and poultry. Recipe ideas include soups, sandwiches, snacks, sweet treats, and just-right dressings. Other sections cover flavor pairings, baking, cooking tools and techniques , and alcohols, coffee, and tea .
The book opens with a foreword by cooking author Michael Ruhlman , followed by a historic survey of food imagery examining how and where pictures have been used to enjoy, prepare, and serve food and drink, from Egyptian tomb paintings showing flatbread being made to 19th-century classics such as Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. Slick, smart, and packed full of perfect nuggets of advice, Food & Drink Infographics rounds up a delightful visual exploration of food and dining as much as an indispensable collection of everyday tips, techniques, and temptations .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Amid our ever-growing consumption of deft data vizualisation, nothing makes for tastier morsels than the fine art of food and dining. Ushering the cookery book into the future, this volume gathers the best infographics of all things eating, drinking and cuisine, from conversion charts for measurements to cookie recipes, cocktails and stress-free party planning. A must-have for every 21st-century foodie, this is gastro-guidance at its most visually appealing as much as expert. Want to master sashimi? Know the secret to perfectly grilled steak? Wow guests with your own dry martini? This book has all the answers and more, using the best culinary graphics to answer kitchen conundrums in lively, simple and memorable form.
Text in English, French and German.
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"Nadie puede negar que las ediciones de TASCHEN son siempre un deleite visual. Este libro de gran formato recopila información sobre alimentos. Uno de esos libros que se antojan dejar sobre la mesa y hojear una y otra ves y decir explícamelo con bolitas y palitos."There are no comments on this title.