Thai Food

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Renowned chef David Thompson first went to Thailand by mistake: a holiday plan
had to be changed at the last minute, and he ended up in Bangkok, where he was
seduced by the people, culture, and cuisine. Since that fateful trip some 20
years ago, Thailand has become David’s second home. Working alongside cooks
who perfected their craft in the Thai royal palaces, he began to document the
traditional recipes and culinary techniques that have been handed down from
generation to generation. The result is THAI FOOD, the most comprehensive
account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David
writes about Thailand and its food with an easy erudition, encouraging readers
to cook and experiment, while simultaneously fostering a respect for the food
and its stewardship through the ages. Although all the classic, well-loved
recipes are here, this magnum opus features hundreds of lesser-known but
equally authentic and delicious Thai dishes that will inspire cooks to go
beyond green curry chicken and Thai fish cakes. David’s passion and conviction
are infectious; complemented by Earl Carter’s superb photography, THAI FOOD
captures all aspects of the dynamic Thai culture and cuisine. • Ten years in
the making, this groundbreaking work is one of the cookbook publishing events
of the decade. • The author’s London restaurant, nahm, received a Michelin
star in 2002, making it the first Thai restaurant to receive such an honor. •
Photographed at David’s restaurants in Sydney and London, and on location in
Thailand, Earl Carter’s superb images capture both the essence of Thai food
and its rich cultural milieu. Awards2003 James Beard Award Winner 2003 IACP
Award Winner Reviews “Stands out, dauntingly massive, brilliantly magisterial,
and, at the same time, bustling with charm, observations, life.” —Saveur
“[S]et a new standard for Asian cookbooks.”—Saveur (Top 100 Home Cook Edition)
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; First Edition (August 27, 2002)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 688 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580084621
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 28
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.02 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.01 x 1.71 x 9.82 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #485,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Bangkok Travel Guides #66 in Thai Cooking, Food & Wine #1,876 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks
• #19 in Bangkok Travel Guides
• #66 in Thai Cooking, Food & Wine