Larousse Diccionario Enciclopédico de la Gastronomía Mexicana


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The best reference and resource out there on Mexican cooking and cuisine, Larousse Diccionario Enciclopedico de la Gastronomia Mexican covers just about everything from A to Z in 648 pages. In it Ricardo defines ingredients, cooking styles and methods, the cooking in various regions, utensils, festivals, foodways and more. There are also lists of antojitos, moles, mushrooms, chiles fresh and dried in handy chart form that makes it easy to figure out where a dish originated, what the major components are and what it might be called in the various areas of Mexico. An updated new edition, that is beautiful, easy to use and enhanced with many color photos. This is a tremendous resource for serious students of Mexican cuisine. La mejor referencia y de los recursos que hay en la cocina y la gastronomía mexicana, Larousse Diccionario Enciclopédico de la Gastronomía Mexicana abarca casi todo, desde la A a la Z, en 648 páginas. En ella Ricardo define ingredientes, estilos de cocina y métodos, la cocción en varias regiones, los utensilios, las fiestas, costumbres alimenticias y mucho más. También hay listas de antojitos, lunares, champiñones, chiles frescos y secos en forma de tabla útil que hace que sea fácil de averiguar dónde se originó un plato, lo que los componentes principales son y lo que podría ser llamado en las diversas regiones de México. Una nueva edición actualizada, que es hermoso, fácil de usar y mejorado con muchas fotos en color. Este es un gran recurso para los estudiantes serios de la cocina mexicana.




Moon Mexico City


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Experience the Life of the City with Moon Travel Guides! Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: explore the contrasts of this beguiling metropolis with Moon Mexico City. Experience the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a self-guided walk through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods See the Sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful of Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of Anthropology Get a Taste of the City: Sample your way through charming cantinas and cutting-edge cuisine, before polishing it off with traditional pulque Bars and Nightlife: A dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal-centric hideaways means that Mexico City parties well after the sun goes down Trusted Advice: Julie Meade spent 10 years in living in Mexico, and she shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city Itineraries and Day Trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán, or follow itineraries ranging from family friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag With Moon Mexico City's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Looking to experience more world-class cities? Try Moon Buenos Aires. Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon San Miguel de Allende or Moon Yucatán Peninsula.




Mesoamerican Manuscripts


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Mesoamerican Manuscripts: New Scientific Approaches and Interpretations brings together a wide range of modern approaches to the study of pre-colonial and early colonial Mesoamerican manuscripts. This includes innovative studies of materiality through the application of non-invasive spectroscopy and imaging techniques, as well as new insights into the meaning of these manuscripts and related visual art, stemming from a post-colonial indigenous perspective. This cross- and interdisciplinary work shows on the one hand the value of collaboration of specialists in different field, but also the multiple viewpoints that are possible when these types of complex cultural expressions are approached from varied cultural and scientific backgrounds. Contributors are: Omar Aguilar Sánchez, Paul van den Akker, Maria Isabel Álvarez Icaza Longoria, Frances F. Berdan, David Buti, Laura Cartechini, Davide Domenici, Laura Filloy Nadal, Alessia Frassani, Francesca Gabrieli, Maarten E.R.G.N. Jansen, Rosemary A. Joyce, Jorge Gómez Tejada, Chiara Grazia, David Howell, Virginia M. Lladó-Buisán, Leonardo López Luján, Raul Macuil Martínez, Manuel May Castillo, Costanza Miliani, María Olvido Moreno Guzmán, Gabina Aurora Pérez Jiménez, Araceli Rojas, Aldo Romani, Francesca Rosi, Antonio Sgamellotti, Ludo Snijders, and Tim Zaman. See inside the book.




La Cocina Mexicana


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Presents recipes that show how indigenous groups, Europeans, and Africans came together and created Mexican cuisine, presenting main dishes, desserts, salas, soups, and beverages.




Food, Texts, and Cultures in Latin America and Spain


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A foundational text in the emerging field of Latin American and Iberian food studies




American Tacos


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Tacos may have been created south of the border, but Americans have made this Mexican food their own, with each style reflective of a time and a place. American Tacos explores them all, taking us on a detailed and delicious journey through the evolution of this dish. In search of every taco variety from California to Texas and beyond, Ralat traveled from coast to coast and border to border, visiting thirty-eight cities across the country. He examines the pervasive crunchy taco and the new Alta California tacos from chefs Wes Avila, Christine Rivera, and Carlos Salgado. He tastes famous Tex-Mex tacos like the puffy taco and breakfast taco, then tracks down the fry bread taco and the kosher taco. And he searches for the regional hybrid tacos of the American South and the modern, chef-driven tacos of restaurants everywhere. Throughout, he tells the story of how each style of taco came to be, creating a rich look at the diverse taco landscape north of the border. Featuring interviews with taqueros and details on taco paraphernalia and the trappings of taco culture, American Tacos is a book no taco fan will want to take a bite without.




Differences


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Differences brings together ten essays written over the past decade by the distinguished Spanish architect and theorist Ignasi de Solà-Morales. Differences brings together ten essays written over the past decade by the distinguished Spanish architect and theorist Ignasi de Sola-Morales. Many of the essays have never previously been translated, and the author has provided a new introduction especially for this English edition. Contemplating the panorama of contemporary art and architecture, de Sola-Morales posits that there is no one way to describe today's practice; instead he concentrates on elucidating the present dynamic of contrast, diversity, and tension. In an unorthodox pairing, de Sola-Morales derives his inspiration from both phenomenology and Deleuzean poststructuralism. Combining these philosophical inheritances allows him to reinvoke the human subject without referring to classical humanism or announcing the death of the object. His retrospective review of the disciplines of art and architecture, particularly as they have developed since World War II, provokes him to design, draft, and ultimately build a description of Modernism¹s lineage of subjectivity. The result is a provocative construction of fluid "topographies" that articulate, rather than depict, the shaky ground on which our current artistic and architectural production rests. The essays: Sado-masochism: Criticism and Architectural Practice. Topographies of Contemporary Architecture. Mies van der Rohe and Minimalism. Architecture and Existentialism. Weak Architecture. From Autonomy to Untimeliness. Place: Permanence or Production. Difference and Limit: Individualism in Contemporary Architecture. High-Tech: Functionalism or Rhetoric. The Work of Architecture in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.




Culinaria Spain


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Culinaria Spain brings the sunny south to your table! If you already had itchy feet after the first few pages of its predecessor then this revised edition will have you yearning to have a flight ticket to beautiful Spain in your hand. For behind the new modern design lies a world of culinary pleasure that will carry you off to the regions of sunny Spain. The scent of ripe oranges, mouthwatering lamb stew, fresh crawfish, or the bouquet of a fruity red wine, are characteristic of the country's diversity, with its unique variety of landscapes and regions that have much more to offer than just paella and sangria. A book that is as diverse and tasteful as a table lavishly laden with delicious tapas. AUTHOR: Marion Trutter has worked as editor responsible for Spanish and Latin American themes with a well-known travel magazine. Today she works in Munich as a freelance journalist writing on the subjects of travel and Spanish-speaking countries for magazines, newspapers, book publications, and radio. Gunter Beer discovered his passion for food photography while working on the Culinaria book European Specialties. It is no wonder that he is especially enthusiastic about Spanish cuisine and culture--for years, he has lived, worked, and enjoyed the pleasures of eating and drinking in Barcelona. SELLING POINTS: * Completely revised and updated edition * New, modern layout * The culinary heartland of France in all its fascinating facets * Entertaining and informative texts, augmented by selected excurses * Authentic and inspiring recipes * Comprehensive background knowledge about products, brands, producers, and production * Beautiful photographs of dishes, products, the country and its people * Glossary * Index 1200 illustrations




My Sweet Mexico


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After years spent traveling and sampling sweets throughout her native Mexico, celebrated pastry chef Fany Gerson shares the secrets behind her beloved homeland’s signature desserts in this highly personal and authoritative cookbook. Skillfully weaving together the rich histories that inform the country’s diverse culinary traditions, My Sweet Mexico is a delicious journey into the soul of the cuisine. From yeasted breads that scent the air with cinnamon, anise, sugar, fruit, and honey, to pushcarts that brighten plazas with paletas and ice creams made from watermelon, mango, and avocado, Mexican confections are like no other. Stalwarts like Churros, Amaranth Alegrías, and Garibaldis—a type of buttery muffin with apricot jam and sprinkles—as well as Passion Fruit–Mezcal Trifle and Cheesecake with Tamarind Sauce demonstrate the layering of flavors unique to the world of dulces. In her typical warm and enthusiastic style, Gerson explains the significance of indigenous ingredients such as sweet maguey plants, mesquite, honeys, fruits, and cacao, and the happy results that occur when combined with Spanish troves of cinnamon, wheat, fresh cow’s milk, nuts, and sugar cane. In chapters devoted to breads and pastries, candies and confections, frozen treats, beverages, and contemporary desserts, Fany places cherished recipes in context and stays true to the roots that shaped each treat, while ensuring they’ll yield successful results in your kitchen. With its blend of beloved standards from across Mexico and inventive, flavor-forward new twists, My Sweet Mexico is the only guide you need to explore the delightful universe of Mexican treats.




Neoliberalism in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector


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Globalization is increasing interconnectedness and is offering immense opportunities for businesses worldwide. Although it has been taking place for hundreds of years, it has sped up enormously over the last half-century, increasing international trade, greater dependence on the global economy, and freer movement of capital, goods, and services. While globalization can create opportunities for wealth in emerging economies, it still cannot completely close the gap between the world’s poorest countries and the world’s richest. Many view globalization as a threat to cultural diversity, believing that it can drown out local economies, traditions, and languages and make travel to certain regions less desirable. Neoliberalism in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector provides innovative insights into the adoption of glocalization as a measure to mitigate the threats posed by globalization within the travel and tourism industries. It is designed for policymakers, researchers, government officials, and marketers considering glocalization as a means to sustain the relevancy of local business and trade.




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