Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert by Michael Krondl (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sweet Invention by Michael Krondl From the sacred fudge served to Indias gods to the ephemeral baklava of Istanbuls harems, the towering sugar creations of Renaissance Italy, and the exotically scented macarons of twenty-first century Paris, the worlds confectionary arts have not only mirrored social, technological, and political revolutions, they have also, in many ways, been in their vanguard. Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert captures the stories of sweet makers past and present from India, the Middle East, Italy, France, Vienna, and the United States, as author Michael Krondl meets with confectioners around the globe, savoring and exploring the dessert icons of each tradition. Readers will be tantalized by the rich history of each regions unforgettable desserts and tempted to try their own hand at a time-honored recipe. A fascinating and rewarding read for any lover of sugar, butter, and cream, Sweet Invention embraces the pleasures of dessert while unveiling the secular, metaphysical, and even sexual uses that societies have found for it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Michael Krondl is a food historian and the author of The Taste of Conquest, The Great Little Pumpkin Cookbook, and Around the American Table. He is an award-winning cooking instructor, food writer, and former chef. His writing credits include Gastronomica, New York Newsday, and Nations Restaurant News as well as multiple contributions to The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America Review "Exhaustive and enlightening history of desserts." --Booklist"Sweet Invention is a captivating journey of dessert travel. Beautifully written and fun to read, Michael Krondl manages to take us on a ride as kid in a candy store throughout the ages to modern day." --Elizabeth Falkner, chef/pastry chef, author of Elizabeth Falkners Demolition Desserts "Frosted with eye-catching detail, layered with the rich and mouthwatering history of all things sweet, and leavened by inspired scholarship, Michael Krondls history of dessert is a lush confection in its own right. . . . This is a must-read for all of us who care about food history, or have a sweet tooth." --Ian Kelly, author, Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Careme, the First Celebrity Chef "A food historian and former chef, Krondl . . . combines copious research and skilled narrative in this delightful journey through the history of dessert." --Publishers Weekly "Food historian and chef Michael Krondls newest book . . . offers a wholly satisfying and erudite journey through the political, religious, cultural and sexual roles that sweets have played on the worlds stage. Blending the ingredients of social history, memoir, food literature and travel writing, the book satisfies on multiple levels." --Star Tribune "Michael Krondl writes about the history of desserts with grace, wit, and a considerable sweet tooth." --Nick Malgieri, author, BAKE! and The Modern Baker Review Quote " Sweet Invention is a captivating journey of dessert travel. Beautifully written and fun to read, Michael Krondl manages to take us on a ride as kid in a candy store throughout the ages to modern day." Details ISBN161373655X Author Michael Krondl Short Title SWEET INVENTION Pages 400 Publisher Chicago Review Press Language English ISBN-10 161373655X ISBN-13 9781613736555 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-01 Subtitle A History of Dessert UK Release Date 2016-11-01 Imprint Chicago Review Press Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2016-11-01 US Release Date 2016-11-01 DEWEY 641.8609 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2017-02-06 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136557766;

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