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Biografisk notat
Ursula Heinzelmann is a Berlin-based journalist and author specializing in food and wine. She trained as a professional chef, ran her own Michelin-starred restaurant on Lake Constance, trained as a sommelier, and built up a wine and cheese business in Berlin.There’s far more to German food than sausages and beer. Discover the history and culture of Germany through its rich culinary traditions.
Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Germany, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties. In addition to discovering Germany’s long culinary history, readers will learn about recent trends, foreign influences, and contemporary food and dietary concerns. Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes. These include influential ingredients, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and street food, among others. The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in German culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms.
Series Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chronology
1. Food History
2. Influential Ingredients
3. Appetizers and Side Dishes
4. Main Dishes
5. Desserts
6. Beverages
7. Holidays and Special Occasions
8. Street Food and Snacks
9. Dining Out
10. Food Issues and Dietary Concerns
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index
One of the most important cultural traditions in a country is its cuisine. Every country and culture has a national dish, an iconic "flavor" that is recognized as symbolic of that location, from Brazil's feijoada to Russia's pelmeni.?The Global Kitchen?series explores food culture around the world, with an emphasis on typical meals and ingredients.
· Readers are grounded in their understanding with an overview of food history in the country
· A discussion of staple ingredients helps readers understand and identify the biggest influences on the country’s food culture
· Comprehensive coverage of everything from main dishes to desserts and holiday feasts to street food gives a full picture of the way food is made and consumed
· A final chapter investigates food issues, outlining the impact of problems such as climate change, food wastage, and health concerns