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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 09 2010 : 3:02:00 PM
geez, it's been way toooo long since ive been on here. But life has been major crazy and is just now starting to even out.
I have an intense interest in other cultuers, esp, in their cooking. However, i find it extremly hard to find authentic recipes from other countries. They typically seem to either be Americanized or not writen in english. then the other day i was looking around the bookstore and remember that there are some wonderful women on here from around the world.
So i thought i would ask for your help. Either by recommending a really good traditional cookbook related to the area you are living, or by perhaps being willing to work something to have one shipped. Please let me know if anyone is interested.
If anything i'll take a quicl recipe or two. 
Karen ^_^
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Sep 19 2010 : 08:00:02 AM
My personal favorite ethnic cookbooks are "DeGrazia and Mexican Cooking" By Ted DeGrazia and Rita Davenport, "Our Beloved Sweden - Food, Faith, Flowers and Festivals" by Janet Martin and Ilene Lorenz and "The Real Taste of Jamaica" by Enid Donaldson.
Check for ethnic cookbooks at www.Hamiltonbook.com and www.penfield-press.com/book_store.php Sometimes you can find the same books at the library or on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and preview them before you buy. Many of Hamilton's books are printed for distribution in Europe or Canada so there always seems to be something unique and different and there are usually some great deals.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
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| texdane |
Posted - Sep 18 2010 : 3:54:23 PM
Hi Karen,
Just emailed you.
Nicole
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| vintagejenta |
Posted - Sep 17 2010 : 11:00:11 AM
"The Russian Heritage Cookbook" is one I picked up from the library once and had some great recipes in it. I even tried a few and they were quite good. They also seem to be pretty old-school recipes - i.e. you don't need lots of fancy gadgets or ingredients to make them.
http://www.amazon.com/Russian-Heritage-Cookbook-Preserved-Authentic/dp/1590201167/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1284746310&sr=1-1
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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 16 2010 : 5:37:12 PM
-thanks dutchy, i looked it up. good reccomendation!
-laurie that would awesome!
-and thats a good idea elizabeth. my husband and i have talked about having atleast one new meal a month...once everything settles.
-michele, ill email you soon.
and nicole i would love that!
sorry got tied up the last few days! you all are great!
Karen ^_^
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| texdane |
Posted - Sep 12 2010 : 04:44:24 AM
Karen, I will pull them out and email you my favorites. Let me know if you try them! :)
Nicole
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| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Sep 11 2010 : 12:15:43 PM
Karen.
Time Life printed some excellent international Cook books several years ago. They are out of print but I see them all the time at garage sales and resale shops. The recipes are quite authentic. I've had mine for over 25 years and wouldn't part with them
If you have any interest in Spanish cooking, email me as I may have one I could send you.
Spanish food is my particular favorite
Michele
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| prairie_princess |
Posted - Sep 11 2010 : 11:22:51 AM
I think I'll start another topic discussion that stems from this one... what types of cultural foods do you make? Hope to see some of you over there!
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
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| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Sep 11 2010 : 11:03:55 AM
I have a russian cookbook in english. I'm not home right now but could dig up a few recipes for you when I get back.
Best Growing |
| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 11:02:54 PM
Hi Karen, I finally found the Jewish cookbook I mentioned above :)
http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Jewish-Cookbook-Delicious-Recipes/dp/1583941509/ref=pd_sim_b_2
It is called : The healthy Jewish cookbook by Steven Reichlen
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 8:09:37 PM
right now im just looking for anything. kinda casting my net wide and start with a trial and error. i would absolutly be interested btw.
Karen ^_^
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| texdane |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 5:14:32 PM
Karen,
What kind of recipes are you looking for? I am married to a Dane, and have some great recipes my mother in law translated to English if you are interested.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 3:47:56 PM
oh wow, im glad to know im not the only one. these really are great ideas. i guess i was just so consummed by the whole idea of it that i woudnt allow myself to think abou tthe little things that can help out.
Karen ^_^
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| prairie_princess |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 08:31:46 AM
Karen, this is right up my alley! I'm trying to get into cultural cooking, too, as well as local ethnic foods. You might also try the other E-Bays to find those types of books, too. I'd love to find a good Indian cookbook!
You might even try looking in your area.... my MJF friend and I took a drive to some local towns not even 100 miles away and discovered a small town that was rich with Swedish tradition! So maybe even finding areas like that you could chat with the locals who like to keep their cultural food traditions alive and get some good cookbook ideas. I know big cities are rife with cultural areas and stores that you could ask about cookbooks in....
Do you know what type of cultural influences are in your area? There is a huge German influence here, which is great, because that is my DH's bloodlines! I've managed to find some cookbooks in the antique and thrift stores here written by local people who've gathered together recipes passed down through their immigrant families.... so you might even just check local shops for books like that.
Have fun and let us know what you come up with and if you try any yummy cultural foods! :)
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
- Charles Dudley Warner |
| sue5901 |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 05:49:46 AM
Its well worth looking - most amazons will send anything anywhere in the world unless its too heavy. Your local Amazon will always be cheaper but I find US Amazon postage only about £1 more - about $1.50 I think
Sue
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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 04:20:44 AM
oh thanks, that is real helpful!
and sue i never would of thought of looking at the other amazons. i guess i need to find out the country codes.
Karen ^_^
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| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 03:30:32 AM
I have a traditional Jewish cookbook, will look up the title and let you know oke?? It is written in English too lol. To be honest I haven't used it yet, while it sits in my cupboard for ages :(
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| sue5901 |
Posted - Sep 10 2010 : 03:15:46 AM
Oh gosh the list is enormous over here.
The quintesential English Cookbook is Mrs Beeton. The original was written in Victorian times but there are many updated versions avaliable. Our modern version is probably Delia Smith - her cookbooks are always best sellers.Others are The River Cottage Cookbooks, James Martin, or The Black Farmer
There has been a massive resurgence in traditional British Cooking over the last few years and so there are many new books. The Great British Cookbook, The Best British dish etc If you find one of these locally you can check it is authentic British and not Americanised by looking for a few key words. We don't use the term baking soda, we call it Baking powder or Bicarbonate of soda. Likewise cornstarch is called cornflour and ground meat is called mince.
When I want an American book I usually find what i want on Amazon.com and then go to Amazon.co.uk to see if it is avaliable here. It would probably work the other way to avoid postage charges.
Hope this helps
Sue
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