The Rice Book by Sri Owen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Rice Book by Sri Owen The Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published thirty years ago, and to this day remains the definitive book on the subject.Rice is the staple food for more than half the world, and the creativity with which people approach this humble grain knows no bounds. From renowned food writer Sri Owens extensive travels and years of research come recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond.In a gorgeous new livery, with a new foreword by Bee Wilson and an updated introduction on the nutrition, history and culture surrounding rice, more than 160 delicious, foolproof recipes (20 of them new) and beautiful illustrations and food photography throughout, this is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sri Owen was born in West Sumatra in 1935, the eldest of six daughters, to parents who were both teachers. After secondary school, she attended Gadjah Mada University at Yogyakarta, where in 1961 she met Roger Owen, a young Englishman arrived fresh from Oxford University, with a three-year contract from the British Council as a lecturer. And he was recruited to teach Western History and English Language & Literature. When his contract ended, Sri accompanied him back to London, where she worked for some twenty years as a translator, broadcaster and producer with the Indonesian Section of BBC Far Eastern Service.Sri and Roger spent two years travelling the world researching The Rice Book, which was first published in 1993 and won the prestigious André Simon Memorial Award, was shortlisted for the James Beard Award, and a year later, was listed in the Observer, among the twenty best food books published in English.In total, Sri has written twelve successful cookbooks, most recently Sri Owens Indonesian Food, which chronicles her life and details the social history and cooking styles of the islands she loves. Sri is a popular international lecturer on Asian cuisine and has run cookery demonstrations, workshops and courses across the globe. Her unrivalled expertise saw her win the Guild of Food Writers LifetimeAchievement Award in 2017. Review Owens book demystifies rice, and how to cook it, in a host of delicious recipes * BBC Good Food magazine * Promotional A new, updated edition of the definitive book on rice, with more than 160 delicious recipes from around the globe, 20 of them new, and a new foreword by Bee Wilson. Promotional "Headline" The definitive book on rice, with more than 140 recipes from around the globe. Feature The only book on the market that covers the agriculture, history and folklore surrounding rice, as well as an extensive collection of recipes from around the globe. Details ISBN1526621630 Author Sri Owen Language English ISBN-10 1526621630 ISBN-13 9781526621634 Format Hardcover Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Full colour recipe photography and line drawings throughout Year 2023 Publication Date 2024-01-03 UK Release Date 2024-01-03 Pages 384 NZ Release Date 2024-01-03 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC DEWEY 641.6318 Audience General AU Release Date 2024-01-03 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:157807218;

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