BOOK REVIEW: The Exotic Fruit and Vegetable Handbook by Oona van den Berg
In today's hectic schedule, most of us are opting for a quick yet healthy fuss-free bite. So we reach out for an apple or maybe even a fresh salad from one of the many salad bars which are blooming fast like mushrooms after the rain. However, other than the common apple and carrot, are we aware of other unusual albeit mouthwatering fruits and vegetables which are available for consumption out there? The Exotic Fruit and Vegetable Handbook will be your trusty guide to the fruits and vegetables deemed to be exotic or imported that we can find around us and that we haven't taken into consideration.
This book is a colorful reference guide that will introduce you to the many different types of fruits and vegetables that are now available in supermarkets and ethnic stores. Everyday brings new and exciting, exotic produce to our supermarket shelves and this book will inspire you to be adventurous when shopping.
The directory consists of 70 exotic fruits and vegetables from around the world, all of them beautifully photographed. Each entry has information on the origin, appearance, flavour and nutritional content, entries also include cooking, storing and serving suggestions.
There are more than 50 recipes from around the world to tempt your tastebuds. From soups and starters to desserts and ices, you are sure to be inspired. This is an indispensable guide to selecting, cooking and enjoying exotic fruit and vegetables.
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