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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Interesting book about the history of butter. Nice anecdotes from the author about her experience researching for the butter. I'm not exactly a fan of the discussion of Marie Antoinette's farm but it's only a small section that's questionable. I'm no expert on the other subjects so I cannot comment on them. A lot of recipes for those interested.
Great book about the history and current developments in the artisan butter culture.
Really interesting! I liked It a lot, tho was surprised when the story part of the book ended at 44% nd switched to recipes. I'm mostly vegan so I was just in it for the history and the science and I would have loved for the non-recipe section to be longer!
Delightful read! I didn't know there was so much history and nuance to this staple. The author makes a potentially dry subject very engaging.
Butter - Yum! What's not to like? Butter: A Rich History by Elaine Khosrova is a book about, well, butter. A book about butter perhaps does not have the same wide appeal as butter itself, but for foodies, it absolutely does. This book is structured in two main parts - The Story and The Recipes. The book packs in a lot of information, but in an easy to read package. The author's humor evident in the subtitle of the book carries through the book.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/11/butter-rich-history.html.
Reviewed based on a publisher’s galley received through NetGalley.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/11/butter-rich-history.html.
Reviewed based on a publisher’s galley received through NetGalley.
Elaine Khosrova's book is just what the title implies: rich. I first heard about this one on NPR, during a book review, in which my interest was immediately piqued. Butter? What's so special about this common kitchen staple?
My intrigue was satiated as soon as I picked the book up. In a well-worded, smooth-flowing, seriously-researched series of chapters, Khosrova delves not only into the fascinating history of this all-encompassing product, but into the science, legislation, and social aspects of it as well.
From the margarine wars, to ancient religious practices and artisanal techniques—from the chemical components of taste nuance to a field once dominated by women's expertise, Khosrova covers a seemingly comprehensive tale of the golden (or white, depending on what animal it came from and its butterfat content) delicacy.
On top of this, Khosrova's writing style is accessible and interesting; sitting down to read this was like sitting down to coffee and (buttered) scones with a cherished friend. The book is weighted nicely with several personal anecdotes, which gives it an authentic reality.
And what's better: the second half of the book is comprised of tried and true recipes (contingent on butter, of course). Personally, I made two batches of the shortbread in three days, because I was so pleased. This book is as delicious as it sounds. Give it a read!
My intrigue was satiated as soon as I picked the book up. In a well-worded, smooth-flowing, seriously-researched series of chapters, Khosrova delves not only into the fascinating history of this all-encompassing product, but into the science, legislation, and social aspects of it as well.
From the margarine wars, to ancient religious practices and artisanal techniques—from the chemical components of taste nuance to a field once dominated by women's expertise, Khosrova covers a seemingly comprehensive tale of the golden (or white, depending on what animal it came from and its butterfat content) delicacy.
On top of this, Khosrova's writing style is accessible and interesting; sitting down to read this was like sitting down to coffee and (buttered) scones with a cherished friend. The book is weighted nicely with several personal anecdotes, which gives it an authentic reality.
And what's better: the second half of the book is comprised of tried and true recipes (contingent on butter, of course). Personally, I made two batches of the shortbread in three days, because I was so pleased. This book is as delicious as it sounds. Give it a read!
I find many food-related books very interesting. This one, not so much.
I really enjoyed this - I love books along this vein of food history.
This was a fun book. It’s written like The Core of an Onion, in that it’s half history, half recipes. I love butter and love to try all kinds. This book tells you how butter has been made through the centuries, its values, and significance in religion. It’ll have you thinking about just how special it is every time you grab a spoon of it!