Issue Date: 11/16/09
Ancient treats found in 'Biblical Feast'
By Holly Meza
Palomar professor Kitty Morse continues her series of recipe books with "A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today's Table."
The book includes scriptures from the Bible and historical explanations of each recipe. Morse's recipes are intended to supply a feast for taste buds, minds and spirits.
Recipes in "A Biblical Feast" incorporate ingredients and staple foods mentioned in the Bible, giving a modern twist on ancient flavors.
The recipes range from the simplicity of "Seasoned, Brine-cured Olives" to the wholesome meal of "Chicken, Leek, and Garbanzo Bean stew."
After taste-testing the "Chicken, Leek, and Garbanzo Bean Stew" myself, I got a true taste of the books straightforwardness, from its ingredients to the steps of making it.
Following the directions was uncomplicated, but it would have been nice to know beforehand how long it was going to take to make the dish. Although the ingredients were simple, the meal was full of flavor and fulfilling.
In fact, the entire book was reader friendly, with distinct sections, such as "simple dishes" and "main meals." Each section has an outline of all the recipes within it, making finding a recipe quick and easy.
A simple organization of the recipes adds to the traditional theme of the book.
Along with Bible verses and historical background, many of the recipes include photographs of the dish, which have been taken by Morse's husband, Owen. The book's physical appeal is a match to its cultural and spiritual theme; as a whole, "A Biblical Feast" and its contents are physically attractive.
Personally, I hate recipes with ingredients that are practically unheard of. But despite nuoc mam, an ingredient that is explained by Morse in the recipe, the ingredients in the book are common, household items.
"A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today's Table" is, overall, an original twist of history, spirituality and delicacy.
Feast for yourself at abiblicalfeast.com.
The book includes scriptures from the Bible and historical explanations of each recipe. Morse's recipes are intended to supply a feast for taste buds, minds and spirits.
Recipes in "A Biblical Feast" incorporate ingredients and staple foods mentioned in the Bible, giving a modern twist on ancient flavors.
The recipes range from the simplicity of "Seasoned, Brine-cured Olives" to the wholesome meal of "Chicken, Leek, and Garbanzo Bean stew."
After taste-testing the "Chicken, Leek, and Garbanzo Bean Stew" myself, I got a true taste of the books straightforwardness, from its ingredients to the steps of making it.
Following the directions was uncomplicated, but it would have been nice to know beforehand how long it was going to take to make the dish. Although the ingredients were simple, the meal was full of flavor and fulfilling.
In fact, the entire book was reader friendly, with distinct sections, such as "simple dishes" and "main meals." Each section has an outline of all the recipes within it, making finding a recipe quick and easy.
A simple organization of the recipes adds to the traditional theme of the book.
Along with Bible verses and historical background, many of the recipes include photographs of the dish, which have been taken by Morse's husband, Owen. The book's physical appeal is a match to its cultural and spiritual theme; as a whole, "A Biblical Feast" and its contents are physically attractive.
Personally, I hate recipes with ingredients that are practically unheard of. But despite nuoc mam, an ingredient that is explained by Morse in the recipe, the ingredients in the book are common, household items.
"A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today's Table" is, overall, an original twist of history, spirituality and delicacy.
Feast for yourself at abiblicalfeast.com.
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posted 12/30/09 @ 9:26 PM PST
This book is very reader-friendly.
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