Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Delicious Data A compendium of cooking, eating, and drinking infographics
Amid our ever-growing consumption of deft
data vizualization, nothing makes for tastier morsels than the
fine art of food and dining. Ushering
the cookery book into the future, this volume gathers the
best infographics of all things eating, drinking, and cuisine, from conversion charts for measurements to cookie recipes, cocktails, and stress-free party planning.
A
must-have for every 21st-century foodie, this is
gastro-guidance at its most visually appealing as much as expert. Want to master sashimi? Know the secret to perfectly grilled steak? Wow guests with your own dry martini?
Food Infographics has all the answers and more,
using the best culinary graphics to answer kitchen conundrums in lively, simple, and memorable form.
You'll find infographics on all the
food groups, from grains and pulses to fruits and vegetables to fish, meat, and poultry.
Recipe inspirations include soups, sandwiches, snacks, sweet treats, and just-right dressings. Other sections cover
flavor pairings, baking, beverages, cooking tools and techniques, and
coffee and tea.
The book opens with a
historic survey of food imagery, exploring how and where we have used pictures to enjoy, prepare, and serve food and drink, from Egyptian hieroglyphics for flatbread to 19th-century classics such as
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. Slick, smart, and packed full of perfect nuggets of advice,
Food Infographics rounds up a delightful visual exploration of food and dining as much as an
indispensable collection of everyday tips, techniques, and deliciousness.
"Food Infographics is filled with curiosities and useful information on the ways we eat, drink, and enjoy food."
-- Simone Klabin
Text in English, French, and German
Synopsis
Amid our ever-growing consumption of data visualization, nothing makes for tastier morsels than the fine art of food and dining. Ushering the cookbook into the future, this volume gathers together the best infographics of all things eating, drinking, and cuisine, from measurement conversion charts and recipes for cookies and cocktails to stress-free party planning. A must-have for every 21st-century foodie, this is gastro-guidance at its most visually appealing as much as expert. Want to master sashimi? Know the secret to perfectly grilled steak? Wow guests with your own dry martini? Food & Drink Infographics has all the answers and more, using the best culinary graphics to answer kitchen conundrums in lively, simple, and memorable form. You'll find infographics on all the food groups, from grains and pulses to fruit and vegetables, to fish, meat, and poultry. Recipe ideas include soups, sandwiches, snacks, sweet treats, and just-right dressings. Other sections cover flavor pairings, baking, cooking tools and techniques, and alcohols, coffee, and tea. The book opens with a foreword by cooking author Michael Ruhlman, followed by a historic survey of food imagery examining how and where pictures have been used to enjoy, prepare, and serve food and drink, from Egyptian tomb paintings showing flatbread being made to 19th-century classics such as Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. Slick, smart, and packed full of perfect nuggets of advice, Food & Drink Infographics rounds up a delightful visual exploration of food and dining as much as an indispensable collection of everyday tips, techniques, and temptations.