Food Culture in the near East, Middle East, and North Africa
From the Lands of Figs and Olives by 
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by 
Nobu by 
Food Culture in Japan by 
The Book of Tea by 
Fine Filipino Food by 
Serve the People: a stir-fried journey through China by 
Koto: a culinary journey through Vietnam by 
African American Foodways: explorations of history and culture by 
A Kwanzaa Keepsake: celebrating the holiday with new traditions and feasts by 
Soul Food: recipes and reflections from African American Churches by 
Growing up in a Korean Kitchen by 
The Africa Cookbook: the taste of a continent by 
Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics by In Oaxaca, chocolate is more than history. It signifies the binding of a pueblo to its roots and to the belief that the divine (sacred)purifies, gives new force to, and celebrates life. Read more about chocolate in Oaxaca al gusto, an infinite gastronomy [electronic resource] / Diana Kennedy.
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Japanese Cooking by 
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