The World Religions Cookbook - Hardcover

Schmidt, Arno; Fieldhouse, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313335044 ISBN 13: 9780313335044

Publisher: Greenwood, 2007

Synopsis

Food is central to daily religious practice and holiday celebrations the world over. For instance, Orthodox Jews keep kosher, Muslims feast after fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, and Hindus leave food offerings in the temple for the dieties. For many, food is seen as nourishment for the body and soul. This cookbook illuminates the food practices of followers of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. The narrative and nearly 300 recipes give a flavor of what is often eaten for sacred occasions and why. This volume will be useful for a range of cooks and purposes. It is targeted to middle school age to adults. Those looking for more and different recipes for religion class assignments and International Week Food Festival or even for browsing will be richly rewarded with a one-stop resource.

Each chapter covers a religion or two with similar food practices. A brief overview of the religion is followed by a discussion of any dietary restrictions. Then the recipes are organized by holiday or special occasion, featuring from appetizers to desserts. Recipes are culled from a variety of countries and cultures where the religion is practiced. The recipes are contextualized and have clear instructions for the novice cook. A final section in some chapters allows readers to recreate what the religion's founder or major figures might have eaten during their lifetime. A glossary defines what might be unfamiliar cooking terms and food and kitchen items. An introduction, list of recipes, conversion measurements, bibliography, index, and illustrations round out the cookbook.

About this title

Book Description:

Expect high demand for this one-stop volume that overviews the world's major religions in turn, explains dietary restrictions, provides a host of recipes for the religion's holidays and events, and offers insight into what the religion's founder or major figures might have eaten.

About the Author:

Arno Schmidt is a former Executive Chef and has written a number of books on various aspects of food and drink management in the hotel industry, among other works.

Paul Fieldhouse is Adjunct Professor of Nursing at the University of Manitoba and Nutrition Research and Policy Analyst for Manitoba Health. He is the author of Food and Nutrition: Customs and Culture (1995) and other books and essays on nutrition and religion and food practices.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0313335044
• ISBN 13: 9780313335044
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296