Festival Cookbooks: Hindu Festivals Cookbook - Softcover

Marchant, Kerena

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750233222 ISBN 13: 9780750233224

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division, 2001

Synopsis

Hindu Cookbook looks at 4 festivals including Diwali, Holi and Chiatra and emphasises the food eaten and the significance of the food and special meals. Each recipe is followed by information about regional variations around the world and how the differences have come into practise. With colourful photos and easy steps to guide you all the way, festival food is simple to make and fun to eat.

About this title

About the Author

Kerena Marchant was born in Teheran, Iran, and studied Theology at Bristol University, England, focusing on Islam and Indian religions. After graduating, Kerena joined the BBC and worked for BBC Religious Programmes. Kerena now works for BBC Educational Broadcasting, making multimedia resources for primary and secondary audiences.

Review

Although it's intended for the schools market, it deserves a wider audience, since in clear language and photos it takes the mystery out of celebrations that have become part of Britain's multicultural calendar. [...] An education for the mind and the taste buds. -- Manchester Evening News, Jan 01 As an addition to any school cookery collection they are fully recommended -- SLA 49 no. 3 Autumn 2001 Children love cooking and are fascinated by festivals and here is a new series of four books which successfully combines both these interests in a winning format. -- Armadillo Vol 3 no. 2 Summer 2001

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0750233222
• ISBN 13: 9780750233224
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32