History of Pacific Northwest Cuisine (eBook)

Witha dash of humor and a sprinkling of recipes, culinarian Marc Hinton chroniclesthe bounty of the Pacific Northwest from the mastodon meals of the earliestinhabitants to the gastronomic revolution of today. In this lively narrative,learn how Oregon’,s and Washington’,s chefs have used the region’,s naturalabundance to create a sumptuous cuisine that is stylish yet simple and how winemakersand brewers have crafted their own rich beverage traditions. From potlatches toProhibition, seafood to sustainability and Lewis and Clark to James Beard,Hinton traces the events and influences that have shaped the PacificNorthwest’,s edible past and created a delectable fare that has foodies andenophiles from around the world clamoring for a taste.

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With a dash of humor and a sprinkling of recipes, culinarian Marc Hinton chronicles the bounty of the Pacific Northwest from the mastodon meals of the earliest inhabitants to the gastronomic revolution of today. In this lively narrative, learn how Oregon's and Washington's chefs have used the region's natural abundance to create a sumptuous cuisine that is stylish yet simple and how winemakers and brewers have crafted their own rich beverage traditions. From potlatches to Prohibition, seafood to sustainability and Lewis and Clark to James Beard, Hinton traces the events and influences that have shaped the Pacific Northwest's edible past and created a delectable fare that has foodies and enophiles from around the world clamoring for a taste.