Sheen, Barbara. Foods of Afghanistan

Sheen, Barbara.          Foods of Afghanistan            

Cengage (Gale,Lucent,Kidhaven/Blackbirch

 2011   64p     30.00  978-0-7377-5420-9           

elm/ms             A Taste of Culture(Cengage)      VG-BN 

Through a variety of recipes and an introduction to the

different foods used in the recipes, the author presents the culture and food of

Afghanistan.   What better way to learn about a people and their culture than

through their food and traditions. This delightful little book does just this

for Afghanistan. From full color illustrations of different aspects of society

and food, to sidebars that highlight  specific aspects of the culture such as

"Eating in Afghanistan" (page 7) and "Afghan homes and families" (page 42), and

simple ecipes such as "Chicken norma" (page 23) and "Spiced chickpeas" (page 33),

this easily read book presents the reader with a great overview of not only

Afghani food, but it╒s rituals, culture, religion and society. Metric

conversions, notes (substantial for both print and nonprint resources), glossary

and an index conclude this book.    This series afford readers the opportunity to

learn about different nations and cultures through the food they eat, and the

rituals that often accompany this process. A wonderful way to learn about

different cultures. Elementary and middle school students will find them easy

and a fun way to learn new recipes and about different cultures. High school

students will find the book useful for culinary classes.    Fisher, Lynn