Taste of Asia: Authentic Recipes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan (Creative Cooking Library) - Steven Wheeler
Taste of Asia: Authentic Recipes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan (Collectible First Edition)
A Masterclass in Far Eastern Gastronomy and Regional Culinary Techniques
A Masterclass in Far Eastern Gastronomy and Regional Culinary Techniques
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Taste of Asia: Authentic Recipes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan
- Author: Steven Wheeler
- Publisher: Lorenz Books, London
- Publication Date: 1997
- ISBN-13: 9781859670095
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Impression. Part of the highly acclaimed Creative Cooking Library.
- Binding: Publisher's original premium high-gloss pictorial laminated hardcover boards (As Issued).
- Physical Format: Slim Quarto (4to), 96 pages. Richly enhanced with full-colour step-by-step masterclass technique photographs, ingredient keys, and cultural culinary profiles.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: The original high-gloss pictorial laminated hardcover boards are remarkably bright, crisp, and beautifully preserved. Exhibits only very slight, superficial shelf friction along the extreme base edges from careful home storage. The spine is completely straight, robust, unbroken, and undamaged.
- Interior: Exceptional, clean, and tight. The internal text pages and vibrant culinary photography plates are clean, stark white, and fully intact, remaining totally free from typical kitchen grease splatters or thumb soils. The binding remains in excellent, crisp condition with no loose sections.
- Provenance / Note: Features a neat vintage gift card neatly pasted onto the first preliminary page, adding a charming element of domestic provenance without obscuring any text or recipe content.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1997 by Lorenz Books, Taste of Asia is an expertly curated, large-format culinary guide that captures the vibrant, diverse flavours of East and Southeast Asia. Written by acclaimed food writer Steven Wheeler for the Creative Cooking Library series, this volume bridges the gap between complex Eastern kitchen techniques and the Western home cook. The book explores six distinct culinary sub-regions—Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan—detailing the key aromatic herbs, spices, and methods unique to each country. Featuring easy-to-follow, illustrated recipes for iconic and intriguing dishes such as Thai Grilled Chicken, aromatic Malaysian Fish Curry, and Japanese Eggplant with Sesame Chicken, this first-edition volume stands as a beautiful, nostalgic reference text charting the late-1990s boom in pan-Asian home gastronomy.
Published in 1997 by Lorenz Books, Taste of Asia is an expertly curated, large-format culinary guide that captures the vibrant, diverse flavours of East and Southeast Asia. Written by acclaimed food writer Steven Wheeler for the Creative Cooking Library series, this volume bridges the gap between complex Eastern kitchen techniques and the Western home cook. The book explores six distinct culinary sub-regions—Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan—detailing the key aromatic herbs, spices, and methods unique to each country. Featuring easy-to-follow, illustrated recipes for iconic and intriguing dishes such as Thai Grilled Chicken, aromatic Malaysian Fish Curry, and Japanese Eggplant with Sesame Chicken, this first-edition volume stands as a beautiful, nostalgic reference text charting the late-1990s boom in pan-Asian home gastronomy.
Author Profile: Steven Wheeler
Steven Wheeler is a highly accomplished British chef, culinary consultant, and prolific food author who has dedicated decades to researching global food cultures. Trained in classical European kitchens, Wheeler shifted his focus to the rich street-food traditions and regional spice profiles of Asia and the Mediterranean. Renowned for his meticulous recipe development and clear, accessible teaching methodology, he has authored numerous best-selling titles for major illustrated publishing houses. His contributions to the Creative Cooking Library are widely collected for their structural reliability, vibrant visual design, and authentic representation of regional global cuisines.
Steven Wheeler is a highly accomplished British chef, culinary consultant, and prolific food author who has dedicated decades to researching global food cultures. Trained in classical European kitchens, Wheeler shifted his focus to the rich street-food traditions and regional spice profiles of Asia and the Mediterranean. Renowned for his meticulous recipe development and clear, accessible teaching methodology, he has authored numerous best-selling titles for major illustrated publishing houses. His contributions to the Creative Cooking Library are widely collected for their structural reliability, vibrant visual design, and authentic representation of regional global cuisines.
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