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. . . fills a void for the delightful, little-known and vibrant cuisine of this South American nation. You will be thrilled by the ethnic diversity and originality of the dishes passionately and thoroughly gathered by native chef Patricia McCausland-Gallo. Jacques Pépin

From the coffee and cacao grown high in the Andes Mountains, to the tropical fruits of the Caribbean and Amazonian regions, the great cattle farms on the plains, and bountiful seafood from the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Colombia is a country of varied and exotic culinary offerings.

Now updated with a new chapter on lighter Colombian fare, this bestselling Hippocrene cookbook shares even more secrets from this beloved cuisine. With a 16-page color insert, glossary of Colombian foods and ingredients, an introduction to Colombia's cuisine and regions, and of course, over 200 easy-to-follow recipes, this cookbook brings the vibrant culinary tradition of Colombia alive!

Sample recipes:

  • Pandebono
  • Ajiaco bogotano (Chicken and Potato Soup)
  • Crema de Zapallo o Ahuyama (Cream of Pumpkin Soup)
  • Buñuelos de Maíz (Corn Fritters)
  • Pernil de Cerdo (Fresh Leg of Pork)
  • Carne Desmechada (Stripped Beef)
  • Cocktail de Calamares (Squid Cocktail)
  • Pescado Frito (Whole Fried Fish)
  • Bolas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Balls)


Table of Contents
Poverty, illbeing and wellbeing; The development environment; Stakeholders in community development; The principles of community development; The features and outcome of community development; The community as main actor in community development; The place and role of community development workers; Community development workers and their organisations; Participatory decision-making, problem-solving and management; Communication skills; Group facilitation and leadership development; Conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation; Mobilisation and motivation; Operational writing; Meetings; Public speaking; Contact-making; Participatory research methodology; The start of a project; Planning and implementation; Evaluation and control; The training dialogue; Planning and presenting a training workshop.

Secrets of Colombian Cooking Expanded Edition

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    A Paperback / softback by Patricia McCausland-Gallo

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      Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
      Publication Date: 16/08/2012
      ISBN13: 9780781812894, 978-0781812894
      ISBN10: 0781812895

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      . . . fills a void for the delightful, little-known and vibrant cuisine of this South American nation. You will be thrilled by the ethnic diversity and originality of the dishes passionately and thoroughly gathered by native chef Patricia McCausland-Gallo. Jacques Pépin

      From the coffee and cacao grown high in the Andes Mountains, to the tropical fruits of the Caribbean and Amazonian regions, the great cattle farms on the plains, and bountiful seafood from the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Colombia is a country of varied and exotic culinary offerings.

      Now updated with a new chapter on lighter Colombian fare, this bestselling Hippocrene cookbook shares even more secrets from this beloved cuisine. With a 16-page color insert, glossary of Colombian foods and ingredients, an introduction to Colombia's cuisine and regions, and of course, over 200 easy-to-follow recipes, this cookbook brings the vibrant culinary tradition of Colombia alive!

      Sample recipes:

      • Pandebono
      • Ajiaco bogotano (Chicken and Potato Soup)
      • Crema de Zapallo o Ahuyama (Cream of Pumpkin Soup)
      • Buñuelos de Maíz (Corn Fritters)
      • Pernil de Cerdo (Fresh Leg of Pork)
      • Carne Desmechada (Stripped Beef)
      • Cocktail de Calamares (Squid Cocktail)
      • Pescado Frito (Whole Fried Fish)
      • Bolas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Balls)


      Table of Contents
      Poverty, illbeing and wellbeing; The development environment; Stakeholders in community development; The principles of community development; The features and outcome of community development; The community as main actor in community development; The place and role of community development workers; Community development workers and their organisations; Participatory decision-making, problem-solving and management; Communication skills; Group facilitation and leadership development; Conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation; Mobilisation and motivation; Operational writing; Meetings; Public speaking; Contact-making; Participatory research methodology; The start of a project; Planning and implementation; Evaluation and control; The training dialogue; Planning and presenting a training workshop.

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