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Trade Review

"Brief, but enlightening. . . . Deeply appreciative of Russian cuisine . . . and the ability of Russian cooks to take whatever was available and turn it into something edible and memorable."

* Food Politics *
"Replete not only with life and enthusiasm, but also with a deep wellspring of knowledge. . . . A wonderful, rich and thought-provoking book." * The TLS *
"This concise, information-dense, yet delightful book provides a window into the nature and history of Russian national cuisine. . . . Goldstein’s book…can be recommended to almost any reader." * Economic Botany *
"A lyrical tribute to the author's decades-long relationship, both professional and personal, with Russian food. . . . If readers want to grasp the sensory and emotional importance of certain well-loved foods and dishes in Russia, they could do no better." * The Russian Review *

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface

Introduction
1 The Land and Its Flavor
2 Hardship and Hunger
3 Hospitality and Excess
Coda: Post-Soviet Russia

Acknowledgments
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index

The Kingdom of Rye

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 24 May 2022
      ISBN-13 9780520383890
      978-0520383890
      ISBN-10 0520383893
      Also in:
      Food & Drink National and regional cuisine History History of other geographical groupings Cultural studies: food and society

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      "Brief, but enlightening. . . . Deeply appreciative of Russian cuisine . . . and the ability of Russian cooks to take whatever was available and turn it into something edible and memorable."

      * Food Politics *
      "Replete not only with life and enthusiasm, but also with a deep wellspring of knowledge. . . . A wonderful, rich and thought-provoking book." * The TLS *
      "This concise, information-dense, yet delightful book provides a window into the nature and history of Russian national cuisine. . . . Goldstein’s book…can be recommended to almost any reader." * Economic Botany *
      "A lyrical tribute to the author's decades-long relationship, both professional and personal, with Russian food. . . . If readers want to grasp the sensory and emotional importance of certain well-loved foods and dishes in Russia, they could do no better." * The Russian Review *

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations
      Preface

      Introduction
      1 The Land and Its Flavor
      2 Hardship and Hunger
      3 Hospitality and Excess
      Coda: Post-Soviet Russia

      Acknowledgments
      Suggestions for Further Reading
      Index

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