Cook Your Way Around the World with Exotic Table
Exotic Table P. 300, Hardcover, 100+ Recipes, Fully Illustrated. ( purchase via Amazon $26.15)
Exotic Table – Flavors, Inspiration, and Recipes from Around the World – to Your Kitchen, was introduced to the world in 2013 by the author, Aliya LeeKong. The cookbook received nationwide acclaim for making international flavors as familiar as they are exciting. Exotic Table was named “Best of the Best” by Food & Wine magazine in 2014; the prestigious award selects the top 25 cookbooks in the U.S. each year.
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I love Aaron Sanchez’s comment about the book on the back cover. I also like that there are recipes from all over.
I love that it is multicultural. There are so many great dishes around the world and I want to try them all!
she has traveled the world to fulfill her passion to translate global flavors I love to try different flavors
I am interested in reading the stories behind the recipe dishes.
It offers such a vast array of recipes.
I like that there are recipes from around the world. I love learning new things about the way other cultures cook and share food.
she has a page in begin of book of where to buy hard to find ingredients
I’m ready to change up my cooking repertoire. And I really like that she tells the story behind the recipes. That way I can feel in some small way, like I’ve been there. New flavors and adventures! What’s not to like?
The first thing that stood out to me and caught my eye was the recipes she lists as examples in her description a few of those sounded yummy enough to download the cookbook!
I like that it has techniques.. I’m always interested in learning something new.
I really like the layout of the book. The history and story of the item or event is well done. Photos and illustrations are nice .
I like that this book offers interesting recipes from all over the world. It’s so exciting to sample foods from other cultures.
I am always looking for new and creative ways to indulge in new foods. I really like the exoticness brought by this cookbook along with the use of spices and new foods.
I love learning about the varying cultures that can be found even in my own hometown. It would be interesting to see what traditional recipes are included.
I love that she has global creations in the book. Mexican Chocolate Leaf cake sounds interesting.
I love all the international recipes that I normally wouldn’t try and the stories are awesome.
I love to look at and try recipes from around the world. My best friend and I collect cook books.
Definitely the best book available. If I do not win it I will purchase it.
The variety of worldly recipes appeals to me.
I love that Aliya LeeKong includes stories behind many of her globally inspired dishes. 🙂