All Along the Rhine: Recipes, Wines and Lore from Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Holland

by Kay Shaw Nelson

Book Overview

Each chapter of this brilliant collection of over 130 recipes covers the culinary history and winemaking tradition of a different Rhine country. The literary excerpts, legends, and lore throughout the book accompany the reader-chef on a culinary cruise down one of the world's most famous rivers. Complete with b/w illustrations. Cradle of European art, culture, history, and folklore for thousands of years, the Rhine River has an appeal for everyone...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781810000
• ISBN13: 9780781810005
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Recipes, wines and lore

All Along the Rhine presents recipes, wines and lore from Germany, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Holland, blending authentic Rhine recipes with cultural and political history and insights. No color photos, but the easy dishes don't need them and All Along the Rhine is as strong in its cultural information as in its culinary history of the entire region.