The Austin Cookbook

Recipes and Stories from Deep in the Heart of Texas
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The Austin Cookbook by Paula Forbes is a culinary journey through the vibrant and diverse food scene of Austin, Texas. The book offers an exciting collection of recipes that showcase the city's unique blend of Tex-Mex, Southern, and local flavours. With a focus on beloved local dishes, it provides insights and tips to bring the taste of Austin to your own kitchen.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about Southern cooking and want to bring the vibrant flavours of Austin, Texas, into your kitchen. It offers a delightful collection of recipes, stories, and insights that capture the spirit and culinary culture of Austin, perfect for food enthusiasts eager to explore regional American cuisine.

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The Austin Cookbook

A cookbook that captures Austin's hotter-than-hot food scene

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The story of Austin food is equal parts deep Texan traditions and a booming food scene. It is this atmosphere that has fostered some of the hottest restaurants in the country, a lively food truck community, and a renaissance in the most Texan of foods: barbecue. Austin food is also tacos and Tex-Mex, old-fashioned Southern cooking, and street food and fine dining, with influences from all over the globe. And above all, it's a source of intense pride and inspiration for chefs and diners alike.

Organised by Austin's "major food groups" - like barbecue, tacos, and Tex-Mex - The Austin Cookbook explores the roots of Texas food traditions and the restaurants that are reinventing them. It reveals the secrets to Bob Armstrong dip, Odd Duck's sweet potato nachos, East Side King's beet fries, and of course, smoked brisket that has people lining up to eat it - even in the Texas summer.

Part cookbook, part souvenir, and 100 percent love letter, The Austin Cookbook is perfect for proud locals, visitors, and (t)ex-pats.

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The Austin Cookbook by Paula Forbes immerses readers in the vibrant culinary scene of Austin. Garnering acclaim for its restaurant-inspired recipes and lively photographs, the book offers a joyful exploration of local cuisine, from barbecue favourites to Tex-Mex delights. Forbes's expertise and enthusiasm create not just a cookbook but a love letter to Austin's unique food culture, providing a compelling guide for both home cooks and those missing Austin's flavourful charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419728938

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 100 Halftones, color

Contributors:

  • By Robert Strickland

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Paula Forbes is a food and restaurant writer based in Austin, Texas. Forbes was the founding editor of Eater Austin and is a regular contributor to GQ and Food52.

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