Najmieh Batmanglij ; with Wine and Persian poetry [by] Dick Davis ; Pairing wine with Persian food [by] Burke Owens.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Washington, DC :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Mage Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
255 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (chiefly color), 1 map ;
Dimensions
31 cm
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Contents -- Introduction -- Seven thousand years of wine -- The taming of the vine -- An ancient nexus of wine -- Outward bound -- Persia takes form -- The old order changes -- The rise of Islam -- Persian endruance -- Toward modernity -- Wine and Persian poetry -- Under a new sun: The Darioush winery -- At the table -- Pairing wine with Persian food -- Small dishes & salads -- Soups -- Main courses -- Desserts, sherbets, teas & brews -- The culture of hospitality -- Planning a Persian-style dinner -- Seasonal menus -- Credits -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- Sources & resources.