Another lovely book published by Jacqui Small titled Bitter written by Jennifer McLagan; exploring the complex world of this under-appreciated flavour, Bitter
takes readers on a journey through the spectrum of bitterness, using
ingredients such as grapefruit and citrus zests, chicory, chocolate,
beer and tobacco.
The book is divided into different categories such as
greens, liquids, vegetables and fruits and also looks at surprisingly
bitter, dark and very bitter foods; what do coffee, IPA beer, dark chocolate, and radicchio all have in common? They’re bitter.
While some culinary cultures, such as in Italy and parts of Asia, have an inherent appreciation for bitter flavors (think Campari and Chinese bitter melon), little attention has been given to bitterness in North America: we’re much more likely to reach for salty or sweet.
However, with a surge in the popularity of craft beers; dark chocolate; coffee; greens like arugula, dandelion, radicchio, and frisée; high-quality olive oil; and cocktails made with Campari and absinthe - all foods and drinks with elements of bitterness - bitter is finally getting its due.
However, with a surge in the popularity of craft beers; dark chocolate; coffee; greens like arugula, dandelion, radicchio, and frisée; high-quality olive oil; and cocktails made with Campari and absinthe - all foods and drinks with elements of bitterness - bitter is finally getting its due.
Published by Jacqui Small www.jacquismallpub.com
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I have to say that I love the bitter tang of some greens and brassicas, especially cauliflower - yum!
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ReplyDeleteI'm not keen on bitter foods though I do like a little dark chocolate every now & then xxx
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ReplyDeleteOlives.
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ReplyDeleteI like lime
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ReplyDeleteGrapefruit, it's my fave breakfast
ReplyDeleteOlives.
ReplyDeleteI love lemons they have that really sour taste you can't get enough of
ReplyDeleteI love lemons they have that really bitter taste you find ultimately refreshing
ReplyDeleteI love lemons in everything - it is so versatile. it's great on salads, cheesecakes, muffins, in fact any type of pudding. I love it drizzled on olives and my children love Lemon curd sandwiches.
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ReplyDeleteLemons are all I can really manage!
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