United Tastes of America: Dorinda Hafner - Hardcover

A renowned chef seen on public television leads readers on a culinary and cultural tour of America, revealing the origins and recipes behind Alligator Piquante of Cajun country, Vegetarian Potstickers of San Francisco's Chinatown, and much more. TV tie-in.

atus as the cultural melting pot of the world is nowhere more apparent than at the dining room table. As we eat more exotically, the desire for a deeper appreciation of the rich traditions behind these cuisines is growing along with our appetites. And no one is better qualified to guide us on an American culinary odyssey than renowned chef and food anthropologist Dorinda Hafner.

Devoting her life to collecting recipes from around the world--and revealing the rich stories behind them--Dorinda now focuses her passion for food onto our great American landscape. In her upcoming PBS series United Tastes of America, viewers can witness Dorinda at work, roaming the colorful culinary sites of the United States. In this delightful volume that is equal parts cookbook and cultural anecdote, she presents her delicious findings culled from the unique patchwork of American cuisine.

Journey with Dorinda to a festive Cajun celebration and learn the culinary secret behind exotic Alligator Piq