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Books: Cooking by Cuisine -> Cooking American
Napa Stories : Profiles, Reflections, and Recipes from the Napa Valley
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by:
Michael, Chiarello
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Publisher:
Stuart, Tabori and Chang
Published: September 1, 2001
ISBN: 1584791160
Format:Hardcover
Pages:312
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Book Description
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The Napa Valley is justly famed for its winemaking. It's also home to the people responsible for that reputation, prominent vintners like Mondavi and Duckhorn, as well as lesser-known wine stars including Larry Turley and Tony Soter. Michael
Chiarello's Napa Stories, written with Janet Fletcher, profiles these and others whose lives are intimately entwined with Napa wine production and enjoyment. A Valley resident for 15 years, Chiarello knows many of his subjects personally, and has also
cooked for many of them at his award-winning restaurant in St. Helena, Tra Vigne. This personal involvement gives his book's narrative immediacy; his cooking savvy results in the book's selection of delicious, accessible valley recipes, such as Roast
Chicken with Fennel and Cheese, Grilled Lamb Loins with Napa Cabernet, and Bing Cherry Compote with Basil Gelato.
The book is organized around the illustrated profiles; in addition, Chiarello provides fascinating vignettes, such as Right Grape,
Right Place; Napa Cheese; and Napa Wine, that elucidate the winemaking process (touching on such matters as varietal planting, fermentation, and blending) or celebrate the relationship of Napa food and wine. The Valley's compelling beauty and
multicultural richness are captured in 150 color photos, which also depict the dishes in all their savor. With a resource list for authentic Napa Valley products, the book is an intimate blend of personal and territorial history--telling visual
depictions, good food, and, of course, good wine. --Arthur Boehm
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