[Discussion] PUBL.- Glenn R. Mack, Food Culture in Russia and Central Asia

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From: "Glenn R. Mack" <grmack@mail.utexas.edu>

PUBL.- Glenn R. Mack, Food Culture in Russia and Central Asia

New from Greenwood Publishers:
Food Culture in Russia and Central Asia
Glenn R. Mack and Asele Surina

The diversity of food cultures within the former Soviet Union, with more=20
than
100 distinct nationalities, is overwhelming, but "Food Culture in Russia =
and
Central Asia" distills the main elements of contemporary cuisine and
food-related customs for scholars, students, and food professionals. Vibr=
ant
descriptions of the legacy of the Silk Road; the classic foods such as=20
kasha,
pirogi, non (flatbread), pickles, and shashlyk (shish kebab); the=20
over-the-top
Moscow theme restaurants; and meals at the dacha and tea time are just=20
some of
the highlights.

After centuries of contact and conflict among peoples of Eurasia,=20
Russian and
Central Asian cuisines and culinary cultures have much in common. To=20
understand
one, the other must be considered as well. Russia and Central Asia cuisin=
es
share many ingredients, dishes, and customs. This volume strives to=20
emphasize
the evolving and multifaceted nature of the food cultures. Readers will=20
be able
to appreciate the ingredients, cooking methods, and traditions that make=20
up the
Eurasian foodways.

GLENN R. MACK is a food historian. After seven years in with Time Magazin=
e
in Moscow and New York, Glenn left journalism for culinary research on th=
e
Silk Road. His travels took him to all the Central Asian nations, as well=
 as
several trips to Xinjiang, China.

ASELE SURINA is a Russian native and graduated from Moscow State=20
University with
a Master's degree in Journalism. Since 1999 she has worked at the=20
Institute of
Classical Archaeology at the University of Texas, responsible for joint=20
projects
with an archaeological museum in Crimea, Ukraine.

For an interview contact Glenn Mack at grmack@mail.utexas.edu.

Greenwood Press
June 2005
260 pages, map; photos
Hardcover ISBN: 0-313-32773-4 Price: $49.95 or =A328.99

For additional information contact:

http://www.greenwood.com/books/BookDetail.asp?sku=3DGR2773
http://www.centralasianfood.com/



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