social life and customs

An introduction to the cooking of Japan featuring basic recipes for soups, appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Also describes some special ingredients used in Japanese dishes, how to set a Japanese table, and how to eat with chopsticks.

Recipes for authentic Greek foods such as dolmades, baklava, and spinach pie, plus several other recipes for main dishes, appetizers, and desserts.

An introduction to the cooking of India featuring such traditional recipes as lamb kebabs, yogurt chicken, pumpkin curry, and apple chutney. Also includes information on the geography, customs, and people of India.

A simple introduction to Ireland, presenting some traditional recipes such as soda bread, Irish stew, Dublin coddle, and champ.

Surveys food products, customs, and preparation in Mexico, describing regional dishes, cooking techniques, and recipes for a variety of meals.

Introduces the history, land, and food of Spain and includes recipes for such dishes as paella, arroz con pollo, gazpacho, and flan.

Introduces the land, people, and regional cooking of Italy and includes recipes for such dishes as Minestrone soup, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken cacciatore.

Describes how the culture of Russia is reflected in its many festivals, including New Year and Christmas, Victory Day, Easter, and Sabantui.

Describes the cultural and historical background and ways of celebrating many religious and patriotic festivals of Mexico. Includes instructions for making some of the traditional crafts and foods.

Describes how the culture of Japan is reflected in its many festivals, including the Gion Festival, the Fire Festivals, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.