Plenty of history and science, but she doesn't skimp on the recipes either." - Lexington Herald-Leader "You will believe in butter by the time you finish this educational and entertaining book." - Birmingham Magazine "Khosrova's ambitious project is a successful, fascinating account of a common dairy product." - Publishers Weekly "This enjoyable work packs plenty of fascinating history and science. An ambitious and interesting look at one of the world's most beloved dairy products." - Booklist "Khosrova takes readers through the fascinating story of what was once a humble food, now celebrated by chefs and home cooks alike for its ability to elevate any dish. "Khosrova takes readers on an amazing journey in the history of butter, tracing butter's creation through time and geography.
Readers will also find the essential collection of core butter recipes, including beurre manié, croissants, p'te brisée, and the only buttercream frosting anyone will ever need, as well as practical how-tos for making various types of butter at home - or shopping for the best. With tales about the ancient butter bogs of Ireland, the pleasure dairies of France, and the sacred butter sculptures of Tibet, Khosrova details butter's role in history, politics, economics, nutrition, and even spirituality and art.
From its humble agrarian origins to its present-day artisanal glory, butter has a fascinating story to tell. After traveling across three continents to stalk the modern story of butter, award-winning food writer and former pastry chef Elaine Khosrova serves up a story as rich, textured, and culturally relevant as butter itself.
Ubiquitous in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss.
It's a culinary catalyst, an agent of change, a gastronomic rock star.
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