La Tacopedia - Enciclopedia del Taco by Deborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena
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- ISBN 10 6077663824
- ISBN 13 9786077663829
- Published Oct 05 2015
- Format Paperback
- Page Count 432
- Language English
- Edition 3ra
- Countries Mexico
- Publisher Trilce Ediciones
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Anyone who thinks they know everything about the world of tacos will be amazed by this original and entertaining encyclopedia, which breaks down the 19 main types of tacos and their cousins (enchiladas and quesadillas): origin, secrets, recipes, salsas that must accompany them, recommended taquerias from around the country, interviews with legendary taquerias.The excellent photographs are accompanied by a taco chart, a taco lottery, and other snacks that make this a delicious book. Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Cookbook in Latin America in 2013. La Tacopedia - Encyclopedia of the Taco is the first compendium to pay tribute to taco culture: from the origin of the tortilla, the main types of tacos, recipes, interviews with chefs, this work brings together for the first time the entire universe surrounding this traditional Mexican dish.
With more than 20,000 copies published, this book has been a publishing sensation in Mexico, and now, thanks to the Gourmand Awards, it will be known worldwide. "La Tacopedia is the definitive reference for one of Mexico's culinary treasures. The thorough research and intelligent classification of the 16 different types of tacos are a model for other authors in the sector, not only in Mexico but throughout the world," recently commented Edouard Cointreau, president of Gourmand, who has awarded the most outstanding prizes in this publishing industry for 19 years.
