Wild Rice Cooking: History, Natural History, Harvesting and Lore - Hardcover

Hauser, Susan Carol

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558217118 ISBN 13: 9781558217119

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2000

Synopsis

"Wild Rice Cooking" is a total guide to wild rice: an introduction to harvesting and cooking, as well as a fascinating history of the plant and the cultures that have thrived on it for centuries.Today, thanks to commercial growers, it is available in grocery stores throughout the country and more and more cooks have access to this nutritional grain. Wild rice is still harvested by those who have lived for generations near the lakes and rivers where it grows. The satisfying process of harvesting, "ricing", still follows ancient tradition, using canoes, poles, and handmade knockers. Susan Carol Hauser offers a primer on the joys of reaping a wild rice harvest, as well as more than seventy-five tempting recipes including: Wild Rice Whole Wheat Pancakes; Wild Rice, Morel, and Chicken Risotto; Creamy Baked Custard Wild Rice Pudding; Popped Wild Rice; and more."Wild Rice Cooking" Will appeal to all those interested in getting back to the land, as well as anyone who Likes cook!

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From the Back Cover

People have eaten wild rice since prehistoric times. As a food it is one of the most nutritious; as a symbol and source of mythology, it is fascinating. In the northern and eastern United States and southern Canada, wild rice is still harvested by Native Americans and folks who have lived for generations near the lakes and rivers where it grows naturally. The satisfying process of harvesting, called "ricing," still follows ancient tradition, using canoes, poles, and handmade knockers.Today, thanks to commercial growers, who have made it available in grocery stores throughout the country, wild rice is enjoyed by people of all cultures. It's a delicious accompaniment to meat and wild game, great in casseroles, and delectable in pilafs and salads. It's easy to cook and inexpensive, if you follow some simple guidelines.Wild Rice Cooking is the complete book of wild rice, giving its history and lore, offering a primer on how to share the joys of reaping wild harvest yourself, along with a guide to buying wild rice, and instructions on cooking it, with 80 fabulous recipes.There are scrumptious breakfasts and breads (including Wild Rice Whole Wheat Pancakes and Wild Rice Muffins); delectable soups and salads (featuring Cream of Potato and Wild Rice Soup and Curried Chicken Wild Rice Salad); delightful side dishes and stuffings (such as Herbed Wild Rice Pilaf and Wild Rice Dressing with Bacon); satisfying and sophisticated entrees and casseroles (with Wild Rice and Spinach Sauté, Wild Rice Meat Loaf, and Wild Rice, Morel, and Chicken Rissoto); creative desserts, snacks, and beverages (from Creamy Baked Custard Wild Rice Pudding to Popped Wild Rice); and recipes for large parties (such as Lemon-Tarragon Wild Rice and Wild Rice Quiche Florentine).Wild Rice Cooking will appeal to all those interested in getting back to the land, as well as anyone who likes to cook. (71/4 X 71/4, 208 pages, color photos, b&w photos, map, charts)

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558217118
• ISBN 13: 9781558217119
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160