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Food--its flavor, color, and where we were when we ate it--is often the most lasting memory we carry with us from world travels. Long after the photographs have been tucked in a drawer and forgotten, long after the Spanish leather boots purchased as a souvenir have worn out, we still crave the gazpacho eaten one warm spring day in Andalusia. The World's Healthiest Foods is a coffee-table book to whet those culinary memories. Every double-spread has two or more gorgeous, full-color photos illustrating the recipes (150) and ingredients as well as markets, food preparation, and agricultural processes around the world. Renowned South African photographer Peter Johnson contributed the cultural images, while Phil Wymant shot the food pictures with such artistry that each turn of the page is a vicarious pleasure. Watercolor maps showing the place of origin accompany each recipe. Anne Marshall's recipes are well presented, with serving sizes (most dishes are for four), preparation time, nutrition notes, and easy-to-follow instructions. A comprehensive index makes it easy to find favorite recipes. The dishes range from healthful family fare (Nut and Vegetable Enchiladas from Mexico) to full-out, company's-coming extravaganzas (Raspberry Ring with Fresh Berries, from Australia). Even if you never cook a thing, the photos and recipes will take you back to favorite places and favorite meals, or provide a grocery list of places to go and things to eat in the future. --Brenda Pittsley
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