New to the catalogue

The National Library of Scotland has just received a new and exciting cookbook in its collection. Viva la revolución incorporates amazing recipes from all over Mexico. Fiona Dunlap explores the cooking techniques that are creating a new fusion cuisine in Mexico. She also explores the tastes and traditions of old Mexican cooking.

This book is full of colourful and enticing photographs of Dunlap’s travels. She interviews twelve chefs and discovers the true spirit of Mexican cooking. The recipes range from the filled pueblan rolls ‘cemitas poblanas’ popular in Pueblan markets to the more advanced fusion food of the most exciting new restaurants in Mexico City and beyond.

Further details of Viva la revolución can be found on our catalogue.

(photo credit: Ryland Peters &  Small)

This is a wonderful cookbook exploring the delicious variety of wholefoods. Ross Dobson has long been an advocate of farmers markets and eating seasonally. This book reflects his passion for uncomplicated cooking techniques.

With winter approaching here in Scotland these recipes will surely warm up the coldest kitchen. There are a variety of meat as well as vegetarian dishes.

The photographs by Peter Cassidy capture the richness of each dish. Favourite tried recipes so far are shiitake and barley soup and spicy pinto bean soup with shredded lettuce and soured cream. For those with a sweet tooth the spiced oatmeal cake with chocolate and cinnamon frosting is sure to please.

You can find details of  Wholefood kitchen on our catalogue.