Trailer Food Diaries

Download or read book Trailer Food Diaries written by Tiffany Harelik and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Texan tour for the taste buds, Tiffany Harelik takes readers to some of Austin's most unique and acclaimed restaurants on wheels -- and shares the recipes that made them great. A history of the blooming trailer food business with rich photographs and evocative descriptions, blending travel guide, coffee table book, and cookbook. Trailer food carts have been steadily increasing in popularity in hip places like Austin and San Francisco for years. This book captures the heart of this unique culture and the personalities behind its success. Nearly one hundred one-of-a-kind recipes. Owners of the featured trailers share amazing and creative recipes, ranging from waffle breakfast tacos to African peanut soup to Argentinian empanadas to candied-bacon ice cream. Each recipe serves as a testament to both the culinary creativity and the attractive simplicity of trailer food. Contributions from some of Austin's best chefs and entrepreneurs. As each trailer owner reveals a recipe, Tiffany delves into the history of the trailer and how the owner came to choose the food cart lifestyle.As she tells the story of each of these restaurateurs, she involves a diverse and well-connected group of people in the project -- each of whom will have a stake in promoting the book.