Cookery Books

Book SynopsisA compact volume in a series of books of traditional Welsh recipes by the food writer Bobby Freeman. Interesting contextual notes are provided showing the social and cultural significance of the recipes. The theme of this volume is cakes and buns.

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Book Synopsis***'The secret to great, refreshing, stylish serves first time, every time!'Ian Buxton, author Gin: The Ultimate Companion.From the world's leading premium mixer brand, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing: More than 150 Quick and Delicious Mixed Drinks and Cocktails, is Fever-Tree's follow up to the bestselling Art of Mixing. With clever variations on the classic gin and tonic to a selection of spritzes, mules and mojitos, to some nifty no-and-low alcohol alternatives and a handful of pitchers for when the party really gets started, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing celebrates how easy it is for anyone to enjoy quick and delicious drinks at home.

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Book SynopsisThe Flavour-led Weaning Cookbook offers over 100 first-tastes recipes your baby will love. It will be your best-friend in the kitchen from day 1, guiding you every step of the way with expert and realistic advice, meal plans and recipes.Flavour-led weaning uses baby-friendly herbs and spice as safe, healthy and natural flavour-boosters. It will encourage your baby to love their food from their very first taste. It will show you how to bring a rainbow of colour to your baby's diet. And will ensure your baby gets all the nourishment they needs at every stage in their weaning journey.Flavour-led weaning works in harmony with spoon-led and baby-led weaning. This book includes meal plans for all the weaning stages, plus delicious recipes the whole family can enjoy together.Trade ReviewYou've got to love it when your tot starts solids, if only for the array of mad faces they pull when trying new foods. But it's easy to get into a rut with what we offer them (and play it safe with bland flavours). That's why we're fans of Zainab Jagot Ahmed's new book. It's full of exciting, mildly exotic ideas to broaden your little one's palate - and hopefully help prevent them becoming a 'fussy eater'. And it will take you from the weaning stage, through toddlerdom and beyond. Yummy. * Gurgle magazine *

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Book SynopsisHow to live Japanese delivered through 100 familiar modern icons - humble emojis. These Japanese inventions, used around the world by billions, are simple, playful gateways into the essential elements of Japanese living. Cherry blossom, autumn leaves, love hotel, manner mode, kimono, lantern, the star festival, moon viewing, mount fuji, bullet train, the tokyo tower, noh theater, anime, hanafuda, panda, snow monkey, chopsticks, ramen, sushi, bento, sake and green tea - they are all on your phone and explained inside this book...Covers: weather and seasons, getting around, attire, relationships, etiquette, traditions, festivities, national icons, sports, leisure, fauna, eating and drinking.

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Book SynopsisIn this brand-new, official tie-in to Mary’s much anticipated series, the nation’s best-loved home cook will teach you to cook with confidence, with over 120 delicious recipes. This book features all the recipes from the show, including delicious weeknight dinners, irresistible dinner party suggestions and of course, plenty of tempting traybakes and biscuits for those with a sweet tooth. Featuring her no-nonsense tips and techniques, each chapter ensures perfect results every time, whatever you’re cooking. In addition, Mary's no-fuss advice will help you foolproof your kitchen – whether that's preparing ahead to entertain a crowd, planning weekly family meals, or ensuring your store cupboard is well stocked. With Mary's no-fuss guidance, discover how every delicious dish can be made completely foolproof.Table of Contents 1: INTRODUCTION 2: SHARING PLATTERS & NIBBLES 3: BREADS, SOUPS & STARTERS 4: FISH 5: POULTRY & GAME 6: PORK, BEEF & LAMB 7: PASTA & RICE 8: SALADS & VEGETABLES 9: DESSERTS & PUDDINGS 10: SWEET PIES & TARTS 11: CAKES & BISCUITS 12: THE FOOLPROOF KITCHEN 13: CONVERSION TABLES 14: INDEX 15: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Book Synopsis'No pressure, just food pleasure'Grime artist Big Zuu has a hidden talent - he has serious flair in the kitchen.Accompanying his BAFTA-winning TV series on Dave, Big Zuu's debut cookbook Big Zuu's Big Eats celebrates flavour, family and food with a West African twist. A self-taught chef, Big Zuu is determined to prove that cooking can be a fun and affordable experience - if you often find you can't be bothered to cook or prefer to kick back with a Big Mac, this book is a game changer.Discover more than 100 mouth-watering recipes infused with Zuu's signature style, including dishes from the show and brand new originals. From Doritos Fried Chicken, Sumac Sea Bass and Big Bang Broccoli to Mumma Zuu's Jollof Rice, Vegan Doner Kebabs and Swedish Cinnamandem Buns, Big Zuu's Big Eats will up your kitchen vibes and prove that you don't need a Michelin star education to chef up some serious food creations.

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Book SynopsisSave time and money by cooking once for the whole family - no more separate meals for you and your kids!Food blogger, cookery writer, busy mum and founder of the hugely successful My Fussy Eater brand, Ciara Attwell, will show you how to keep everyone happy at mealtimes. The Fuss-free Family Cookbook includes healthy, quick ideas from breakfast, lunch and weekday dinners to snacks, salads and sides. With a few simple tweaks to her recipes, Ciara ensures that every dish will suit both adults and children.Ciara's book is packed with 100 tasty recipes that even the pickiest eaters will love, including:· Banana Orange Breakfast Muffins· Creamy Chipotle Prawn Pasta· Sesame-crusted Cod Tacos· Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars· Carrot Cake MuffinsWith Ciara's help, you can reclaim your time, while still creating delicious food the whole family will love.*Recipes suitable for children aged 2 and above*

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Book SynopsisBrontë Aurell, owner of the ScandiKitchen Café in London, brings her famous flair to over 65 Scandinavian-style recipes that perfectly capture the joy of summer eating. In the warmer months we crave food that is lighter and nourishing. Scandinavians do summer food so well – wholesome, flavoursome, simple yet sumptuous to look at – it is the essence of ‘lagom’ or balance, with everything in moderation. For some Scandi balance into your summer meals try tempting breakfasts such as Cinnamon Bun French Toast. Sharing plates such as Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Rye Crisps are ideal for grazing, while satisfying larger plates include Danish Plaice with Remoulade. All-important cake and fika include a Midsommer Strawberry Cake, and a classic Sourdough Rye is on offer in the breads chapter. Delicious desserts include a Swedish Mess with Cloudberries. Also included are Brontë’s fascinating insights into Scandinavian summer traditions and celebrations.

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Book SynopsisOver 90 recipes for freshly baked artisan pizzas with delicious, seasonally inspired toppings. Saturday Pizzas is a pop-up pizzeria in Little Island, County Cork, Ireland that has been going for nearly 15 years, and is considered something of an institution within Ireland. In this book the man behind this thriving enterprise shares his secrets for making exceptional pizza in 90 of his favourite recipes. The first chapter ‘Getting Started’ gives information on equipment, ingredients and cooking in both a domestic oven and a wood burning stove. The second chapter, ‘Dough’, gives guidance on making dough by hand or machine and recipes for Sourdough, Spelt and Gluten-Free. Sauces and Extras include delicious condiments such as Red Onion Jam and Hollandaise Butter. The main pizza recipes are then divided into Our Flagship Pizzas, which classics such as Margherita and Pepperoni. Then comes meaty options with Sausage, Cured Meat and Roast Meat Pizzas. ‘Seafood Pizzas’ features delicious, fresh ideas like Smoked Salmon with Capers and Crème fraîche. A long list of Vegetarian Pizzas includes Roast Pumpkin with Fennel and Walnut Pesto. There are also chapters on Calzone, Fruit Pizzas and Dessert Pizzas to finish.

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Book SynopsisFresh, tasty and bursting with nutritious ingredients and lively flavours, the food of South East and East Asia has never been more popular and is showcased here in 65 delicious recipes. Food from South East and East Asia is often thought of as some of the most exciting and enticing on the planet. Whether umami-rich with miso sauce, spiked with gently building layers of aromatic spices, or stuffed with fragrant herbs, chilli and garlic, each mouthful packs a big flavour punch. This collection of recipes, from creamy and aromatic to sizzling hot, takes its inspiration from the cuisines of the region and is a must for any lover of exciting food experiences. Whether you need inspiration for small bites and platters for sharing with drinks, or speedy weekday dishes, you’ll find the perfect recipe here. Try Spiced Fishcakes from Thailand; Vietnamese Summer Rolls; or a spicy Indonesian Fiery Beef Satay. Quick and easy recipes for soups and noodle bowls include Sunshine Laksa or a Chicken Pad Thai. For an even more substantial meal, try a Thai Green Cauli Curry, Sweet & Sour Orange Chicken; or Citrus Ahi Tuna with Yuhu Dipping Sauce. Vibrant, fresh, healthy and often prepared in a flash, this style of food is the modern way to eat well every day and this essential collection of recipes provides all the inspiration you need.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy a taste of simpler times with Victoria Glass’ comforting baking recipes for all things retro and nostalgic. It’s not hard to see why some cakes and bakes become classics, with family recipes handed down through the generations. You have only to sink your fork into a moist Lemon Drizzle Cake or enjoy the smell of freshly-baked Cinnamon Buns to understand why there are some sweet treats that we simply can’t resist returning to again and again. This book is a celebration of those recipes, drawing from a broad culinary heritage. From cookies and cakes to pastries and desserts, Victoria charts the delicious range of some of our much-loved classics. Lesser-know smaller bakes such as Jumbles and Fat Rascals feature alongside indisputable classics such as Rock Cakes and fruit-studded Chelsea Buns. Larger cakes and pastries range from the quintessential Victoria Sponge and Hummingbird Cake, to those creations with an international flair: delight with a decadent Austrian Sachertorte or a South African Melktert. To finish, classic puddings include Apple and Blackberry Crumble and Spotted Dick. Comforting and economical, these 60 vintage recipes are guaranteed to hit all the right notes of nostalgia and deliciousness.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy this collection of laksa and other comforting noodle bowl recipes and get to know this popular south-east Asian dish in all its guises.Laksa is a delicious noodle soup consisting of thick noodles, swimming in a warming broth, packed full of fresh and fragrant ingredients with added toppings to add vibrant color and interesting texture. For fans of spicy yet light-to-eat and reviving dishes, laksa really hits the spot. The origins of this often fiery dish are unclear, but it hails from Peranakan culture, which is based in southeast Asia and is a combination of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences. Which is why you can find anything from mild Chinese type curries to sour tamarind varieties in these recipes. Curry laksa is the most often referred to type of noodle soup and is made from a coconut milk and curry paste base. Creamy, often fiery, intense flavors, with lashings of fresh chile. Whereas Assam laksa is a much lighter version, made with a

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Book SynopsisA celebration of GARLIC from festivals to folklore from a celebrated food journalist and broadcaster JENNY LINFORD. A STUNNING collection of MORE THAN 65 delicious recipes that take their inspiration from AROUND THE WORLD, including ideas for snacks, meat, poultry and fish plus pasta and breads.Although garlic is neither an herb or a spice it has been used to enhance food as far back as when the pyramids at Giza were built. This unassuming bulb packs a powerful punch and is an essential element to recipes from around the world. Chefs and home cooks use it to enhance and intensify other ingredients or even as the signature element of a dish. Master much-loved classics such as Aioli, Ajo Blanco (almond gazpacho), Spaghetti al Vongole, Garlic and Anchovy Roast Lamb, and Boeuf Bourguignon, then try some new recipes such as Garlic and Pistachio Muffins, Korean Beef Bulgogi, Stir-fried Miso Pork with Wild Garlic, and a Taiwanese Braised Pork Bao (steamed buns). In addition to the recipes, essay features give an insight into various aspect of garlic, from Health and Traditional Medicine to Folklore and from Growing Garlic at Home to Garlic Fesitvals.

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA. Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most EXCITING food destination. Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs, with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has16 Michelin-starred restaurants. Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain, but ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be in the Basque Country'.The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and inCocina Vasca María José Sevilla take readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she introduces iconic ingredients, unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have inspired some of today's most celebrated chefs. An introduction to Basque cooking, ranging from bite-sized tapas known aspintxos to moresubstantial fish and meat plates as well as delicious desserts, including the legendary Basque Cheesecake.Illuminating essays that shine a light on the most interesting aspects of historical food traditions, as well as the modern scene, are set against a backdrop of the stunning images of the people and surrounding landscape.

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Book SynopsisInspired by the hit Tomb Raider videogame franchise, this book features over 40 recipes from the many locations Lara Croft visits and explores across the globe, with food and drinks inspired by key characters and locations. Also included is expert information on the cultural history of the many beautiful cities and countries to which she travels. A global exploration, this unique cookbook and travel guide takes fans on an exclusive journey across the planet chasing the thrills and adventures of Lara Croft. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as stunning art from the games, this is the ultimate gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike.

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Book SynopsisAll aboard for a delicious ride on nine legendary railway journeys! Meals associated with train travel have been an important aspect of railway history for more than a century - from dinners in dining cars to lunches at station buffets to foods purchased from platform vendors. For many travellers, the experience of eating on a railway journey is often a highlight of the trip, a major part of the `romance of the rails'. Food on the Move focuses on the culinary history of these famous journeys on five continents, from the earliest days of rail travel to the present. The engaging story and vivid illustrations invite readers to discover an array of railway feasts: haute cuisine in the elegant dining carriages of the Orient Express, American steak-and-eggs on the Santa Fe Super Chief, and home-cooked regional foods along the Trans-Siberian tracks. Readers will be tempted to eat their way across Canada's vast interior and Australia's dusty Outback; grab an infamous `British railway sandwich' to munch on the Flying Scotsman; snack on spicy samosas on the Darjeeling Himalayan `Toy Train'; dine at high speed on Japan's `Bullet Train'; and sip South African wines in a Blue Train luxury lounge car featuring windows of glass fused with gold dust. Written by eight different authors who have travelled on those legendary lines, the book include recipes, from the dining cars and station eateries, taken from historical menus and contributed by contemporary chefs. Food on the Move is a veritable feast!Trade Review"Hudgins and seven other writers recount the glory days of train travel, specifically focusing on the cuisine that travelers used to partake of en route. It wasn't just the presence of cloth napkins, fine china, and real silverware that made the trip special; thought and care also went into crafting menus and selecting fine wine. Behind the scenes, chefs contended with the logistics of butchering meat (on board!) and keeping food cold, while the waitstaff made travelers feel like honored guests. Yes, once upon a time, it really was just like in the movies. Hudgins and her crew cover the globe from Japan's bullet train to the famed Orient Express to British Railways' Flying Scotsman. Even the United States, Canada, and Australia all once had train lines that knew how to 'put on a spread.' Readers will appreciate all of the research that shines in each chapter, but included photographs and recipes are sure to whet many a nostalgic appetite for a slower, more gentle, more genteel way of life and travel."--Booklist "Food and trains, my twin passions, are brought together brilliantly in this guided tour of the symbiotic relationship between railways and eating. Whether it is a simple aloo dum enjoyed in the hill town of Darjeeling, caviar on the Trans-Siberian or a feast on Orient Express, this book makes you want to go on every journey and eat every meal described in it." --Christian Wolmar, author of Engines of the Raj: How the Steam Age Transformed India

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Book SynopsisIn the history of food, the tomato is a relative newcomer outside its ancestral home in Mesoamerica. And yet, as we devour pizza by the slice, dip French fries in ketchup, delight in a beautiful Bolognese sauce, or savor tomato curries, it would now be impossible to imagine the food cultures of many nations without the tomato. The journey taken by the tomato from its ancestral home in the southern Americas to Europe and back is a riveting story full of culinary discovery, innovation, drama, and dispute. Today, the tomato is at the forefront of scientific advances in cultivation and the study of taste, as well as a popular subject of heritage conservation (heirloom tomato salad, anyone?). But the tomato has also faced challenges every step of the way into our gardens and kitchens--including that eternal question: is it a fruit or a vegetable? In this book, Clarissa Hyman charts the eventful history of this ubiquitous everyday edible that is so often taken for granted. Hyman discusses tomato soup and ketchup, heritage tomatoes, tomato varieties, breeding and genetics, nutrition, tomatoes in Italy, tomatoes in art, and tomatoes for the future. Featuring delicious modern and historical recipes, such as the infamous "man-winning tomato salad" once featured in Good Housekeeping, this is a juicy and informative history of one of our most beloved foods.

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Book SynopsisBeans are considered a basic staple in most kitchen cupboards, yet these humble foodstuffs have a very long history: there is evidence that beans have been eaten for 9,000 years. Whether dried, frozen or canned, beans have substantial nutritional and environmental benefits, and can easily be made into a wholesome, satisfying meal. From garbanzos to lentils, and from favas to soybeans, Beans: A Global History narrates the rich story of these small yet mighty edibles. Featuring historic and modern recipes that celebrate the wide variety of bean cuisines, this book chimes with the modern trend for healthy eating, and takes readers on a vivid journey through the gastronomical, botanical, cultural and political history of beans.Trade Review"Beans is a concise and colorful introduction to valuable foods that are too often taken for granted." * OxVeg News *"Morris has condensed an incredible amount of bean information and history into one book. I want to both read several hundred more pages and get a pot simmering." -- Carey Polis, digital director, Bon Appétit"Beans is the history you never knew you needed. It’s thorough, a little gossipy, and a lot of fun. Many people have taken beans for granted but Morris gives them a deservedly royal treatment, and I imagine it would be hard not to find a passion for your legumes after reading this loving tribute." -- Steve Sando, founder of Rancho Gordo and coauthor of "Heirloom Beans"Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Bean Botany2 Bean Beginnings3 Bean Cultures4 The Lore and Literature of a Bean5 Bean Cuisines6 The Bean of TomorrowRecipesReferences Select BibliographyWebsites and AssociationsAcknowledgementsPhoto AcknowledgementsIndex

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Book SynopsisFew ingredients inspire more high-soaring praise and provoke greater outrage than foie gras. Literally meaning ‘fat liver’, foie gras is traditionally produced by force-feeding geese or ducks, a process which has become the object of widespread controversy and debate. In Foie Gras: A Global History, Norman Kolpas strives to provide a balanced and engaging account of this luxurious ingredient’s history and production from ancient Egypt to modern times. Kolpas also explores how foie gras has inspired writers, artists and musicians including Homer, Melville, Asimov, Monet and Rossini. The book includes a guide to purchasing, preparing and serving foie gras as well as 10 easy recipes from classic dishes to contemporary treats.Trade Review"A savory, unctuous delight, foie gras ranks near the top of a gourmet’s most prized and coveted gustatory pleasures. . . . Kolpas inventories foie gras’ appearance in literature (Melville, Maugham), art (Monet), and even music (Rossini). Full color pictures entice, and Kolpas’s enthusiasm shines forth throughout, yet, he refrains from belittling foie gras’ adversaries." * Booklist *"Kolpas argues that overfeeding geese mimics what pre-migratory birds do naturally, and our disapproval betrays an ignorance of bird physiology. . . . [An] excellent, brief chronicle of foie gras." * Spectator *"Whether the recent decision of Fortnum & Mason to stop selling foie gras has you applauding or appalled will depend on where you stand when contemplating this French delectable. Kolpas's work will probably not be of interest to the former camp, but the latter is treated to a summary of the 4,500 year history of foie gras, from Ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome, to Jewish cooks in the Middle Ages, Escoffer's 85 recipes, and its role in Hungarian cuisine." * The Field *"Kolpas strives to provide a balanced account of this debated pâté’s history and production from ancient Egypt to modern times." * Montecito *“An engrossing story about one of the world’s most contentious, polarizing foods. This book may read as either tantalizing or repugnant, depending on the reader’s perspective, a dichotomy that makes foie gras so compelling. Kolpas does a great job of mixing historical and literary references with foie gras facts and practical advice that would be impressive just for the research required. Thankfully, Kolpas doesn't just stop at the library stacks in telling this tale.” -- Joshua Lurie, founder of Food GPS“Foie gras is an icon of the classic French kitchen. Kolpas not only deftly explores the history and culture of this regal dish but also thoroughly investigates and explains the ethical issues and controversies that constantly swirl around it. The result is an enthralling story perfect for any food lover who is intrigued by this one-of-a-kind ingredient.” -- John Rivera Sedlar, award-winning chef and author

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Book SynopsisFrom curries to creamy pina coladas, a delectable global history of the many culinary incarnations of the coconut. The flavor and image of the coconut are universally recognizable, conjuring up sweet, exotic pleasures. Called the "Swiss army knife" of the plant world, the versatile coconut can be an essential ingredient in savory curries, or a sacred element in Hindu rituals or Polynesian kava ceremonies. Coconut's culinary credentials extend far beyond a sprinkling on a fabulous layer cake or cream pie to include products such as coconut vinegar, coconut sugar, coconut flour, and coconut oil. Complete with recipes, this book explores the global history of coconut from its ancient origins to its recent elevation to super-food status.

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Book SynopsisSimple, healthy and comforting, breakfast cereals are a perennially popular way to start the day around the world. They have a long, distinguished and surprising history – around 10,000 years ago, with the advent of agriculture, people began breaking their fast with porridges made from wheat, rice, corn and other grains. It was only in the second half of the nineteenth century, however, in the United States, that a series of entrepreneurs and food reformers created the breakfast cereals we recognize today: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Cheerios and Quaker Oats, among others. In this global, entertaining and well-illustrated account, Kathryn Cornell Dolan explores the history of breakfast cereals, including many historical and modern recipes that the reader can try at home.Trade Review'An entertaining journey from the earliest accounts of pottages and porridges to the contemporary craze for breakfast bars, this is a must read.' – Etta M. Madden, Clif and Gail Smart Professor of English, Missouri State University

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Book SynopsisFrom mangosteen fruit discovered in a colonial Indonesian marketplace to caviar served on the high seas in a cruise-liner’s luxurious dining saloon, The Food Adventurers narrates the history of eating on the most coveted of tourist journeys: the around-the-world adventure. The book looks at what tourists ate on these adventures, as well as what they avoided, and what kinds of meals they described in diaries, photographs and postcards. Daniel E. Bender shows how circumglobal travel shaped popular fascination with world cuisines, and leads readers on a culinary tour from Tahitian roast pig in the 1840s, to the dining saloon of the luxury Cunard steamer Franconia in the 1920s, to InterContinental and Hilton hotel restaurants in the 1960s and ’70s.Trade Review'Finally, someone has written a book about the hypocrisy (or maybe just “ambiguity”) of gastro-tourism and how it has been marketed. But who knew this story could be presented as funny and ironic? From the colonial Dutch East Indies rijsttafel to Anthony Bourdain, Bender traces the nearly two-hundred-year history of the tug-of-war between tourists’ professed desire for authenticity and their need for comfort and familiarity.' – Paul Freedman, Chester D. Tripp Professor of History, Yale University, and author of American CuisineTable of ContentsIntroduction: Eating Apart Part I: From Sail to Steam, 1840–1900 Chapter 1: Ida Pfeiffer Chapter 2: Comte de Beauvoir Part II: The Golden Age of Steam, 1900–1945 Itinerary: SS Cleveland Chapter 3: Water Chapter 4: Harry Franck Chapter 5: Durian Chapter 6: Edith James Chapter 7: Mangosteen Chapter 8: Juanita Harrison Chapter 9: The Rice Table Part III: Aeroplanes and the Age of Mass Tourism, 1945–75 Itinerary: Pan Am Chapter 10: Myra Waldo Chapter 11: InterContinental Chapter 12: Hilton and Trader Vic Conclusion References Further Reading Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisTaking in turn a scientific, feminist, economic and public-health perspective, this book gleefully demolishes much of the received wisdom surrounding processed food. Anastacia Marx de Salcedo argues that most of these foods are fairly healthy, and their consumption is an undisputed boon to women's equality, since women still bear disproportionate responsibility for home and children. Alternate food systems are doomed to be small-scale and unproductive, and can even harm economies as a whole. Can we blame processed food for the worldwide increase in obesity when the role of sedentary lifestyles has not been fully investigated? The author concludes by embracing packaged and preserved edibles in her larder, and encourages the reader to do the same.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: What Is Processed Food? Chapter 2: History of Processed Food and Twenty-First-Century Innovations Chapter 3: An Age-Old Time Suck: Women and Cooking Chapter 4: Subsistence Agriculture Chic Chapter 5: The Elephant in the Room Conclusion Sources Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThis is a Ghanaian cookbook with a difference. Born in Ghana, my recipes go back generations including family staples like waakye and tuozaafi, some of Ghana''s most popular street foods.It is my pleasure to share my recipes and bring Ghanaian cooking to your kitchen for, whether you are a novice cook or more experienced, and looking for recipes full of flavour and colour or simply something exciting!

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Book SynopsisGardens, Flowers, and Fruitincludes selected papers from the 2024 Oxford Food Symposium. Grounded in a number of different disciplines, writers from around the globe consider the precariousness of our fragile lifestyles, celebrating the joys of the natural world while conscious of the significant stresses on our environment.

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Book SynopsisA new bilingual cookery book full of mouth-watering recipes by food expert Nerys Howell with rich colour photography by Phil Boorman. Nerys is a familiar face to viewers of Pnawn Da (Good Afternoon) on S4C and visitors to food shows all over Wales.

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Book SynopsisA volume comprising the stories of 10 leading companies in the catering field, as they record their personal accounts of establishing their businesses - Halen Môn, Cwrw Llyn, Coffi Ffa Da, Crwst, Jin Talog, Gwenyn Gruffydd, Edwards o Gonwy, Ffwrnes, Llaeth Teulu Jenkins and Pant Du. Stories to inspire everyone who wishes to start their own business in catering.

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining cooking book in a lively style which will appeal to teenagers. Scan the QR code to join Mr Henry and follow his ideas to serve nourishing, tasty dishes!

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Book SynopsisThis collection of Celtic recipes from Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia covers a range of traditional dishes rooted in the Celtic past together with others that are at the forefront of modern cooking. Recipes include: Boxty Potato Pancakes, Cranachan, Haggis, Roast Lamb, Welsh Rarebit, Saffron Cake, Isle of Man Queenies and Poulet au Cidres.

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Book SynopsisThis compact, affordable and accessible guide provides insight and background to a celebrated Welsh ingredient as well as 20 delicious options for preparing and serving laverbread.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're looking for perfect party cana-pies, tasty tray bakes or indulgent showstoppers, Pieminister's easy-to-follow recipes and intriguing flavour combinations will help you to bake things better. From plant-based and gluten-free creations to ones that feature sustainable meat, this book is packed with pies for everyone.Among the recipes you'll find features on some of the authors' sustainability heroes and top tips on environmentally friendly eating, as Pieminister share the wisdom they have gained over their last 20 years of pie making with a conscience. This is a cookbook that's thoughtful, delicious and most of all, fun.Shortlisted for a British Book Design and Production Award

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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND-NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBake every day the Bikers' way For the Hairy Bikers, nothing says love and home like the smell of a cake in the oven, a homemade loaf or a hearty, freshly baked pie.Here, in this ultimate collection of bakes from the nation's favourite cooking duo, you will find everything from home-made beef slices to cheese, onion & potato pie, lime & coconut drizzle cake to billionaires' shortbread, the ultimate Victoria sponge to an epic cheese & chorizo share & tear bread. Sweet and savoury alike, there are the classic bakes the Bikers have loved since childhood, plus mouth-watering new creations to discover, and as always each recipe is packed with flavour and triple-tested.Si and Dave know that baking is all about getting the basics right, so along with their favourite recipes, they will also be sharing plenty of tips and tricks to build your baking confidence and expertise. This really is the ultimate baking bible and the only one you need on your shelf.So what are you waiting for? Let's get baking the Hairy Bikers' way!Trade Review'Dave and Si are a joy to watch - my absolute guilty pleasure.' - Aldo Zilli, Daily Record

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Book SynopsisNothing beats the flavour of a freshly made juice - and they are so much more economical and wholesome than the brands that line the supermarket shelves. But once the initial enthusiasm for your juicer wears off, it can be easy to get into a rut and lose the benefits that homemade juices and smoothies can offer. With over 100 brilliantly varied recipes, Natalie Savona's innovative ingredient combinations will reignite your love of your juicer. Simple recipes bring out the health and taste benefits, divided into chapters of Delicious Detoxers, Energy Boosters, Gut Soothers, Immunity Helpers and Skin Savers, to help you find the right drink for any occasion. And an easy-to-use symbol system highlights each juice's suitability for special diets of all types. Packed with photographs and nutritional information, this is the perfect kitchen companion to unlock all the benefits that your juicer has to offer.

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Book SynopsisLooking for super easy, crowd-pleasing recipes with flavour influences from around the world? Vina Patel's favourite hobby is travelling to find her family's next favourite dish, and in this book she shares her best80 tried-and-tested recipes from her adventures.

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Book SynopsisCatalonia, located in Spain’s far north-east corner and centred around the port of Barcelona, has its own cuisine and culture which has spread to encompass Valencia, the Balearic Islands (Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza), Andorra, the ancient region of France formerly known as Roussilon, and a single city on the Italian island of Sardinia. Colman Andrews explores this whole territory of Catalan cooking, from its French, Roman and Moorish roots to today’s modern interpretation. Along the way he creates a portrait of the food, wine, history and culture of the region.

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Book SynopsisIn this most elusive of her books, Elizabeth David presents English recipes notable for their use of spices, salt and aromatics. As is usual in her writing she mixes instruction with information, explaining the origins and uses of ingredients such as nutmeg, cardamom and juniper. She stresses the influence of centuries of oriental trade on the English kitchen, where spices and Indian curries, kebabs and yoghurt are now perfectly at home, along with dishes such as risotto and paella.

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Book SynopsisThis stylishly illustrated publication is the first-ever cookery book to come from within the Royal Household. Written by the Royal Chef, it enables the reader to recreate a selection of authentic dishes prepared and served to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.With an emphasis on sophisticated seasonal cooking and fresh, local ingredients, the recipes will cater for a variety of occasions and range in both scope and scale, with offerings for both new and experienced cooks. The book elaborates on the recipes with tips on enter taining and inspirational ideas for preparation and presentation, including illustrations and explanations of the choice of china, decorations and flowers that accompany royal meals.Also included are fascinating snapshot details of the history of royal dining and entertaining taken from the Royal Library and Archives atWindsor Castle.

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Book SynopsisRecipes, tips and ideas to help you eat well, pay less and save the planet. Created by young people, The Green Teen Cookbook contains over 80 mouth-watering recipes that won't cost the earth. Going green is hard to do - especially when it comes to food. The Green Teen Cookbook cuts through all that chaos and shows teens how to shop smarter, cook more consciously, and eat a healthier diet. And in addition to the incredible recipes (created for teens, by teens), the book also includes: • Tips on how to shop on a budget and get the most out of what you already have at home • A seasonal key that ensures the freshness of the recipes (and a minimal carbon footprint) • Essays on ethical eating, and photos for all the recipes For all those who care about what they eat, and where it comes from, The Green Teen Cookbook is more than just another set of recipes: it's an all-in-one guide for going green and eating well.Trade Review'The perfect antidote to our takeaway crazy food habits and will help kick the air mile addiction...a good balance between presenting the opinions for ethical eating without being a preachy bible of eco warriorism.' Miriam Chapman for Refer Plus www.referplus.org.uk 'This is real cooking...a revolutionary little gem in its own right... This is quite political. And so it should be. What really matters is what's going on at ground level...the writers are real teens... there is no talking down... it's appealing, lively, and makes you want to try the recipes.' thesinglegourmettraveleller.wordpress.com 'This fabulous cookbook has been shortlisted for The People's Book Prize and been featured in The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival and in the Gourmand Magazine. This cookbook and rough guide to ethical eating is not just for teens though, it's for everyone who wants to eat well, pay less and save the planet! My soon to be 12 y/o loved this book...a great gift for teenagers of all ages and has great advice for everyone to live by. I've cooked some of the recipes from it and they taste delicious!' @NotAllAboutBoys 'a basic guide to cooking in-season, environmentally sound produce and seriously delicious food - all on a budget...kudos to The Green Teen Cookbook for converting me from a reluctant cook (as my parents will tell you) to someone who actually quite liked the feeling of preparing a meal!' utterlyscrummyblogspot.co.ukTable of ContentsForeword A Guide to Seasonal Cooking Measurement Conversion Table Part 1: A Rough Guide To Ethical Eating How to eat seasonally Why eat healthily? What is fair trade? How to source local products Organic food The ethics of vegetarianism Processed foods and additives Freeganism The supermarket superpower Glossary: Larder, Quick Fire recipes, Kitchen safety Part 2: Recipes That Don’t Cost The Earth Breakfast On The Go Lunch Munch Meals To Impress Tapas For Parties Emergency Meals and T.V. Dinners Sweet Treats That Are Good For You Snacks and Smoothies Do-It-Yourself Index

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Book SynopsisAll Arto der Haroutunian’s twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Sweets & Desserts of the Middle East is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for almost thirty years. At last here in a new edition is the Middle Eastern cookbook that everyone wants. In this book he takes us on a sumptuous and erudite tour of one of the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweets and desserts occupy a special place in those lands where natutal food resources can sometimes be limited. The people have made supreme the art of creating delights from very little and in doing do have enriched their world with wafer-thin pastries, luscious halvas, crunchy biscuits, exotic fruits and cool refreshing sorbets. Many Middle Eastern desserts are very sweet (literally soaked in honey or syrup) and yet their variety is infinite. It reflects the multifarious origins and races of the people of the region and combines ancient traditions and modern influences. One basic sweet may have been adapted in a dozen different ways. Tantalisingly fragrant, sweet and succulent or dry and spiced with the aroma of the East they transport us as if by magic carpet to the exotic lands of the orient. There are recipes for sesame and date baklavas, almond and pistachio coated biscuits, tempting stuffed fruits, rich mousses, delicate sorbets and syrups, jams and preserves, all of which may tempt you to conjure up these Middle Eastern delicacies in your own home.

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Book SynopsisCoarse bread rubbed with tomato or garlic and then bathed in olive oil, is common to all the Mediterranean cultures. On the island of Majorca, it is known as pa amb oli, bread and oil. Tomás Graves takes this healthy peasant staple as a starting point to explore not only Mediterranean cooking, agriculture, and traditions but also the historical events that have rescued this simple dish from disappearing along with a way of life that had remained essentially unchanged since Roman times. In Bread & Oil Tomás Graves celebrates the Majorcan character as reflected in its eating habits. He makes the sights, sounds, scents and people of the Spanish island spring to life so brilliantly in this creative triumph. Part adventure, part history book, part travelogue, part restaurant guide and part cookbook, the reader is charmed throughout. Recipes reflect the indigenous ingredients; wrinkled olives made with olive oil, lemon juice and crushed garlic; fried sardines topped with sautéed onions and marinated in vinegar served cold with bread and oil, and guacamole with tomatoes and onions. Originally published as Volem pa amb oli in the native Catalan language of the Balearics, this new revised and updated English-language edition of Graves' book offers an informative guide not only to an overlooked culinary tradition, but also to the immense cultural transition that's changing the face of Europe.

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Book SynopsisWith an already cult-like following, this book is described as the definitive guide to puddings; both sweet and savoury. Mary Norwaks English Puddings is now being reissued as part of Grub Streets classic range, to adorn bookshelves alongside the highly acclaimed cookery writers, Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson. This delightful book offers a fascinating insight into the story of the pudding from its birth to the final bake. It is organised by pudding type ranging from: Jellies, Blancmanges and Flummeries, to Dumplings, Pies and Tarts.

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Book SynopsisWhat is unique about Brears’ book is that he combines an account of the cookery with a close look at the practical arrangements, the kitchens and dining halls, where that food was cooked and consumed. His prose is enlivened by his drawings – as accurate as can be – which lay bare to the modern reader just what was going on in places like Hampton Court palace, as well as in humbler homes throughout the land. There are plenty of recipes for those who like to try things for themselves, all properly tested by the author, who is a historic food consultant to TV and country house owners. The era begins with the near medieval styles of Henry VII and VIII, with special attention to Henry VIII’s propagandizing banquets and feasts for foreign monarchs; progresses to the reign of Elizabeth, the effects of new foodstuffs from America, and treats some the great houses of the Tudor aristocracy; and finishes with the first two Stuart kings, James I and Charles I under whose rule we began to move towards a more modern style of cooking and when we also started to produce cookery books in large number.

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