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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents Just Some More Going Beyond the Greek Salad Πρώτο 1: Ionian Islands Interweaving Charm Δεύτερο 2: Thessaloniki The Spice Center Τρίτος 3: Peloponnese The Aromatic South Τέταρτο 4: Epiros Mountains and Milk Πέμπτο 5: Crete Rugged Beauty Έκτος 6: Aegean Islands Sea Blue Έβδομο 7: Thessalía The Valley Όγδο 8: Central Greece Fusion Foods Glossary Cook’s Notes Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisIn A Year Of Beautiful Eating, bestselling nutritional health coach Madeleine Shaw shows you how to eat your way to health and beauty all year round. With over 100 nutritious and wholesome recipes packed with flavour and medicinal benefits, Madeleine focuses on the importance of eating in tune with nature and supercharging your plate with what your body needs to look and feel beautiful season by season.Toast the longer days of spring with Lamb Chops with Parsnip Mash and Asparagus; cool off with a Papaya and Peanut Salad in summer; embrace the autumn with a Pumpkin and Red Cabbage Salad with Miso Dressing and indulge in winter with Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies. No matter your mood, this is good, wholesome eating, every day of the year.Trade ReviewCooking with the seasons has always been a sell of health advocates for a boost in nutritional value, but Madeleine's third book seemed to tap into the abundance of eating in tune with nature, that really hit home. A handy seasonal chart is checked often for recipe inspiration, helping me find something that suits my mood or energy level to cook, whether I'm feeding myself or a crowd. The whole roasted cauliflower and spiced sauce is a Sunday crowd-pleaser. * VEGGIE *

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Book SynopsisSo you want to set up a food business? You want to be your own boss, show off your skills and have an adventure?Street food is the best place to start. It is delicious and fun, well-paid and life-affirming, offering pure freedom and a chance to develop a real obsession with the weather forecast. It can also be hand-to-mouth, heartbreaking, soul-destroying and heavy manual labour - but more on that later.Delicious Freedom is a guide for anyone thinking about setting up their own street food business, for those who don''t have the time or inclination to read a dull tome on business strategy. It is the book Miranda Roberts wishes had existed seven years ago when she started her street food adventure, and one which many people are searching for.It provides tangible advice from what you will sell to where will you do it and to whom. Throughout the book you will find stories from those who have tried and succeeded as well as those who have tried and f

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Book SynopsisDiscover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables. Gardeners, foodies, history buffs, and anyone who wants to know the secret stories concealed in a salad are sure to enjoy this delightful and informative collection.

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Book SynopsisEclectic, playful and delicious. Yotam OttolenghiWelcome to a bold new world of possibilities in this game-changing recipe collection from the founder of cult-status restaurant Supa Ya Ramen.Having spent time exploring Tokyo in 2019, Luke Findlay became obsessed with the idea of pushing the ramen rules to their limit. What started as a wildly successful supper club in his home in Hackney, has since become two hugely popular restaurants in Dalston and Peckham, London. Eager customers queue round the corner for a bowl of this traditionally inauthentic', new-wave' ramen.In his debut book, Luke shows us an eclectic cooking style that carefully considers each element of a perfect bowl. Flavoured oils, pickles and ferments, seasonings, broths, and toppings appear alongside Luke's recipes for radical flavour combinations including the infamous Cheeseburger Mazesoba complete with Bread and Butter Pickles, and the ever-popular Celeriac Chashu bowl. Sides, sauces and desserts feature, too, withTrade Review“This book made me want to slurp up a comforting bowl of ramen. In a down-to-earth style, Luke tells a story of his journey through the world of ramen as if he was chatting with me at his Supa Ya shop. Eclectic, playful and delicious.” – Yotam Ottolenghi “Imaginative, warming and always wacky, this tome cracks the code for making unique broth at home.” – ES Magazine “Supa Ya Ramen has a verve, simplicity and slurpable magic that feels, thrillingly, like the future.” – Jimi Famurewa, Evening Standard “A perfectly imperfect take on fusion food.” – Kate Ng, The Independent “There’s a lot of ramen places in London, but there’s nowhere quite like Supa Ya.” – Jake Hawes, About Time Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review12 Coming-Soon Cookbooks We Can’t Wait to Read “Katie is essentially living my dream with this book. She spent months as an apprentice with some of Europe’s most acclaimed experts to study the art and science of fermentation. This book includes travel stories, historical tidbits, and recipes for classics in the world of wine, bread and cheese.” — Marissa Mullen, Food52.com The 11 Most Anticipated Cookbooks in 2021 “Do...I really need to explain why you're going to want this cookbook? It takes a look at how each of these European staples are made, from harvest to fermentation.” — Delish.com “Every page is fantastic. . . . It’s a magical book, brilliant, delightful, and luscious, with a bunch of really unique and beautiful recipes. . . . I have a little shelf only dedicated to cheese, and this is where I put her book. It's going to be on hand for the rest of my life.” — Rachael Ray “Equal parts armchair travelogue, cookbook and science primer. . . . [Katie] also reveals tidbits from her personal journey as an expat discovering herself abroad, which will keep you turning the pages long after you’ve polished off a slice of White Wine and Olive Oil Cake.” — Food Network “In this book, we follow along on her journey as she meanders through England, Italy, and France, discovering the secrets of these three timeless foods. . . . The book leads with captivating stories and overflows with culinary revelations, memorable characters, and simple, tasty recipes.” — Real Simple “Who wouldn’t agree that the magical trio of cheese, wine, and bread elevates the art of food and of life? . . . Quinn's ability to transport readers into new adventures matches the best of travel writing. No wonder that this could be a post-COVID prompt to explore the staffs of life.” — Booklist (starred review) “[A] charming debut, a thoughtful fusion of journalism and memoir. . . . Quinn’s curiosity and passion will delight foodies and fans of travelogues. . . . . A transportive love letter to the joys and complexities of these iconic fermented foods.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Get ready to join my friend Katie on a wild trip through Europe as she dives headfirst into the world of fermentation. With her characteristic enthusiasm and wit, she introduces us to some of mankind's oldest and smallest allies—the microbial partners we rely on to transform milk into cheese, grapes into wine, and grain into bread.” — J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab “Katie Quinn takes the reader on a delicious journey in this meditation on cheese, wine, and bread, the fermented foods that are among the cornerstones of human culture. An erudite and enthusiastic look at the science, the creators, the issues, and the flavors that inform these daily staples.” — Fuchsia Dunlop, author of The Food of Sichuan “Katie’s honest curiosity about food and the many ways it intersects with a culture’s identity is infectious. She is a dynamic and compelling storyteller who will surely inspire readers to go on their own culinary adventures. This is a fantastic new addition for food-driven travelers!” — Lindsey Tramuta, author of The New Parisienne “Katie's writing is unique and immediately inviting, blending memoir with travel documentary with food-science study to illuminate the people and processes behind some of our favorite foods. Cheese, Wine, and Bread should be on any reading list for people who love food and travel, or who just want to know what makes the best mac and cheese tick.” — Kristen Miglore, author of Genius Recipes “An engaging odyssey through some of our favorite fermented items, written with infectious enthusiasm by Katie Quinn. Open-hearted and buoyant, the book weaves together her hands-on experiences in Europe and introduces us to a rich cast of people who make, sell and care about these traditions. A book about the transformative wonders of fermentation.” — Jenny Linford, author of The Missing Ingredient “Quinn shares everything she learned [in Europe about cheese, wine, and bread]. . . along with plenty of recipes to help you live vicariously through her adventures. . . . This book will leave you wondering why you’ve never run off to Europe to fulfill your culinary dreams, if you weren’t wondering that already.” — The Takeout “Dreaming of European cuisine while waiting to travel again? Join food author and YouTube host Katie Quinn in Cheese, Wine, and Bread . . . Sift through drool-worthy photos, informative discussions, and DIY recipes that will have you experiencing faraway places from the comfort of your home.” — Culture Cheese Magazine

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Book Synopsis60 beautifully illustrated cards with ingredient pairings, cooking tips, original recipe ideas and fascinating facts about each spice from acclaimed chef Emily Dobbs. Organized into six categories - aromatic, citrus, earthy, sweet, hot and pungent - and served in a stunning tabbed archive box, The Spice Box is the essential kitchen companion.ACCLAIMED CHEF and author Emily Dobbs shares original recipe ideas from a decade of experience in the kitchens of London's most iconic restaurantsCOOK WITH CONFIDENCE cards contain practical advice on how to use spices, why they work and what to pair them withGET INSPIRED with fascinating background information, with illustration, about each spice - you'll never look at spices the same wayTHE GIFT FOR FOOD LOVERS stunning, design-led, highly finished gift package with 60 beautifully illustrated cards in tabbed archive boxSTUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS<

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Book SynopsisMochi — the traditional Japanese treat made of chewy rice dough — is a popular and versatile vehicle for all kinds of sweet and savory fillings, and easily molded into adorable shapes and characters that define Japan’s culture of cuteness. Food writer Kaori Becker’s easy-to-follow techniques for creating and cooking with mochi deliver the perfect mix of fun and tradition. Each colorful page brims with recipes for hand-pounded, steamed, and modern microwave mochi; fillings like rosewater, Nutella, black sesame, Oreo Cream Cheese, and Japanese plum wine; mochi-focused goodies like Bacon-Wrapped Mochi, Ozoni Soup, baked goods; and inspiration for shaping irresistibly charming mochi flowers, baby chicks, pandas, and more. Kawaii!!

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Book SynopsisSimplify meal time with these one-dish recipes for tasty breakfasts, flavour-packed lunches, and no-mess dinners on your grill!

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth exploration of the birth of cooking, as charted by leading authority and iconic chef Ferran Adrià's elBullifoundation Using Ferran Adrià's unique 'Sapiens' methodology, this extraordinary book examines in comprehensive detail the foundations of cuisine, starting with its earliest sources. Tracing every element of the produce, implements, and skills involved in food preparation, it asks such timely questions as: is the choice of raw food an act of cooking, or does cooking begin when specific tools are used to adapt it? Can food be considered 'cooked' when eaten in its raw state? Packed with intriguing text and illuminating elBullifoundation diagrams and images, it's a must-have for every serious cook's library.The Origins of Cooking is the perfect addition to Phaidon's Ferran Adrià library alongside A Day at elBulli, The Family Meal, Coffee Sapiens, and What is Cooking.Trade Review"Adrià is a master of conducive atmospherics...By bringing us back to the primal discovery of the pleasures of flavors, textures, and temperatures, he is out to conquer time." - Bloomberg Newsweek"In a 600 page book... the chef who created the restaurant elBulli traces the history of cooking from 2.5 million years ago to 3,500 B. C. and spares no detail." - The WEEK

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Book SynopsisWith over 1 billion video views and counting, the smash-hit online food channel TWISTED has rescued countless viewers from the dreaded mealtime apocalypse. Now you too can step into the light. TWISTED: THE COOKBOOK features a collection of TWISTED’s most foodgasmic, mind-bending and downright hilarious creations, as well as some never before seen, grade-A bangers. Whether it’s game day with your pals, a night in with a special someone, an epic party or a sluggish Saturday morning, these 30 tried-and-tested recipes have got you covered. Whatever you decide to cook—whether it's the Fajita Cake, Camembert Hedgehog Bread, Breakfast Nachos, Pizza Donuts or Snickers Salami—this is food porn at its most gratuitous.

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Book SynopsisMira Manek's celebrates her family's heritage and traditions in this delicious and enchanting take on Gujurati Indian food, rich with beautiful dishes and reminiscences of Manek's family roots. Indian food is an internationally popular cuisine, yet, unfairly, it is often considered to be heavy, rich and indulgent. With more people than ever before turning to healthy home cooking there has never been a better time for a fresh and lighter take on Indian food – one that Mira is creating with her vibrant and healthy cooking style. Inspired by her mother and grandmother's cooking, Mira Manek's style of food is a modern interpretation of the Indian classics, creating utterly delicious and naturally healthy dishes. Whether you want to cook a Saffron & Lime Chia Pot, an Indian Summer Salad, a Thali, a Masala Almond Milk or a Mango Shrikhand Cheesecake, Saffron Soul combines the best of the core elements of Indian cooking with original health-promoting twists. As well as offering the best and most naturally healthy Gujarati recipes, Mira also recreates some perennial favourites, replacing traditionally used grains and sugar with more nutritious ingredients such as millet, chia and jaggery, and cutting down on oils and fats, to make her dishes even healthier. hether cooking a filling spicy curry, a soulful brunch, a nutritious light meal or a luscious dessert, Mira's dishes vibrantly burst with colour and a richness of flavour and spice, each fit for a feast.Trade Review'Mira's dishes are full of flavour and each is fit for a feast' * Woman and Home *'Inspired by her mother and grandmother’s cooking, Mira’s style of food is a modern interpretation of the Indian classics, creating utterly delicious and naturally healthy dishes. Whether you want to cook a Saffron & Lime Chia Pot, an Indian Summer Salad, a Thali, a Masala Almond Milk or a Mango Shrikhand Cheesecake, Mira’s recipes combine the best of the core elements of Indian cooking with original health-promoting twists... For anyone with a love for Indian food, this is a cookery book that needs be in your collection' * Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary *'Delicious and delightful. This is gorgeous food. Food which is brimming with flavour and goodness, and beauty. I LOVE THIS BOOK!' * The English Kitchen *'Anyone interested in vegetarian, vegan and healthy eating and cooking will be inspired by Manek’s vibrant debut. She has taken Indian cooking traditions and bought them up to date by incorporating ingredients and modern nutritional insight.You won’t find fried bhajis or highly sweetened desserts and chutneys but instead you’ll marvel at all the wonderful things that you never knew you could do with fresh fruit, vegetables, grains and pulses and you’ll become more familiar and comfortable using a wide array of Indian spices.This is an impressive debut by Manek and a must-own for anyone interested in heritage Indian cuisine or expanding their vegetarian repertoire and indeed their palate.' * Foodepedia *'This book just makes me want to cook, and I almost don’t know where to start. I might just let it fall randomly open at a page and start there.' * The Foodie Gift Hunter *'Of the five items from the book I made, there wasn’t one I wouldn’t make again in future. Instructions are straightforward and easy to follow, and measurements are provided in both metric and imperial quantities.' * Messy Vegetarian Cook *'The book is packed full of healthy vegetarian heritage recipes from India, where Mira has her cultural roots. This deeply personal connection to the recipes in the book really shines through and it's so clear to see how passionate Mira feels about sharing them with us. Expect colourful, fragrant, delicious dishes with a contemporary twist, which are all achievable and easy to recreate in a home kitchen.' * The Little Plantation *'Saffron Soul is one of those cookbooks that’s an absolute joy to read. The recipes are interwoven with stories and photos of Mira’s family and heritage, which really bring the book to life. Mira’s passion for Indian cooking shines through on every page.' * Bit of the Good Stuff *

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Book SynopsisExperience the unique collaboration of Indian & Chinese tastes with this collection of recipes inspired by 10 journeys across the Indian subcontinent. Enjoy delicious soups, fantastic appetizers, mouthwatering noodles, bombastic rice dishes, saucy vegetables, sweet treats & other delights you can easily make in your own kitchen. For adventurers, cooks & food lovers of all kinds! Justin''s newest cookbook, The Lotus and the Artichoke - INDOCHINESE is his second book to focus on adventures in India. Justin has been to India 10 times and spent over 2 years on the subcontinent. This book is dedicated to the delightful, delicious fusion of Indian & Chinese cooking, a tradition which began over 250 years ago. The exact origins are debated, the combinations and creations are often surprising - but the exceptional art and incredible tastes of Indo-Chinese is undeniably legendary! Indo-Chinese food is loved around the world - primarily by South Asians and generations of folks that have built th

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Book SynopsisFeeding Fascism explores how women negotiated the politics of Italy’s Fascist regime in their daily lives and how they fed their families through agricultural and industrial labour. The book looks at women’s experiences of Fascism by examining the material world in which they lived in relation to their thoughts, feelings, and actions.Over the past decade, Diana Garvin has conducted extensive research in Italian museums, libraries, and archives. Feeding Fascism includes illustrations of rare cookbooks, kitchen utensils, cafeteria plans, and culinary propaganda to connect women’s political beliefs with the places that they lived and worked and the objects that they owned and borrowed. Garvin draws on first-hand accounts, such as diaries, work songs, and drawings, that demonstrate how women and the Fascist state vied for control over national diet across many manifestations – cooking, feeding, and eating – to assert and negotiatTrade ReviewGarvin’s book is a fascinating look at how dinner tables, café menus, cookbooks, and kitchen utensils can help us understand the intersection of politics and daily life. In this case, Garvin takes readers on a journey through women’s experiences of Fascism under Benito Mussolini’s regime by exploring their cooking, agricultural labor, and industrial food production in Italy from 1922 through 1945." -- Annie Sciacca * Civil Eats *"Feeding Fascism is a fascinating journey through the food, kitchens, and work of women in an era of intense political ideology and citizen stewardship, where nutrition and food science, design and modernity were all used to facilitate that stewardship." * Nature Food *"Feeding Fascism contributes much to our understanding of women’s lives under Mussolini’s dictatorship and is a welcome addition to a growing body of scholarship that challenges the consent-resistance dichotomy that long dominated studies of interwar Italy. Fascists rarely missed an opportunity to celebrate what they were doing or to explain to people how they wanted them to act and feel. By subjecting the kitchen cabinets, factory cafeterias, ration cards, and recipe collections of the period to scrutiny, Garvin has brought the experiences of at least some Italian women into the frame." -- Anne Wingenter, Loyola University * LARB *"Feeding Fascism looks past the gilded hearths of Fascist leaders, and transports us instead to rice paddies, factories and working-class kitchens. This important intervention in Fascism scholarship examines cooking, foraging, and labour in fields and factories to understand ‘what happened between rebellion and consent’ throughout the ventennio." -- Amy King * Modern Italy *"Feeding Fascism is for a general audience, and Garvin succeeds in making the material accessible – no dry prose or unfamiliar academic jargon here. By using the less-explored lens of women’s food work, she sheds light on a moment in history that threated to profoundly changed Italian culinary traditions." -- Prathap Nair * The Parliament *"Feeding Fascism is an excellent contribution to the scholarship on Italian women, labour, food production and policy, industrialization, and architecture." -- Megan Kirby, York University * Histoire sociale / Social History *“Garvin deftly strikes a balance between explaining the process of food distribution and describing the subjective experiences of women within the macroeconomic transformations that concerned food production at the time.” -- Lucas René Ramos * EuropeNow Journal *“Garvin’s work announces that the comprehensibility of the feelings, stories and struggles from those kitchens can only be partial without understanding their physical, tangible, tactile features … her constant emphasis on biopolitics and banal nationalism in everyday life underlines the extent to which food is always inherently political, whether or not it is recognized as such.” -- Fabio Parasecoli, New York University * MLN *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Tabletop Politics 1. Towards an Autarkic Italy 2. Agricultural Labour and the Fight for Taste 3. Raising Children on the Factory Line 4. Recipes for Exceptional Times 5. Model Fascist Kitchens Conclusion: From Feeding Fascism to Eating Mussolini A Note to Future Researchers Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated vegetarian cookbook by bestselling author Hetty McKinnon features modern, easy, and healthy recipes for a new generation of families. Dreaming up flavorful yet nutritious meals, night after night, is one of the greatest challenges in home cooking. The secret to success is developing a repertoire of family classics--simple, adaptable, and nourishing recipes that you will want to cook time and time again. In Family, Hetty McKinnon shares her approach to modern, hearty, and healthy comfort food that is powered by vegetables. Some of these recipes are heirlooms, passed on from her mother, others are old family favorites, and many are healthier variations on much-loved food. With everything from a deconstructed falafel salad of roasted chickpeas and fresh greens to an earthy miso brown butter pasta with sage to sticky banana golden syrup dumplings, this book provides fun, uncomplicated food for everyone. Interwoven with McKinnon's recipes are family stories from home cooks around the world. Family teaches home cooks how to build a repertoire of crowd pleasing, flavorful vegetarian meals and shows families how to successfully eat healthily together.Trade Review"I am in love with this book, from Hetty's incredible, approachable and inventive recipes which put plants front and center, to the family stories which punctuate the recipes. A book with so much heart that I know will be well loved by all who get their hands on it." -Anna Jones, chef, columnist at The Guardian, and author of The Modern Cook's Year: Over 250 Vibrant Vegetable Recipes to See You through the Seasons "Cooking is clearly Hetty's love language. Her recipes are nourishing and connect friends and family together in a way that seems joyous, celebratory, yet simple and functional. I am lucky to have cooked alongside her and know firsthand how hearty, textural and flavorful her food is. This book honors her multi-cultural roots and encourages us to do the same." - Aran Goyoaga, creator of Cannelle et Vanille and author of Small Plates & Sweet Treats: My Family's Journey to Gluten-Free Cooking "Hetty has that magic gift of creating effortlessly gorgeous yet easily cookable recipes. Ever since her first book, I've fallen for her easy, breezy, satisfying salads and her practical advice on keeping things flexible and chilled. Her new book, Family, with its comforting soul warming recipes, are testament to no matter how bad your day is, a bowl of something you made with people you love is what you need to revive and restore you. " - Melissa Hemsley, chef and author of Eat Happy, along with The Art of Eating Well and Good + Simple with Jasmine Hemsley "When it comes to feeding people, Hetty McKinnon is Queen. Getting a peek at her private collection of recipes, the ones she feeds her own family, is the ultimate prize. These clever recipes are joyous, unpretentious, and full of flavor, like the author herself. That they are also vegetarian is the icing on the cake." - Sarah Copeland, author of The Newlywed Cookbook and Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite "A staggering array of family-friendly vegetarian dishes using flavors from all over the world. Global, simple, and delicious." - Diana Henry, award-winning food writer, newspaper columnist, and author of ten cookbooks including How to Eat a Peach: Menu, Stories, Places.

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Book SynopsisEdible wild plants, mushrooms, fruits, and nuts grow along roadsides, amid country fields, and in urban parks. All manner of leafy greens, mushrooms, and herbs that command hefty prices at the market are bountiful outdoors and free for the taking. But to enjoy them, one must know when to harvest and how to recognize, prepare, and eat them. The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits, and Nuts provides everything one needs to know about the most commonly found wild foodsgoing beyond a field guide's basic description to provide folklore and mouth-watering recipes for each entry, such as wild asparagus pizza, fiddlehead soup, blackberry mousse, and elderberry pie. This fully illustrated guide is the perfect companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth. With it in hand, nature lovers will never take another hike without casting their eyes about with dinner in mind.Trade Review“Wherever foraging takes you, this is a handy [guide] to include in a daypack.”—farmersmarketonline.com “A great book for the wild-foods gourmand. . . . Lyle discusses the history, the lore, and the preparation of a variety of edibles.”—Grand Rapids Press “This fully illustrated guide is the perfect companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth.”—Women in the Outdoors

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn to make artisan pizza the American way in this accessible, informative guide to the perfect pie from the creator of 'the best pizza in New York' (New York Times). Pizza is simple: dough, sauce, cheese, toppings. But inside these ordinary ingredients lies a world of extraordinary possibility. With The Joy of Pizza, you’ll make the best pizza of your life.  Dan Richer has devoted his career to discovering the secrets to a transcendent pie. The pizza at his restaurant, Razza, is among the best one can eat in the United States, if not the world. Now, Richer shares all he has learned about baking pizza with a crisp, caramelized rim; a delicate, floral-scented crumb; and a luscious combination of sauce, cheese, and toppings that gets as close to perfection as any mortal may dare. You’ll learn how to make Razza specialties such as:Jersey

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Book SynopsisTokyo Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Eastern Capital.With over 13.5 million residents squeezed in to 845 square miles, Tokyo stands as one of the world’s most beguiling cities. On the surface, it appears to be nothing but towering buildings and glaring lights. But once you get to know the city, its 23 wards reveal hidden alleyways, along many of which you can find singular drinking establishments.Tokyo Cocktails takes you inside the city’s best bars and introduces you to bartenders and mixologists conjuring up drinks that reflect the city’s essence, namely how thousands of years of tradition fuse with myriad contemporary influences. Inside this book, you will find: More than 1000 exciting cocktail recipes from acclaimed bars A guide of Tokyo mixologists and their signature drinks, inspired by the city’s deep traditions and cutting-edge innovation Detailed bartending tips and techniques Vibrant and evocative photographs of these drinks and revered bartenders Featuring tons of staples that honor and reinvent classics and make the best of local ingredients, this book is the ideal cocktail enthusiast’s guide to drinking like a local, whether you’re making a trip to Tokyo or staying at home and simply wishing you were there.

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Book SynopsisAs a boy, Ken Hom lived hand-to-mouth in the slums of Chicago's Chinatown. Today, he is one of the most celebrated TV chefs of all time, the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food and introduced the nation to the wok.This is the story of that remarkable journey.Aged just eight months when his father died, Ken was raised by his mother in an atmosphere of punishing poverty. But no matter how little they had, they ate well. Life would change when, at the age of eleven, Ken landed a job in his uncle's Chinese restaurant. From these humble beginnings, he travelled the globe and went on to become one of the world's greatest authorities on Asian food. His wildly popular books have inspired millions of home cooks, and he paved the way for a generation of celebrity chefs.High-spirited and frequently funny, My Stir-Fried Life is the epicurean's epic - a gastronomic narrative that lifts the spirits, tantalises the taste buds and feeds the soul of anyone and everyone who loves cooking, from the keen novice to the accomplished connoisseur.Trade Review"Ken Hom not only introduced me to the hitherto esoteric world of Chinese cuisine but allowed me to understand its enormous importance to the rest of the world both culturally and intellectually ... and that it is just extraordinarily lovely to eat." - Rick Stein; "A master of his craft, a legend in TV food." - James Martin; "I have enjoyed the luxury of Ken's wonderful food for many years. I can't wait to read about his life and his route to the top..." - Sir Alex Ferguson; "A cooking superhero... Great celebrity chef... A sense of feast runs through the book." - Libby Purves, Radio 4 Midweek; "Fascinating... Peppered with amusing stories about members of [Hom's] high-octane social circle... He is one of the most charming and likeable subjects." - Dominic Midgley, Daily Express

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Book SynopsisFeast on delicacies unique to the Earth Kingdom, Water Trible, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation with the Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook Gift Set, which includes an exclusive apron.From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, this official cookbook collects signature dishes from all four nations, like vegetarian plates of the Air Nomads, fiery entrees from the Fire Nation, seafood from the North and South Poles, and delectable cuisine from the Earth Kingdom. Packaged with an exclusive apron, this gift set is the perfect present for any Avatar: The Last Airbender fan. 60 ENTICING RECIPES: Featuring step-by-step instructions and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets, this book includes authentic food and beverage recipes inspired by the beloved series. EXCLUSIVE APRON: Show off your love of Avatar while keeping your clothes spotless with this exclusive apron. INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY: Gorgeous photos of finished recipes help ensure success!

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Book SynopsisFrom nationally-lauded San Francisco chocolate maker, Dandelion Chocolate, comes the first ever complete guide to making chocolate from scratch. From the simplest techniques and technology—like hair dryers to rolling pins—to the science and mechanics of making chocolate from bean to bar, Making Chocolate holds everything the founders and makers behind San Francisco’s beloved chocolate factory have learned since the day they first cracked open a cocoa bean.  Best known for their single origin chocolate made with only two ingredients—cocoa beans and cane sugar—Dandelion Chocolate shares all their tips and tricks to working with cocoa beans from different regions around the world. There are kitchen hacks for making chocolate at home, a deep look into the nuts, bolts, and ethics of sourcing beans and building relationships with producers along the supply chain, and for ambitious makers, tips for scaling up. Complete with 30 recipes from the chocolate factory''s much-loved pastry kitchen, Making Chocolate is a resource for hobbyists and more ambitious makers alike, as well as anyone looking for maybe the very best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world.

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Book SynopsisAn informative and practical guide to cooking healthy, nutritious meals for dogsTrade Review"The ultimate guide to weening your dog off commercial foods and toward a healthier diet."—Cool Hunting"Feed Me is an illustrated cookbook with 50 easy-to-follow, nutritious and appetizing meals designed specifically for man's best friend. We're talking the likes of seared beef with carrot risotto, and pasta with soybeans and crispy apple, so yeah, we'd probably buy extra and just cook ourselves the same thing for dinner."—Cool Material"As you might expect, and hope if you're planning to buy Feed Me as a gift for a pet lover, the cookbook also has adorable dog illustrations, courtesy of Kevin Waldron."—Dude"The canine cookbook features a number of premium recipes for owners to prepare that are all focused on natural ingredients that are free from additives to ensure optimal health."—Trend Hunter"...Takes pet food to gourmet heights... It's perfect for dog parents who believe that even their canines are what they eat."—The Globe and Mail"Guys, it's all about cooking meaty rice timbale with pumpkin or turkey and ricotta quenelles for your pooch now."—The Sunday Times, Style"A handsome book, printed on heavy stock and filled with adorable line drawings of dogs. It's also full of detailed advice about why it's better to cook for your dog than to feed them store-bought food and how to navigate the transition from kibbles to home-cooked meals."—The Takeout"Publisher Phaidon is a rare gem for lovers of visual arts... We follow their Instagram (and so should you!) and spotted two gorgeous books you really need to know about. Feed Me is a beautifully illustrated book with 50 home cooked meals for your dog while Pet-tecture features 288 pages of architecture for pets created by the biggest names in global architecture."—makethemroar.com"Diligent dog owner that I am, I read all of the preamble first, which explains the value of home cooked meals, what foods should go into a healthy dog diet, and how to prepare, cook, serve and store the meals. This saved me a lot of time in understanding the recipes and helped to mitigate my surprise that foods like pasta and rice featured so heavily. I essentially live off both of these during times when midweek meals have to be cobbled together, so it was great to see that Mahler could do the same... I was relieved that, at seven items, the ingredients list was mercifully short. If you're going to make these meals regularly, as the author suggests, it's critical that the shopping and organisation is sustainable... It smelled pretty delicious and Mahler, who usually doesn't fuss at all when I cook, took up residence at my feet... The transition from his previous meals was smooth. He had plenty of energy for chasing squirrels and his digestion was great."—StyleDetails.com"Full of tasty inspiration to make cooking from scratch an affordable, tasty alternative to shop bought dog-food... The sweet illustrations by Kevin Waldron are a treat for the eyes, too."—People's Friend"Takes the fear out of navigating the world of dog food dos and don'ts... Whether your dog is already happy and healthy, or it needs a more specialised diet to feel tip-top, these 50 recipes allow you to create bespoke meals for your own dogs needs. There're also helpful meal plans tailored for dogs of every age, breed, weight and activeness. If that wasn't enough, each meal has a nutritional breakdown, so you know exactly what you're feeding Fido. Keep the window open when you cook, and don't be surprised if you have dogs howling from all down the street. This is definitely a dog's dinner to be enjoyed."—FourAndSons.com

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Book SynopsisIn this delightful sequel to her bestseller Tender at the Bone, the beloved food writer Ruth Reichl returns with more tales full of love, life, humour and marvellous meals. Ruth Reichl''s pursuit of good food and good company leads her to New York and China, France and Los Angeles. She cooks and dines with world-famous chefs and the three star aristocracy of French cuisine, and her accounts of these meetings range from the madcap to the sublime. Reichl lovingly recreates all her marvellous meals in such succulent detail that readers will yearn from truffles in Provence and shrimp in Beijing. Throughout it all, Reichl is unafraid, even eager, to poke holes in the pretensions of food critics, making each and every course a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. She shares some of her first recipes so readers can make the Dry-Fried Shrimp she first tasted in China, or the Dacquoise served at the end of a magical visit to a Paris bistro. Reichl also shares th

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Book SynopsisBill Buford, an enthusiastic, if rather chaotic, home cook, was asked by the New Yorker to write a profile of Mario Batali, a Falstaffian figure of voracious appetites who runs one of New York''s most successful three-star restaurants. Buford accepted the commission, on the condition Batali allow him to work in his kitchen, as his slave.He worked his way up to ''line cook'' and then left New York to learn from the very teachers who had taught his teacher: preparing game with Marco Pierre White, making pasta in a hillside trattoria, finally becoming apprentice to a Dante-spouting butcher in Chianti.Heat is a marvellous hybrid: a memoir of Buford''s kitchen adventures, the story of Batali''s amazing rise to culinary fame, a dazzling behind-the-scenes look at a famous restaurant, and an illuminating exploration of why food matters. It is a book to delight in, and to savour.Trade ReviewIt's a brilliant book, a high-brow kitchen soap opera * Daily Telegraph *I lingered over every sentence like a heavily truffled risotto -- Anthony BourdainI have never read a funnier or more authentic account of the making of a serious cook. Give Mr Buford three stars -- Peter MayleA dazzling and fun account of two magnificently mad years * Guardian *With an endlessly inquisitive mind writes with great humour ... I suspect it might become a kitchen classic. It deserves to -- Ray Connelly * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisIn this magnificent guide to England''s cuisine, the inimitable Clarissa Dickson Wright takes us from a medieval feast to a modern-day farmers'' market, visiting the Tudor working man''s table and a Georgian kitchen along the way. Peppered with surprises and seasoned with wit, A History of England Food is a classic for any food lover.Trade ReviewThis is a marvellous read ... [Clarissa Dickson Wright's] skill is to make food, even 800 years ago, seem relevant and amusing today * Country Life *Magnificently eccentric and robustly informative ... an impressive tour of the horizon of a well-stocked mind ... [a] glorious sense of the continuity of English cuisine from the Middle Ages to the present shines from every page of this engaging, funny and admirably entertaining history * Sunday Telegraph *Combining her two great passions of food and history, she takes us on a chatty and fascinating crawlfrom Medieval times when pigeons, eels and nettles were staples, to the pizzas, baked beans and chips of today ... consistently entertaining and informative * Daily Mail *CDW has produced a most relishable feast -- The Monday Book * Independent *One of the strengths of the book is the author's comprehensive personal experience of the foods she describes. If you want to know the correct way to fillet a rook, or are curious about the taste of tripe made from cow's udder, then you couldn't hope for a more knowledgeable guide * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis''If you loved Under the Tuscan Sun, you'll love this'' Red Magazine Every week on a Thursday evening, a group of four rural Italian women gather in an old stone house in the hills above Italy's Orvieto. There along with their friend, Marlena they cook together, sit down to a beautiful supper, drink their beloved local wines, and talk. Surrounded by candle light, good food and friendship, the four women tell Marlena their evocative life stories, and of cherished ingredients and recipes whose secrets have been passed down through generations.Trade ReviewIf you loved Under the Tuscan Sun, you’ll love this. Great stories of ageing, abandonment, lost loves and Mafia feuds, interspersed with wonderful recipes for authentic dishes -- Viv Groskop * Red Magazine *Celebrates the life-affirming joys of food and friendship... Marlena de Blasi recounts meals she and four Italian neighbours cook together every week and the stories they share about their lives and loves. * Good Housekeeping *Charming... astonishingly rich... Marlena De Blasi writes about the food with mouthwatering relish... Best of all, the women tell de Blasi the stories of their lives: stories that between them make for a terrific piece of social history -- Reader's DigestMarlena de Blasi knows how to write real-life romance... Each woman's passions, disappointments and hopes are artfully recounted in this earthy celebration of life's "small delights" * Sydney Morning Herald *Marlena De Blasi’s glittering descriptions and mouthwatering recipes take you directly into the heart of Italy and into the souls of the Italian people. -- Adriana Trigiani * author of The Shoemaker’s Wife *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFans of 'Curious Cook' Harold McGee will relish the latest from This (Molecular Gastronomy), a French chemist and foodie hero who has helped to usher in the current restaurant world vogue for turning the kitchen into a laboratory... Even those who might be turned off by the thought of food chemistry will quickly be drawn in by his obvious love of food and eagerness to apply his research to helping people cook better. Publishers Weekly This has made invisible processes visible, revealed the mysteries, and the bread has risen, baked, and been enjoyed. -- Claudia Kousoulas Appetite for Books Cooks who want to learn more about the chemistry and physics that make their efforts possible will discover useful things here. Booklist This's molecular gastronomy is garnished with the author's own rich philosophy of food and flavor. -- Peter Barham Nature An exuberant paean for the role of science in cooking... This's book performs a great service. -- Len Fisher Times Higher Education Supplement This book should be in every kitchen. -- Christine Sismondo Toronto Star [An] eye-opening book. -- Kate Colquhoun Portsmouth Herald Witty and humorous... [readers] whose eyes glaze over at the very mention of electrons may find themselves becoming entranced by This' graceful descriptions of essential chemical reactions. -- Lynn Harnett Seacoast Sunday Well crafted, sprinkled with insight, and containing a menagerie of information, Kitchen Mysteries is a wonderful trip down a stellar buffet line. -- J. Edward Sumerau Metro Spirit Kitchen Mysteries is another tour de force for the French scientific chef... Highly Recommended. Choice This's book offers expert explanations that give the reader a better understanding of both cooking and cuisine. As such, it is enticing. -- Pierre Laszlo Chemical HeritageTable of ContentsSeries Editor's Foreword Cooking and Science The New Physiology of Flavor Soup Milk Gels, Jellies, Aspics Mayonnaise The Egg's Incarnations A Successful Souffle ? Cooking The Boiled and the Bouillon Steaming Braising Chicken Stew, Beef Stew, Veal Stew Questions of Pressure Roasting Deep-Frying Sautes and Grills Even More Tender Salting Microwaves Vegetables: Color and Freshness Sauces: Creamy, Satiny, Flavorful A Burning Question The Salad: An Oasis of Freshness Yogurt and Cheese Fruits of the Harvest Ices and Sorbets Cakes: Light and Melting Pastry Dough: Tart, Shortbread, and Puff Pastry Sugar Bread Wine The Alcohols Jams Tea Cold and Cool Vinegar Kitchen Utensils Mysteries of the Kitchen Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning historian makes the case for food’s cultural importance, stressing its crucial role throughout human historyTrade Review“If anyone could elevate food from the tasty to the erudite, it is this author, whose primary career is as a historian of medieval Europe, and who naturally tends away from the sensational statement, the grand generalisation, the razzle-dazzle, towards intricate curiosities, pattern-finding in miniature.”—Zoe Williams, The Guardian“Freedman moves smoothly from medieval French fabliaux that play on the different food horizons of each class . . . to early modern Spanish investigations into covert Jewish food practices among the conversos, and the calming effect of the Javan slametan, a ceremonial meal consumed in response to life-changing events . . . Freedman's breadth of reference . . . is a sure strength.”—Tom Jaine, Times Literary Supplement “Paul Freedman is a fluently readable adept of food history, its well-trodden highways, and some of its lesser-known byways.”—Stuart Walton, The World of Fine Wine“A rich and fascinating narrative that reaches deep into the historical and cultural larder of societal experience, powerfully illustrating the myriad ways that food matters as an essential condiment for humanity.”—Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack“Freedman is a master historian. Methodical and dexterous, he laces historical accounts with analysis and storytelling that informs and delights.”—Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill and author of The Third Plate“With wit, erudition and urgency, Paul Freedman casts a wide net across history and global cultures to show how we are defined by the food we eat—and ignore it at our peril.”—Andrew Coe, author of Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States“Highly entertaining and critically astute, Why Food Matters is a serious look at the evolution of the language of food. We have to turn to history to understand how we want food to look like in the future. Paul Freedman's brilliant telling of historical and contemporary foodways—their successes and failures—provides many laugh-out-loud, shaking head, lightbulb, and aha! moments.”—Elizabeth Falkner, chef and creative director, ChEF Productions“Wide-ranging, surprising, and deliciously readable. Paul Freedman conveys his deep knowledge and passion for the history of food in lively, lucid prose, revealing the myriad ways we define ourselves through what we eat.”—Irina Dumitrescu, University of Bonn

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Book SynopsisThis debut cookbook from L.A.'s phenomenally popular Bestia restaurant features rustic Italian food that is driven by intense flavors, including house-made charcuterie, pizza and pasta from scratch, and innovative desserts inspired by home-baked classics.IACP AWARD FINALISTSince opening in downtown Los Angeles in 2012, Bestia has captivated diners with its bold, satisfying, and flavor-forward food served in a festive, communal atmosphere. Now, in this accessible and immersive debut cookbook, all of the incredible dishes that have made Bestia one of the most talked-about restaurants in the country are on full display. Rooted in the flavors and techniques of Italian regional cooking, these recipes include inventive hits like fennel-crusted pork chops; meatballs with ricotta, tomato, greens, and preserved lemon; and agnolotti made with cacao pasta dough. Irresistible desserts such as apple cider donuts and a chocolate budino tart, from co-owner and pastry che

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed novelist Kim Thuy is joined by her mother and five aunts to share their stories and their culinary secrets, accompanied by stunning photographs, charming descriptions and evocative extracts from Kim's novels.

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Book SynopsisAntony Worrall Thompson''s passage to culinary stardom has not exactly been smooth. Abandoned by his father, a Shakespearean actor, when he was just three, Antony was sexually abused and maltreated throughout his childhood. Antony''s story very nearly came to an abrupt halt at sixteen when his face was crushed in a horrific rugby accident, which left him badly disfigured and chronically insecure. But pioneering surgery saved the day, enabling him to pursue what was to become the enduring love of his life - cooking. After much hard graft and some close encounters of the violent gangster kind, AWT''s flamboyant style as a restaurateur soon bought him to the attention of cookery''s cognoscenti and today Antony is to the culinary establishment what a bull is to a china shop. His no-nonsense style in the kitchen is loathed by a few, but loved by millions.Stuffed with hugely entertaining anecdotes and lightly sprinkled with AWT''s no-holds-barred opinions, RAW is aTrade ReviewRaw is a damn sight funnier, more interesting and less pretentious than 99% of the competition * Daily Telegraph *Riveting ... extraordinary * Daily Express *Every bit as colourful as his campfire confessions ... a lot of juicy, fascinating ingredients * Heat *

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