Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisWhen you think of Australian wine, you think of James Halliday. For almost 40 years, the legendary winemaker and critic has been the most trusted name in the industry, and his celebrated Halliday Wine Companion is the final word in what to drink now. This bestselling annual sets the benchmark for winemakers, collectors and wine lovers alike. The 2023 edition has been revised and updated with over 760 pages. Featuring all new scores, notes, wineries and the latest information on ‘exceptional’, ‘outstanding’ and ‘highly recommended’ wines. Inside, a team of Halliday expert share their extensive knowledge of wine with over 5000 tasting notes offering advice on great value wines, as well as key wine regions, wineries and winemakers, vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Halliday Wine Companion 2023 is quite simply the essential guide for drinkers of Australian wine, or a perfect gift for the wine lover in your life.

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Book SynopsisExplore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores!For any visitor to Japan, it becomes immediately clear how central the convenience store (or konbini') is to everyday life. Different to our understanding of the convenience store in the US, Japan's three huge chains 7 Eleven, Family Mart, Lawson are the beating heart of the nation. Locals will pop into the konbini multiple times a day for household items, umbrellas (during those summer storms), manga and, of course, food in all its forms. From instant snacks, onigiri, lunch bento, steaming oden, the fluffiest cheesecake slices and pot noodles. This book celebrates the sometimes odd, always delicious offerings through recipes and stories, as well as delving into the history of this peculiarly Japanese cultural icon.

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Book SynopsisThis is a new revised edition of the 2011 book, Knead to Know, packed with even more information and advice for start-up bakery entrepreneurs. It goes on to help guide bakers expanding their businesses. Sandwiched between these wholesome slices are tasty titbits from genuine artisan Real Bread bakeries of all types and sizes

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Book SynopsisAn English Vineyard Cookbook is a beautifully illustrated, practical and seasonal recipe book from renowned chef Peter Gladwin.

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Book SynopsisNearly twenty years after it first became a bestselling how-to guide for eager new cooks and seasoned preservers alike, Artisanal Preserves is back with an updated edition, providing the latest guidelines for cooking and canning delicious jams, jellies, marmalades, and more.For those new to the craft, chef Madelaine Bullwinkel includes a primer on the history and basic process of preserving. Experienced canners will appreciate exciting flavor combinations—such as Lime Zucchini Marmalade and Blackberry Ginger Preserves—as well as no-sugar jams and forty recipes for breads, muffins, and desserts that make good use of your new jams and jellies. Bullwinkel explains all the latest techniques for canning and sealing and has eliminated commercial pectin from all recipes, resulting in all-natural preserves sealed according to current USDA standards. Since the book’s original publication in 2005, the popularity of home pre

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Book SynopsisServe up tabletop-themed cocktails and matching effects for an adventurous add-on that gives any game night an extra dash of excitement with this cocktail twist on the infamous in-game item The Deck of Many Things. Stir up your RPG session—and your cocktail game—with this interactive deck of tabletop role-play-themed drinks with potent in-game effects.Düngeonmeister: The Deck of Many Drinks lets gamers add some excitement to their game with 50 RPG-inspired cocktails, each paired with a related effect compatible with 5E and other systems. Players can draw a card at random to let chance decide their fate, then look up the drink recipe in the included booklet to mix up the cocktail. The drink’s effect strikes the player’s character as soon as they start to imbibe. Drinks include: -The tart and rejuvenating Healing Surge, which patches you up and gives you a second wind -The citrusy Giant Bee with its accompanying in-game melee weapon -The dark and smooth Turn Undead that actually (temporarily) turns you undead -And more!Düngeonmeister: The Deck of Many Drinks adds a tasty new layer of adventure to your campaign.

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Book SynopsisPour yourself the perfect drink-or make a round for your guests.Making drinks at home has never been easier. In this guide to the perennial favorites and forgotten classics, YouTube''s favorite Aussie mixologist Steve the Bartender shows you how to craft cocktails with ease. Approachable and unpretentious instructions ensure that every drink is simple and delicious. - Guidance on building a home bar, from the essential spirits to mixing equipment and glassware- 125 curated drink recipes for every occasion, from Manhattans to Mai Tais. - Photographs of every recipe and integrated QR codes linking to videos of Steve preparing each drink.

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Book SynopsisBring magic into your kitchen with this beautiful cookbook, inspired by beloved Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille, and more!Experience delicious dishes inspired by your favorite Disney films with Disney Enchanted Recipes Cookbook! Fans will delight in the enchanting, easy-to-prepare recipes in this cookbook, from magical main courses to delectable desserts. Featuring beautiful full-color photography, helpful cooking tips, and recipes fit for everyone from beginners to advanced chefs, this all-ages cookbook is the perfect way to bring friends and family together with a little Disney magic. BRING THE WORLD OF DISNEY INTO YOUR KITCHEN: Relive iconic mealtime moments from Disney films with food inspired by scenes from Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille, and more. EXPLORE 40+ RECIPES: Dishes such as Princess Tiana’s Gumbo, Kronk’s Spinach Puffs, and Jack-Jack Cookies are sure to be a hit among your family and friends. This book also includes a useful guide to the necessary cooking utensils and stunning photos of the prepared recipes. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients, making it perfect for every chef, meal, and occasion. INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos of completed dishes help ensure success! DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Discover global cuisines with dishes from Europe, the Middle East, and more! GREAT GIFT IDEA: Perfect for every occasion, Disney fans of all ages will adore this deluxe cookbook. ADD TO YOUR DISNEY COLLECTION: Pair the recipes in Disney Enchanted Recipes Cookbook with dishes from Insight Editions’ charming line of Disney cookbooks, including Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook and Disney Princess: Healthy Treats Cookbook.

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Book SynopsisJust about anyone can grill a burger or steak without a cookbook, but rotisserie grilling is tricky. The Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook is your secret weapon. With everyday grilling, most people cook things with roughly even thickness and they can tell when the meats are done just by eyeballing them. Consider something bigger, like a leg of lamb, a whole turkey, or a full pork shoulder, and you have a problem--most grills will completely char the outside long before the inside is cooked to a safe temperature. The solution: get a rotisserie.The Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook shows how to set up, maintain, use and troubleshoot a rotisserie spit. It includes 105 recipes to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire, including a dry-brined Thanksgiving turkey, a whole country ham for other holidays, a whole chicken, duck, game hens, and big cuts like a beef ribeye roast or a leg of lamb. Beyond the meat recipes that are the core of the book, it includes rubs, glazes, and mops that are specifically crafted for long, slow cooking over a rotisserie, and even some ideas, like a spit-roasted whole pineapple, from beyond the world of poultry and meats.

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Book SynopsisThis cookbook is 100 main recipes and endless variations that marries the style and inspiration of Gjelina with the scope and reference of Vegetable Literacy from an exciting, smart point of view.Trade Review"Comprehensive vegetable cookbook that combines 100 recipes with advice on what to look for in the market, how to store vegetables, and how to make them exciting when cooking." -- The Bookseller"Vegetables do not need to be boring and can make delicious nibbles when dining outside. You will learn simple new cooking methods such as how to caramelise, with dishes including asparagus, courgette, cabbage and cucumber." -- The Sun"Give vegetables equal billing on the dinner plate with inspiring recipes showcasing their flavours and textures" -- Homes & Gardens"Things in my kitchen have changed since “Ruffage” arrived. This organized, easygoing guide to 29 vegetables offers a few cooking methods for each one, supplemented by several variations." -- The New York Times"This Cookbook Is Changing the Way I Use Vegetables [...] a master class in improvising with what you have and what’s in season right now [...] It's a total classic" -- Healthyish"With a personal tone and a practical approach, the book contains 100+ recipes for everything from beets to turnips, sunchokes, peas and beyond [...] it’s a cookbook that’s pragmatic and approachable, but the dishes themselves are at times decadent and always appealing." -- Cool Hunting

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Book Synopsis65 deliciously authentic recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen.My Big Fat Greek Cookbook is a comprehensive, contemporary overview of Greek food, recipes, and family culture as documented by the son of a Greek immigrant as his mother neared the end of her life. “This Greek eating tragedy has a beginning (appetizer), a middle (main course), and an end (dessert),” Christos shared. “As my Mama is in her final act, it’s fitting that a quarter of her recipes are desserts. Bon appétit! Kali Orexi! (Insert the sound of breaking plates here . . .)” This is more than just a list of ingredients or series of steps, of course. It’s filled with simple recipes, gorgeous photographs, traditional meals, memories, and tidbits of information that draw family and friends to Greek tables time and again. It has everything from iconic egg-lemon sauce to rich soups, sweet pies, and traditional delicacies like rabbit stew and octopus with pasta, accompanied by tales of Greek history and insight into cultural nuances. Recipes include: Meatballs (keftedes) Lentils (fatkes) Stuffed vegetables (gemistra) Spinach pie (spanakopita) Tzatziki Spaghetti with cheese (makaronia me tyri) Roast lamb (arni sto fourno) Moussaka Apple cake (milopita) Ride pudding (rizogalo) And more! With stunning photographs throughout, this book is a peek into a Greek family that has achieved what so many of us yearn for: a fuller, more meaningful and joyful life, lived simply and nourished on real, delicious Greek meals that you can access anywhere with this cookbook on hand.Trade Review“Christos has captured the essence of Greek home cooking through this collection of his mother’s recipes. An easy-to-read cookbook, emphasizing the simplistic beauty of Greek cuisine.” —Peter Minaki, author of The Big Book of Mediterranean Recipes “Bravo, Christos. Documenting the treasure trove of recipes in a Greek kitchen isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the effort. I can’t wait to pull up a chair and join the feast!” —Marisa Churchill, Top Chef competitor and author of Sweet & Skinny “This cookbook is as much about love as it is about food. A love for family, a love for Greek food, and most of all, a love for the author's mother, who expressed her affection for friends and family through her cooking. Food was her language of love, her recipes preserved for all time in this touching tribute.” —JB Macatulad, willflyforfood.net "Christos shows us how to make healthy and nutritious recipes, including plant-based meals, and quite honestly inspires us all to own our culture and heritage. Greek cuisine is such a powerful way of eating and surely this book will transform us all.” —Maria Koutsogiannis, author of Mindful Vegan Meals, food stylist, photographer and writer for FoodByMaria “Who doesn’t love Greek food? Years ago, I was invited to Greece to write an article about its cuisine and I had the privilege to stay with a local Greek family. Within five minutes upon my arrival, I was instantly transformed from journalist to family member, and I couldn’t stop eating because everything tasted so good! And that family’s sense of generosity and pride came rushing back to me when I read Christos’s family recipes and memories. The Greeks are masters of simple, accessible, and delicious food. I wish Christos’s mother would invite me over to try her yummy galaktoboureko—sweet and crunchy on the outside, and filled with the perfect custard on the inside!” —Ricardo Larrivée, chef and owner of Cafe Ricardo, host of Ricardo and Friends (Food Network), and author of Vegetables First

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Book SynopsisTreat your friends, family, and crew with Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook. Featuring over 70 recipes inspired by Joss Whedon's cult TV show and illustrated with gorgeous full-color photography, you’ll never have to settle for protein blocks again. Explore new and fan-favorite foods from across the 'Verse, including: - Mudder's milk - Simon's protein birthday cake - Zoe's 'Wife Soup' - Ice planets - Fresh bao - Southdown Abbey couscous - Gunpowder gimlet - Fruity oaty bars - Mama Reynold's shoofly pie ...and more. The Big Damn Cookbook will keep you and your fellow Browncoats well fed even on your longest smuggling runs.Trade Review"a delight to browse through and inspiring to plan menus with -- making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections!"-Midwest Book Review"Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook is full of recipes ready to make you a big damn hero at any table. Written with an enthusiast’s eye for detail, this cookbook will bring joy to any fan’s kitchen and delight to any palate. Shiny. " -Foreword Magazine“a perfect gift for the Firefly fan who loves to cook” - Fangirl Nation“a treasure trove of knowledge about the ‘Verse, in addition to just being a damn good cookbook” - Adventures in Poor Taste “oh, what an utterly rewarding book this is!...a love letter to the Firefly fan, digging up recipes even obliquely mentioned in the series and film for our delectation” - The Frumious Consortium “a tantalizing new kitchen essential to help satiate your mealtime needs” - SYFY “smartly arranged with enticing photographs that will prompt you to want to make everything” - Borg.com “Recipes from each crew member will bring you right into Serenity’s homey kitchen area...written in the character’s authentic voice” - BookRiot “I fully expected this to be more fandom than food and I was 100% wrong. Everything I’ve made from it so far, from Shepard Book’s Chicken Skewers, to saffron rice pudding, to pumpkin bao has been absolutely delicious” - BookRiot“We're always looking for ways to dive back into the world of cancelled-too-soon Firefly, and this cookbook is a particularly fun way to do so” - Den of Geek “Presents loads of in-world and tie-in content with recipes that will make you feel like you’re eating all over the ‘verse” - Borg.com

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Book SynopsisThe Homemade Dog Treats Recipe book provides entertainment and inspiration for dog lovers who want to give their pets healthy and nutritious treats. Beautifully designed, it is packed with full colour photography of dogs helping to bake in the kitchen and easy to follow recipes.

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Book SynopsisDIY Sourdough is the essential beginner's guide to crafting simple whole grain sourdough starters, breads, snacks, and more that can be incorporated into your weekly routine. Packed with tips and tricks for consistent, nutritious, and delicious results. Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction How We Got into Sourdough Why Sourdough? Why Whole Grains? Why We Recommend You Stick with Organic Grains and Flours What You Need for Sourdough Flour Buying Tips and Tricks Grind Your Own Grains, Not As Hard As You Think Grain-to-Flour Conversions Home Milling Tips How Much to Mill at a Time Fineness FreshnessWhy Spelt and Other Older Grains for Sourdough Hey, Batter Batter! The Importance of Batter Consistency 1 Simple Sourdough Basics A Simple Sourdough Schedule Starters Take time How to Create Your Own Sourdough Starter Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Whole Grain Sourdough Starter Maintaining Your Sourdough Starter Timing of Feedings and Finding Your Sourdough's Sweet Spot The Not-So-Uncommon Failed Sourdough Starter What to Do When You Need to Travel or Take a Few Days Off? The Need for a Backup Starter Waking Up Stored Starter Buying Starters Borrowing Starters Common Problems that Cause Sourdough Consternation Mold House Too Hot, House Too Cold Cross Contamination Metal and Sourdough? Too Sour Not Enough Rise 2 Breakfast English MuffinsHell Hath No Pastry Like My Wife's SconesPancakes and WafflesPancakes Zucchini Waffles French Toast 3 Lunch Breads Irish Soda Bread/English Muffin Bread Croutons Crackers Rolling Crackers Scoring Crackers Basic Crackers Beyond Basic Crackers Artisan Spelt Bread 4 Dinner Biscuits What's the Difference Between a Biscuit, Roll, Muffin, and So Many Other Baked Goods? Rolls Empanadas 5 Snacks and Special Treats Muffins Basic Muffins Blueberry Muffins Cast Iron Skillet Cinnamon Rolls Cream Cheese Frosting Cinnamon Raisin Bread Banana Bread 6 Resources and Sundry Matters Kitchen Equipment Cast Iron Glass Stoneware Measuring Equipment Grain Mills Online Resources Traditional Cooking School Cultures for Health Homemade Food Junkie About the Authors A note About the Publisher

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Book SynopsisCameron Diaz shares her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger in this positive, essential guide that is grounded in science and inspired by personal experience.Cameron Diaz has been a role model for millions of women all over the world throughout her career. But, as she'd be the first to admit, she hasn't always been as health-conscious as she is now.As a young woman, Cameron didn't always think about how the decisions she was making about her diet and lifestyle would impact her health for years to come. But over the past fifteen years, she has discovered that what she eats is inseparably linked to how she feels and looks. That knowledge that nutrition impacts life fuelled her hunger to educate herself about the best ways to feed, move, and care for her body. In The Body Book, Cameron shares what she's learned and offers a comprehensive guide for women to look and feel their best.Cameron doesn't offer a one-size-fits-all program or set goals to reach in seven days or Trade Review‘A radically different celebrity lifestyle guide […] More of a body bible than the usual A-lister’s diet-cum-exercise-cum-cookery tome, Cameron’s book is a comprehensive, scientifically sound guide to understanding, strengthening and – most importantly – learning ‘to love’ our bodies […] Very wise and extremely brave.’YOU Magazine ‘If there’s any book you buy at any time soon, it should be [Cameron’s] book.’Drew Barrymore ‘Diaz comes off in her book in the way you’d think she’d act in real life: bubbly and friendly. As a bonus: she’s actually done her research and is knowledgeable and fair.’Jezebel.com ‘[THE BODY BOOK] is brimming with advice, tips and tricks and useful science that [Cameron’s] learned along her wellness journey.’Self Magazine ‘…Diaz’s message is smart: your body is the best instrument you’ll ever own.’The Daily Beast ‘Cam is like your personal life guru, telling you that YOU CAN DO IT in all caps’New York Magazine ‘There’s definitely something about Cameron Diaz.’Hello Magazine

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful volume celebrates entertaining and decorating in a meaningful and personal way, by integrating florals and artisanal handmade objects--whether it's porcelain, flatware, glassware, vases, or textiles--into tabletop designs.Gathering showcases creative tabletop ideas and styles for all seasons. These stylish interiors feature local, artisanal floral designs and handmade objects, capturing the current trend of living and decorating more mindfully and with one-of-a-kind objects.Exploring every aspect of tabletop design, with setting ideas for different seasons and situations, this volume presents tabletops in situ in a range of stylish spaces designed by the creatives and artists who live there (and sometimes who are the makers themselves). From rustic country living to urban eco-chic, what these beautiful interiors have in common is a desire to bring nature indoors and an intentional and personal approach to design.Full of inspiring tabTrade Review"In their new “Gathering: Setting the Natural Table” (Rizzoli International Publications), authors Kristen Caissie and Jessica Hundley explore ways to marry flowers and handmade objects into table designs. Photographed by Gemma and Andrew Ingalls, the table settings include ceramics with floral patterns, colors and designs inspired by nature, and natural-looking floral arrangements. 'When life gets overwhelming, I try to find my way back to my original love of flowers,' says Caissie, a floral designer at Moon Canyon, in Los Angeles." — ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive cookbook with 200 recipes for the way people want to eat and bake at home today, with gluten-free options, from James Beard Award-winning and best-selling author Elisabeth Prueitt, cofounder of San Francisco''s acclaimed Tartine Bakery.Tartine All Day is Tartine cofounder Elisabeth Prueitt’s gift to home cooks everywhere who crave an all-in-one repertoire of wholesome, straight-forward recipes for the way they want to eat morning, noon, and night. As the family cook in her own household, Prueitt understands the challenge of making daily home cooking healthy, delicious, and enticing for all—without wearing out the cook. Through concise instruction Prueitt translates her expertise into home cooking that effortlessly adds variety and brings everyone to the table. With 200 recipes for everything from the best-ever salad dressings to genius gluten-free pancakes (and 45 other gluten-free options), the greatest potato gratin, fool-proof salmon and roasted chicken, and dreamy desserts, Tartine All Day is the modern cookbook that will guide and inspire home cooks in new and enduring ways.

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Book SynopsisThe history of wine is the history of civilisation. It is the religious drink par excellence. In Greek mythology, references to wine abound. In the Bible, after the Flood, Noah plants a vineyard. In the Middle Ages, it was in the monasteries and churches that the syrupy drink of antiquity, unpalatable if not diluted, was transformed into the wine we know today. Wine expert Benoist Simmat and artist Daniel Casanave trace the story of wine from its origins in the Mediterranean to the globalised industry of the 21st century. Taking in the innovations that have punctuated wine’s long history, from oak barrel aging to the invention of the bottle, Wine: A Graphic History will leave readers with a fresh view of our own drinking culture.

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Book SynopsisIn the second edition of this award-winning book, experience the city's fascinating food culture through the eyes of local artisans, restaurateurs, and streetside hawkers.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the essence of hygge as revealed by Brontë Aurell, Danish owner of London’s ScandiKitchen in this honest and thoughtful guide, featuring some of her favourite recipes. Hygge is in the zeitgeist, but what is it, how do we bring hygge into our lives and why are we so captivated with this Danish word? According to Brontë, it is really not complicated and doesn’t involve spending vast amounts of money on candles or blankets… in its purest form it is simply about appreciating life. Explained in 12 entertaining chapters interspersed with recipes, you will learn first about the origins of the word hygge and then how to embrace it. Essays include: Hygge and Happiness; Hygge and Baking; Hygge and Time; Hygge and Stress; Hygge and Soul; Hygge and Nature and Hygge and Your Home. Hygge is a completely psychological and emotional state of being. Whether it’s going for a walk or sharing a cake with friends, when you carve a pocket of time in your day to appreciate and experience the moment, hygge can be found.

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Book SynopsisFibre plays an essential part in a healthy diet, but most people don''t get enough. Few of us know how much we should be consuming or how to increase our daily intake. This book answers these questions in detail and provides 70 delicious, fibre-rich recipes that will become favourites in your household.The Healthy Fibre-rich Cookbook covers the most recent developments and nutritional knowledge about fibre. There''s no need to buy a whole range of specialist ingredients; it''s simply about adjusting your meals and eating habits. Here you will find a wide range of up-to-date recipes to inspire you throughout the day and show how easy it is to incorporate more fibre into your diet. This will include:- Buttermilk banana pancakes- Smoked paprika babaganoush- Chicken empanadas- Roasted vegetable and butterbean crumble- Wholemeal spelt and honey biscuits With this book you will get to know your gut, increase your fibre intake and feel bett

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Book SynopsisThe evening, when time and patience are at their shortest, can be the worst part of the day to throw a meal together. And then there are the unexpected mouths to feed: a friend with a new baby, an elderly family member, a couple of uninvited ravenous teenagers. Enter the Dinner Ladies, the fearsomely organised duo bringing delicious peace to busy households. They are the mistresses of stocked-up fridges and freezers thanks to a wide-ranging repertoire of nourishing, reliable make-ahead meals. Family-friendly favourites dominate: there are spiced slow-cooked lamb shanks; warming curries; veggie-focused 'thinner dinners'; and easy desserts that may not make it as far as the table, such as apricot, raspberry and coconut crumble or chocolate mint honey pots. Welcome the Dinner Ladies to your kitchen and reclaim your evenings.Table of Contents1. Thinner Dinners2. Crowd-pleasers3. Cosy Kitchen Suppers4. Spice and Fire5. Rib Stickers6. Sweet and Easy

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of an IACP Award-winning classic introduces traditional techniques for preparing artisanal doughs while incorporating new ingredient and equipment sections, four-color photography and instructions for using the natural yeast method.

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Book SynopsisWith this accessible, uncomplicated beginner’s guide, introduce your kids (or just yourself) to the secrets behind sourdough baking, a tradition the whole family can enjoy together.*2022 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Awards Finalist* Using three simple ingredients: water, flour and salt, Sourdough Baking with Kids teaches young bakers and their families about the science behind caring for active sourdough starter: how to create it, keep it alive, feed it when it’s hungry, and prepare it for baking. Each recipe in this book includes different ingredients, colors, and techniques for parents and kids to craft their own bread loaves together. Along the way, families can pick up breadcrumbs such as changes to observe in the dough, fun facts about bread around the world, and little lessons on the patience and discipline behind the process. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Welcome to the World of Bread Baking The Origin of Bread Bread Science and Benefits Equipment and Ingredients Safety Rules 2 Creating Sourdough Starter from Scratch A Note on Weighing Ingredients Before You Start Your Starter Converting Whole Grain Starter into a Regular Flour Starter Caring for Your Sourdough Starter Preparing Your Sourdough Starter for Baking 3 Step-by-Step Sourdough Baking Concepts The 12 Steps of Bread Baking 4 Recipes with Sourdough Starter Basic Sourdough Loaf Country-Style Sourdough Bread Butter-Enriched Sourdough Loaf Purple Corn Sourdough Loaf Potato Sourdough Loaf Jalapeño-Cheddar Sourdough Loaf The Softest Milk Sandwich Loaf Double Chocolate Sourdough Loaf Cinnamon-Raisin Sourdough Loaf Turmeric and Poppy Seed Sourdough Loaf Sweet S’mores Sourdough Loaf Sourdough Pizza Dough Sourdough Challah Sourdough Cinnamon Buns 5 Savory Recipes Made from Sourdough Discard English Muffins Sourdough Biscuits Cheddar Scones Tortillas Sourdough Crackers Sourdough Popovers 6 Sweet Treats and Desserts Made with Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Blueberry Muffins Crumpets Pancakes Apple Galette Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate-Cherry Brownies 7 Yeast Baked Goods No-Knead Crusty Bread Pretzel Bites Bagels Naan Super-Soft Milk Buns Chocolate Babka Doughnuts Resources Sources Appendix Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisWith more than 40 vodka-based cocktail recipes – from classics to contemporary twists – this is a must-have bar companion for anyone who enjoys their vodka. Vodka makes the ideal base for a cocktail and is perhaps the most mixable and useful spirit behind any bar. Its clean and neutral taste pairs with most flavours, from sweet to sour, fruity to spicy, and creates delicious possibilities for every drinking occasion. Try a restorative Bloody Mary with breakfast, a perfectly mixed Cosmopolitan to sip at a leisurely lunch, a pre-dinner Vodka Martini to whet your appetite, or a Black Russian enjoyed as a night-cap. This perfect companion to your home bar showcases the most popular vodka drinks, plus offers up some surprises, and is a celebration of the cocktail in its myriad forms. From the retro charm of a Harvey Wallbanger to that icon of the modern drinking scene, the Espresso Martini, the recipes included here are must-tries for any vodka-drinker.

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Book SynopsisDelicious food can heal the body. Reset and rebalance with clean, nourishing recipes that are flexible and easy for busy weeknight meals or lunches on the go, and healthy enough for more intensive, doctor-supported cleanses. Gwyneth Paltrow gets the power of simple, unprocessed, quality food. Her recipes focus on delicious flavours and clean ingredients - pillars that have launched her cookbooks to bestseller status. Now she''s back with her most ambitious cookbook to date: a collection of 100-plus recipes and customisable meal plans that offer taste, simplicity and targeted health benefits. This food-lover''s cookbook brings everything to the table - from smoothies and soups to bowls, entrées, snacks and desserts - with the ease and flavour that we have come to expect from Paltrow and her team at GOOP. Highlights include instant staples like Turkey Meatball Pho, Sheet Pan Chicken Broccolini and Butternut Squash Tacos, and sweet treats likTrade Review[The Clean Plate] talks about how delicious food can heal the body: 'clean recipes' that are easy for weeknight meals or quick lunches. Think simple, quality food - and more than 100 recipes. From Sheet Pan Chicken Broccolini to Cashew Turmeric Iced Lattes * Eastern Daily Press *Simple, tasty recipes * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis***All the things you love about Ella''s Kitchen in a book! 100 easy, tasty and healthy recipes to inspire big and little cooks, ranging from the easiest of snacks and light meals that can be rustled up in minutes to delicious and satisfying dinners. Packed with clever twists and shortcuts to make life as easy as possible for busy parents. For weekends and holidays, when there is a bit more time available, there are leisurely breakfast recipes such as ''Purple'' Blueberry Pancakes and more involved cooking projects such as Hooray for the Weekend.Full of fun ideas for getting children involved in preparing, cooking and exploring food. Colour-in features and stickers mean that kids will love the book as much as their parents do.Fully revised and updated, with new recipes and photographs.-''It''s never too early to get little''uns interested in healthy eating, so instead of

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Book SynopsisFor centuries the storecupboard was the most important feature in every European castle, house or hovel. Its contents were jealously guarded and fiercely protected because they represented survival. In Preserving, Potting and Pickling Elisabeth Luard chooses the best of these larder-store treasures to give recipes for pickles to jams, bottled sauces to potted and dried meats, and directions for drying and storing vegetables, pulses, herbs and funghi. She goes on to present whole meals built around convenience foods such as Portable Soup (the original soup-cube) and the two ketchups - mushroom and tomato - which have provided the secret ingredient for so many of our ancestors delicious dishes. There are recipes for storable treats like French pain d'epices (better a month or two in the cupboard) and sweets such as the lovely honey-and-almond turron of Moorish Spain and the marzipan specialities of southern France. Finally the book offers a section on natural home remedies from soothing syrups to herbal teas. Very much a companion volume to her highly acclaimed European Peasant Cookery this treasure trove is illustrated throughout with the author's own delightful drawings and paintings. Proving once and for all that fast food need not be junk food, Elisabeth Luard will once again enchant her world-wide audience with her enthusiastic celebration of good food and good husbandry. This is a timely and practical tribute to the wisdom of the past.

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Book SynopsisQuick and easy Asian cooking from School of Wok founder and chef Jeremy PangCelebrate fast, furious and fresh Asian cooking with over 80 recipes from the award-winning culinary institution, School of Wok. Bringing together the best Asian flavors from across the continent, this book is a combination of quick-fire, easy meals that take as little as 15 minutes to cook. From lavish suppers for lavish weekend suppers to family feasts with a bit more flare, Jeremy Pang's School of Wok contains the tips and tricks you need to make the world of Asian cooking easily accessible so you never have to resort to a takeaway ever again. Most recipes in the book utilise the 'wok clock' technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked for complete simplicity. Wok Wednesdays and Flavor Fridays, all seen on the School of Wok Youtube channel, are also featured.Recipes include: Black Pepper Hong Kong Beef BBQ Pork Bao  Vegan Pad Thai  Pork and Prawn Wontons in Homemade Sichuan Chilli Oil Sweet and Sour Crispy Cauliflower Coming from three generations of Chinese cooks, chef, author and TV presenter Jeremy Pang decided to follow his heart and bring the world of Asian cuisine to fellow food enthusiasts and establish School of Wok in London, a culinary school specializing in teaching Eastern cuisine to students in the comfort of their own homes. 

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Book Synopsis'This is Rayner at his rambunctious best: upfront, full-fat, and always deliciously written.' Nigella Lawson'A sophisticated palate and a fiery, comic tongue. Jay Rayner's food writing is brilliant.' Stanley TucciWhy are gravy stains on your shirt at the dinner table to be admired? Does bacon improve everything? And is gin really the devil's work?In this rollicking collection of his hilarious columns, the award-winning writer and Observer restaurant critic Jay Rayner answers these vital questions and many, many more. They are glorious dispatches, seasoned in equal measure with both enthusiasm and bile, from decades at the very frontline of eating.'Deliciousness served up in book form.' Philippa Perry'Wonderfully funny, foodie and perfectly short.' Tom Kerridge

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Book SynopsisHow to quit for good, from the creator of This Naked MindNicotine is seductive.It tastes good, it''s a shield against stress, it's a companion when you're alone.But what if none of that were true? What if it doesn't relax you? What if it doesn't make you less lonely?In This Naked Mind: Nicotine, Annie Grace and William Porter combine their tried-and-trusted methods to overcoming problem drinking to help you stop smoking and stop vaping.With science-backed, habit-breaking systems that have worked for thousands, this book is essential reading for any person looking to give up for good.Jump-start your no-smoking journey today and start to heal your brain and body.

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Book SynopsisA recipe deck based on the Wheel of the Year with recipes for everyday meals and treats and special celebratory dishes to make for festivals and Sabbats.

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Book SynopsisPopular budget-conscious and plant-based chef Toni Okamoto is back to make mealtime delicious, affordable, and easier than ever—with 100 vegan recipes for meal prep, one-pot and one-pan meals, make-ahead dishes, sheet pan suppers, and more.When we’re crunched for time, cooking something healthy and tasty often falls off our to-do lists. But with a little planning (and some smart recipes), eating well can fit into even the busiest day. In this follow-up to her bestselling Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto turns her attention to recipes that save you time and energy in the kitchen—and, of course, save you money, too! In Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy, Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods. If meal prep isn’t your jam, never fear; Toni offers so much more. Chapters focus on time-saving strategies like make-ahead breakfasts, one-pot or one-pan dishes, sheet pan makes and casseroles, 30-minute mains, and even simple snacks and desserts. Many recipes can be made oil-free, and Toni offers plenty of adaptations for your pressure cooker and air fryer. You’ll find dishes such as: Freezer-Friendly Pancakes and Waffles Spinach Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup Sheet Pan Ratatouille Udon Noodles with Peanut Sauce Mini Pizza Bagels Chocolate Peanut Butter BarkAs the saying goes, time is money—and Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy will save you both.

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re a vegetarian or flexitarian or just looking to cut down on meat, you’ll find plenty of options for tasty, practical veggie dishes for every lifestyle in Foolproof Veggie One-Pot. Celebrate the essence and simplicity of one-pot cooking with everything from creamy pastas and risottos to fragrant curries and stir-fries, with 60 delicious and modern vegetarian recipes that are full of flavour. In this handy book, naturally vegan recipes and ingredient swaps for vegan options are noted throughout. The Foolproof series celebrates the simple ways to cook, eat and enjoy different dishes and techniques, and offers amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. The series includes: One-Pot, BBQ, Freezer, Fish, Picnic.

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Book SynopsisSparkling wine has delighted humanity for nearly 500 years. It has become essential at celebratory meals, a toast to new marriages, new babies, new jobs, and is even used to launch ships, but there’s more to it than the fizzy and festive. In Fizz!, Anthony Rose takes an in-depth look at sparkling wines around the world, exploring how and where they are made, and why they are such a joy to drink. The first part of Fizz! delves into the history of sparkling wine, including early accidents and experiments in sparkling winemaking, its nineteenth-century surge in popularity (and associated debauchery) and the breakthroughs in vineyard and cellar that ensured Champagne’s place among the great wines of the world. Rose then goes on to detail fizz-making techniques, from the traditional method to pet nat, and explores the terroirs and grapes suited to producing the wines, from the Champagne trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier to the native varieties producing compelling effervescence worldwide. Following a look at the science behind the bubbles, Rose begins his global quest in search of sparkling wines. Travelling Europe, from Portugal to Moldova, he samples Cava from Spain, proves there’s more to France than Champagne, finds out why southern England makes some of the world’s best bubbles, discovers Sekt secrets of the Germans and explores Italy beyond the Prosecco that began the new fashion for fizz. Journeying further afield, Rose recommends the best fizz from California, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, tastes some of South Africa’s Cap Classique and even finds sparklers of note in Japan and China. This comprehensive celebration of sparkling wine is rounded off with thorough appendices, making it essential reading for wine lovers and students of wine.Trade ReviewThe best and most up-to-date 388 pages on the world of sparkling wine that it is possible to find in 2022. - Tom Stevenson, The World of Fine WineRose writes well. Neat, dry, accessible, factual. This is a useful textbook ... If I were writing the WSET exam on sparkling wine, I would get this book and thumb it numb. - Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.comThis is an academic book which will be of huge value to a student and will please the completist. - Adam Lechmere, Club OenologiqueFizz! Is a brisk guide to a huge topic ... I particularly appreciated the complexities of bottle fermentation laid out so clearly. Very handy for reference. - Henry Jeffreys, timatkin.comIt should be essential reading for all WSET students, not least because of the breadth of coverage and the clear explanations of everything you need to know about production methods and the increased spread, and popularity, of fine sparkling wine throughout the whole wide world of wine. It is equally manageable for those merely interested in enjoying, and exploring further, perhaps the fastest growing and most successful wine style of the 21st Century. - David Crossley, Wide World of WineBrimming with facts and insight but never dull, the text zips along and is as “enchantingly ephemeral and enduringly exciting” as most of us find a glass full of bubbles to be. - Claire Harries, The Wine MerchantA comprehensive work that translates the complex world of fizz into a subject anyone can appreciate. Entertaining, witty and erudite, the writer’s characteristic dry wit takes the reader on an effervescent journey through anything that bubbles. The impressive research weaves history, science, personalities and personal anecdote to make this a great read. - judging panel, Guild of Food Writers awards

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Book SynopsisFrench Kitchen Lessons is a celebration of food, farm life, and the seasons—not only the seasons of the year, but the seasons of life: starting over, finding a place, trying new things, and gathering.  In 2010, Cat Bude and her husband left their jobs in the Pacific Northwest, packed up their house and their kids, and moved to Normandy, France. After much looking, they found a run-down, rambling farmhouse, overrun with wild rabbits, and Rabbit Hill Farm was born. As Cat and her family settled into life on the farm, an urge to share the joys of country life led Cat to start the website Rabbit Hill Lifestyle, and eventually she began hosting vintage shopping tours, guided market trips, lavender harvest parties, and cooking classes for readers of her blog traveling to Rabbit Hill.French Kitchen Lessons begins with classic French staples like pastry doughs, mother sauces, and stocks, then teaches you how to transform them in

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Book Synopsis'This puppy's not just for Christmas...it's also the kind of book to reach for on any winter's evening when you want rib-sticking comfort food in your belly.' Tony Turbull, The Best Food Books of 2023, Times'This book sits alongside turkey, chipolatas and stuffing as a Christmas essential.' Tom Parker BowlesFrom the award-winning Ginger Pig butchers, here are all the recipes you need for the most important meal of the year, plus all the other get-togethers of the festive season. In addition to delicious dishes there's a wealth of helpful advice, from how to stuff a bird to the art of building a festive cheese board.'Much though we love it, Christmas day is not just about poultry, so although this book has recipes for turkey and goose, we've included plenty of alternatives, like stuffed porchetta, rib of beef or celeriac steaks. Because families and friends get together before and after the big day, we have included ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, canapés and puddings for the days between Christmas and the New Year, together with advice on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For New Year's Eve itself, choose between our recipes for a formal dinner or a more relaxed get-together.' Tim Wilson, Founder of Ginger PigPacked with recipes for every possible Christmas, whether you're feeding a crowd or cooking for just a few, this is the ultimate culinary guide for a stress-free, luxurious Christmas.

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Book SynopsisThis kit contains all you need to make and gift your very own chocolate owls inspired by the Harry Potter films!This set contains a food-safe silicon sheet debossed with eight chocolate owl molds, plus eight beautifully-printed gift boxes designed to look like Harry’s letter of acceptance from Hogwarts. Simply pour melted chocolate into the (washed) molds and allow the chocolate to harden in the fridge. Then pop out the owls and pop each into a pre-printed, die-cut display box also included in the kit. They make the perfect sweet treat for any Potter fan. The instructional booklet includes full step-by-step instructions for achieving the best results, plus a few bonus recipes for delicious, Harry Potter-inspired sweet treats. ICONIC FRANCHISE: Harry Potter appeals to fans of all ages EASY TO USE AND REUSABLE: The mold can be used time and time again DOWNLOADABLE PRINTABLES: Make and gift as many chocolate owls as you like with the inserts included

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Book SynopsisAuthentic Indian food from Manju, one of the world's oldest chefs, and her award-winning restaurant in this homage to the vegetarian cuisine of Gujarat. 2022 She Awards Outstanding Culinary Skills winner Manju Patel. 2023 Be Inclusive Hospitality winner of Best South Asian Food. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 top 10% restaurants in the world. This enticing selection of vegetarian and vegan recipes covers every part of Gujarati cuisine from sharing foods such as Samosa and Kachori, snacks such as Chakri and Sev Mamri, through to a wealth of curries to suit every taste using a variety of vegetables, beans and lentils. Recipes for Manju’s popular chutneys that are sold from her much-loved Brighton restaurant are also included, as well as dessert and drink recipes such as Gajar Halwa and Mango Lassi. So, if eating authentic Indian food intrigues, then try this wonderful collection of Indian recipes straight from the heart and kitchen of Manju’s.

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Book SynopsisJapanese desserts from Mochi to Matcha, Manju, Yokan, Anpan, Castella, Wagashi, Dorayaki, Daifuku—and everything in between!Traditional recipes for mochi, wagashi, manju, dorayaki, anpan, melon pan and many others meet the classic Japanese cookies, cakes, tarts, ice creams and custards that are now popular worldwide. Japanese flavors infuse and transform your favorite desserts and create newfound indulgences you can easily prepare at home!Featuring easily accessible ingredients and recipes that are adapted with the Western baker and home cook in mind, Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts offers 42 delicious recipes grouped into four tempting chapters: Traditional Japanese Desserts like Dorayaki Red Bean Pancakes, Cherry Blossom Mochi and Castella Honey Sponge Cake Western-style Japanese Desserts like Strawberry Matcha and Apricot Mochi Ice Cream and Black Sesame Panna Cotta Popular Matcha-based Desserts featuring Matcha Cake, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Lemon Tarts and more Asian Desserts like Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts, Korean Crepes and Strawberry Wontons For a dessert course like no other, the tempting treats in Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts will surprise and delight you!

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