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The silly, adorable designs in I Heart Cute Coloring are sure to please coloring enthusiasts of all ages. Children will enjoy the simple art style, and adult coloring book fans will be charmed by the goofy characters and scenes. Every brand of cuteness is covered--from skipping forest critters and baby elephants to lovesick robots and happy cups of tea! This small, chunky book is light enough to slip in a handbag or coat pocket, but includes enough art for hours and hours of coloring.

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The town of New Eden, peopled with hereditary oddities, has arrived at its last days. As two near-centenarian citizens prepare for their annual birthday tea, a third vows to interrupt the proceedings with a bold declaration. The Remnants cartwheels rambunctiously through the lives of wood-splitters, garment-menders, and chervil farmers, while exposing an electrical undercurrent of secrets, taboos, and unfulfilled longings. With his signature wit and wordplay, Robert Hill delivers a bittersweet gut-buster of an elegy to the collective memory of a community.

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This little pop-up book by artist Katerina Karolik is about a seemingly ordinary object—the tea or coffee cup. Seen through an artist‘s eyes, however, everyday items can take on new and unexpected forms. If you are curious about what a cup by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian or Kazimir Malevich might look like, read on! You are sure to enjoy this playful and imaginative book about an item found on every kitchen table that still has the power to surprise.

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Here is a sweeping survey of the popular spongeware ceramics produced in Scotland, England, Europe, and North America for one hundred years, illustrated with over 975 color photographs. Often associated with Pennsylvania German folk art, these tablewares, serving pieces, tea sets, children’s sets, and vases are decorated in colorful patterns achieved primarily through the simple, yet engaging, sponge-printing technique. Included are a thorough definition of spongeware, identifications of the patterns and potters, their marks, and a bibliography. Current market values are provided in the captions.

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Pickax City is not only about to celebrate its first Mark Twain Festival, but is also hosting the tri-country Scottish Gathering and Highland Games. And most exciting of all, the distinguished celebrity Mr Delacamp is coming to visit, setting female hearts aflutter.Delacamp is a charming and gallant gentleman: a dealer in estate jewelry, he makes periodic visits with his young, blonde niece to remote and affluent areas. So when, following a tea party with the wealthiest womenfolk of Pickax, Delacamp is murdered, everyone is devastated ...

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'In Japan we have an expression, 'Float like Cloud, Flow like Water'. Its meaning is: to live free and unconstrained'In this short introduction to Zen Buddhism, a practising Japanese monk shares the many lessons he has learned from life inside a temple.With charm and humour, he guides us through everything from meditation to tea-drinking ceremonies, the meaning of koans to preparing Zen food. Accompanied by the author's own illustrations, this book invites you to change your perception through the wisdom of monastic life.

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This impressive book is richly illustrated with 91 gorgeous macro photographs — of flowers, and also some of their pollinators — by John Rodrigues, an artist who has taken that time to truly see. We invite you to sit back, maybe with a cup of hot Chamomile tea, and indulge in these images — taking the time to truly see these flowers, and to appreciate their inherent majesty. John Rodrigues takes an old lens and new camera and gives us a new look at an old photographic subject.

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When the day becomes the night and the sky becomes the sea, it’s time to shuffle these cards together and deal them around the tea table. This deck is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each celebrates Lewis’ iconic characters, featuring William Penhallow Henderson's illustrations for a 1915 Chicago stage production of Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire cat is spades; The White Rabbit represent clubs; Alice is diamonds; but beware the Queen of Hearts. Her suit will take your head.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of Sherlock Holmes' most famous and intriguing cases. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found mysteriously dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall, everyone remembers the ancient legend of the monstrous creature that haunts the moor. The great detective Sherlock Holmes knows that there must be a more rational explanation, but the difficulty is to find it before the hellhound finds him!With an introduction by Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea.

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When Goldilocks goes down to the woods one day, the three bears are in for a big surprise! They arrive home to discover a big mess in their house and a little girl asleep in bed. Goldilocks explains she was helping and stays for tea. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Orange A Phonics phase: 5

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The feast is a meeting place between family and friends, between humans and gods. This decadent collection of enchanting dishes is an indispensable companion to kitchen witchcraft, revealing the storied history and seductive art of magical cooking. With witch, herbalist and chef Melissa Jayne Madara as your guide, explore five facets of the occult through food: traditional recipes, the wheel of the zodiac, devotional meals to the planets, seasonal feasts to celebrate solstices and equinoxes, and practical spellwork. Recreate a pagan feast of lamb roasted with milk and honey, with cheesecake baked in fig leaves for dessert. Celebrate a Gemini birthday with herbed fondue, followed by lemongrass pavlova. Align with the poetic pleasures of Venus with edible flower dumplings, or commune with Saturn over blackberry pulled pork sandwiches. Enjoy the vibrancy of the spring equinox with herb and allium quiche with a potato crust, radish salad with cherry blossom vinaigrette and jasmine tea shortbread. Share an evening of storytelling over mugwort and catnip divination tea, or embody an otherworldly spirit with ritual bread masks. Packed with ancient knowledge, practical advice and witchcraft expertise, this book will help you develop your craft through culinary creativity. Gather, share, and rediscover the most fundamental of human rituals: the divine indulgence of the senses and the soul.

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A classic bestseller, the Fannie Farmer 1896 Cook Book contains an incredible offering of 1,380 recipes, from boiling an egg to preparing a calf’s head.Farmer’s instructions also go beyond recipes to include how to set the table for proper tea, full menu ideas for holiday dinners, housekeeping tips, and so much more. This book is known for pioneering the standardization of measurements in recipe instructions, which made the creation of better meals possible for even the most inexperienced of cooks. Farmer’s thorough text is chock full of fabulous Americana for cooks and non-cooks alike. Recipes include: Iced tea, Coffee, Bandy Cocoa, Lemonade, Mint Julep Rye Bread, Swedish Rolls, Hot Cross Buns Bouillon, Chicken Soup, Oyster Stew Baked Bluefish, Soft Shell crabs, Fried Cod Steaks Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Stew with Dumplings, Liver and Bacon And much more! This book is a great buy for cooks who want to get back to basics and enjoy the pleasures of traditional American cooking. Cooks who think they've done it all will discover classic recipes to share with friends and family, and total beginners will be comfortable with Farmer’s clear instructions for even the most basic meal prep. The Fannie Farmer Cook Book will be a valued addition to your cookbook collection.

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“The coffee tells my story.” —Alfred Peet At a time when most Americans drank coffee percolated from canned grounds, the son of a coffee roaster from a small town in the Netherlands laid the foundation for specialty coffee in the United States. When Alfred Peet opened Peet’s Coffee, Tea & Spices in Berkeley, California, in 1966, and started selling small batches of on-site, hand-roasted coffee beans, the renowned roastmaster had no way of knowing that he was brewing a coffee revolution and defining the coffee culture we know and love today.

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An introduction to the beautiful world of meditation...This book will take you on a journey giving hints and tips on how to meditate succesfully, breathing exercises, chants and visualisation tips. Also included are lovely meditation tea and incense blends, how to meditate with crystals, make meditation beads and a whole host of guided meditations for you to experience. Together with introducing you to other meditation skills such as pathworking, shape shifting, astral travel and working with meditation to cleanse your chakras. The ability to bend into a pretzel shape and chant 'om' optional...

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Cat likes to work in the garden digging, planting seeds and growing vegetables. Puss doesn’t appear to see the point in gardening, she likes to be in the house sitting around drinking tea. But Puss really likes to eat delicious food, so when Cat makes a feast with her harvest, Puss wants to share… A wry tale of hard work and reward from rising star Margaret Sturton. Margaret's debut picture book A Fox Called Herbert has been longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021 and the Jhalak Prize 2021.

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Simple and fun activities that inspire understanding and respect for the environment. Discover what pollution is and what it does Learn how you can limit pollution through conservation and recycling Make your own environmentally friendly products The activities in this book will show you things like how to make scratch-and-sniff paper, how to build your own greenhouse, and how to sprout seeds in old tea bags. Each activity is fun to read and is explained in step-by-step drawings that are easy to follow, and all materials are readily available household items.

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For all kinds of paddle boards, canoes, kayaks and inflatables. This is an inspiring, beautifully designed guidebook with full details of 26 easy but interesting paddling trips, mostly 1-3 hours long, and within an hour or two of London. They are family-friendly, provide good access and parking, include pubs and tea shops; castles, camping and canoe hire. This title was produced in association with Canoe England and all trips have been thoroughly researched, selected, and tested by Peter Knowles - a famous expedition paddler. Reviewers consistently call this “a brilliant guide book”.

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This book explores the history of alfresco dining and discovers how different generations have picnicked in style. Whether you're off to Henley or escaping to a quiet corner of the countryside, it contains ideas for stylish accessories as well as recipes to inspire you. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly other titles in the Pleasures and Treasures Series. More titles available in the Pleasures and Treasures Series: English Pudding, Afternoon Tea, Sacred Art

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Unique in its approach and coverage, Weight Control and Slimming Ingredients in Food Technology identifies those ingredients that promote weight loss based on credible science review. Numerous ingredients are presented and analyzed according to the varying levels of supporting scientific evidence available, ranging from the well researched ingredients like green tea polyphenols and CLA to ingredients with only limited available data such as capsaicin. Coverage includes analysis of slimming ingredients for new product development efforts, detailed information on global suppliers, and guidance for food labeling purposes.

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Being able to detect black magic isn't all tea and crumpets - and for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the magician than he lets on...Meanwhile, back at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities, Henry is home for the spring holidays and discovers an artifact that alchemists have been hunting for centuries. Soon, every occultist in London is after it.

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Encuadernación: RústicaDibbuks en los últimos años. Tres de ellos forman un arco argumental de extraordinaria belleza: El Gabinete Chino, El Gato del Kimono y Tea Party. Se distribuye ahora los tres títulos recogidos bajo una cubierta bellamente ilustrada, como solo Nancy sabe hacer. Se te queda la mirada embobada admirando sus ilustraciones tan refinadas. Tienes ahora otra oportunidad de hacerte con esta trilogía a un precio sorprendente. Otras obras suyas publicadas por Dibbuks han sido: los dos primeros tomos de La Cofradía del Mar y Mamohtobo (en este caso en los textos únicamente.

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What’s so good about being fast? Sometimes a little patience goes a long way, and a slow thing can be just what you need. Slow walks, slow thoughts and slow afternoons in the sun provide inspiration for the poets in Slow Things, an anthology which celebrates taking life at a leisurely pace and existing in the present. As ice, traffic and a giant wooden boulder all advance with a soothing inevitability, the poets invite us to see the beauty in the accretion of tea-stains in a teapot and the unwavering stare of a loris.

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In 1900 Belfast had the world's biggest linen factories and its largest ropeworks. Its shipbuilding industry produced more tonnage than any other city's (Titanic and Olympic were both built here). But Belfast was also home to cycle-makers, printers, artists, tea magnates, clog-makers, clothiers, photographers, engineers, tobacco manufacturers. They all feature in Made in Belfast. Drawing on the unique collections of the Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland, this is a fine photographic record of the city at work, compiled by two of Northern Ireland's most knowledgeable historians.

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A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea "One moonlit, magical night in the zooAn elephant jumped in the air and flew.But nobody knew." It's only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Learn to count in a fun and wonderfully imaginative way as you follow all the animals through the night in this gorgeous picture book, and find out what mischief they get into.

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Wow your guests with these wonderfully scentsational recipesPacked with 144 seasonal blends, creative gifts and inspiring projects, Amazing Essential Oils Make & Takes will guarantee your guests leave every oils class with something fun, unique and special. These clever solutions are perfect for around the house, medicine, family, pets, bath, beauty and more, including: - Lavender Kitchen Degreaser- Vanilla Sugar Car Diffuser- Lemon & Basil Room Freshener- Rose & Tea Tree Brightener Mask- Gingermint Upset Stomach Soother- Rosemary & Lavender Eyelash Serum- Valerian Root Pet Shampoo- Blue Tansy Bath Bomb- White Fir Beard Softener

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Every Thursday morning in a living room in Iran, over tea and pastries, eight women meet in secret to discuss forbidden works of Western literature. As they lose themselves in the worlds of Lolita, The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, gradually they come to share their own stories, dreams and hopes with each other, and, for a few hours, taste freedom. Azar Nafisi's bestselling memoir is a moving, passionate testament to the transformative power of books, the magic of words and the search for beauty in life's darkest moments.

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The first monograph on the work of celebrated and influential Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu Wangechi Mutu's remarkable body of work touches on such issues as sexuality, ecology, politics, and the rhythms and chaos that govern the world. Her paintings, sculptures, and collages, often enriched with culturally-charged materials including tea, synthetic hair, Kenyan soil, feathers, and sand, interweave fact with fiction, generating a unique form of myth-making that sets her apart from classical history or popular culture. This is the first book to document her evolution and explore her impact.

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A magical tale of love and friendship in the big city, perfect for Valentine's Day. Including origami activities!Kabuki is a neat little rabbit who likes everything to be just so, from his bow tie to his cup of snow pea tea. But one thing is missing from Kabuki's perfect life... Someone to share it with. This gorgeously illustrated, heartwarming fable will speak to anyone who's ever felt lonely... or loved.Readers of all ages will fall in love with Kabuki and his exquisitely illustrated world, inspired by Japanese art and culture.

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Melrose and Croc return in style in this beautiful picture book adventure, full of tension and drama, from the internationally renowned, award-winning author-illustrator Emma Chichester Clark. Melrose has planned a wonderful birthday for his great friend Croc: a stay at a villa by the sea, a wonderful tea and a lovely surprise. As Melrose goes out to get everything ready, Croc sits and waits, and waits. Wherever can Croc be? Finally, Croc discovers that his friend is in danger, but will he reach him in time to save him?

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When a boy receives an invitation in the mail from Kuma-Kuma Chan, a friendly bear who lives far away, he travels by train, bus, and finally on foot to reach Kuma-Kuma Chan's home. Kuma-Kuma Chan welcomes him and serves tea. Even though the two don't have a lot to talk about, just by spending time together, sharing the day's activities, they bond and create a friendship and enjoy each other's company. This heartwarming tale once again immerses children of all ages, in Kuma-Kuma Chan's peaceful, simple world.

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A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

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take a chance, for each morning is a new beginning. the creators behind the believe in your own magic oracle deck, bestselling author amanda lovelace & illustrator janaina medeiros, bring you cosy witch tarot, a deck that goes perfectly with your comfiest sweater, a lit candle, & a steaming mug of tea. inspired by the traditional rider-waite-smith deck, cosy witch tarot is ideal for beginners & suitable for practitioners at every skill level. contains: compact box 78 full-colour cards 128-page illustrated guidebook that includes card meanings, card spreads, tarot basics, & more

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Journey around the world with this poetry collection celebrating delicious international street food!The world is a delicious place! Come along on an international journey to try a hot pretzel in New York City; saffron tea in Mumbai, India; deep fried scorpions in Beijing, China; and much, much more. This poetry collection celebrates all the different kinds of street food from around the globe, introducing young readers to snacks they know and ones they’ve never heard of—showing that no matter where we live, we all appreciate a yummy treat!

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Embrace the versatility of crazy quilting with quick-to-sew projects! In a follow-up to best-selling Foolproof Crazy Quilting, Jennifer Clouston shares 10 small, useful items from a tablet purse and summer slippers to a tea cosy, each with full-size patterns. Expertly mix cotton, wool, linen, and silk for eclectic fabric pairings that complement each project. Beginning and experienced crazy quilters will love the dictionary of 60 embroidery and beading stitches, foundation piecing primer, plus stitch maps for all seam treatments and embellishments.

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These are four stunning books in one classic collection, providing all you need to know about baking the cutest treats. From traditional cakes for afternoon tea to contemporary cake pops, there is a recipe here for every occasion. Recipes include Espresso Cupcakes with Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Scones, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, Frog Pops, Madeleine Cakes with Raspberry Buttercream, Treacle Tart, Banoffee and Walnut Whoopie Pies, and Amaretto Pops. Helpful introductions provide information on ingredients and equipment you will need, as well as tips and techniques for successful baking. Step-by-step instructions and photography throughout makes every recipe easy to follow. This box set brings together recipes from experienced and innovative authors Carol Pastor, Mowie Kay, Hannah Miles, Antony Wild and Simona Hill. Whether you are looking for an elegant offering for an afternoon tea, a cute cake pop for a kids' party, a contemporary whoopie pie or a classic cupcake, this is the ultimate collection of sweet treats. The 280 recipes include treats for everyday indulgences and special celebrations, such as Chai Latte Whoopie Pies, Key Lime Pops, Shortbread and Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Lots of basic recipes and tips are included to help you make perfect buttercream, shape cake pops and pipe whoopie pies, as well as plenty of useful hints on finishing touches. Over 800 gorgeous photographs make this set of books a lovely addition to any baker's kitchen.

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Skip the crowded bar, coffee shop, and restaurant and bring the magic of Disney’s drinks right your home with over 100 easy, delicious drink recipes inspired by the Disney Parks.Raise a glass to bringing the magic of Disney straight to your home with The Unofficial Disney Parks Drink Recipe Book. From coffee and tea to milkshakes and slushies to mocktails and cocktails, this book features over 100 of your favorite beverages from the happiest place on Earth. Recipes are taken straight from your favorite restaurants and cafes throughout the Disney Parks and resorts. You’ll learn to make delicious, unique drinks without waiting in line including: -Coffees and teas, like Frozen Cappuccino from Joffrey’s and Teddy’s Tea from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar -Fruity drinks and slushies like Frozen Sunshine from Beaches and Cream and the Goofy Glacier from Goofy’s Candy Company -Mocktails and cocktails like the Sparkling No-Jito from the Tambu Lounge or the La Cava Avocado from Mexico in Epcot -And dessert drinks like the Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake from 50's Prime Time Café or the Dole Whip Float from Aloha Isle Perfect for Disney fans everywhere who want to experience those familiar flavors right from the comfort of their home, The Unofficial Disney Parks Drink Recipe Book has all the recipes you’ll need to make luscious libations worthy of the Mouse himself.

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Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs from the mid-1950s. The timeless designs featured in this book were designed in the mid-1950s by the Japanese design group KAK, led by architect and industrial designer Yoshio Akioka. Now, more than half a century after the creation of these designs, the chairs, tables and storage furniture retain their simple beauty and functionality. The 24 rewarding projects are presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed to construct them, and step-by-step instructions for completing them. The designs are chosen to highlight the structure of furniture and the techniques are well-suited to working with softwood planks and plywood - readily available in DIY stores. Each project is described in a brief overview, with a difficulty rating and an emphasis on key design elements. This is followed by a detailed instructions section with helpful illustrations. Appealing to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects a growing interest in making simple practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design. Projects include: Two-way cross-braced stool, Round plywood tea table, Sturdy porch bench, Simple umbrella stand, V-shaped leg tea table, Variable-height table, Box-shaped bench and Low plywood chair.

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If you are thinking of buying a bread machine, machine, or you already have one at home, this is the book for you.In her usual easy-going and accessible style, Sue Simkins explains how a bread machine enables you to make gorgeous fresh bread in your own home: quickly, easily and on a regular basis. Making your own bread means that you can have wholesome, additive free bread (organic if you like) whenever you want. You don't have to go and fetch it from the shops, and it will cost half as much or less than ready made. And, of course, it is so delicious and the aroma of baking in the house is wonderful! Apart from loaves of bread and a selection of tea-time cakes made entirely in the bread machine, Sue Simkins also guides you through using the machine for mixing dough to make your own buns, rolls and pizza bases to bake in the oven - and even covers making your own pasta. There are also plenty of hints and tips to help you get the best from your machine and ensure that it doesn't languish unloved and unused in the back of a dark cupboard.Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Loaves Made Entirely in the Machine; 2. Dough Recipes; 3. Sweet Loaves; Buns and Tea Breads; 4. Easy Cakes from Your Bread Machine; 5. Bread Debriefing; Index.

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Spanning nearly six hundred years of Japanese food culture, Japanese Foodways, Past and Present considers the production, consumption, and circulation of Japanese foods from the mid-fifteenth century to the present day in contexts that are political, economic, cultural, social, and religious. Diverse contributors--including anthropologists, historians, sociologists, a tea master, and a chef--address a range of issues such as medieval banquet cuisine, the tea ceremony, table manners, cookbooks in modern times, food during the U.S. occupation period, eating and dining out during wartimes, the role of heirloom vegetables in the revitalization of rural areas, children's lunches, and the gentrification of blue-collar foods. Framed by two reoccurring themes--food in relation to place and food in relation to status--the collection considers the complicated relationships between the globalization of foodways and the integrity of national identity through eating habits. Focusing on the consumption of Western foods, heirloom foods, once-taboo foods, and contemporary Japanese cuisines, Japanese Foodways, Past and Present shows how Japanese concerns for and consumption of food has relevance and resonance with other foodways around the world. Contributors are Stephanie Assmann, Gary Soka Cadwallader, Katarzyna Cwiertka, Satomi Fukutomi, Shoko Higashiyotsuyanagi, Joseph R. Justice, Michael Kinski, Barak Kushner, Bridget Love, Joji Nozawa, Tomoko Onabe, Eric C. Rath, Akira Shimizu, George Solt, David E. Wells, and Miho Yasuhara.

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Dive into tantalizing, eye-catching objects dubbed “teapots,” but be warned, serving tea is not necessarily their purpose. Though many artists are making functional, traditional teapots; other artistic adventurers are brewing up whimsical sculpture. Explore unique designs and materials. With the usual image of a ceramic or silver teapot in one’s minds eye, how do you confront a teapot made with holes around the body? Or one made of woven fabrics, of silk with lace and buttons, wood, and coins? You do so with tongue in cheek and an intellectual, fine art sensibility. Dona Z. Meilach tackles the burgeoning activity of teapot making and collecting with over 450 dazzling color images of teapots from 227 artists in fourteen countries. She begins with a short history of why teapots evolved as late as the 1500s, when tea had already been consumed for generations. She introduces artists and talks about collectors, what they buy, where to buy, and ideas for displaying collections. And she plumbs her vast knowledge of artist’s techniques and materials and produces an electrifying compilation that will keep you turning pages and coming back again and again. With teapot collecting escalating so rapidly, this book is a must for private and corporate collectors, decorators, and museum curators to learn who is doing what, where, how, and why.

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The story of Ladurée started in 1862 when Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery in the heart of Paris at 16 rue Royale. In 1872, following a fire, the little bakery became a pastry shop and the decoration was then done by Jules Cheret, a famous painter and poster-designer of the time. Jeanne Souchard, Ernest Ladurée's wife, then had the idea of combining the Parisian café with a pastry-shop, thereby creating one of Paris' first tea-rooms. In 1993 Ladurée was bought by Francis and David Holder and becomes one of the best-known gourmet addresses in Paris, a veritable institution with its famous "macaron" as its emblem. In 1997 Ladurée opened a tea-room/restaurant on the prestigious Champs-Elysées, followed by another in the Printemps department store and on the Left Bank as well as the beginning of their international adventure with branches in London, Geneva, Monaco and Tokyo. In this book Philippe Andrieu, the Pastry Chef at Ladurée, reveals 100 of the most famous Ladurée recipes, adapted for the general public. From the Strawberry Cake with Rose Choux Pastry to Pistachio Financiers and the world-famous macarons in all their variety, this icon of French "art de vivre" is brought to life in a palette of pastries the colour of powder pink, light green, bright purple, and lemon yellow.

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2022 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Baking and Desserts2022 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Emerging Voice, BooksONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker Magazine, The New York TimesONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time Out, Glamour, Taste of HomeFood blogger Kristina Cho (eatchofood.com) introduces you to Chinese bakery cooking with fresh, simple interpretations of classic recipes for the modern baker.Inside, you’ll find sweet and savory baked buns, steamed buns, Chinese breads, unique cookies, whimsical cakes, juicy dumplings, Chinese breakfast dishes, and drinks. Recipes for steamed BBQ pork buns, pineapple buns with a thick slice of butter, silky smooth milk tea, and chocolate Swiss rolls all make an appearance--because a book about Chinese bakeries wouldn’t be complete without themIn Mooncakes & Milk Bread, Kristina teaches you to whip up these delicacies like a pro, including how to: Knead dough without a stand mixer Avoid collapsed steamed buns Infuse creams and custards with aromatic tea flavors Mix the most workable dumpling dough Pleat dumplings like an Asian grandma This is the first book to exclusively focus on Chinese bakeries and cafés, but it isn’t just for those nostalgic for Chinese bakeshop foods--it’s for all home bakers who want exciting new recipes to add to their repertoires.

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Kick goals in your business or career and stay happy in the process - Find Your Yay shows you how to do both. There are so many wellness and business titles on the market, but not many which share the journey to happiness and fulfilment through running your own business or following your dreams. At least, not without collapsing in an overstressed heap. A well-known entrepreneur and Founder of Matcha Maiden green tea, Sarah started her first business after suffering from a case of complete adrenal exhaustion. As a young lawyer looking for a caffeine-free fix to supplement her serious coffee habit, she ordered ten kilos of tea from Japan by accident. Starting up a side hustle to shift the nine kilos she didn't need, Matcha Maiden was born. It's now a multi-million-dollar company with success in various markets. With no background in the area, business experience, family money or investment behind them, Sarah and her partner built Matcha Maiden from scratch. Here, Sarah shares how it can be done without losing your joy or sense of appreciation for the journey. Sharing practical tips and life advice to help you realize your own career and life dreams while staying grounded and well, Find Your Yay is your one-stop shop for achieving millennial success.

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What does 'custard and jelly' mean in cockney rhyming slang?Which biscuit has half of its name on top of the cooker and the other half on the door?And 25 million of what drink are served by British Airways each year?We Brits can't get enough of a quiz. Stumped for office party chit-chat? Quiz. Midweek visit to the pub? Quiz. Stuck inside in pyjamas on a rainy night and in the mood to cause a big family argument? You got it - quiz.This book is correspondingly filled with questions on all things wonderfully and unequivocally British - you'll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from our iconic weather to types of cake. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and your favourite biscuit(s).The new book from Very British Problems, the 'Very British Problems Christmas Quiz Book', is out NOW.ANSWERS: Telly, Hobnob, buy the book and find out!***Praise for Very British Problems'Had us guffawing into our Earl Grey tea' Bella'My favourite twitter account at the moment is Very British Problems (@soverybritish) . . . it makes me laugh out loud' Tom Hiddleston'Hilarious' Daily Express'Temple pays affectionate and comic homage to the sheer quirkiness of being British' Good Book Guide

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The essential elements of a dry Japanese garden are few: rocks, gravel, moss. Simultaneously a sensual matrix, a symbolic form and a memory theatre, these gardens exhibit beautiful miniaturization and precise craftsmanship. However, their apparent minimalism belies a deeper complexity. In Zen Landscapes, Allen S. Weiss takes readers on a journey through these exquisite sites, explaining how Japanese gardens must be approached according to the play of scale, surroundings and seasons, as well as in relation to other arts, thus revealing them as living landscapes rather than abstract designs. These gardens are inspired by the Zen aesthetics of the tea ceremony, manifested in poetry, painting, calligraphy, architecture, cuisine and ceramics. Japanese art favours suggestion and allusion, valuing the threshold between the distinct and the inchoate, between figuration and abstraction, and Weiss argues that ceramics play a crucial role here, relating as much to the site-specificity of landscape as to the ritualized codes of the tea ceremony and the everyday gestures of the culinary table. With more than 100 stunning colour photographs, Zen Landscapes is the first in-depth study in the West to examine the correspondences between gardens and ceramics. A fascinating look at landscape art and its relation to the customs and craftsmanship of the Japanese arts, it will appeal to readers interested in landscape design and Japan's art and culture.

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'Gunter Fatlin, himself a very successful entrepreneur, has written an inspiring book which can act as a guide to all those seeking to make the most of their talents — enabling them to establish their own company.'Muhammad Yunus2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Entrepreneurship is not a calling only for the selected few. Creative work and economic self-realization are goals that anyone can pursue. Learn how to create your own 'idea-masterpiece' as a collage or puzzle made from existing pieces, and construct your own company from pre-existing components that are freely available to everyone. Brains versus Capital: Entrepreneurship for Everyone opens up many channels of opportunity for many people who never thought that they would start their own company. This book emphasizes knowledge-based start-ups, which offers a crucial difference to classic self-employment and the new technology based start-ups. Günter Faltin has been teaching this approach for decades, and he has applied his theoretical concept with great success to 'The Tea Campaign' (Teekampagne), the largest mail-order tea company in Germany. A growing number of companies uses Professor Faltin's principles successfully. Featuring practical examples of successful companies, Günter Faltin shows how anyone can refine an idea to create a new company. By combining components that already exist, a small start-up founder could even challenge the big companies.

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The Ultimate Bundt Cook Book120 fabulous recipes for Bundt cakes, ice cream Bundts, breads and bun Bundts for elevenses, deserts, afternoon tea, birthday and every celebration. Elevate humble sandwich cakes into show-stopping Bundts to wow your friends and family. Cut slices to reveal swirls, hearts and even a surprise Easter bunny. Made using a wide range of strikingly beautiful traditional and new pans designed by bakeware specialists Nordicware, Bundt cakes both taste and look spectacular and whether for afternoon tea or a festive celebration, they are the perfect centrepiece for any table.Chapters include everyday Bundts, fruit Bundts, a whole section on chocolate Bundts, Bundts with 'star' quality, swirl Bundts, jelly and ice cream Bundts, as well as breads, bun Bundts and cro-nuts and a spectacular special celebration chapter with children's birthday, Valentine's day, Easter, Mother's Day, Halloween and Christmas Bundts. There truly is a Bundt for everyone from kitchen novices to baking pros. Tantalise and indulge your tastebuds with classic recipes, new flavours and top techniques that are nothing short of baking wizardry. Recipes include Cookies 'n' cream Bundt, Victoria 'Bundtwich', Salted Miso Caramel Bundt, Blueberry cheesecake buns, Bundtnuts with passion fruit glaze, Strawberry trifle Bundt and Babka Bundts and the show-stopping chocolate, rose and pistachio with chocolate ganache, Valentine's Bundt with a heart in every slice and the stunning Christmas Tree Bundt.

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Witty, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is a gift for troubled times. TJ Klune brings us a warm hug of a story about a man who spent his life at the office - and his afterlife building a home.From the author of joyous New York Times bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea.Welcome to Charon’s Crossing. The tea is hot, the scones are fresh and the dead are just passing through.When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own sparsely-attended funeral, Wallace is outraged. But he begins to suspect she’s right, and he is in fact dead. Then when Hugo, owner of a most peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace reluctantly accepts the truth. Yet even in death, he refuses to abandon his life – even though Wallace spent all of it working, correcting colleagues and hectoring employees. He’d had no time for frivolities like fun and friends. But as Wallace drinks tea with Hugo and talks to his customers, he wonders if he was missing something. The feeling grows as he shares jokes with the resident ghost, manifests embarrassing footwear and notices the stars. So when he’s given one week to pass through the door to the other side, Wallace sets about living a lifetime in just seven days.Fans of A Man Called Ove and The Good Place will fall for this queer love story by TJ Klune.Praise for TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea:'I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect.'- V. E. Schwab, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'A modern fairy tale about learning your true nature and what you love and will protect. It's a beautiful book.'- Charlaine Harris, no.1 New York Times bestselling author'1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in. Touching, tender, and truly delightful.'- Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless'A witty, wholesome fantasy that’s likely to cause heart-swelling.'- The Washington Post

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