 | Top Secret Restaurant Recipes: Creating Kitchen Clones from America's Favorite Restaurant Chains
Brand: Plume
With sixty-five illustrations and a host of restaurant facts, this colorful book provides recipes for more than one hundred dishes like those found in famous and well-known chains, such as Applebee's Quesadillas and T.G.I. Friday's Nine-Layer Dip. Original." | *$7.50 |
 | A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany: Exploring and Eating Off the Beaten Track
Brand: Little Bookroom
Each of the ten itineraries in this cookbook/guidebook takes readers through parts of Tuscany that still remain largely undiscovered and into the kitchens of more than fifty superb but little-known restaurants specializing in regional cuisineâthose that are for the most part overlooked by tourists and known only to the locals. Each regional section begins with illuminating and absorbing explanations of what makes Tuscan cooking so unique: location, location, location. Youâll read about a bean so beloved by a village that itâs been elevated to cult statusâbut unknown a few kilometers down the road; an aboriginal baby lamb that is almost unknown outside of the Zeri valley; the endless array of vegetable tarts found nowhere in Tuscany but Lunigiana and Garfagnana. With this guide in hand, youâll not only know where to dine but what to order when you get there. <br><br>In addition to 100 recipes, also included are nearby points of interest, descriptions and contact information for restaurants, <i>trattorie</i>, gourmet shops, wineries, olive oil producers, local markets, and regional food festivals, and how to find the monasteries, workshops, and artisansâ studios that offer local items ranging from herbal beauty products to traditional ceramics and handwoven linens. | *$10.90 |
 | Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens
Brand: Gibbs Smith
MICROGREENS <br> A Guide to Growing <br> Nutrient-Packed Greens <br> DUBBED A CULINARY BUZZWORD by National Public Radio, microgreens-vegetables harvested soon after sprouting-are expected to be one of 2009's hottest food trends. <br> With simple instruction, Microgreens teaches how to plant, grow, and harvest microgreens from one's own garden. The small amount of space needed to grow microgreens-a porch, patio, deck, or balcony will do-allows anyone to easily incorporate them into their daily meals, and the greens' nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet. <br> INCLUDES THESE MICROGREENS: <br> Amaranth <br> Arugula <br> Basil <br> Beet <br> Broccoli <br> Celery <br> Chard <br> Cilantro <br> Cress <br> Endive <br> Mustard <br> Pac Choi <br> Pea <br> Purple Cabbage <br> Radish <br> Tokyo Bekana <br> | *$12.27 |
 | The Best Life Diet Cookbook: More than 175 Delicious, Convenient, Family-Friendly Recipes
Brand: Simon & Schuster
A good meal is one of life's great pleasures, but we all know that it can be difficult to choose foods that make us happy <I>and</i> keep us healthy. In his <I>New York Times</i> bestselling book <I>The Best Life Diet</i>, Bob Greene showed more than a million people that you can lose weight and eat delicious food. Now, in The Best Life Diet Cookbook he provides more than 175 recipes that taste as good as they are good for you.<P>With recipes like Flank Steak with Potatoes and Garlic and Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Chicken, it isn't hard to eat well while shedding pounds. Slimmed-down comfort foods like Sweet Potato with Turkey Hash and Beef Stew with Winter Root Vegetables make family dinners satisfying and healthful. Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Oranges and Pistachios comes together in a snap. Or try one of the recipes contributed by world-class chefs like Charlie Trotter or Suzanne Goin, adapted to fit the Best Life guidelines. Craving something sweet? You won't believe that Pear and Banana Crisp and Apple Pie with Oatmeal Crust are low in fat and calories.<P>Also included are three sets of two-week meal plans: The Quick and Easy Plan for when you're most time-pressed; The Family-Friendly Plan with meals to satisfy the whole gang; and The Kitchen Connoisseur Plan for those looking for more of a challenge in the kitchen. Whether you're trying to drop some pounds or simply want to maintain your weight, these plans do all the calorie-calculating for you.<P><I>The Best Life Diet Cookbook</i> is full of useful shopping tips and culinary information. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful black-and-white and color photographs, it is a book you will turn to again and again.<P>Bob Greene firmly believes that every meal should be a celebration both of the pleasures of food and your commitment to living your best possible life, and with <I>The Best Life Diet Cookbook</i>, you can reclaim your joy of eating and live the life you deserve. | *$3.07 |
 | Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation's Finest Beers and Breweries
Brand: Running Press
<DIV> <p><i>Great American Craft Beer</i> takes readers on a passionate and informative journey through the most palate pleasing ales and lagers produced in America today. Built on the inalienable truth that there is a beer out there for everyone, the book directs readers to focus on the flavors they already enjoy tasting, such as sweet fruits, roasted coffee, or bitter hops. More than 80 styles and 340 beer profiles are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations of the beers and beer labels. This unconventional approach allows drinkers of all experience levels to step right up to the bar and order their next pint with confidence.</p> <DIV> <DIV>If you like the taste of . . .</div> <DIV>fresh oranges</div> <DIV>tangy lemons</div> <DIV>ripe raspberries</div> <DIV>creamy pumpkin</div> <DIV>toasted caramel</div> <DIV>rich espresso</div> <DIV>bananas</div> <DIV>dark chocolate</div> <DIV>smoked meats                </div> <DIV>Try . . .</div> <DIV><b>Address Unknown IPA</b> by Willimantic Brewing</div> <DIV><b>312 Urban Wheat Ale </b>by Goose Island Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Raspberry Tart</b> by New Glarus Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Punkin Ale</b> by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery</div> <DIV><b>Anchor Bock </b>by Anchor Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Speedway</b><b> Stout </b>by Alesmith Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Hefeweizen </b>by Live Oak Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Black Chocolate</b> <b>Stout </b>by Brooklyn Brewery</div> <DIV><b>Smokestack Heritage</b> <b>Porter </b>by East End Brewing</div> </div> <p>Both a personal guide and companion to the exciting world of American craft beer, this unique book touches upon several subject areas, including not only beer, but food, travel, history, and the stories and personalities of those who brew Americaâs best beers. It includes 25 perfect pairing recipes and profiles of some of the best brewpubs in the country.</p> </div> <p> </p> | *$10.45 |
 | Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition: The Complete, Easy-to-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More than 8,000 Wines from All the Major Wine Regions
Brand: Simon & Schuster
Featuring a fresh layout, revised maps, and more detail than ever before, the eagerly anticipated seventh edition of <I>Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide</i> offers collectors and amateurs alike the ultimate resource to the world's best wines. In every way, this edition bears out Parker's stated goal: "To make you a more formidable, more confident wine buyer by providing you with sufficient insider's information to permit the wisest possible choice when you make a wine-buying decision."<P>Understanding that buyers on every level appreciate a good deal, Parker separates overvalued bottles from undervalued, with wine prices instantly shifting according to his evaluations. Indifferent to the wine's pedigree, Parker's eminent 100-point rating system allows for independent, consumer-oriented, inside information.<P>The latest edition of <I>Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide</i> includes expanded information on Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and Chile, as well as new sections on Israel and Central Europe. As in his previous editions, Parker provides the reassurance of a simple number rating, predictions for future buying potential, and practical overviews of regions and grapes. Altogether, an indispensable resource from the man the <I>Los Angeles Times</i> calls "the most powerful critic of any kind." | *$3.61 |
 | The Roasted Vegetable
Brand: Harvard Common Press
Andrea Chesman assembles a mouthwatering collection of 150 meat-free recipes, from simple sides to main dishes. | *$8.73 |
 | Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber
Brand: Michigan State Univ Pr
We invited pastry chef and jam maker Christine Ferber to our Connecticut television studio...were introduced to her first book on the subject, Mes Confitures, and have enjoyed many of her recipes ever since. - MARTHA STEWART.<br><br><br>Chefs throughout the world have long prized the rare and delicious creations of France s Christine Ferber an internationally known master patissière who has worked with culinary luminaries Alain Ducasse, the Troisgros family, and Antoine Westermann. For the first time, English-language audiences have access to her artistry with the publication of the French bestseller, Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber. Written in a clear, accessible style, Mes Confitures brings hand-made jams to life for home cooks and professional chefs alike.<br><br>In Mes Confitures, Ferber opens her personal recipe book, sharing such treasures as Black Cherry with Pinot Noir, Apricot and Spiced Apple, and Rosehip and Vanilla. Organized seasonally, uncommon recipes like Rhubarb with Acacia Honey and Rosemary, or Banana, Orange, and Chocolate jams raise the craft of confiture to a new level. Ferber also divulges her secrets, identifying the proper tools and equipment for foolproof, exciting, and unusual creations.<br><br>Ferber's use of locally grown, extraordinary ingredients, most of which are accessible in farmers markets, gourmet foodshops, or by mail-order, makes for exquisite jams that are far more interesting than the everyday. Ferber's jams are artisanal in their reliance on seasonal fruits, traditional techniques, and their emphasis on simplicity and freshness. | *$19.47 |
 | The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook: Eating Well for Better Health
Brand: Oxmoor House
Who hasnât vowed to eat healthier? But who wants to give up great taste? Now you can have both. Introducing the cookbook that will change your mind about healthy meals, from the esteemed Mayo Clinic, the foremost authority on healthy cooking in America. Dedicated to the art of eating well, this all-new volume offers 150 inspired recipes for delicious dishes with appetizing photography and detailed nutritional analysis. Also includes Mayo Clinicâs New Philosophy of Cooking and Healthy Weight Pyramid. Destined to be a daily staple for health-conscious cooks everywhere. <P>Key Features: <P>- 150 delicious recipes <BR>- Up-to-date nutritional information on the world's healthiest foods <BR>- Foolproof techniques for bringing out ingredients' richest flavors <BR>- Approachable strategies for achieving nutritional goals | *$18.04 |
 | Food and Culture: A Reader
Brand: Routledge
<P>Food touches everything important to people: it marks social difference and strengthens social bonds. Common to all people, it can signify very different things from table to table. </P> <P><EM>Food and Culture</EM> takes a global look at the social, symbolic, and political-economic role of food. The stellar contributors to this reader examine some of the meanings of food and eating across cultures, with particular attention to how men and women define themselves differently through their foodways. Crossing many subjects, this innovative, first-of-its-kind in the field includes the perspectives of anthropology, history, psychology, philosophy, politics, and sociology. This is the classic text in the field, updated for the first time in a decade, and hailed as the "bible" in the field. A must use for any course on the anthropology or sociology of food. This book comes with a companion website, which you can visit at www.routledge.com/textbooks/978041597777 7</P> | *$50.71 |
 | Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management
Brand: S. O. Beeton Publishing
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management was edited by Isabella Beeton and was first published as a book in 1861 by S. O. Beeton Publishing, 161 Bouverie Street, London, a firm founded by her husband, Samuel Beeton. It had been previously published as a part work. It was a guide to all aspects of running a household in Victorian Britain.<br><br>Of the 1,112 pages, over 900 contained recipes such that another popular name for the volume is Mrs Beeton's Cookbook. Most of the recipes were illustrated with coloured engravings, and it was the first book to show recipes in a format that is still used today, i.e. with all the ingredients listed at the start. It is said that many of the recipes were copied from earlier writers, but the Beetons never claimed that the book's contents were original. Mrs Beeton is perhaps described better as its compiler and editor than as its author, many of the passages clearly being not her own words.<br><br>It was intended as a guide of reliable information about every aspect of running a house for the aspirant middle classes. In addition to cooking, its 2,751 entries include tips on how to deal with servantsâ pay and children's health, and above all a wealth of cooking advice, instructions and recipes. It was an immediate best-seller, selling 60,000 copies in its first year and totalling nearly two million up to 1868. In 1863 a revised edition was issued in installments.<br><br>The author, was 21 years old when she started working on the book, and she died at 28. In 1866, a year after Isabella's death, Samuel was forced to give up the copyright on all his publications due to the collapse of Overend and Gurney, a London discount house to which he was in debt. To save himself from bankruptcy he sold the copyright to publisher Ward, Lock and Tyler for £3250, though he continued to run it.Ward Lockâs revisions to Household Management have continued to the present day and kept the Beeton name in the public eye for over 125 years, although current editions are far removed from Isabella's original work.<br><br>The book gives a charming and historically significant insight into Victorian domestic management. Although it is not a modern book, many people in Britain own a copy as it has been frequently reprinted and is available to this day. The name "Mrs Beeton" still has iconic status in Britain: most people recognize it and know its connotations, although very few have actually come into contact with the book itself. The phrase, "first, catch your hare", while popularly thought to originate here, was already proverbial when the book was written.<br><br>Information from Wikipedia<br> | *$6.50 |
 | Student's Vegetarian Cookbook, Revised: Quick, Easy, Cheap, and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<b>Eat Your Vegetables!</b><br>Some people are vegetarians because they think a meat-free diet is good for you. Some believe itâs good for the planet. Others just want tasty food; they want it cheap, they want it easy, and they want it now. Whatever your reasons, check out this bookâs 135 great-tasting vegetarian recipes, including: <br>Gingered Chinese Greens Stir-Fry ⢠Banana Bread ⢠Moroccan Stew ⢠Beer and Aztec Rice ⢠Chipotle-Black Bean Chili ⢠Curry in a Hurry ⢠Roasted Vegetable Rush ⢠Miso-Happy Soup â¢Yogurt Fruit Shake ⢠French Toast 2000 ⢠Pita Pizza Crust ⢠Cremini Mushroom Burger ⢠Broiled Zucchini Parmesan ⢠Rice Pudding Cereal ⢠Coffee Brazil ⢠Chapati with Confetti Salad ⢠And much, much more!<br>So stop scrounging around for something to eat. With this book, you can put a great-tasting meal together in little or no time. | *$7.69 |
 | Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link's Louisiana
Brand: Clarkson Potter
An untamed region teeming with snakes, alligators, and snapping turtles, with sausage and cracklins sold at every gas station, Cajun Country is a world unto itself. The heart of this areaâthe Acadiana region of Louisianaâis a tough land that funnels its spirit into the local cuisine. You canât find more delicious, rustic, and satisfying country cooking than the dirty rice, spicy sausage, and fresh crawfish that this area is known for. It takes a homegrown guide to show us around the back roads of this particularly unique region, and in <i>Real Cajun</i>, James Beard Awardâwinning chef Donald Link shares his own rough-and-tumble stories of living, cooking, and eating in Cajun Country. <br><br>Link takes us on an expedition to the swamps and smokehouses and the music festivals, funerals, and holiday celebrations, but, more important, reveals the fish fries, étouffées, and pots of Grannyâs seafood gumbo that always accompany them. The food now famous at Linkâs New Orleansâbased restaurants, Cochon and Herbsaint, has roots in the family dishes and traditions that he shares in this book. Youâll find recipes for Seafood Gumbo, Smothered Pork Roast over Rice, Baked Oysters with Herbsaint Hollandaise, Louisiana Crawfish Boudin, quick and easy Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits with Fig-Ginger Preserves, Bourbon-Soaked Bread Pudding with White and Dark Chocolate, and Blueberry Ice Cream made with fresh summer berries. Link throws in a few lagniappes to give you an idea of life in the bayou, such as strategies for a great trip to Jazz Fest, a what-not-to-do instructional on catching turtles, and all you ever (or never) wanted to know about boudin sausage. Colorful personal essays enrich every recipe and introduce his grandfather and friends as they fish, shrimp, hunt, and dance. <br><br>From the backyards where crawfish boils reign as the greatest of outdoor events to the white tablecloths of Linkâs famed restaurants, <i>Real Cajun</i> takes you on a rollicking and inspiring tour of this wild part of America and shares the soulful recipes that capture its irrepressible spirit. | *$21.46 |
 | The Bread Bible
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
The new baking masterwork from the author of <I>The Cake Bible</I> and <I>The Pie and Pastry Bible.</I> <P><I>The Bread Bible</I> gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking, the accessibility of her recipes, and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book invaluable for home cooks and professional bakers alike. <P>Recipes include bread made with yeast starters, quick breads, flatbreads, brioche, and much more. From ciabatta, semolina, rye, and sourdough breads to bagels, biscuits, crumpets, and pizza dough, <I>The Bread Bible</I> covers all the baking bases. <P>"Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain in simple, readable language the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe, providing a complete education in the art of baking, with thorough sections on types of flour, equipment, and other essentials. Easy-to-use ingredient tables provide both volume and weight, for surefire recipes that work perfectly every time. 225 line drawings and 32 pages of color illustrations. | *$20.50 |
 | The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature's Most Remarkable Remedy
Brand: Kensington Publishing Corporation
From Folk Medicine to Modern Miracle Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar! <P>Discover the healing powers of apple cider vinegar now widely recognized as a valuable weight loss tool and a potent elixir. <P>Find out how vinegar's curative powers can also help prevent age-related diseases like cancer, heart disease, and bone loss. <P>Learn how red wine vinegar contains the same important antioxidants as red wine without the alcohol. <P>Put dozens more home remedies to work for treating allergies, arthritis, toothache, sunburn, swimmer's ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments. <P>You ll also find a wealth of natural beauty treatments and environment-friendly household hints from making kitchen countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets. <P>Incorporating the latest scientific evidence, plus Mediterranean-style heart-healthy "fisheterian" recipes, <I>The Healing Powers of Vinegar</I> is a must-have, invaluable resource that will show you how to make the most of this proven powerful healer! <P><br>"Wonderfully useful for everyone interested in health." Elson Haas, M.D., author of <I>Staying Healthy with Nutrition</I><P>Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist specializing in topics such as health, nutrition, relationships, and pets. Her books include <I>202 Pet Peeves</I> and <I>Doctors' Orders.</I> She lives in northern California. | *$3.66 |
 | Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table
Brand: Knopf
Few chefs in America have won more acclaim than Suzanne Goin, owner of Lucques restaurant. A chef of impeccable pedigree, she got her start cooking at some of the best restaurants in the worldâLâArpège. Olives, and Chez Panisse, to name a fewâplaces where she acquired top-notch skills to match her already flawless culinary instincts. âA great many cooks have come through the kitchen at Chez Panisse,â observes the legendary Alice Waters, âBut Suzanne Goin was a stand-out. We all knew immediately that one day she would have a restaurant of her own, and that other cooks would be coming to <i>her</i> for kitchen wisdom and a warm welcome.â<br><br>And come they have, in droves. Since opening her L.A. restaurant, Lucques, in 1998, Goinâs cooking has garnered extraordinary accolades. Lucques is now recognized as one of the best restaurants in the country, and she is widely acknowledged as one of the most talented chefs around. Goinâs gospel is her commitment to the freshest ingredients available; her way of combining those ingredients in novel but impeccably appropriate ways continues to awe those who dine at her restaurant. <br><br>Her Sunday Supper menus at Lucquesâever changing and always tied to the produce of the seasonâhave drawn raves from all quarters: critics, fellow chefs, and Lucquesâs devoted clientele. Now, in her long-awaited cookbook, <i>Sunday Suppers at Lucques, </i>Goin offers the general public, for the first time, the menus that have made her famous. <br><br>This inspired cookbook contains:<br><br>§132 recipes in all, arranged into four-course menus and organized by season. Each recipes contains detailed instructions that distill the creation of these elegant and classy dishes down to easy-to-follow steps. Recipes include: Braised Beef Shortribs with Potato Puree and Horseradish Cream; Cranberry Walnut Clafoutis; Warm Crepes with Lemon Zest and Hazelnut Brown Butter<br>§75 full-color photographs that illustrate not only the beauty of the food but the graceful plating techniques that Suzanne Goin is known for<br>§A wealth of information on seasonal produceâeverything from reading a ripe squash to making the most of its flavors. She even tells us where to purchase the best fruit, vegetables, and pantry items<br>§Detailed instruction on standard cooking techniques both simple and involved, from making breadcrumbs to grilling duck<br>§A foreword by Alice Waters, owner and head chef of Chez Panisse restaurant and mentor to Suzanne Goin (one-time Chez Panisse line cook)<br><br>With this book, Goin gives readers a sublime collection of destined-to-be-classic recipes. More than that, however, she offers advice on how home cooks can truly enjoy the process of cooking and make that process their own. One Sunday with Suzanne Goin is guaranteed to change your approach to cookingânot to mention transform your results in the kitchen. | *$21.74 |
 | Giant Book of Kitchen Counter Cures: 117 Foods That Fight Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Memory Loss, Bad Digestion and Hundreds ... Problems! (Jerry Baker Good Health serie
Brand: American Master Products, Inc.
The healing powers of favorite foods are leveraged in the recipes and cooking tips in this guide to using food to alleviate serious diseases and common ailments. Fighting colon cancer with cheese, preventing heart disease with green beans and chocolate, and curing urinary tract infections with blueberries are examples of the preventative measures and homemade cures that will help readers slash medical expenses and minimize doctor visits. Shopping advice and menu recommendations are provided that offer healthy, nutritional meals designed for sufferers of specific diseases. | *$14.00 |
 | Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
Brand: Avery
<i>Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease</i> challenges conventional cardiology by posing a compelling, revolutionary idea-that we can, in fact, abolish the heart disease epidemic in this country by changing our diets. Drawing on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a former surgeon, researcher, and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic, convincingly argues that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent and stop the progression of heart disease, but also reverse its effects. Furthermore, it can eliminate the need for expensive and invasive surgical interventions, such as bypass and stents, no matter how far the disease has progressed. Dr. Esselstyn began his research with a group of patients who joined his study after traditional medical procedures to treat their advanced heart disease had failed. Within months of following a plant-based, oil-free diet, their angina symptoms eased, their cholesterol levels dropped significantly, and they experienced a marked improvement in blood flow to the heart. Twenty years later, the majority of Dr. Esselstyn's patients continue to follow his program and remain heart-attack proof. <P><i>Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease</i> explains the science behind these dramatic results, and offers readers the same simple, nutrition-based plan that has changed the lives of his patients forever. In addition, Dr. Esselstyn provides more than 150 delicious recipes that he and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have enjoyed for years and used with their patients. Clearly written and backed by irrefutable scientific evidence, startling photos of angiograms, and inspiring personal stories, <i>Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease</i> will empower readers to take charge of their heart health. It is a powerful call for a paradigm shift in heart-disease therapy. | *$15.41 |
 | Cakes for Romantic Occasions
Brand: David & Charles
You will indulge in this fresh and contemporary collection of irresistible cakes to suit every romantic occasion, from traditional wedding cakes to quirky Valentines treats and cupcakes to share with their loved ones.<p>The author does not only show readers how to create beautiful cakes with ease, but also advises on the best way to transport, display and serve.<p>Offering instruction on how to make coordinating favors and gifts, the versatility of each cake will ensure readers will be creating them all year round for all of those special occasions. | *$13.75 |
 | I Can't Believe It's Food Storage
Brand: Brigham Distributing
Do you have a three-month supply of food for your family? Are you building up and using your long-term food storage? In I Can't Believe It's Food Storage , author Crystal Godfrey explains how to transition common food-storage items (such as powdered milk, whole wheat, and dried beans) into your own recipes. Godfrey also provides over 100 kitchen-tested recipes for you to try. In addition, you'll learn how to put together a personalized three-month supply and how to involve your entire family in planning and preparing meals. And as for that vitally important long-term food supply, you'll learn what to store, and you'll be using it every day to make meals your family will love. All you have to do is follow the easy step-by-step program outlined in the book. When you taste the wonderful meals you'll effortlessly create once you follow the program, you'll be saying, "I can't believe it's food storage!" | *$11.56 |
 | The Food of a Younger Land: A portrait of American food- before the national highway system, before chainrestaurants, and before frozen food, when the nation's food was seasonal,
Brand: Riverhead Trade
<b>From the <I>New York Times</i> bestselling author who "powerfully demonstrates the defining role food plays in history and culture" (<I>Atlanta Journal-Constitution</I>). </B> <BR><BR> In the throes of the Great Depression, a make-work initiative for authors-called "America Eats"-was created by the WPA to chronicle the eating habits, traditions, and struggles of local Americans. Mark Kurlansky, author of <I>Salt</I> and <I>Cod</I>, unearths this forgotten literary treasure, chronicling a bygone era when Americans had never heard of fast food or grocery superstores. Kurlansky brings together the WPA contributions-featuring New York automats and Georgia Coca-Cola parties, Maine lobsters and Montana beaver tails-and brilliantly showcases them with authentic recipes, anecdotes, and photographs. | *$3.50 |
 | In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules
Brand: HarperBusiness
<blockquote> <p> The untold story of the renegade burger chain that evokes a passionate following unlike any other </p> </blockquote> <p> In fast-food corporate America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has steadÂfastly refused to franchise or be sold. It is a testament to old-fashioned values and remÂiniscent of a simpler time when people, loyalty, and a freshly made, juicy hamburger meant something. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become nothing less than a cultural instituÂtion that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. </p> <p> Perman uses her investigative skills to uncover the story of a real American success story. It is not only a tale of a unique and profitable business that exceeds all expectations, but of a family's struggle to maintain a sustainable pop empire against the industry it helped pioneer, internal tensions, and a bitter lawsuit that threatened to bring the company to the brink. </p> <p> This is a lesson in a counterintuitive approach to doing business that places quality, customers, and employees over the riches promised by rapid expansion. <i>In-N-Out Burger</i> is a keenly observed narrative that explores the evolution of a California fad that transformed into an enduring cult of popularity; it is also the story of the conflicted, secretive, and ultimately tragic Snyder family who cooked a billion burgers and hooked a zillion fans. As the story of In-N-Out Burger unfolds, so too does the cultural history of America as influenced and shaped by car culture and fast food. </p> | *$15.45 |
 | The Pastry Chef's Companion: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for the Baking and Pastry Professional
Brand: Wiley
With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, <i>The Pastry Chef's Companion</i> combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In addition to the current terminology of every component of pastry, baking, and confectionary arts, this book provides important information about the origin and historical background of many of the terms. Moreover, it offers coverage of flavor trends, industry practices, key success factors, a resources list, illustrations, and phonetic pronunciations. | *$12.12 |
 | The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet
Brand: Awakenings Publications
The Live Food Factor is the first comprehensive guide to not only the raw food diet, but also the raw food movement itself. This diet is sweeping America as people discover its power to not only make a body lean, but also keep disease at bay and bolster the immune system to heal from what are typically considered "incurable" diseases. Everyone who eats should read this book! The first edition won the IPPY award as "most progressive health book of the year." The second edition of the Live Food Factor is an updated, expanded and revised comprehensive guide to the raw food diet, with a section on inspiration, a section on science, a section on the history of raw foodism, a complete how-to section, including frequently asked questions & answers, and recipes. It contains 66 scientific studies to support the superiority of eating raw. This second edition brings a summary of all the benefits of Natural Hygiene as well. It includes several chapters written mainly by Victoria BidWell, including the true cause of illness, how to detox and an entire chapter on fasting. It also includes a new chapter written mainly by Dr. Vetrano and Dr. Tosca Haag on how to get children to eat raw. There are new testimonials, many new recipes, updated science studies, and even 3 new appendices. It is packed with new and updated information. In fact, this edition has about 37% more information! (The font had to be slightly smaller to squeeze everything in!) It also contains forewords by Dr. V.Vetrano, DC, hMD, PhD, DSci (who worked extensively with Dr. Shelton of the Natural Hygiene movement) and Victoria Boutenko (one of the most noted leaders of the raw food movement). It was carefully edited for accuracy by Bob Avery, expert on the raw food diet and former editor of the M2M magazine, as well as Victoria Bidwell and Dr. Vetrano for accuracy in the Natural Hygiene components. | *$22.95 |
 | Cooking the Whole Foods Way: Your Complete, Everyday Guide to Healthy, Delicious Eating with 500 VeganRecipes, Menus, Techniques, Meal Planning, Buying Tips, Wit, and Wisdom
Brand: HP Trade
The revised and updated edition of the popular, whole foods cookbook-with more than 80 new recipes...now 100% vegan! <P>With a dash of fun, Christina Pirello introduces whole foods cooking, inviting health-conscious readers to cut out processed and chemically enhanced food, as well as dairy, sugar, and meat, and embrace fruit, whole grains, vegetables, and beans. From savory soups to innovative entrŽes and delectable desserts, here are more than 500 recipes and ideas for wholesome, gourmet eating. With tips on meal planning, a shopping guide, productresource list, and extensive glossary, Christina makes healthy eating a most delicious adventure. | *$10.46 |
 | Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
Brand: Chronicle Books
With this charming guide to casual outdoor entertaining by Denise Gee, belle-of-the-ball author of <em>Southern Cocktails</em>, party and decorating ideas have never been more simple or inspiring. Gee and acclaimed photographer Bobby Peacock crisscrossed the U.S. photographing their favorite porches and dreaming up fresh, summery spins on classic Southern drinks, resulting in 50 recipes for everything from punches to cocktails including several nonalcoholic sippers and 10 uncomplicated snacks. Grab a bottle, whip up some Tipsy Tea or Prosecco Martinis, and take the party outside! | *$9.96 |
 | Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition
Brand: Ten Speed Press
Acclaimed chef Gerald Hirigoyen's sophisticated and delectable small plates, served at his restaurants, Bocadillos and Piperade, set the standard for tapas in San Francisco. This book features 75 distinctive California-inflected versions of Spanish tapas and French Basque dishes (including Salt Cod with Piperade, Roasted Beets with Moroccan Spices, and Oxtail Empanadas with Spicy Mango Dip) specially written for the home cook. Conveniently organized by type of dish--grilled, soups, braises, skewers and toasts, sandwiches, bean dishes, and fried foods--and illustrated with the exemplary photography of James Beard award-winning photographer Maren Caruso, PINTXOS is all you need to host an authentic and stylish tapas party at home. | *$15.25 |
 | Sales and Service for the Wine Professional
Brand: Cengage Learning
In the new edition of Sales and Service for the Wine Professional Brian Julyan provides a comprehensible and in-depth coverage of the wine industry and continues to promote the highest standards of wine service and product knowledge. The text contains fully revised and up-to-date chapters to reflect the changing nature of the wine industry: an expanded chapter on viniculture and vinification, an updated and expanded chapter on the wines of the New World' and a new chapter on country-specific changes in legislation and licensing law. The new edition is a valuable resource for sommeliers, hospitality managers, food and beverage managers, trainers and students as it incorporates both practical and theoretical aspects of the wine professional. | *$39.89 |
 | Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, Completely Revised and Updated
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<i>Larousse Gastronomique</i> has been the foremost resource of culinary knowledge since its initial publication in 1938. Long revered for its encyclopedic entries on everything from cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes to equipment, food histories, and culinary biographies, it is the one book every professional chef and avid home cook must have on his or her kitchen shelf. In fact, Julia Child once wrote, "If I were allowed only one reference book in my library, <i>Larousse Gastronomique </i>would be it, without question."<br><br>The culinary landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade, prompting a complete revision of this classic work. <i>Larousse Gastronomique</i> has now been updated to add the latest advancements that have forever changed the way we cook, including modern technological methods, such as sous-vide cooking and molecular gastronomy. All-new color ingredient-identification photographs give this edition a fresh, elegant look. And for the first time, <i>Larousse</i> features more than 400 reportage photosâcandid images of upscale restaurants from around the worldâthat give behind-the-scenes access into the kitchens where the finest food is created. Dozens of new biographies of people who have made significant contributions to the food world debut in this revision, including such luminaries as Ferran Adrià , Daniel Boulud, Alice Waters, Gaston Lenôtre, Thomas Keller, James Beard, and Julia Child.<br><br>With entries arranged in encyclopedic fashion, <i>Larousse Gastronomique</i> is not only incredibly user-friendly, but it is also a fantastic read for anyone who loves food. Skip from Roasting to Robert (a classic French sauce), and then to Robiola (the Italian cheese); or go from Sake to Saladâwith dozens of recipesâand on to Salamander, a type of oven used in professional kitchens for caramelizing (and named after the legendary fire-resistant animal). An index at the end of the book of all 3,800 recipes for cuisines from around the world makes it easy to find a myriad of preparations for any ingredient (eggs or chicken, for example) or type of dish (such as cakes or sauces).<br><br>The unparalleled depth and breadth of informationâfrom the traditional to the cutting-edgeâmake this newest edition of <i>Larousse Gastronomique</i> indispensable for every cook. | *$55.07 |
 | Wine All-in-One For Dummies
Brand: For Dummies
<p>An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine</p> <p>Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? <i>Wine All-In-One For Dummies</i> provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling <i>Wine For Dummies</i> with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine. <p>You'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you'll explore grape varieties and vineyards, read labels and wine lists, and discover all the nuances of tasting wine. You'll see how to successfully store wine and serve it to your guests-and even build up an impressive collection of wine. Plus, you'll find suggestions for perfect food pairings and complete coverage on wines from around the world. <ul> <li>Features wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying tips, all in a single authoritative volume</li> <li>Includes information on California wines, as well as other domestic and foreign locations including the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina.</li> <li>Helps you choose the best vintage for your needs</li> <li>Also covers champagne, sherry, and port wine</li> <li>Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan are the authors of seven Dummies books on wine including the bestselling <i>Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition</i>, other contributing authors are recognized wine experts and journalists in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're a wine novice or a budding sommelier, <i>Wine All-In-One For Dummies</i> is the one guide you need on your shelf to make your wine experience complete. | *$17.33 |
 | Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine
Brand: Scribner
BURSTING WITH BOLD, COMPLEX FLAVORS, Mexican cooking has the kind of gusto we want in food today. Until now, American home cooks have had few authorities to translate the heart of this world-class cuisine to everyday cooking. <P> In this book of more than 150 recipes, award-winning chef, author and teacher Rick bayless provides the inspiration and guidance that home cooks have needed. With a blend of passion, patience, clarity and humor, he unerringly finds his way into the very soul of Mexican cuisine, from essential recipes and explorations of Mexico's many chiles to quick-to-prepare everyday dishes and pull-out-the-stops celebration fare. <P> Bayless begins the journey by introducing us to the building blocks of Mexican cooking. With infectious enthusiasm and an entertaining voice, he outlines 16 essential preparations-deeply flavored tomato sauces and tangy tomatillo salsas, rich chile pastes and indispensable handmade tortillas. <P> Fascinating cultural background and practical cooking tips help readers to understand these preparations and make them their own. Each recipe explains which steps can be completed in advance to make final preparation easier, and each provides a list of the dishes in later chapters that are built around these basics. And with each essential recipe, Bayless includes several "Simple Ideas from My American Home"-quick, familiar recipes with innovative Mexican accents, such as Baked Ham with Yucatecan Flavors, Spicy Chicken Salad, Ancho-Broiled Salmon and Very, Very Good Chili. <P> Throughout, the intrepid Bayless brings chiles into focus, revealing that Mexican cooks use these pods for flavor, richness, color and, yes, sometimes for heat. He details the simple techniques for getting the best out of every chile-from the rich, smoky chipotle to the incendiary but fruity habanero. <P> Then, in more than 135 recipes that follow, Bayless guides us through a wide range of richly flavored regional Mexican dishes, combining down-home appeal and convivial informality with simple culinary elegance. It's all here: starters like Classic Seviche Tostadas or Chorizo-Stuffed Ancho Chiles; soups like Slow-Simmered Fava Bean Soup or Rustic Ranch-Style Soup; casual tortilla-based preparations like Achiote-Roasted Pork Tacos or Street-Style Red Chile Enchiladas; vegetable delights like Smoky Braised Mexican Pumpkin, or Green Poblano Rice; even a whole chapter on classic fiesta food (from Oaxacan Black <I>Mole</I> with Braised Chicken, Smoky Peanut <I>Mole</I> with Grilled Quail and Great Big Tamal Roll with Chard with the incomparable Juchitan-Style Black Bean Tamales); and ending with a selection of luscious desserts like Modern Mexican Chocolate Flan with KahIua and Yucatecan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie. To quickly expand your Mexican repertoire even further, each of these recipes is accompanied by suggestions for variations and improvisations. <P> There is no greater authority on Mexican cooking than Rick Bayless, and no one can teach it better. In his skillful hands, the wonderful flavors of Mexico will enter your kitchen and your daily cooking routine without losing any of their depth or timeless appeal. | *$14.99 |
 | The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits: An Enthusiast's Guide to the Artisan Distilling of Potent Potables
Brand: Quarry Books
<DIV><p class="MsoHeader" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">This book is a backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and more. The reader, the ultimate spirits aficionado, will learn how water and grain are transformed into the full range exquisite, timeless liquors. There are few books available that explore the actual craft of distilling in such detail. Most of the other spirits books chronicle the historical side of the distilling world or focus on the flavors of various vintages. Our book will be the consummate insider's guide to distilling techniques. Bill Owens' original photography, the result of two cross-country road trips, offers comprehensive illustration of the microdistilling world.</p></DIV> | *$15.55 |
 | The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them
Brand: William Morrow Cookbooks
With so many different health products, superfoods, and diets all vying for your attention these days, how do you know what you should really be eating?<P> In <i>The 10 Things You Need to Eat</i>, New York Times health columnist <b>Anahad O'Connor</b> and veteran Food Network chef <b>Dave Lieberman</b> team up to cut through all the claims and studies and identify ten simple foods with undeniable health benefits that you can find in any supermarket.<P> With wit and verve, the authors combine their individual areas of expertise to create a lighthearted yet illuminating book that presents the fascinating science behind these ten powerhouse superfoods, along with a plethora of recipes that feature them in easy-to-prepare and delicious meals.<P> If you are serious about living healthfully, this is the one book you won't want to live without. | *$10.26 |
 | The Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions
Brand: Sourcebooks, Inc.
<p><em><strong><br> "Huge changes"| "A different child"| "A miracle" | "Vast improvements"</strong></em><br> <br> This is what parents are saying about an amazing diet that is showing extraordinary results in helping children eliminate many traits and symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, celiac disease, and other conditions. The Gluten-Free, Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet, as well as removing all artificial dyes and preservatives, is hugely effective for thousands of families.</p> <p> <strong>The Autism & ADHD Diet</strong> is your complete guide to the GFCF Diet. Barrie Silberberg, a mother who honed her skills using the GFCF Diet with her son, who was diagnosed with ASD, gives you everything you need to know to put the diet into action with your child, including:</p> <ul> <li> What the GFCF Diet is and why it's so effective</li> <li> How to start the diet</li> <li> Where and how to buy GFCF foods</li> <li> How to avoid cross-contamination</li> <li> How to understand labels on packaging</li> <li> How to make this diet work day-to-day</li> </ul> <p>Packed with parent-proven tips and the best resources for the diet, <strong>The Autism & ADHD Diet </strong>will alleviate all of your questions and provide a variety of ways to make this diet work best for you and your family.</p> (20090312) | *$7.35 |
 | The Country Cooking of France
Brand: Chronicle Books
Renowned for her cooking school in France and her many best-selling cookbooks, Anne Willan combines years of hands-on experience with extensive research to create a brand new classic. More than 250 recipes range from the time-honored La Truffade, with its crispy potatoes and melted cheese, to the Languedoc specialty Cassoulet de Toulouse, a bean casserole of duck confit, sausage, and lamb. And the desserts! Cr pes au Caramel et Beurre Sal (cr pes with a luscious caramel filling) and Galette Landaise (a rustic apple tart) are magnifique. Sprinkled with intriguing historical tidbits and filled with more than 270 enchanting photos of food markets, villages, harbors, fields, and country kitchens, this cookbook is an irresistible celebration of French culinary culture. | *$19.99 |
 | Flavors of Morocco: Delicious Recipes from North Africa
Brand: Ryland Peters & Small
Moroccan food is sensual exotic, and a feast for the eyes. In "Flavors of Morocco", Ghillie Basan brings you tantalizing recipes for authentic Moroccan food, allowing you to recreate the scents and flavors of this fascinating culinary tradition at home. Follow simple Kemsia and Salad recipes such as Garlicky Fava Bean Dip or Carrot and Cumin Salad with Orange Blossom Water. Make the traditional Classic Chicken Pie with Cinnamon (B'Stilla) from Soups, Breads, and Savory Pastries. A chapter on Tagines, K'dras, and Couscous features the classic Lamb Tagine with Almonds, Prunes, and Apricots and some K'dras (stews), such as Chicken K'dras with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Red Bell Peppers, Grills, Pan-fries, and Roasts include Roast Duck with Honey, Pears, and Figs. Delicious Vegetables, Side dishes, and Preserves include Casablancan Stuffed Tomatoes and Green Leaf and Herb Jam with Olives. Finally, Sweet Snacks, Desserts, and Drinks features treats such as Rose-flavored Milk Pudding--perfect to serve with authentic Mint Tea or a glass of Almond Milk. Also appearing throughout the book are essays on: The Olive and the Argan; Islam, Ramadan, and Bread; Dadas and the Traditional Kitchen; Berber Traditions and Tagines; The Art of Making Couscous; The Souks, Spices, and Sensual Flavors; and finally, Hospitality and Mint Tea. *Moroccan food is hugely popular--it's delicious and easy to cook. *In the same popular series as "Flavors of Provence" and "Flavors of Tuscany", also beautifully photographed on location by Peter Cassidy. | *$16.28 |
 | Homegrown Whole Grains: Grow, Harvest, and Cook Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rice, Corn and More
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
A backyard field of grains? Yes, absolutely! Wheat and corn are rapidly replacing grass in the yards of dedicated locavores across the country. For adventurous homeowners who want to get in on the movement, <i>Homegrown Whole Grains</i> is the place to begin.<br><br>Growing whole grains is simpler and more rewarding than most people imagine. With as little as 1000 square feet of land, backyard farmers can grow enough wheat to harvest 50 pounds in a single afternoon - and those 50 pounds can be baked into 50 loaves of fresh bread. <br><br>In addition to providing information on wheat and corn, <i>Homegrown Whole Grains</i> includes complete growing, harvesting, and threshing instructions for barley, millet, oats, rice, rye, spelt, and quinoa, and lighter coverage of several specialty grains. Readers will also find helpful tips on processing whole grains, from what to look for in a home mill to how to dry corn and remove the hulls from barley and rice.<br><br>Chapters for each grain include inventive recipes for cereals, desserts, casseroles, salads, soups and stews, and, of course, home-baked breads, the crowning achievement of the home grain grower. Sara Pitzer shares dozens of ideas for using whole grains - from cooking sturdy wheat berries in a slow cooker to malting barley for homebrewed beer. Whether milled into nutritional flours or used in any of their unmilled states, wheat, barley, quinoa, and the other grain crops are healthful additions to every diet.<br> | *$7.75 |
 | EatingWell 500-Calorie Dinners Cookbook
Brand: Countryman Press
<strong>Do you love food but hate âdietsâ? Do you want to be healthy and fit but find yourself too busy or simply at a loss about what to make for dinner? Then this book is for you.</strong> <em>EatingWell 500-Calorie Dinners</em> takes the guesswork out of healthy cooking by providing delicious, easy recipes and menus for dinners that come in at about 500 calories, an amount experts say will help most people lose weight without feeling deprived. Once you try the meals in this book youâll be amazed at how well you can eat for 500 calories. One night youâll have a steak sandwich with grilled peppers and a garlicky aïoli served along with roasted red potatoes and a green salad with a tangy vinaigrette, the next night braised chicken in a paprika-spiked sauce over egg noodles with snap peas tossed with a creamy tarragon dressing. Want a glass of wine with dinner or a dessert to end the evening? Weâve included those in our menus too. Try pork chops with an orange and fennel salad along with a side of quinoa and a dish of strawberry frozen yogurt.<br /> <br /> And this book will help you to do more than just trim your waistlineâit will help you to improve your heart health and reduce your risk for diabetes too. It provides solid advice from <em>EatingWell Magazine</em>âs nutrition experts on what foods should be included in any healthful diet, how to figure out how many calories you need, how to determine appropriate serving sizes and estimate calories (without carting around a kitchen scale everywhere you go) and how to lose weight while still feeling satisfied.<br /> <br /> In this book, youâll also find: <ul> <li> 140 delicious recipes that use simple techniques and easy-to-find ingredients </li> <li> Quick dinners: over 100 of the recipes are ready in less than 45 minutes and many take less than 30 minutes </li> <li> Secrets of successful weight loss from renowned weight-loss researcher Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino, chair of the University of Vermontâs Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook <em>The EatingWell Diet </em></li> <li> How to eat all day and still lose weight, including what a 1,500-calorie day looks like and easy ideas for breakfast, lunch and snacks </li> <li> Diet tips to maximize flavor and satisfaction while minimizing calories </li> </ul> 256 color illustrations | *$14.94 |
 | The Atlas of Food: Who Eats What, Where, and Why
Brand: University of California Press
What we eat, where we eat, and how we eat: these questions are explored in this remarkable book, first published in 2002. Now in its second edition, <I>The Atlas of Food </I>provides an up-to-date and visually appealing way of understanding the important issues relating to global food and agriculture. In mapping out broad areas of investigation--contamination of food and water, overnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, processing, farming, and trade--it offers a concise overview of today's food and farming concerns. Buttressed by engaging prose and vivid graphics, Erik Millstone and Tim Lang convincingly argue that human progress depends on resolving global inequality and creating a more sustainable food production system. <br><I>Copub: Myriad Editions </I> | *$11.00 |
 | Food that Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia: Ease Everyday Pain and Fight Fatigue
Brand: Fair Winds Press
<DIV><b>Easy recipes with wholesome foods bring fibromyalgia sufferers relief with food - an easy concept to grasp and embrace</b><p>Six million in the United States have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a debilitating, languishing, and painful disease characterized by chronic muscular and joint pain, headaches, and mental and physical fatigue. <i>Food that Help Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia</i> will provide the tools and guidelines necessary to generate positive health, increase energy, and reduce symptoms. The book offers an overview of the disease and its symptoms and teaches readers how a carefully balanced diet specific in particular nutrients can substantially alleviate the illness. The carefully selected ingredients in the 100 healing recipes both relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and infuse patients with the nutrients they need to boost their immune system and help conquer this disease. All cooking methods presented will preserve vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. All the normal meals and snacks are included from breakfast to dinner including appetizers and side dishes so every meal can be a step in the right direction towards recovery or cure.</DIV> | *$12.49 |
 | Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage & Preservation
Brand: New Society Publishers
<DIV><p>Hard times arenât just coming, they are here already. The recent economic collapse has seen millions of North Americans move from the middle class to being poor, and from poor to hungry. At the same time, the idea of eating locally is shifting from being a fringe activity for those who can afford it to an essential element of getting by. But aside from the locavores and slow foodies, who really knows how to eat outside of the supermarket and out of season? And who knows how to eat a diet based on easily stored and home preserved foods?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><I>Independence Days</I> tackles both the nuts and bolts of food preservation, as well as the host of broader issues tied to the creation of local diets. It includes:</p> <ul> <li> How to buy in bulk and store food on the cheap</li> <li>Techniques, from canning to dehydrating</li> <li>Toolsâwhat you need and what you donât</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">In addition, it focuses on how to live on a pantry diet year-round, how to preserve food on a community scale, and how to reduce reliance on industrial agriculture by creating vibrant local economies.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Better food, plentiful food, at a lower cost and with less energy expended: <I>Independence Days</I> is for all who want to build a sustainable food system and keep eatingâeven in hard times.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Sharon Astyk</B> is a former academic who farms in upstate New York with her family. She is the author of <I>Depletion and Abundance</I>, the co-author of <I>A Nation of Farmers</I>, and she blogs at www.sharonastyk.com.</p></DIV> | *$11.98 |
 | The Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook
Brand: University of Georgia Press
<DIV>Everybody has one in their collection. You knowâone of those old, spiral- or plastic-tooth-bound cookbooks sold to support a high school marching band, a church, or the local chapter of the Junior League. These recipe collections reflect, with unimpeachable authenticity, the dishes that define communities: chicken and dumplings, macaroni and cheese, chess pie. When the Southern Foodways Alliance began curating a cookbook, it was to these spiral-bound, sauce-splattered pages that they turned for their model.</div> <DIV>Â </div> <DIV>Including more than 170 tested recipes, this cookbook is a true reflection of southern foodways and the people, regardless of residence or birthplace, who claim this food as their own. Traditional and adapted, fancy and unapologetically plain, these recipes are powerful expressions of collective identity. There is something fromâand something forâeveryone. The recipes and the stories that accompany them came from academics, writers, catfish farmers, ham curers, attorneys, toqued chefs, and people who just like to cookâspiritual Southerners of myriad ethnicities, origins, and culinary skill levels.</div> <DIV>Â </div> <DIV>Edited by Sara Roahen and John T. Edge, written, collaboratively, by Sheri Castle, Timothy C. Davis, April McGreger, Angie Mosier, and Fred Sauceman, the book is divided into chapters that represent the regionâs iconic foods: Gravy, Garden Goods, Roots, Greens, Rice, Grist, Yardbird, Pig, The Hook, The Hunt, Put Up, and Cane. Therein youâll find recipes for pimento cheese, country ham with redeye gravy, tomato pie, oyster stew, gumbo zâherbes, and apple stack cake. Youâll learn traditional ways of preserving green beans, and youâll come to love refried black-eyed peas.</div> <DIV>Â </div> <DIV>Are you hungry yet?</div> | *$16.47 |
 | The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
Brand: Perigee Trade
<B>The author of <I>New Indian Home Cooking</I> presents a fresh take on Indian recipes for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who loves Southeast Asian cuisine. </B><BR><BR> Renowned nutritionist and cooking instructor Madhu Gadia delivers a wonderful new recipe collection that is perfect for vegans looking for fresh ideas, as well as anyone who savors healthy, light recipes that don't compromise on authenticity. Unlike most Indian vegetarian cookbooks, this unique collection avoids dairy and eggs, highlighting vegetables, and making use of soy products and other simple substitutions. It also offers nutritional analyses, as well as notes on serving, history, and variations. | *$8.39 |
 | The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook: Old-Fashioned Recipes From New York's Sweetest Bakery
Brand: Simon & Schuster
<P> On the corner of Bleecker and Eleventh Streets in the heart of Greenwich Village sits the Magnolia Bakery. This unassuming shop, where the smells of home-style baking weaken even the strongest will, has attracted a clientele that ranges from kids on their way home from school to celebrity glitterati. Cupcakes swirled with pastel frosting crowd the counter, and cakestands display Lemon Vanilla Bundt Cake, Apple Walnut Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing, and Coconut Layer Cake, swathed in fluffy white frosting and covered in drifts of coconut. As <I>Time Out New York</I> says: "The secret to Magnolia's success is simple: Nobody knows how to bake like this anymore." <P> Magnolia's owners Jennifer Appel and Allysa Torey know how, and in <I>The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook</I> they share their most mouth-watering recipes, from sweet breakfast treats like Dried-Cherry Crumb Buns to classic Iced Molasses Cookies, from decadently rich Caramel Pecan Brownies and Raspberry Marzipan Cheesecake to refreshing Lemon Icebox Pie. Their easy-to-follow recipes and invaluable baking hints mean that even the inexperienced baker will be able to frost the perfect layer cake, turn out the flakiest pie crust, and whip up the creamiest cheesecake. Illustrated with eight pages of glorious color photographs, <I>The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook</I> will inspire you to turn on the oven and create sweet memories for your family and friends. | *$10.45 |
 | Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods
Brand: Sasquatch Books
<DIV><I>Feeding the Whole Family</I> starts with the basics of creating a whole foods diet, from understanding grains and beans to determining what meats are acceptable to eat. Author Cynthia Lair then applies these lessons to cooking for young children and babies aged six months and older. She explains how to adapt each recipe separately for both children's and adults' palates. This updated edition includes the most current nutritional research along with 65 delicious new recipes, including meat dishes.</DIV> | *$13.16 |
 | The Best Light Recipe
Brand: America's Test Kitchen
Letâs face it. In Americaâs Test Kitchen our goal has always been clear: develop the best recipe possible. Only rarely have we stopped to consider the fat or calorie content of the food we make â¦until now. <P>The Best Light Recipe is different. In response to the increasing interest from our readers to shed the same obsessive attention the right ingredients and techniques for the guaranteed foolproof recipe for lighter foods, we are pleased to offer more than 300 guaranteed foolproof full-flavored, lower fat and reduced-calorie recipes, 95% of which are completely new! Each recipe lists calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, fiber and sodium per serving to help you cook smart. <P>From chunky guacamole to brownies, from macaroni and cheese, lasagna, and spaghetti and meatballs to blueberry muffins and even chocolate cake and cheesecake, we tested and retested our favorite recipes until we arrived at the best recipes that cut calories and fat without sacrificing flavor. We also recognized that we couldnât do the impossible- so if we werenât satisfied with the results in our kitchen, the recipe didnât make it into the book. Nor did we include recipes that relied on smoke and mirrors to reduce fat and calories, like beef stew with only a forkful of beef or cookies the size of quarters. <P>The Best Light Recipe, packed with more than 100 illustrations and 16 pages of full-color photos, also includes naturally healthy recipes tweaked to be even lighter and healthier, like gazpacho, poached salmon, stir-fry chicken, grilled tuna burgers, and pan-roasted asparagus. And the healthy techniques youâll learn, including using milk and cornstarch instead of cream and butter to make a simple pan sauce (trust us, it really works), or reserving the good olive oil to lightly drizzle on your pasta before serving (when you use less and get the most flavor), will last over a lifetime of healthy cooking. <P>The Best Light Recipe also features objective equipment ratings and ingredient tastings, from the best muffin tin and Dutch oven to the best soy sauce and chicken broth, as well as illustrated tips and techniques, from slicing flank steak for stir fries, to creating the best deep-fried crust without actually frying. In short, it is your essential guide to lighter, great-tasting recipes that deliver every time. | *$19.45 |
 | Professional Cooking, College Version
Brand: Wiley
Key features of this new Sixth Edition include:<br> * Over 100 new, fully tested recipes<br> * A brand new chapter on vegetarian cuisine, featuring different types of vegetarian diets<br> * Expanded and updated information, such as a con-temporary look at presenting and garnishing food and a detailed history of modern food service<br> * Nearly 1,200 illustrations-including over 100 new photographs-highlight ingredients, step-by-step techniques, and plated dishes in splendid visual detail<br> * Completely revised, updated, and expanded vegetable chapters feature additional product identification and cooking techniques, as well as new recipes<br> * Revised and expanded Nutrition chapter features the new USDA nutritional guidelines<br> * Stunning new design-helpful sidebars and dedicated chapters on menus, recipes, and cost management; cooking with legumes, grains, and pastas; breakfast preparation; dairy; and beverages<br> * New culinarE-Companion recipe management software features user-friendly navigation and robust content | *$55.97 |
 | The Complete Book of Pickling: 250 Recipes from Pickles and Relishes to Chutneys and Salsas
Brand: Jennifer MacKenzie Part Number: 978-0-7788-0216-7
<p> Capturing garden vegetables at their best for year-round enjoyment. </p><p> Pickling is one of the oldest and most inexpensive methods of preserving foods. Families would gather over mounds of vegetables and huge steaming pots, producing savory and delicious pickles and chutneys. Home pickling is now enjoying a resurgence, as the cost of food and the desire to know where and how foods are prepared increases. </p><p> These wonderfully inventive recipes feature modern methods and equipment in accordance with the latest food-safety standards. The book also includes classic and unusual international ingredients. Newcomers to the art will find step-by-step techniques and details of specific equipment needs. </p><p> Enjoy wonderful foods year round with recipes such as: </p><p> <li>Kosher dill pickles</li> <li>Aunt Thelma's bread and butter pickles</li> <li>Pretty beet and radish pickles</li> <li>Gingery cantaloupe pickles</li> <li>White balsamic and pepper pickled strawberries</li> <li>Clementine pear chutney</li> <li>Pineapple lime tomato salsa</li> <li>Smoky three-pepper cucumber relish.</li> </p><p> The author specifies manageable sizes for average households, and there are serving suggestions and quick recipes for dishes that use the preserves for top flavors. </p> (20090722) | *$9.38 |
 | The Art of Making Fermented Sausages
Brand: Bookmagic LLC
The majority of books written on making sausages do not tackle the subject of fermented sausages at all. The topic is limited to a statement that this is an advanced field of sausage making which is not recommended for an amateur sausage maker. Well, the main reason for writing this book was that the authors did not share this opinion. On the contrary, they believed that any hobbyist could make wonderful salami at home, if he only knew how. Highly technical papers were published in Food Technology journals which unfortunately were written in very difficult terms. Thus the idea of bridging the technology gap that existed between Meat Science and the requirements of the typical hobbyist was born. With more information obtainable every day, and commercial starter cultures available to the public, there is little reason to abstain from making quality salamis at home, regardless of the climate and outside conditions. | *$12.89 |
 | Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets
Brand: Clarkson Potter
First published in hardcover in 2002, <i>Local Flavors</i> was a book ahead of its time. Now, imported food scares and a countrywide infatuation with fresh, local, organic produce has caught up with this groundbreaking cookbook, available for the first time in paperback.<br><br>Deborah Madison celebrates the glories of the farmersâ markets of America in a richly illustrated collection of seasonal recipes for a profusion of produce grown coast to coast. As more and more people shun industrially produced foods and instead choose to go local and organic, this is the ideal cookbook to capitalize on a major and growing trend.<br><br><b>Local Flavors</b> emphasizes seasonal, regional ingredients found in farmersâ markets and roadside farm stands and awakens the reader to the real joy of making a direct connection with the food we eat and the person who grows it. Deborah Madisonâs 350 full-flavored recipes and accompanying menus include dishes as diverse as Pea and Spinach Soup with Coconut Milk; Rustic Onion Tart with Walnuts; Risotto with Sorrel; Mustard Greens Braised with Ginger, Cilantro, and Rice; Poached Chicken with Leeks and Salsa Verde; Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes; Cherry Apricot Crisp; and Plum Kuchen with Crushed Walnut Topping.<br><br>Covering markets around the country from Vermont to Hawaii, Deborah Madison reveals the astonishing range of produce and other foods available and the sheer pleasure of shopping for them. A celebration of farmers and their bounty, <b>Local Flavors</b> is a must-have cookbook for anyone who loves fresh, seasonal food simply and imaginatively prepared. | *$14.52 |
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