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Dining in the Dark: A Famed Restaurant Critic's Struggle with and Triumph over Depression
by Bryan MillerThe Rise and Fall of the World&’s Most Powerful Restaurant Critic and His Battle with Severe, Debilitating Depression From the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, Bryan Miller was a household name among restaurant goers in the greater New York City area and beyond as the restaurant critic for the New York Times, as well as the author of numerous books, a public speaker, and a radio and television commentator. Over ten years as a columnist, he dined out more than five thousand times in the United States and abroad, from haute to humble. The Wine Spectator, in a front-page profile, declared Miller &“the most powerful restaurant critic in America.&” And for much of that time, he wanted to die.Dining in the Dark chronicles Miller&’s battle with Bipolar II disorder, also known as depression, which ruined his life, professionally and personally. Depression was directly responsible for his surrendering the New York Times restaurant column and, shortly thereafter, leaving the paper altogether. Everything he had worked for so diligently, rising from cub reporter to big-city columnist in less than a decade, vanished. In the ensuing years, unable to work, he lost his home, his life savings, two wonderful wives, the chance to have a family, and numerous friends and colleagues. He became increasingly reclusive; like many victims of serious depression, he reached the point where he was afraid to answer the phone. Pile on a brain tumor, electroshock therapy, a near-fatal bout with Lyme disease, accidental drug overdoses (he was once carried out of the newsroom on a gurney), and you have a life in shambles.Dining in the Dark tells the story of Miller&’s battle, but it also brings hope by sharing his journey to coping with, and finally conquering, his depression. The coping mechanisms he employed in order to get through the day will be of benefit to those in need of a helping hand. Dining in the Dark is philosophical, inspirational, educational, and even humorous at times. And, of course, there are lots of inside-the-New York Times anecdotes, as well as lots of food, wine, travel, and celebrity.
The Princess Dessert Cookbook: Desserts Inspired by Disney, Star Wars, Classic Fairy Tales, Real-Life Princesses, and More!
by Aurélia BeaupommierBecome the princess (or prince) of your kitchen with royalty-inspired desserts! Based off princes and princesses from books, movies, classic fairy tales, history, and more, these delicious desserts are perfect for boys and girls both young and old. Whether you want a snack for yourself or your children, these recipes will put a bit of magic in your life. Explore enchanted universes and discover extraordinary flavors in these original desserts, including: Robin Hood&’s Sherwood Blackberry TartCinderella&’s Pumpkin TurnoversThe Snow Queen&’s Frosty PopsiclesAladdin&’s Baklava from the SoukThe Princess and The Frog Bayou PancakesThor EntremetsPrincess Leia&’s Rebel BriochesAnd much more! These treats can be enjoyed at any time of day, and range from simple to sophisticated, perfect for any beginning or expert baker. With easy to follow instructions, entertaining tidbits, and beautiful photos, these fantastic desserts will be your crowning glory at any party or get‑together (or at your own dinner table)! You&’ll be treated like royalty wherever you go when you bake with The Princess Dessert Cookbook.
The Vegan Athlete: A Complete Guide to a Healthy, Plant-Based, Active Lifestyle
by Karina InksterCook smarter and feel better with one hundred delicious recipes! Completely revised and updated from the author's previous Vegan Vitality, this is the ultimate guide to veganism for active lifestyles. More than eight million North Americans choose to exclude meat from their diets, and an additional twenty-five million rarely eat meat. Many of these individuals consume no animal products whatsoever. Why do these vegans and vegetarians choose to forgo steak, yogurt, or ice cream? Most commonly, they cite increasing and maintaining personal health. Add to this the steadily growing population of health and fitness enthusiasts who adopt plant-based diets temporarily to meet their performance goals, plus those looking to vegan diets for weight loss, and we&’ve got a full-blown diet and lifestyle movement quickly expanding across the globe! This is a comprehensive active-living guide and cookbook for current and aspiring vegans and vegetarians interested in making regular physical activity a part of their lives. Fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster motivates and inspires readers to increase the quality (and length!) of their lives by enjoying a whole foods, plant-based diet and engaging in regular exercise. Recipes include: Apple spice baked oatmealOpen-face smoky meltVegan scalloped potatoesHomemade energy barsThai peanut curry with veggies, tofu, and pineappleAfrican stewClean 'n green flatbreadNo-cream of cauliflower soupMediterranean medley saladChocolate-dipped strawberry smoothieSo many more! With healthy living advice for everyone from beginners to amateur athletes, as well as a well-rounded collection of one hundred mouthwatering recipes specifically created to fuel active living, this book sets itself apart by bridging the gap between diet and fitness, approaching health holistically and as a long-term lifestyle. Also included are interviews with vegan athletes and fitness professionals, each providing their own recipes, top-secret tips, and habits for healthy, active plant-based living.
Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Festive Plant-Based Meals and Desserts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Table
by Katie Culpin75 Veganized Seasonal Classics for Family and Friends Are you vegan—and do you dread Thanksgiving because your family insists on a traditional turkey? Or are you a nonvegan family member welcoming everyone home for the Christmas holidays—and you&’re scratching your head over what to cook for your newly vegan son or daughter-in-law? Holiday feasts have always been contentious for vegans and their nonvegan family members—when a supposedly welcoming season of loved ones dining together becomes divisive when animal products are cooked as part of tradition. Vegan Holiday Recipes addresses this issue head-on and unites family and friends, vegan or not, over simply delicious, easy, healthy, seasonal food. Containing seventy-five plant-based recipes specifically designed with Christmas and Thanksgiving in mind, this is the ultimate book for vegans, the vegan-curious, and their families and loved ones. The book will also include menu designs for the perfect festive lunch or dinner get together. Learn to prepare vegan breakfasts, snacks, drinks, main meals, sides, and, of course, desserts: Potato Rosti and French Toast for BreakfastArtichoke Dip and Macadamia Dill Cheese for SnacksMushroom and Parsnip Soup and Sweet Potato SaladPecan and Mushroom Wellington and Cheesy Broccoli Bake for MainsRoast Vegetable Stuffing and Mashed Potato and Gravy for SidesPecan Caramel Pie and Nutmeg Cookies for SweetsMulled Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate for DrinksAnd more! Bring festive joy during the holiday season and inspire everyone with a delicious, inclusive table.
A Literary Holiday Cookbook: Festive Meals for the Snow Queen, Gandalf, Sherlock, Scrooge, and Book Lovers Everywhere
by Alison WalshFor fans of Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Christmas Carol, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more, a literature-inspired cookbook for voracious readers during the festive holiday season. Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare have become synonymous with the holidays. Who can forget the plentiful food surrounding the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol? The simple but generous and joy-filled Christmas gatherings at the Marchs' in Little Women? Or the Van Tassel&’s autumnal feast in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Finally, these literary meals can become a reality on your table with A Literary Holiday Feast. From Christmas and Thanksgiving to Halloween and New Year's, this seasonal cookbook offers 17 full four-course holiday meals from 25 classic books—each including an appetizer, entrée, side dish, and dessert. Additionally, whip up festive sips and delectable edible gifts to share with loved ones. As you curl up by the fireplace to reread one of your favorite literary classics, learn to make:Mouse King Cheese Bites and Sugar Plums from The Nutcracker for ChristmasTurkey Roulade and Jo's Gingerbread from Little Women for ChristmasSkillet Cornbread with Homemade Butter and Venison Pot Roast from The Little House on the Prairie for ThanksgivingDeviled Raven Eggs and Coffin Pizza Pockets from Edgar Allen Poe for HalloweenThe Queen of Hearts Tomato Tart and Eat Me Cakes from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for the New Yearand many more! Finally—whether you love Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, Redwall, or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—book lovers can enjoy full menus of literary delicacies from their favorite books for all of their favorite holidays!
Giant Cocktails: Party Drinks, Punch Bowls, and Other Beverages to Share—25 Delicious Recipes Perfect for Groups
by Èmilie LaraisonBatched cocktails perfect for parties and groups! Within this book of delicious recipes, you will find tons of cocktails to share and batch in large quantities for festive and convivial evenings, including: Strawberry DaiquiriBubbly Champagne PunchPiña ColadaCosmoMoscow MuleDaquiriCuba LibreGin and TonicBloody MaryBelliniMai TaiSex on the BeachPassionfruit MojitoBlue LemonadeSangriaAnd More! Stylish, revisited and always inspired, simple or more sophisticated, giant cocktails are ideal for special occasions. Serve them in a salad bowl, pitcher, or a jar, the preparations proposed in this book lend themselves perfectly to the large format. This book includes so many recipes that are sure to please your guests and make your event or gathering a success!
Modern Cajun Cooking: 85 Farm-Fresh Recipes with Classic Flavors
by Leigh Ann ChatagnierBring the Big Easy home with these original recipes! You don&’t have to live down south to enjoy some of your favorite foods from Louisiana! This is a cookbook that draws inspiration from classic recipes down in the bayou and transforms them into modern-day dishes for all to enjoy. These recipes have a touch of nostalgia while using fresh, locally grown ingredients native to Louisiana—but which can be found anywhere. The dishes are interesting and easy enough for anyone to make at home. Whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or an old pro, you will love whipping up new takes on the Cajun tradition. Divided into fun, modern chapters such as Small Bites, Date Night, and Happy Hour, recipes include: Cheddar scallion tasso biscuit sandwichesSpiced pork burgers with remoulade mayonnaiseMuffuletta slidersPecan praline cinnamon rollsMango bourbon smashA fusion of deconstructed Cajun delicacies and traditional flavors, Modern Cajun Cuisine is a necessity for any season. Gather everyone around the table and celebrate food, life, and love with a fresh and unexpected home-cooked meal.
The 30-Day Keto Plan: Ketogenic Meal Plans to Kick Your Sugar Habit and Make Your Gut a Fat-Burning Machine
by Aimee Aristotelous Richard OlivaKick your sugar habit, lose weight, and feel amazing in just one month! Plus, enjoy tactics for success to live your best keto life sustainably after the 30-day mark. The ketogenic diet, which promotes weight loss from being in the metabolic state of ketosis, is one of the most popular and effective diet plans in recent years. And it continues to grow in popularity as people across the country are learning more and more about it. However, there is conflicting research regarding the safety of consuming unlimited amounts of items such as bacon, cheese, fatty cuts of meats, and fried pork rinds. A large percentage of Keto dieters find the 70–80 percent fat intake requirement unsustainable, and even worrisome due to potential health implications. Many people are curious about the Keto lifestyle, given the weight loss results they hear about from others, but will not attempt the diet as the fat intake requirement sounds daunting! The 30-Day Keto Plan provides a detailed system to help readers lose weight and see blood sugar level improvements in just one month. With emphasis on the healthiest fats and cleaner ketogenic foods, readers will benefit from detailed grocery lists, and meal plans, macro-nutrient charts, and categorized fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which are most beneficial for the healthiest keto plan. Nutritionists and authors Aimee and Richard instruct readers on exactly what to eat for four weeks to achieve ketosis, weight loss, and overall health improvements, without requiring exercise. In just thirty days, readers will learn how to achieve freedom from sugar and the processed food lifestyle, and they will kick-start their weight loss goals. It is very common for keto dieters to see dramatic results, only to regress and regain the lost weight once they are no longer following the ketogenic regimen. This book provides a formal and sustainable program for the post-ketosis stage, which will yield positive long-term results and assist in maintaining life-long health and wellness.
Mediterranean Mood Food: What to Eat to Help Beat Depression and Anxiety and Live a Longer, Healthier Life
by Paula Mee85 delicious recipes to improve your mental health, boost your mood, and lower your risk of developing cognitive disorders! It is well established that a Mediterranean style diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Now, new evidence suggests that this pattern of eating also reduces the risk of depression too, with those who follow the diet experiencing a significant reduction in symptom severity. Inspired by this fascinating new research, dietitian Paula Mee outlines a healthy eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in healthy fats, whole-grain, unrefined carbs, and proteins. With nearly 90 easy-to-prepare recipes included, Mediterranean Mood Food shows that you can stay in great shape physically and mentally while still enjoying delicious food. Covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, recipes include: Spinach, feta, and egg bakeButter bean, garlic, and dill dipSweet potato frittataBeetroot, basil, and toasted hazelnut saladSmoked chicken, mango, and avocado saladGarlic, tomato, and mozzarella pizzaWhite fish and fennel gratinLamb tagine with apricots, almonds, and mintBaked nectarines with almonds and marsala Paula's style is clear and straightforward, translating complex topics into easy to understand chapters. Paired with a bright design and delicious recipes, this book is sure to be enjoyed by health enthusiasts and home-chefs alike.
Tricky Treats: Halloween Delights for Appetizers, Snacks, Dinner, and Dessert!
by Vincent AmielBats, blood, and baking, oh my! Enjoy more than 30 savory and sweet Halloween recipes inspired by your favorite spooky themes. Succumb to these yummy recipes perfect for October and year-round! Whether you want to enjoy a treat by yourself, or with your kids or guests, these frightfully fantastic meals will make boys and girls alike shiver... in anticipation! With pumpkins, spiders, and gore galore, create original recipes including: Vampire Blood PopcornSpider Mini-PizzasJack o' Lantern Pumpkin PieHot Dog FingersMatcha Frankenstein CakeBlueberry Muffin MummiesChocolate Witch&’s HatsAnd much more! These treats can be enjoyed at any time of day or for any meal, and range from simple to sophisticated, perfect for any beginning or expert baker. With easy-to-follow instructions, entertaining tidbits, and beautiful photography, these delicacies will add a bit of spook to your party or get-together (or at your own dinner table). You&’ll delight everyone&’s taste buds when you cook and bake using Tricky Treats!
The Amorino Guide to Gelato: Learn to Make Traditional Italian Desserts—75 Recipes for Gelato and Sorbets
by Stéphan LagorceThe Comprehensive Guide for Any Gelato Lover or Frozen Dessert Afficionado! Learn the ins and outs of gelato, sorbet, and ice cream from the masters: how it's made, how to create different flavors and aesthetics, and more. Combining sweet flavors and scents with the smoothness of ice cream, fruits with the freshness of sorbets, choosing the best ingredients and the most natural; this is the passion of Amorino. Included within this book are dozens of recipes for different types of frozen desserts and delicious accompaniments, such as chocolate and caramel sauces, as well as instructions to take your recipes to the next level by making them beautiful and ornate, adding embellishments, and more. Ice cream is the delectation of the moment, the whim of pleasure, a pure delicacy. Let yourself be guided by your taste buds into deliciousness with The Amorino Guide to Gelato.
Urban Survival Guide: How City Dwellers Can Live Well, and Frugally, Even in Dire Times
by Christopher NyergesPractical Guidelines to Resourceful City Living, Self-reliance, Emergency Preparedness, and Getting More for Less A survival guidebook that reflects the world in which we now find ourselves. The post 9/11 world seems a bit more hostile, as terrorist threats and attacks are no longer a surprise. The Great Tsunami of Christmas 2004 showed us that quick extinctions (like Noah&’s flood) can and do happen without apparent warning. Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy not only told us that it can happen to us, but that it is foolhardy to make no preparations and pretend that the government will take care of you in the post-disaster landscape. The price of gold id rising again. War, rumors of war, famines, political instability, economic instability, global pandemics – all these and more are causes of concern to the average family. Economic survival is also addresses, since this is such a fundamental building block of everything else in modern society. Money cannot be ignored.
Venison: A Complete Guide to Hunting, Field Dressing and Butchering, and Cooking Deer
by Jose SoutoVenison is experiencing an unprecedented growth in popularity as a delicious, healthy, and increasingly available dish.Here are more than fifty recipes from the senior chef/lecturer in Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College, England. In this beautifully illustrated volume, world-renowned chef Jose Souto has added to his own repertoire of thirty dishes by inviting guest chefs to add their own favorite venison recipes to this book, opening up a wide range of dishes, from simple venison lasagne to elegant dinner-party show-stoppers.Not just a cook book, this is a celebration of deer: stunning pictures not only depict deer in their natural habitat, but also the intricacies of the hunt, the reality of field dressing and butchering a deer once it's down, plus mouth-watering shots of venison meals on the table. Many of the shots were taken by world-famous photographer Steve Lee.
Pickling, Fermenting & Salad-Making: Vegetables with More Taste & Less Waste
by Alex Elliott-Howery Sabine Spindler85 Recipes for Enjoying Seasonal Veg! "The latest from Elliott-Howery and Spindler (Cornersmith: Recipes from the Café and Picklery) showcases the popular Australian restaurant&’s approach to fresh, seasonal ingredients with little waste." —Publishers Weekly Preserving, using up, and seasonal eating is the Cornersmith way. Since opening their neighborhood café in 2011, Alex Elliott-Howery and Sabine Spindler have been committed to sustainability, and their recipes always put veggies first. Quick recipes include roasted sweet potato and parsnip topped with feta and walnuts, or make a tabbouleh with leftover veg ahead of time for an autumnal evening. Cornersmith reinvents everyday sides with pickled veggies which can be stored for up to six months. Here, Alex and Sabine share their passion for cooking with minimal waste. In four chapters, one dedicated to each season, Cornersmith shows us the best way to use seasonal produce, before rounding off with three salad dressing, fermenting, and pickling guides and innovative ways to use kitchen scraps, such as using fruit peel to flavor oils. These recipes aren&’t about dieting, instead it is a must have for anyone interested in the food waste management trend, providing a road map for the future of food. Recipes include: Broad Bean & Pea Salad with Freekeh & Yogurt SauceKohlrabi, Radish & Tofu with Miso DressingPickled Asparagus with Garlic & LemonAsparagus & Watercress with Walnut & Orange VinaigrettePink Pickled EggsFried Green Tomatoes with Herbed KefirRhubarb & Red Onion RelishGrilled Pineapple, Sea Salt, Chilli, Mint & ChimichurriOven-Dried Preserved TomatoesFig & Herb Salad with Pearl Couscous, Toasted Hazelnuts & Za&’atarPickled Watermelon RindSummer Leaves, Pickled Stone Fruit, Ricotta & Salted Almonds
Modern Freezer Meals: Simple Recipes to Cook Now and Freeze for Later
by Ali RosenModern freezer meals to turn the notion of frozen food on its head. Despite our food culture's deification of preserving ingredients through classic methods like canning and fermenting, we've relegated the freezer to the category of TV dinners and overwrought casseroles. But the freezer can be your best meal-prepping friend, and the easiest way to always have a ready-made meal on hand. Modern Freezer Meals provides one hundred fresh recipes for frozen food—from healthy, vibrant grain bowls to proteins cooked straight from the freezer with tons of flavor still intact. Frozen food guru Ali Rosen offers proper packing and labeling techniques to shatter some of the myths around freezer meals. The days of freezer burn or giant blocks of unwieldy meals are replaced by dozens of dishes that stand up to the cold. Recipes include: Everything biscuitsMashed potato bell peppersCherry chocolate cookiesRicotta gnocchiAnd so much more! Gain a freedom from the daily cooking conundrum with Modern Freezer Meals.
The Calcium Connection: The Little-Known Enzyme at the Root of Your Cellular Health
by Brunde BroadyDid you know that one single enzyme impacts your odds of contracting most deadly diseases and health conditions? An enormous body of reputable research into this enzyme has been isolated, ignored, and misunderstood by medical experts. The importance of this enzyme simply cannot be overstated.The Calcium Connection: The Little-Known Enzyme at the Root of Your Cellular Health delivers a clear explanation of this enzyme&’s function and outlines the steps you can take to gain optimal enzyme health. The accessible, information-packed format teaches you all about Calcium ATPase: how it works, what happens when it goes awry, and easy, practical methods to bring it back into balance and protect it—and your overall health. Whether you&’re a health enthusiast, environmentalist, parent, or just want to be better informed, this book will help you boost your health now and into the future. Brunde Broady recounts her tireless quest to find a cure for her son Knute&’s compromised health since being whisked away and kept in ICU after birth. The medical establishment could only help manage his condition, but not diagnose or cure him. Doing her own research and documenting everything Knute ate and his reactions to certain foods, she came across two ubiquitous food additives. Diving deeper, she learned how Calcium ATPase, a fundamental regulator of intercellular calcium, is negatively impacted, not only by these additives, but by a torrent of other inhibitors. Knute&’s health is a testament to Brunde&’s discoveries, and The Calcium Connection gives readers a front-row seat to understanding how to maintain optimized cellular health.
American History Through a Whiskey Glass: How Distilled Spirits, Domestic Cuisine, and Popular Music Helped Shape a Nation
by Harris CooperExperience American history like never before with this unique, informative, and fun guide for history buffs, whiskey enthusiasts, folks who like to cook at home, and fans of popular music.American History Through a Whiskey Glass presents a unique perspective on American history. It describes how bourbon and rye whiskey played a role in the most important events in American history, including the voyage of the Mayflower, George Washington&’s failed and successful political campaigns, the Civil War, pioneers moving west, Prohibition (of course), plus many more into the twenty-first century. It does so with descriptions of historical events but also with amusing anecdotes and humorous quotes from the historical figures themselves. The book carefully aligns five elements: a narrative about whiskey&’s role in eight periods of American historydescriptions and tasting notes for American whiskeys that represent distilled spirits in each historical periodtutorials on how whiskey is produced and its numerous varietiesperiod-specific food recipes drawn mostly from historical cookbooksplaylists of the popular music during each period The book gives readers an integrated and entertaining perspective on popular culture in America at different times, revealing how Americans have politicked, drank their native spirits, ate, and sang. But it does more; readers will not only learn about America&’s history, they can experience it through numerous illustrations, whiskey tasting, food, and music. It provides an opportunity for readers to be involved in a truly immersive approach to life-long learning . . . and it&’s fun.
The Art of Cooking with Cannabis: CBD and THC-Infused Recipes from Across America
by Tracey Medeiros125 mouthwatering recipes featuring CBD, hemp, and THC from organic farmers, award-winning chefs, artisans, and food producers across the country. More than a cookbook, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis is a valuable resource for new inspiration and excitement surrounding cannabis, food, and responsible consumption. Tracey Medeiros introduces the reader to dozens of organic farmers, award-winning chefs, artisans, and food producers who are leading the green revolution by doing their part to demystify cannabis and its culinary use. Individual profiles contain stories from the book&’s contributors who come from rural and suburban communities and bustling cities across this nation. These folks have generously shared their personal struggles and successes which have led them to understand the many health and wellness benefits of the cannabis plant and its important role in society. From chemistry to culinary, the book contains 125 mouthwatering recipes, such as: Chicken Kale Meatballs with Cherry Tomato and Pesto Sauces from Chef Jordan WagmanAvocado Mash with Nori and Cucumber from Chef Michael MaglianoCBD-Infused Vegan Gluten-Free Miso Broth from Jessica CatalanoTHC- and CBD-Infused Smoked Cheddar with Green Chili Stone-Ground Grits from Chef Kevin GrossiSh&’mac and Cheese from Carly FisherVegan No-Bake Cashew Cheese Cake from Chef Maria Hines Simple and beautifully presented spirit-free and spirit cocktails such as &“The 700 Club&” and &“Rebellious&” are also featured in the cookbook from contributors including Entente Chicago and Prank Bar. Recipes are divided into three categories—CBD, Hemp, and THC—each adapted to meet the reader&’s cooking and tolerance levels. Insightful sidebars offer informative tips and &“how-to&” guidance, helping the cook to use cannabis with ease and confidence.
The FarmMade Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from America's Farmers
by Patti Johnson-Long FarmMadeA regional journey to unearth classic Americana farm fare. Ancestral in nature, we all long to &“get back to our roots.&” Nostalgia is real for present-day farm pilgrims, one or two generations removed from the farm. It&’s a longing we all experience while driving in the countryside or chatting it up at our local farmers&’ market. A longing that compels us to want to be a farmer . . . or at the very least cook like one! A time capsule of food, craft, and tradition, The FarmMade Cookbook shares seventy-five multi-generational recipes from farms all over the country. Hailing from New England, the Deep South, the Midwest, Southwest, and Northwest, each authentic farm-made recipe represents its region&’s unique farming culture. Recipes are paired with each farm&’s unique story of resilience and connection with the land, resulting in a tangible agrarian gift to us all.
Slovenian Cuisine: From the Alps to the Adriatic in 20 Ingredients
by Noah Charney Janez BratovžWinner of the Gourmand Award for Best Chef Book; a love-letter to the region, by the internationally-renowned chef and father of modern Slovenian cuisine. First published in Slovenian in 2018, this long-awaited, award-winning book has finally been translated to English. With beautifully written introductory essays for each new stop and robust narrative elements, it follows a road trip around Slovenia in search of the finest ingredients in the country, and the best producers of them. Each chapter profiles an ingredient key to the culture, and the passionate producer or farmer who supplies it, before delving into two select recipes for each—one interpretation of a traditional Slovenian dish and one modern presentation—which highlight the product and showcase its versatility. The reason for this format is simple. For JB, the ingredient is paramount—the source of inspiration. Every dish in his restaurant is created from completely fresh ingredients, which he always hand selects and likes to trace back to their source. So it is only natural that his cookbook would be organized in the same way. It&’s very much a reflection of the chef himself: an innovator rooted in local tradition and ingredients. Featuring carefully-chosen ingredients like Adriatic fish, beef, game, fleur de sel, olive oil, prosciutto, wild herbs, goat cheese, and cabbage, you&’ll find recipes such as: Soft red polenta with chanterelle sauce and sour creamCreamed Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffles, fried Jerusalem artichoke peels, olive oil, and red peppercornsRed deer fillet with juniper berry sauce, tarragon roll, red Swiss chard stems, celeriac, and cranberry jamHazelnut ice cream with olive oil, dark chocolate, and fleur de selFried and cooked beef tendons with honey in wild garlic sauce, with cold-pressed sunflower oil, vinegar, and wild herbsChicken in white wine with root vegetables and new potatoesProsciutto-wrapped monkfish with celeriac purée, peach cream, and olive oil jelly Fellow Slovenian Ana Roš (named the best female chef in the world in 2017) told CNN: &“Every country has 'The Chef.' In Slovenia, this is him. Chef Janez Bratovž is the father of modern Slovenian cuisine.&” With the country being awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2021, it&’s clear that Slovenia and its beautiful and diverse cuisine is fast becoming the next major culinary destination, and its time in the spotlight is overdue.
The Contagion Myth: Why Viruses (including "Coronavirus") Are Not the Cause of Disease
by Thomas S. Cowan Sally Fallon MorellFor readers of Plague of Corruption, Thomas S. Cowan, MD, and Sally Fallon Morell ask the question: are there really such things as "viruses"? Or are electro smog, toxic living conditions, and 5G actually to blame for COVID-19? The official explanation for today&’s COVID-19 pandemic is a &“dangerous, infectious virus.&” This is the rationale for isolating a large portion of the world&’s population in their homes so as to curb its spread. From face masks to social distancing, from antivirals to vaccines, these measures are predicated on the assumption that tiny viruses can cause serious illness and that such illness is transmissible person-to-person. It was Louis Pasteur who convinced a skeptical medical community that contagious germs cause disease; his &“germ theory&” now serves as the official explanation for most illness. However, in his private diaries he states unequivocally that in his entire career he was not once able to transfer disease with a pure culture of bacteria (he obviously wasn&’t able to purify viruses at that time). He admitted that the whole effort to prove contagion was a failure, leading to his famous death bed confession that &“the germ is nothing, the terrain is everything.&” While the incidence and death statistics for COVID-19 may not be reliable, there is no question that many people have taken sick with a strange new disease—with odd symptoms like gasping for air and &“fizzing&” feelings—and hundreds of thousands have died. Many suspect that the cause is not viral but a kind of pollution unique to the modern age—electromagnetic pollution. Today we are surrounded by a jangle of overlapping and jarring frequencies—from power lines to the fridge to the cell phone. It started with the telegraph and progressed to worldwide electricity, then radar, then satellites that disrupt the ionosphere, then ubiquitous Wi-Fi. The most recent addition to this disturbing racket is fifth generation wireless—5G. In The Contagion Myth: Why Viruses (including Coronavirus) are Not the Cause of Disease, bestselling authors Thomas S. Cowan, MD, and Sally Fallon Morell tackle the true causes of COVID-19. On September 26, 2019, 5G wireless was turned on in Wuhan, China (and officially launched November 1) with a grid of about ten thousand antennas—more antennas than exist in the whole United States, all concentrated in one city. A spike in cases occurred on February 13, the same week that Wuhan turned on its 5G network for monitoring traffic. Illness has subsequently followed 5G installation in all the major cities in America. Since the dawn of the human race, medicine men and physicians have wondered about the cause of disease, especially what we call &“contagions,&” numerous people ill with similar symptoms, all at the same time. Does humankind suffer these outbreaks at the hands of an angry god or evil spirit? A disturbance in the atmosphere, a miasma? Do we catch the illness from others or from some outside influence? As the restriction of our freedoms continues, more and more people are wondering whether this is true. Could a packet of RNA fragments, which cannot even be defined as a living organism, cause such havoc? Perhaps something else is involved—something that has upset the balance of nature and made us more susceptible to disease? Perhaps there is no &“coronavirus&” at all; perhaps, as Pasteur said, &“the germ is nothing, the terrain is everything.&”
The Weekly Vegan Meal Plan Cookbook: A 3-Month Kickstart Guide to Plant-Based Cooking
by Kylie PerrottiDeliciously Easy and Convenient Vegan Meal Plans to Make the Stresses of Dinner Planning Disappear! Learn how to prepare creative vegan dishes with bold flavors in this how-to guide for conquering your kitchen. The Weekly Vegan Meal Plan Cookbook offers three months&’ worth of vegan meal plans with sixty tried-and-true dinner recipes for five nights a week. Comprehensive grocery lists take the guesswork out of grocery shopping and include simple, versatile ingredients that can be used multiple times throughout the week (so you&’ll never have to worry about that big bunch of basil going bad). Your first week&’s plant-based meal plan includes: Easy White Miso Brothy BeansBraised Tatsoi with Crispy TofuSweet Potato Fritters with Harissa Sour CreamGinger-Turmeric Coconut SoupBalsamic Farro Salad with Figs Discover more time-saving plans to prep and portion your plant-based meals in The Weekly Vegan Meal Plan Cookbook, the ultimate guide to cooking vegan all week long.
Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy: What You Need To Know About Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Hygiene, Stress, Screen Time, and More
by Dr. Nina L. ShapiroAttention all grown-ups! Kids have questions! Now they&’ll have answers. Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work—and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear: &“No more screen time!&” &“Eat your vegetables!&” "You can't have cookies for dinner!" &“You need to take your medicine!&” &“Wash your hands! With soap!&” &“It&’s getting late! Get ready for bed!!&” In this book, Dr. Nina L. Shapiro embarks on an amazing journey through the body as it gets fed, protected, exercised, cleaned, energized, and rested. Each chapter provides kids with age-appropriate explanations and illustrations that address their very good questions about their bodies and health with solid (and fun!) science-based answers. By receiving an in-depth understanding of what it means to be healthy, strong, clean, rested, and energized, kids will soon be able to make smart decisions on their own. The human body is incredible, and the science behind how our bodies work, how the world affects our bodies, and how our bodies affect the world around us is pretty cool, too.
The Unofficial Harry Potter-Inspired Book of Cocktails: Fantastic Drinks and How to Make Them
by Rhiannon Lee Georgia HingstonMagical Masterpieces of Mixology Inspired by the Harry Potter Universe With simple instructions and insider bartender know-how, The Unofficial Harry Potter-Inspired Book of Cocktails is the perfect guide of spell-tacular spirits for age-appropriate witches and wizards. The seventy-five potions and elixirs featured in this book are cocktail classics that have been given a magical makeover using unique ingredients such as activated charcoal, popping candy, and dry ice, transforming the mundane mixed drink into a bewitching brewed beverage. Charm guests with color-changing concoctions, fizzing cocktail bombs, and flaming creations, including: Butterscotch BeerNearly Legless NickExpecto MartiniHex on the BeachTom Riddle-CollinsAnd more! Whether you&’re a witch, wizard, squib, or muggle, everyone can enjoy that magical feeling of finding their perfect sip with The Unofficial Harry Potter-Inspired Book of Cocktails.
Super Simple Keto: Six Ingredients or Less to Turn Your Gut into a Fat-Burning Machine
by Aimee Aristotelous Richard OlivaLearn the most simple and effective way to adhere to the widely popular ketogenic diet, and lose up to twenty pounds per month with easy meal plans and recipes containing no more than six ingredients. The ketogenic diet, which promotes weight loss from being in the metabolic state of ketosis, is one of the most popular and effective diet plans in recent years, and it continues to grow in popularity as people across the country learn more and more about it. Some are hesitant to try the lifestyle not only due to the high fat intake, but also because they presume keto to be extremely complicated—but it doesn&’t have to be! Super Simple Keto is an easy-to-follow plan with basic ingredients and meal preparation, with several options for restaurant fare for those who are on-the-go. You&’ll benefit from Super Simple Keto because it contains: Helpful graphics so readers can visualize exactly what to eat to lose weight and see blood sugar level improvements in just one monthEmphasis on the healthiest fats and cleaner ketogenic foodsDetailed grocery lists, meal plans, and macronutrient chartsCategorized fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which are most beneficial for the healthiest keto planMouthwatering recipes you can whip up in no time! Just two chapters of &“keto boot camp&” will get you off and running to your new healthier lifestyle, without the need for spending hours of research. Nutritionists and authors Aimee and Richard instruct readers on exactly what to eat to achieve ketosis, weight loss, and overall health improvements, without requiring exercise or too much time spent in the kitchen. In as little as thirty days, readers will learn how to achieve freedom from sugar and the processed food lifestyle, and they will kick-start their weight loss goals, in the most super simple way!