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Ea(s)t meets West - Fit und gesund mit der Westlichen 5-Elemente-Ernährung: Ein neuer Weg in der Ernährung
by Veronika Ottenschläger Claudia RadbauerDie Kombination macht es aus – auf einzigartige Weise führt dieses Buch die jahrtausendealte Erfahrung der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin (TCM) mit dem Wissen der modernen Medizin und Ernährungswissenschaft zusammen. Die Idee zu diesem Buch entstand aus den gemeinsamen Kochkursen der Autorinnen. Eine einfach aufbereitete Fachliteratur für regionale und saisonale Ernährung von Ost und West war das erklärte Ziel. Ein kurzer Grundlagenteil führt zu Beginn in die Besonderheiten der beiden Ernährungsweisen ein. Der umfangreiche Warenkundeteil gliedert die Nahrungsmittel nach der TCM und unseren aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen – ideal zum Nachschlagen. Viele Rezepte mit cleveren Tipps für den Alltag erleichtern die Umsetzung in die Praxis. Die Autorinnen zeigen, wie auch mit wenig Zeit köstliche, ausgewogene und kreative Gerichte gezaubert werden können. Nachhaltigkeit ist ebenso ein großes Thema. Das Buch ist für jene gedacht, die mehr über Ernährung und Gesunderhaltung erfahren und dieses Wissen ihrem Körper zuliebe anwenden möchten.
Informatorium voor Voeding en Diëtetiek - Supplement 100 - december 2018: Dieetleer en Voedingsleer
by Majorie Former Gerdie Van Asseldonk Jacqueline Drenth Caroelien SchuurmanHet Informatorium voor voeding en diëtetiek is een systematisch naslagwerk met alles wat men moet weten op het gebied van voeding en diëtetiek. Dit standaardwerk voor iedere diëtist is online toegankelijk gemaakt via een geavanceerd zoeksysteem, waardoor men altijd snel en efficiënt antwoorden op vragen vindt over voeding en diëtetiek.
Rice Grain Quality: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #1892)
by Nese Sreenivasulu<p>This volume explores the latest advances in high-throughput phenotyping to screen milling quality, cooking and nutritional quality in breeding material, and simplifying grain quality screening in germplasm. The chapters in this book cover topics such as seed development stages; panicle architectural traits to understand yield components; starch structure and protein properties; and genome editing technologies to reveal grain quality and nutritional traits. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. <p>Cutting-edge and thorough, Rice Grain Quality: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for all researchers interested in expanding their knowledge in this evolving field.</p>
Wheat Belly Inspired Gluten Free High Protein Low Carb Mufa Fat Cookbook: With Saturated Fat: Total Fat: Carb: Protein: Fat Ratio
by Sarah ParkerWhy gluten free low carb? Here is what you need to consider: The wheat belly diet is about losing weight, and if you simply replace your favorite cookies, cakes, breads and pastas with gluten free alternatives you aren't really saving any calories or carbs. In fact, some of these replacements may even be higher in calories and carbs than what you were eating earlier! After all, gluten free products are typically marketed to those with celiacs disease, (who have a gluten intolerance) and are not being marketed as a weight loss food.However, with Wheat Belly you have to watch your carbohydrate intake and many gluten-free products are very high in carbs. So if going gluten free pretty much guarantees that you are also wheat free, then why not just follow a gluten free diet? The answer is simple. You do want to eliminate the wheat in your diet and the easiest way is to look for gluten-free replacements. However, with Wheat Belly you have to watch your carbohydrate intake and many gluten-free products are very high in carbs. Visceral and subcutaneous fat bellies are not permanent conditions, so consult a physician for advice on weight management. In this book you will find a collection of recipes which are not only gluten free but with no gluten replacement.In this book you will find low carb MUFA rich gluten free recipes which will show amazing result in the first two weeks itself!!! Each recipes are provided with (Carb: Protein: Fat ratio), (Saturated fat % of total fat ratio) and total calorie values per serving, helping you to plan your meals accordingly....selecting from high protein-low crab ratio,low calorie-low crab ratio,or even high protein-low calorie ratio. However, please note that I am not affiliated or endorsed by wheat belly diet.
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (Multicultural Shapes And Colors Ser.)
by John Parra Roseanne Greenfield ThongIn this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Eat As Much As You Want: Most Neglected Most Needed
by Lite N EasyHealth benefits are one of the main reasons why everyone should become a vegan. The primary benefits are: weight loss, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, less use of medication, avoiding surgery and cancer, feeling more energized, and looking great. Vegans, in addition to being vegetarian, do not use other animal products and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey or any product derived from animal Many vegans choose this lifestyle to promote a more humane and caring world. They know they are not perfect, but believe they have a responsibility to try to do their best, while not being judgmental of others. High Fiber: The recommended daily intake of fiber is about 30 grams, (or more) each day. Fiber helps clear body of toxins by moving bulk through the intestines, helps control cholesterol levels, and shuttles excess fat from system. It also helps regulate blood sugar by slowing down digestion, plus it helps make you feel full so you don't overeat. Sources include fresh vegetables and fruits (especially when the skin is left on), whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. While most of these foods are carbohydrate-based, their fiber content makes them slow-digesting carbs. Their slow absorption rate creates a sort of timed-release effect that helps control body's insulin response. Benefits of a high-fiber diet. Antioxidants What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals create a destructive process in our cells, causing the molecules within the cells to become unstable. They may even be a big player in the formation of cancerous cells by a "chain-reaction" effect, causing other cells to become damaged. Because of the inherent instability of free-radicals, they try to attack other healthy cells to get stable themselves. This causes the once-healthy cells to react in the same way, attacking others in a never-ending attempt for cellular stability.
Healthy Heart: Anti Inflammatory Omega 3 Rich Cookbook
by Gabriel ChavezWhat is changing is our understanding of how nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are responsible for the health-promoting properties of functional foods -- and what you can do to maximize their effectiveness. Looking for your meal ticket to health? You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the promising functional foods when it comes to your heart health. A landmark 2006 study of the effects of fish on human health demonstrated that a modest intake of fish reduces the risk of dying from a heart attack by a whopping 36%. Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age. It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime." The material provided in this book is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Information provided is not intended for the purpose of disease diagnosis or treatment. Individuals desiring help for specific health problems should seek advice from qualified professionals.
The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine
by Todd KlimanA rich romp through untold American history featuring fabulous characters, The Wild Vineis the tale of a little-known American grape that rocked the fine-wine world of the nineteenth century and is poised to do so again today. Author Todd Kliman sets out on an epic quest to unravel the mystery behind Norton, a grape used to make a Missouri wine that claimed a prestigious gold medal at an international exhibition in Vienna in 1873. At a time when the vineyards of France were being ravaged by phylloxera, this grape seemed to promise a bright future for a truly American brand of wine-making, earthy and wild. And then Norton all but vanished. What happened? The narrative begins more than a hundred years before California wines were thought to have put America on the map as a wine-making nation and weaves together the lives of a fascinating cast of renegades. We encounter the suicidal Dr. Daniel Norton, tinkering in his experimental garden in 1820s Richmond, Virginia. Half on purpose and half by chance, he creates a hybrid grape that can withstand the harsh New World climate and produce good, drinkable wine, thus succeeding where so many others had failed so fantastically before, from the Jamestown colonists to Thomas Jefferson himself. Thanks to an influential Long Island, New York, seed catalog, the grape moves west, where it is picked up in Missouri by German immigrants who craft the historic 1873 bottling. Prohibition sees these vineyards burned to the ground by government order, but bootleggers keep the grape alive in hidden backwoods plots. Generations later, retired Air Force pilot Dennis Horton, who grew up playing in the abandoned wine caves of the very winery that produced the 1873 Norton, brings cuttings of the grape back home to Virginia. Here, dot-com-millionaire-turned-vintner Jenni McCloud, on an improbable journey of her own, becomes Norton's ultimate champion, deciding, against all odds, to stake her entire reputation on the outsider grape. Brilliant and provocative,The Wild Vineshares with readers a great American secret, resuscitating the Norton grape and its elusive, inky drink and forever changing the way we look at wine, America, and long-cherished notions of identity and reinvention.
King Solomon's Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World
by Joan NathanFrom the James Beard Award-winning, much-loved cookbook author and authority: a definitive compendium of Jewish recipes from around the globe and across the ages. Driven by a passion for discovery, the biblical King Solomon is said to have sent emissaries on land and sea to all corners of the ancient world, initiating a mass cross-pollination of culinary cultures that continues to bear fruit today. With Solomon’s appetites and explorations in mind, in these pages Joan Nathan—“the queen of American Jewish cooking” (Houston Chronicle)—gathers together more than 170 recipes, from Israel to Italy to India and beyond. Here are classics like Yemenite Chicken Soup with Dill, Cilantro, and Parsley; Slow-Cooked Brisket with Red Wine, Vinegar, and Mustard; and Apple Kuchen as well as contemporary riffs on traditional dishes such as Smoky Shakshuka with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant; Double-Lemon Roast Chicken; and Roman Ricotta Cheese Crostata. Here, too, are an array of dishes from the world over, from Socca (Chickpea Pancakes with Fennel, Onion, and Rosemary) and Sri Lankan Breakfast Buns with Onion Confit to Spanakit (Georgian Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Cilantro) and Keftes Garaz (Syrian Meatballs with Cherries and Tamarind). Gorgeously illustrated and filled with fascinating historical details, personal histories, and delectable recipes, King Solomon’s Table showcases the dazzling diversity of a culinary tradition more than three thousand years old.
The Craft Beer Cookbook: From IPAs and Bocks to Pilsners and Porters, 100 Artisanal Recipes for Cooking with Beer
by Jacquelyn DoddTransform your dishes with the tremendous flavor of craft beer!The Craft Beer Cookbook doesn't think you need to wait until five o'clock to pop the cap off of a quality beer. From tender pork chops marinated in a bold and citrusy IPA to apple fritters drizzled with an amber ale caramel sauce, the recipes in this book are not only delicious, but they also capture the complex notes and flavors of a perfectly balanced brew. Filled with a diverse selection of varieties, each dish transforms everyday fare into top-shelf plates that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning fan of craft beers. A toast to the world's finest brews, this cookbook highlights inspired dishes like:Sausage and pale ale frittataRoasted mushroom and brown ale soupSalmon with dijon beer cream sauce over drunken couscousSlow-roasted maple stout baby back beef ribsChocolate stout cake with chocolate raspberry ganache and whipped creamComplete with 100 imaginative craft beer recipes and dozens of four-color photographs, The Craft Beer Cookbook shows you how to incorporate your true love--beer!--into every meal.
Seven Sundays: A Faith, Fitness, and Food Plan for Lasting Spiritual and Physical Change
by Myatt Murphy Alec PenixA Biblically grounded, six-week plan to lead you on the path toward losing weight and getting healthier by focusing on the connections between spiritual and physical health.So many of the books within the diet and fitness space focus on vanity or superficial reasons for striving for personal health and wellbeing. Is it any wonder then that a motivation that’s so surface-level has such a slim chance of working long-term? But Alec Penix believes that all things are possible if you use faith as your bedrock. In Seven Sundays, celebrity trainer and devoted follower of Christ Penix explains the connection between faith and fitness, and both his own and shares his clients’ success stories. When our spiritual and physical bodies are built up simultaneously, we find ourselves more likely to stick with healthier, life-changing habits, appreciate what we have, be thankful for what we've gained (and lost), and feel content with how far we’ve traveled. Seven Sundays is a six-week program that shows you how easy it is to undergo your own total transformation. The book is organized as a day-by-day journey in the same manner as a daily devotional. Over the course of each week, you will work on the “6 Pillars of Purpose” that build up this strength. You will also enjoy “Faith-Full” foods and explore a new spiritual theme each week. Ultimately, you’ll undertake a meaningful journey that will finally connect your body and spirit. After Seven Sundays, the changes required to live a healthier life become easier because you will want to do them—for God, for others, and for yourself—rather than ever feel as if you have to do them. It’s designed to inspire you to look inside yourself and recognize that it’s not that you need to exercise, eat right, and be healthy, but that you deserve to exercise, eat right, and be healthy, and recognize your body as a spiritual vessel.
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by Pete Hautman<p>Competitive eating vies with family expectations in a funny, heartfelt novel for middle-grade readers by National Book Award winner Pete Hautman. <p>David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact, he’ll have to do better: he’s going to compete in the Super Pigorino Bowl, the world’s greatest pizza-eating contest, and he has to win it, because he borrowed his mom’s credit card and accidentally spent $2,000 on it. So he really needs that prize money. Like, yesterday. As if training to be a competitive eater weren’t enough, he’s also got to keep an eye on his little brother, Mal (who, if the family believed in labels, would be labeled autistic, but they don’t, so they just label him Mal). And don’t even get started on the new weirdness going on between his two best friends, Cyn and HeyMan. Master talent Pete Hautman has cooked up a rich narrative shot through with equal parts humor and tenderness, and the result is a middle-grade novel too delicious to put down.</p>
Dukan Everything You Wanted To Know: Dukan Friendly Oat Bran Guide with Recipe: High Protein 150 Recipes: Slow Cooker 45 Recipes
by Dave CouteurTheDukan Diet has taken world by storm and being hailed as a life-long weight loss answer.Dukan diet is making a name for itself as a revolutionary approach to weight-loss, promising to deliver results without the sacrifice demanded by the Atkins or South Beach diets.Essentially, it's a four-phase, high-protein, low-calorie diet plan. You eat as much as you want, at any time of day - as long as what you're eating is lean protein, at least initially. In fact, protein is the centerpiece in all four phases, along with oat bran, lots of water, and a 20-minute daily walk. Dukan diet will help you to shed weight fast and in a safe, effective, and lasting way. Oat bran is an important part of the Dukan program because it is high in a soluble fiber called beta-D-glucan. This high soluble fiber content makes oat bran the dieter's friend as it not only helps combat constipation, it also makes you feel full and satisfied and can prevent the absorption of up to 10% of the fat that you eat. Eating oat bran on a regular basis is also likely to meet with the approval of your doctor as research has shown that the regular consumption of oat bran can lower cholesterol, even out the fluctuations in blood sugar levels and may also help prevent some forms of cancer. The recipes provided in this book are wholesome and tasty. Simple to prepare, yet totally delicious these recipes will be a surprise! However, please note that I am not affiliated or endorsed by Dukan.
Everyday Fast Metabolism Diet In a Nutshell: Complete Plan and Recipes Phase 1 - Phase 2 - Phase 3
by Dave CouteurThe Everyday Fast Metabolism Diet focuses on simple strategies to boost your metabolism. It's actually based on a lot of the same functional medicine, getting to the root causes of things. The diet plan advises people not to eat processed foods, junk, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, caffeine, and alcohol. The diet recommends eating small meals, and focuses on the quality of the food, not counting calories. It works on Diet confusion, cycling diet with a change in strategy every few days Phase 1: high-glycemic, moderate-protein, low-fat: days 1 and 2 Phase 2: high-protein, high-vegetable, low-carbohydrate, low-fat: days 3 and 4 Phase 3: high healthy-fat, moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, low-glycemic fruit: days 5, 6, and 7 You will find in this book phase 1,2 and 3 basic guide with Phase 1 (51 Recipes), Phase 2(91 Recipes), Phase 3 (59 Recipes)
Se quer perder peso, relaxe!: Está a esforçar-se demasiado
by Melissa Martin Ana FigueiredoJá se esforçou muito - Agora perca peso da forma mais fácil Já contou calorias. Já se encheu de proteínas ou de hidratos de carbono. Já seguiu a dieta das toranjas, chocolate e bananas. Já correu à volta do quarteirão durante horas. Já participou em reuniões semanais. Já desperdiçou dinheiro em máquinas de exercício dispendiosas. Já ingeriu grandes quantidades de batidos proteicos. Já tomou milhares de comprimidos para emagrecer. Já ingeriu milhares de barras que substituem refeições. Já manteve um diário ou blog de perda de peso. Já comprou pratinhos de sobremesa para que as suas refeições parecessem mais abundantes do que realmente eram. Já despendeu milhares de euros em alimentos especiais. Mas continua com excesso de peso. Talvez tenha perdido alguns quilos, mas recuperou a gordura, e muito mais. Chegou o momento de parar de se esforçar tanto para perder peso e tentar a forma mais fácil. Relaxe e perca peso É o único método que combina o que há de mais recente na nutrição, psicologia da autoimagem, programação neurolinguística, e os benefícios de dois «suplementos» que são abundantes e livres. Sem ter de correr durante quilómetros. Sem ter de pular à frente de um DVD. Sem dietas entediantes. Sem alimentos especiais para comprar. Sem contar calorias. Sem ter de lutar contra os seus desejos. Pare de se sentir ansioso por causa do seu peso. Relaxe e solte o seu «eu magro».
Can We Feed The Future Before The Well Runs Dry?
by David Farrell PhD D.Rur.Sci.Mankind is at a crossroads. We need to increase food production by 70% by 2050 in the face of climate change, increased water and fertiliser demand, declining arable land area, environmental degradation and an affluent and rapidly-growing population with inequality rising quickly. But what about the one billion now living in poverty; many with insufficient money to buy food and go to bed hungry every night yet we waste sufficient food that would feed these and millions more. But are we as individuals prepared to put our shoulder to the wheel and give the poor the opportunity to improve their lot. Or will we continue on the well-worn pathway in an increasingly selfish consumer society rapidly using up our diminishing resources?
A Modern Way to Cook: 150+ Vegetarian Recipes for Quick, Flavor-Packed Meals
by Anna JonesFrom the author of the brilliant A Modern Way to Eat, who was dubbed "the new Nigella Lawson" by The Times, comes this beautiful collection of 150+ delicious and inspiring weeknight vegetarian recipes.EATING HEALTHY ISN'T ALWAYS EASY when you're coming home late at night and tired. In this genius new collection of vegetarian recipes, author Anna Jones tackles this common problem, making nourishing vegetable-centered food realistic on any day of the week. The chapters are broken down by time, with recipes that can be prepared in under 15, 20, 30, and 40 minutes, so no matter how busy you are, you can get dinner on the table, whether it be smoky pepper and white bean quesadilla, butternut squash and sweet leek hash, or chickpea pasta with simple tomato sauce. With evocative and encouraging writing, A Modern Way to Cook is a truly practical and inspiring recipe collection for anyone wanting to make meals with tons of flavor and little fuss.From the Hardcover edition.
Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
by Paul StametsMycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how. The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called “mycelium”--the fruit of which are mushrooms--recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium’s digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants (mycoremediation), catch and reduce silt from streambeds and pathogens from agricultural watersheds (mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides), and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens (mycoforestry and myco-gardening). In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find chapters detailing each of these four exciting branches of what Stamets has coined “mycorestoration,” as well as chapters on the medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms, inoculation methods, log and stump culture, and species selection for various environmental purposes. Heavily referenced and beautifully illustrated, this book is destined to be a classic reference for bemushroomed generations to come.From the Trade Paperback edition.
share: Delicious Dishes from Foodshare and Friends
by Adrienne De Francesco Marion KaneFeaturing local produce and seasonal selections, share showcases the joy of healthy, affordable, culturally-diverse cooking and highlights the power of good food to bring people together. Celebrate fresh food and home-cooked meals with Adrienne De Francesco and Marion Kane, as they guide you through recipes that are thoughtfully selected, thoroughly tested, and thoroughly delicious. Foreword written by Frances Moore Lappé.
V for Veg: The Best of Philly’s Vegan Food Column
by Vance LehmkuhlV for Veg is a collection of the vegan food columns that Vance Lehmkuhl has written over the years for the Philadelphia Daily News. Filled with wit, humor and good information about the vegan/vegetarian plant-based community in Philadelphia, the book covers many of the events, personalities, restaurants, and industries that have grown up in and around Philadelphia. Combining healthful information with a sly, humorous style, Vance Lehmkuhl’s book will delight the veg-conscious and may spur many a meat eater to explore the animal-free options now available for feeding all aspects of our lives.
Starch, Chitin and Chitosan Based Composites and Nanocomposites (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science)
by Merin Sara Thomas Rekha Rose Koshy Siji K. Mary Sabu Thomas Laly A. Pothan<p>This brief explores recent progress in the area of polysaccharides and their composites and nanocomposites. It is a complete resource for the evolving field of polysaccharide based biomaterials and their applications in different fields. The volume focuses on their composition, properties, characterization, chemistry and applications and also highlights recent developments in polysaccharide based composites and nanocomposites spurred by advances in polymer technology and biotechnology. <p>Divided into different sections featuring alginates, carrageenans, cellulose, starch, chitin, chitosan, gums, etc, each chapter presents chemical, physical, and biological attributes, and reviews the recent research performed such as drug carriers, selective water absorption materials from oil-water emulsions, purification of water, biomedical applications, etc. The authors hope that this brief will help to inspire scientists towards novel sources for chemicals, materials, and energy in the years to come.</p>
Middle Eastern Cookery
by Arto Der Haroutunian“Peppered with anecdotes on life, food, and Middle Eastern culture, this book will provide real foodies with a classic they can enjoy for years to come” (The Oxford Time). This wide-ranging treasury of recipes from the Middle East—with dishes from the plains of Georgia to Afghanistan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, and Armenia—is a wonderful tour of rich culinary traditions that has become a modern classic, guiding us first around the mezzeh table and then leading us on to soups, salads, savories, pilafs, kebabs, casseroles, and grills that make the best use of meat, fish, and poultry. Middle Eastern Cookery explains the different spices that are favored by different countries—mint for Armenia, cumin for Iran, and more—and with each recipe comes a piece of history or a fable, making this book an enjoyable reading experience as well as an incomparable and comprehensive cookbook.
Nutrition in Public Health: Principles, Policies, and Practice, Second Edition
by Arlene Spark Lauren M. Dinour Janel ObenchainThis second edition of a bestseller, Nutrition in Public Health: Principles, Policies, and Practice focuses on the role of the federal government in determining nutrition policy and influencing practice. Beginning with an overview of public health principles, the book examines the application of nutritional policy to dietary guidance, health promot
Lo que cuenta el caldero
by Leonor EspinosaPor primera vez Leonor Espinosa, la chef más destacada de América Latina en la actualidad, publica las crónicas culinarias que ha escrito a lo largo de su trayectoria y en los miles de recorridos que ha hecho por Colombia y otros lugares del mundo. Lo que cuenta el caldero reúne el legado gastronómico Leonor Espinosa a través de paisajes sonoros y humeantes y sus experiencias en territorios de Colombia en los que la cocina es protagonista. Acompañados de ilustraciones de Elizabeth Builes y recetas cuidadosamente seleccionadas, cada uno de los relatos aquí agrupados transmite los sabores y aromas que marcaron la infancia de la autora y revela las preparaciones que hoy son esenciales en su fogón: el plátano maduro, el suero costeño, el mote de queso y la yuca "sancochá", entre otras.
No Monkeys, No Chocolate
by Melissa Stewart Allen Young<p>Everyone loves chocolate, right? But how many people actually know where chocolate comes from? How it’s made? Or that monkeys do their part to help this delicious sweet exist? <p>his delectable dessert comes from cocoa beans, which grow on cocoa trees in tropical rain forests. But those trees couldn’t survive without the help of a menagerie of rain forest critters: a pollen-sucking midge, an aphid-munching anole lizard, brain-eating coffin fly maggots—they all pitch in to help the cocoa tree survive. A secondary layer of text delves deeper into statements such as "Cocoa flowers can’t bloom without cocoa leaves . . . and maggots," explaining the interdependence of the plants and animals in the tropical rain forests. Two wise-cracking bookworms appear on every page, adding humor and further commentary, making this book accessible to readers of different ages and reading levels. <p>Back matter includes information about cocoa farming and rain forest preservation, as well as an author’s note.</p>