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Good Housekeeping The Amazing Soup Diet: Eat all you want and still lose weight!
by Tara Donne and Jon ChaietEat as much as you want . . . and lose 20 pounds fast! Bonus: The meals are hearty, delicious--and ready in 20 minutes! You won't believe it's a diet! Lose weight while dining deliciously on bowl after bowl of rich, varied, stew--like soups-from sausage- and rice-filled jambalaya to cheese-laced minestrone with pasta and beans. Good Housekeeping makes it so easy: even though each soup tastes totally different from the next, they are all built from the same basic recipe. Just start with the Hearty Vegetable Soup recipe and add a few ingredients each night to create a wonderful new main course. And to make things even simpler, there's an entire meal plan with an appetizing variety of breakfasts and lunches, along with a full range of dinners. Soup is at the heart of these menus, which feature recipe variations from star chefs, including Emeril Lagasse, Lidia Bastianich, Michael Chiarello, Ming Tsai, Dean Fearing, Madhur Jaffrey, and Don Pintabona. In addition, there's advice on storing the soup and dining out, plus a complete shopping list. As always, all these recipes were triple-tested for success in Good Housekeeping's renowned test kitchens. Soup's on! Here are just a few delicious soups to try: - Hearty Vegetable-only 45 calories a cup! - Mexican Chicken - Southwest Chili - Greek Fish Stew - Emeril Lagasse's Creole Super Soup - Lidia Bastianich's Mussel Super Soup and Lentil--and her Rice Super Soup - Michael Chiarello's Napa-Style Minestrone Super Soup - Ming Tsai's Hot-and-Sour Super Soup - Dean Fearing's Southwestern Super Soup - Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Super Soup - Don Pintabona's Italian Super Soup--and his Oriental Super Soup
Good Housekeeping The Baker's Book of Essential Recipes: Good Food Guaranteed
by Susan WestmorelandWith everything from Cheesecake Swirl Brownies and Buttery Blueberry Pie to Puff Pastry Cheese Straws and Lemon-Ricotta Muffins, this comprehensive cookbook from the famed Good Housekeeping test kitchens is a bakers delight. It features 390 classic, triple-tested recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, pastries, and breads, all illustrated with how-to photos and mouthwatering shots of the finished treats. Tips, techniques, and an overview of essential ingredients and tools will help even inexperienced bakers enjoy success.
Good Housekeeping The Best-Ever Cookie Book: 175 Tested-'til-Perfect Recipes for Crispy, Chewy & Ooey-Gooey Treats
by Good Housekeeping Jane FranciscoA cookie for every craving: From classics like chocolate chips to decadent delights (hello, skillet cookie sundae), this collection will become your go-to baking book. Everyone loves a cookie! Whether you go right to the chocolate or are more of a buttery shortbread fan, there's a special cookie here just for you. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen presents their best-ever, tested-&‘til-perfect recipes so you can find your soulmate in sweetness. Plus, a chapter devoted to holiday cookies will become your favorite for celebrations all year round. Chapters include: • BAKE YOUR BEST COOKIES: Classic Sugar Cookie Dough, Spice Cookie Dough, Royal Icing, tips for decorating like a pro, and gifting and sharing cookies • DROP COOKIES: Strawberry-Oatmeal Cookies, Glazed Sourdough Snickerdoodles, Razzy-Jammy Thumbprints, Ginger Crinkles • SLICE & BAKE COOKIES: Matcha Cookies, Chocolate-Pistachio Slice & Bakes, Lemon Icebox Cookies, Lime & Coconut Coins, Pecan Crescent Cookies • BARS, BLONDIES & BROWNIES: Millionaire Shortbread, Orange-Turmeric Squares, Brown Butter Hazelnut Blondies, Double-Stuffed Brownies • SPECTACULAR COOKIE CREATIONS: Alfajores, Apple Pie Rugelah, Homemade Honey Graham Crackers, Cookie Shooters, Homemade Fudgy Ice Cream Sandwiches, Skillet Cookie Sundaes, Walnut Biscotti • HOLIDAY COOKIES: Chinese Almond Cookies, Jammin&’ Heart Cookies, Hamantaschen, Nan-e Berenji, Lemon Curd Egg Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Macaroons, Coffin Sandwich Cookies, Nankhatai, Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, Fruitcake Crisps Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just for a sweet treat, you'll find tons of inspiration from the gorgeous photographs, clever ideas from the Test Kitchen editors (including gifting tips to pack them like a pro!), and inventive variations that all come out perfectly every single time.
Good Housekeeping The Cookie Jar Cookbook: 65 Recipes for Classic, Chunky & Chewy Cookies
by Rosemary EllisWho put the cookies in the cookie jar? Good Housekeeping…and you! From Thumbprint Jammies and Chocolate Chunk to Whole-Grain Gingersnaps and Triple-Nut Biscotti, these 65 treasured recipes guarantee youll have a something yummy in the kitchen for every occasion. Whether for after-school snacks, coffee breaks, holiday get-togethers, or midnight munchies, each of these triple-tested treats is guaranteed to come out perfectly.
Good Housekeeping The Great Bake Sale Cookbook: 75 Sure-Fire Fund-Raising Favorites
by Good Housekeeping Staff“Mom—I need 3 dozen cupcakes for the school bake sale…tomorrow!”Here’s the book to grab when you hear those words. Good Housekeeping comes to the rescue with 75 tasty favorites for sure-fire fundraising success. From cupcakes to brownies, jumbo cookies to spiced nuts, these triple-tested recipes have been specially selected for this collection. You’ll find long-time favorites and fresh new ideas—all easy to make and easy to portion and package for sale.An extensive introductory chapter covers the basics of bake sales—from organizing tips to creative ideas for packaging and display.
Good Housekeeping The Great Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook: 60 Large-Batch Recipes to Bake and Share
by Good Housekeeping StaffButterscotch Fingers, Chocolate Crinkles, Gingerbread Cut-Outs, Peppermint Meringues: all these Christmas cookies sound delectable, but nobody can bake dozens of recipes at the same time. The solution? A swap! All across America, families, neighbors, community, and church groups gather at Christmas cookie swaps, where each participant brings a large batch of his or her favorite recipe to share. Everyone fills a plate or tin with samplings of the tasty treats; the more people, the merrier—and the more kinds of cookies to try. It’s a fun way to enjoy a variety of Christmas tastes without doing all the work yourself—and to celebrate with those you love.Good Housekeeping helps home bakers enter into the joy, camaraderie, and pure deliciousness of this tradition with a new collection of 60 favorite Christmas cookie recipes from around the world—each configured to make batches of at least eight dozen cookies. Choose from holiday classics and contemporary twists; they’re easy to make with everyday ingredients. And each recipe has been triple-tested for success in the famed Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, so you can bake with confidence. For extra help, there are also great tips on techniques and shortcuts, as well as fun ideas for throwing the best cookie swap ever. Finally, as a special bonus, the book features removable blank recipe cards in the back—so you can pass along the recipe.
Good Housekeeping The Great Potluck Cookbook: Vegetarian Meals, Light & Healthy, and Grains!
by From the Editors of Good HousekeepingGood Housekeeping takes the “luck” out of potluck with ten delicious seasonal menus that are always good to go! From hearty chili for Super Bowl Sunday to Syrupy Banana-Nut Overnight French Toast to sweeten up a Mothers Day brunch, these triple-tested dishes will be the star of any gathering. Advice on selecting a site, assigning dishes, and transporting your food makes it a cinch to throw a fabulous, affordable shindig! Festive menus include: Mothers Day Brunch * Potluck Patio Party * Family Reunion Picnic * Neighborhood Fourth of July Fun * Dinner on the Lawn Picnic * Fall Tailgate Party * Day After Thanksgiving Dinner Party * New Years Eve Potluck Party * Super Bowl Shindig * Midwinter Blues Bash
Good Housekeeping The Little Book of Baking: 55 Homemade Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes & Pies to Make & Share
by Susan WestmorelandYou dont need to be an experienced baker to turn out sweet sensations with these 55 triple-tested, no-fail recipes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and tarts straight from Good Housekeepings test kitchens. Tips from the pros and easy-to-follow directions ensure satisfying success. Youll find the classics plus new delectable treats, including Oatmeal Chocolate-Cherry Cookies, Chocolate-Almond Meringues, Strawberry Cheesecake Pie, Mango Tart, and more. Plus: perforated blank recipe cards for gift giving!
Good Housekeeping The Supermarket Diet Cookbook
by Janis Jibrin Susan WestmorelandLet Good Housekeeping hold your hand, guiding you as you prepare tasty diet-friendly meals! Remember: people who eat at home tend to be thinner than those who eat out often. Even those who don’t feel comfortable in the kitchen can easily make these recipes, which have all been triple-tested in the magazine’s acclaimed kitchens. Most of the recipes take no more than 20 minutes from stove to table—less time than picking up calorie-laden take-out. And they’re also nutritious, so they not only help you drop pounds, but also could lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. But of course, vitamins and minerals don’t lure dieters to the table: taste does, and these dishes are absolutely delicious. Meals such as Asparagus, Red Potato, and Romano Frittata; Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish; Steak and Pepper Tortillas, and Tortellini with Zucchini and Radicchio are as palate-pleasing as they are weight-reducing. And leave room for desserts like Apricot Soufflé and Seattle Cappuccino Angel Food Cake. Both veterans of the plan and newcomers will find this cookbook—which summarizes all the Supermarket Diet basics—invaluable!
Good Housekeeping The Ultimate Kids Christmas Book
by The editors of Good HousekeepingHundreds of ways for kids 8 to 12 to celebrate Christmas including tree decorating, baking cookies and treats making fun & easy holiday crafts &‘Tis the season to bake, craft, and celebrate! This kid-approved big book of Christmas ideas was created by the editors and Test Kitchen chefs at Good Housekeeping and is filled with super fun projects, recipes and activities that will keep kids enchanted (and busy!) all season long. Three chapters highlight holiday essentials —celebrating (Plan a Christmas movie marathon!), crafting (Discover creative gift wrapping and make a gift for everyone on your list!), and dozens of simple sweets. (Cookies for Santa Claus? We&’ve got you covered!)Inside the ultimate holiday playbook for kids you'll find: Festive traditions from around the world to share with friends and family (Why do we decorate trees? What&’s the story behind St. Nick?)Super-fun activities (Plan a Christmas movie marathon! Make your own advent calendar! Go on a holiday scavenger hunt! Create a Christmas time capsule with the family! )Cute crafts you can make all on your own like DIY ornaments, garlands, and stockings.Recipes for yummy holiday treats—cookies, cakes, and of course, hot chocolate!This jam-packed book will keep you and your kids entertained this holiday and for many more to come.
Good Housekeeping Ultimate Grilling Cookbook: 250 Sizzling Recipes (Good Housekeeping Cookbooks)
by Susan Westmoreland Good HousekeepingFire up the grill all year round with these delicious, triple-tested recipes from Good Housekeeping! Love to grill? Then turn to Good Housekeeping for scrumptious dishes that come out perfectly every time—and this go-to guide for grilling from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen features more than 250 recipes and tips. Try a Green Chile Cheeseburger, Quick Chicken Kabobs, Spiced BBQ Pork Chops, Taco Dogs, Gingery Glazed Salmon, Soy-Scallion Flank Steak, and Mexican Grilled Corn. Along with everything from shellfish, pizzas, and meatless mains to sauces and marinades, this ultimate grilling cookbook provides a primer on basic skills, plenty of proven tips from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, and ideas for variations and potential pairings to create the perfect meal.
Good Housekeeping's Summertime Cookbook
by Good Housekeeping Magazine StaffGood Housekeeping Magazine's editors have selected a range of recipes to keep you cool during the hot summer months.
Good Housekeeping: The Supermarket Diet Cookbook
by Janis Jibrin Susan WestmorelandLet Good Housekeeping hold your hand, guiding you as you prepare tasty diet-friendly meals! Remember: people who eat at home tend to be thinner than those who eat out often. Even those who don't feel comfortable in the kitchen can easily make these recipes, which have all been triple-tested in the magazine's acclaimed kitchens. Most of the recipes take no more than 20 minutes from stove to table--less time than picking up calorie-laden take-out. And they're also nutritious, so they not only help you drop pounds, but also could lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. But of course, vitamins and minerals don't lure dieters to the table: taste does, and these dishes are absolutely delicious. Meals such as Asparagus, Red Potato, and Romano Frittata; Salmon with Tomato-Oliver Relish; Steak and Pepper Tortillas, and Tortellini with Zucchini and Radicchio are as palate-pleasing as they are weight-reducing. And leave room for desserts like Apricot Soufflé and Seattle Cappuccino Angel Food Cake. Both veterans of the plan and newcomers will find this cookbook--which summarizes all the Supermarket Diet basics--invaluable!
Good Husbandry: A Memoir
by Kristin KimballFrom the author of the beloved bestseller The Dirty Life, this &“superb memoir chronicles the evolution of a farm, marriage, family, and her own personal identity with humor, insight, and candor&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) detailing life on Essex Farm—a 500-acre farm that produces food for a community of 250 people.The Dirty Life chronicled Kimball&’s move from New York City to 500 acres near Lake Champlain where she started a new farm with her partner, Mark. In Good Husbandry, she reveals what happened over the next five years at Essex Farm. Farming has many ups and downs, and the middle years were hard for the Kimballs. Mark got injured, the weather turned against them, and the farm faced financial pressures. Meanwhile, they had two small children to care for. How does one traverse the terrain of a maturing marriage and the transition from being a couple to being a family? How will the farm survive? What does a family need in order to be happy? Kristin chose Mark and farm life after having a good look around the world, with a fair understanding of what her choices meant. She knew she had traded the possibility of a steady paycheck, of wide open weekends and spontaneous vacations, for a life and work that was challenging but beautiful and fulfilling. So with grit and grace and a good sense of humor, she chose to dig in deeper. Featuring some of the same local characters and cherished animals first introduced in The Dirty Life, (Jet the farm dog, Delia the dairy cow, and those hardworking draft horses), plus a colorful cast of aspiring first-generation farmers who work at Essex Farm to acquire the skills they need to start sustainable farms of their own, Good Husbandry &“considers what it means to build a good, happy life, and how we are tested in that endeavor&” (Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes).
Good Living Guide to Healing Drinks: Juices, Smoothies, Broths & Herbal Teas (Good Living Guide)
by Jennifer BrownePowerfully healing recipes for herbal teas, broths, tonics, juices, smoothies, and more! Food—and drink—has always proven to be the best medicine, and in The Good Living Guide to Healing Drinks, Jennifer Browne provides the building blocks to help soothe, restore, and strengthen our bodies from the inside out. From medicinal broths and herbal tonics to nutrient-dense smoothies and botanical-infused waters, Browne takes us through a delicious journey that finds us holding the answers to a lengthy list of common ailments. In these pages you'll find fifty delicious recipes to combat fifty common health woes, plus information on a variety of particularly healing vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and other foods. Also included are tips for preservation of herbs and a list of helpful kitchen equipment. Discover delicious healing drinks including: Lavender Lemon Cooler for anxiety Honey Ginseng Tea for asthma Lemongrass Tonic for blood pressure Nut Butter Cacao Smoothie for depression Almond Mylk Espresso Affagato for fatigue Traditional Miso Broth for gut health Frozen Watermelon Cooler for joint pain Lemon Cayenne Tonic for weight management If you love to care for and nourish your body naturally and easily, this book is for you.
Good Living Guide to Healing Soups: Nourishing Soups, Stews, and Broths (Good Living Guide)
by Susan Crowther Julie FallonePowerfully healing soup recipes that are as delicious as they are nutritious! Soups are packed with superfood vegetables, beans, grains, meats, fish, herbs, and spices, all of which support the immune system, nourish the body, and replenish depleted nutrients. In this book, authors Susan Crowther and Julie Fallone offer delicious recipes tailored to boost specific bodily systems including the immune system, nervous system, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, endocrine system, and integumentary system. Flip to the section you need most to find comforting soups, stews, and broths to nourish your body and soul. Recipes include: Thai Red Curry Noodle for the immune system Hunter's Stew for the nervous system Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Buckwheat Dumplings for the circulatory system Fennel and Leek Soup with Thyme for the respiratory system Parsnip and Kale Soup for the endocrine system And many more! You'll also find healthy sides, such as Einkorn Pumpkin Bread, Sprouted Cornbread Muffins, and Easy Yogurt Flatbread. Enjoy your journey to better health, one spoonful at a time!
Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food [A Cookbook]
by Dolly Parton Rachel Parton GeorgeNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • You&’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories. &“Hey, good lookin&’—what ya got cookin&’?&”This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It&’s what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family. In Good Lookin&’ Cookin&’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year&’s Day, Easter, Mother&’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. You&’ll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a &“Dolly Dollop,&” what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly&’s request every year for her birthday. Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake.Filled with more than 80 delicious dishes as well as photographs of Dolly and Rachel cooking and hosting all year long, Good Lookin&’ Cookin&’ is a treasured cookbook that will make you feel like part of the Parton family. With their trademark warmth and sisterly love, Dolly and Rachel remind you that cooking doesn&’t need to be serious—it should be fun! And always good lookin&’!
Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture
by Rosemary GongGood Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and the inevitable funeral. Packed with practical information, Good Luck Life contains an abundance of facts, legends, foods, old-village recipes, and quick planning guides for Chinese New Year, Clear Brightness, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, and many other festivals.Written with warmth and wit, Good Luck Life is beautifully designed as an easily accessible cultural guide that includes an explanation of the Lunar Calendar, tips on Chinese table etiquette for dining with confidence, and dos and don'ts from wise Auntie Lao, who recounts ancient Chinese beliefs and superstitions. This is your map for celebrating a good luck life.
Good Medicine: Safe, Natural Ways to Solve Over 75 Common Health Problems
by Patrick HolfordThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this comprehensive book is the perfect guide to natural approaches to health.
Good Medicine: Safe, natural ways to solve over 75 common health problems
by Patrick Holford BSc, DipION, FBAThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this comprehensive book is the perfect guide to natural approaches to health.
Good Mood Food: Unlock the power of diet to think and feel well
by Natalie Savona Charlotte WattsThe ultimate guide to using the power of food to improve your mood, energy and mental wellbeing, with over 70 specially selected recipes.This brilliantly accessible diet book explains how you can use simple steps in your nutrition to manage any mood disorder.Each chapter explains how to use diet to combat the most common issues that affect people of all ages. Looking at all the ways in which disordered mood can manifest, Good Mood Food discusses specific body mechanisms, underlying causes, symptoms, nutrient needs and recipes that support these for each category: improve your energy levels, focus, resist cravings, reduce anxiety, get more sleep, tackle depression and achieve balanced hormones.Each chapter also features 6-8 recipes that are perfect to combat each issue and ends with diet plans to help you work mood-boosting ingredients into your diet every day. Drawing on the latest research into the human microbiome, mental health, and links between the gut and the brain, this book will be the perfect companion for anyone who wants to understand a little more about how what they eat affects how they feel - and what to do about it.
Good Morning Paleo: More Than 150 Easy Favorites to Start Your Day, Gluten- and Grain-Free
by Jane BarthelemyStart your day the Paleo way A good breakfast has long been touted as the secret to a great day. But if you're following a Paleo diet, traditional favorites like English muffins, yogurt, oatmeal, toast with jam, and treats like pancakes, waffles, and blueberry muffins are off the menu. Now, Jane Barthelemy, the author of Paleo Desserts, has whipped up more than 150 healthy, luscious, low-carb replacements free of gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugar. Created to give you greater energy without hunger pangs, feelings of deprivation, or a crash later in the day, these recipes are nutrient-dense and see of the sugar and chemicals that trigger cravings and weight gain. You'll find everything from homemade staple ingredients, such as non-dairy milks and nut butters, to grain-free breads, cereals, and muffins, as well as smoothies, egg- and meat-based hearty breakfasts, and grab-n-go goodies--and they're all made with real foods: fresh vegetables, tart fruits, unprocessed meats, nuts, eggs, and refined oils. With recipes for Paleo versions of your favorite breakfasts, including: English Muffins Banana Bread High-Protein Chia-Crunch Granola Chocolate Brownie Superfood Waffles Blueberry Lemon Muffins Bacon Cauliflower Hash with Eggs Cauliflower Tater Tots Cowboy Baked Eggs Mushroom Cheese Souffle Spinach and Feta Quiche Wild Salmon Cakes with Sour Cream and many more With egg-free, tree nut-free, and meat-free options, as well as recipes that work with diabetic- and candida-friendly diets, Good Morning Paleo will give you healthy, nutritious fuel to keep you going strong throughout your day.
Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy, and Comfortable
by Nicholas H. DodmanAn empathetic, understanding, and informative guide to living with aging dogs and how to make their days better, safer, and more appreciated by both owners and pets. The human-animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dog’s muzzle turns gray and the spring in their step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade or more with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably and contentedly is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, who treat more than eight thousand older dogs annually. Good Old Dog brings their renowned expertise into your living room, providing you with essential advice on nutrition, health, and caretaking to see your dog through the golden years.“ A timely and complete reference for every owner who wants to take the best possible care of their well-loved older dog.” —Dr. Nick Trout, veterinary surgeon and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts “Everyone with an aging dog should have this book.” —Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC, author of The Modern Dog
Good Spirits
by A. J. RathbunRecipes, revelations, refreshments, and romance, shaken and served with a twist by spirits expert, AJ Rathbun.
Good Stock: Life on a Low Simmer
by Bob Spitz Sanford D'Amato Kevin J. MiyazakiGood Stock is the story of Sanford "Sandy" D'Amato's journey from young Italian kid who loved to cook to unknown culinary student with a passion for classical French cuisine to one of the most respected chefs and restaurateurs in the country. Featuring more than 80 recipes and full-color photography throughout, Good Stock weaves together memoir and cookbook in an beautiful and engaging package.Sanford, the restaurant D'Amato opened in 1989 and sold to his longtime chef de cuisine in December 2012, has been one of the highest-rated restaurants in America over the past 20 years, earning accolades from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Esquire, Wine Spectator, Zagat Guide, and the James Beard Foundation. D'Amato has cooked for the Dalai Lama and the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, and was one of 12 chefs chosen by Julia Child herself to cook for her 80th birthday celebration. The story of Sanford and Sandy D'Amato is in part the story of America's embrace of fine dining and its acceptance of chefs as master craftsmen.Over the past quarter century, America has seen a rise in the prominence of "celebrity chefs," to the extent that it's difficult to remember a time when becoming a chef was considered a backup plan more than a craft. That transformation began in the 1970s, right around when Sanford D'Amato was studying at the fabled Culinary Institute of America. This was a time when American cooks were by and large being frozen out by French chefs who didn't believe the Americans had what it took to create great cuisine. D'Amato, through persistence, skill, and the help of his mentor, Chef Peter Von Erp, became the first American cook at Le Veau d'Or and worked under Chef Roland Chenus through the groundbreaking opening of Le Chantilly. Soon the heyday of classic French cuisine began to waned, as rising chefs like D'Amato began leading the spread "New American" dining.To D'Amato, though, the Midwest always signified home. His culinary inventiveness was inspired in part by his childhood home, located above his grandparents' grocery store on the lower east side of Milwaukee. It was a small apartment constantly filled with the sights of carefully prepared delicacies, the smells of rich foods on the simmer, and the many tastes of generations-old Italian recipes. Drawing on this influence, as well as his rigorous training in classic French technique, D'Amato eventually opened Sanford in the same space his grandparents' grocery store occupied.In telling his story, D'Amato studs his narrative with 80 of his favorite recipes. The book features both personal photos from his background and career as well as beautiful images of finished recipes.Readers of Good Stock will come to believe, as D'Amato does, that to create great food, it doesn't matter if you're preparing a grilled hot dog or pan-roasted monkfish-- what matters is that you treat all dishes with equal love, soul, and respect, and try to elevate each dish to its ultimate level of flavor. Good Stock combines Midwestern charm with international appeal as the perfect book for aspiring chefs, culinary students, and foodies everywhere.