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World Atlas of Beer: THE ESSENTIAL NEW GUIDE TO THE BEERS OF THE WORLD (World Atlas Of)
by Stephen Beaumont Tim WebbAs craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world, World Atlas of Beer is the definitive and essential guide to beer. Understand the rich, multi-faceted traditions of Belgium, the Nordic legend that is Finnish Sahti, the relatively new phenomenon of the New England hazy IPA, and why Australia's lower-strength beers are one of its great successes. With thousands of breweries now operating around the globe, and more opening every day, this is the expert guide to what is really worth drinking.Country by country the book considers a vast range of brewing techniques, beer styles and traditions. Detailed maps describe crucial trends in major territories and features such as matching beer with food and how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Now in a fully updated third edition, this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer.Praise for the second edition of World Atlas of Beer:'Written with authority and wit... the perfect guide to the rapidly changing beer scene' - the Guardian
World Cheese Book
by Juliet HarbuttWorld Cheese Book shows you how to enjoy more than 750 of the world's finest cheeses and includes tasting notes and serving tips. World Cheese Book is the comprehensive guide to cheese and covers more world cheeses, with more photography, than any other book on the subject. Discover the flavor profile, shape, and texture of just about every imaginable cheese in this exhaustive, at-a-glance reference. Written by a team of experts, each writing about their own region, World Cheese Book is a treasure trove of information for the truly adventurous cheese lover and a complete guide to the world of cheese. A tour of the finest cheese-producing countries reveals local traditions and artisanal processes — from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia to the Americas to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Images of each cheese (inside and out) give an up-close view of each variety. Step-by-step techniques show how to make cheese in your own kitchen. Complementary food and wine pairings round out the offerings in World Cheese Book with the best part of all: Learning how best to enjoy eating these uniquely wonderful cheeses.
World Food Prices and Monetary Policy
by Luis A. V. Catão Roberto ChangA report from the International Monetary Fund.
World Food: Heritage Recipes for Classic Home Cooking [A Mexican Cookbook] (World Food)
by James OselandIntroducing World Food, an exceptional new cookbook series in the classic tradition, taking readers on a journey to the world&’s greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from.Whether you&’re an absolute beginner at Mexican cooking or already a pro, World Food: Mexico City is for you. This definitive and beautiful user&’s guide unlocks the secrets to real Mexican cuisine with more than fifty authentic, reliable recipes, while the compelling stories and photography tell the tale of the vibrant culinary capital of Latin America. You&’ll be taken to home kitchens, markets, and restaurants, where you&’ll get to know exemplary local cooks and learn how to master Mexican culinary traditions and techniques. Every recipe—from the vivid salsa with pan-roasted tomatoes to the soul-satisfying pork stew with corn, potatoes, and green beans—provides a cook&’s-eye lens into real Mexico City culture. Explore easy party food such as authentic guacamole and homemade tortilla chips; satisfying first courses such as cantina-style garlic soup and beer-infused &“drunken&” rice; or slow-cooked masterpieces such as Mexican-style stewed zucchini. Learn how to make family-friendly meals including ancho chiles stuffed with cheese, as well as standouts such as fall-apart tender roasted lamb with pasilla chiles, or tuna tostada garnished with chipotle mayonnaise and avocado—a modern classic from the beloved restaurant Contramar. With more than 150 photographs and a comprehensive illustrated reference chapter that tells you how to find, use, and store all the necessary ingredients, from cilantro to Mexican cheeses, World Food: Mexico City satisfies an appetite for new recipes, new ways to cook, and a new way of understanding one of the most exciting food destinations on the planet.
World Food: Heritage Recipes for Classic Home Cooking [A Parisian Cookbook] (World Food)
by James Oseland&“This book embodies the culinary soul of Paris. It describes the incredible diversity of France&’s capital&’s food scene and markets and provides quintessential French recipes, as well as stories from passionate home cooks and bistros alike. Accompanied by superb photos of the city, dishes, and ingredients, from cheeses to wines to bread, World Food: Paris is useful and fun to read and cook from.&”—Jacques PépinA definitive user&’s guide that unlocks the secrets to real Parisian cooking, while the beautiful photography tells the tale of the world&’s most dazzling food city. Seasoned cooks and beginners alike will be inspired by this authoritative and delightful book, a new classic for everyone who loves Paris. With more than fifty accessible recipes and contributions from the city&’s leading home cooks and chefs, World Food: Paris—part of the World Food series from award-winning author and food expert James Oseland—intimately captures the Parisian way with food as never before.Included are recipes for time-honored dishes such as Burgundy-style beef braised in red wine and bacon, as well as new ones like roast pork seasoned with preserved lemon and ginger. Readers will also find fundamentals such as how to grill a bistro-style steak to perfection along with tips for recreating a classic Parisian apéro, or appetizer party, complete with wine, cheese, and small plates. There are also desserts such as crème brûlée and Grand Marnier soufflé, a dish as luscious as it is makeable.Paris has long been synonymous with the best in dining. But until now no single book has explained why it continues to matter so much to cooks and food lovers. With more than one hundred fifty photographs, information about ingredients and history, and a comprehensive glossary, World Food: Paris captures a vital modern city where cooks from all walks of life are continuing a glorious culinary tradition.
World Spice at Home
by Julie Kramis Hearne Charity Burggraaf Amanda BevillFans of Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty and Jerusalem will be thrilled with the exciting new spice profiles in these 75 recipes. This book brings the world's exotic spices to your home kitchen to breath new life into favorite, familiar, and traditional dishes with wonderful new flavors. Transform a grilled ribeye steak using an Arabic baharat spice blend; add drama to your carrot cake using Kashmiri garam masala. Spices add gratifying dimension to foods, and while the spice blends come from around the world, these recipes are friendly and familiar.From the Trade Paperback edition.
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide
by Anthony Bourdain Laurie WooleverA guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman’s Empty Quarter—and many places beyond.In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places—in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid, World Travel provides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.Supplementing Bourdain’s words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Christopher; a guide to Chicago’s best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between, World Travel offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.
World Vegan Feast: 200 Fabulous Recipes From Over 50 Countries
by Bryanna Clark Grogan“A culinary trip around the word that will introduce you to exciting dishes you never heard of and offer new twists on old favorites.” —Susan Voisin, founder of the Fat Free Vegan Kitchen blogLeading vegan cooking expert Bryanna Clark Grogan shares her vast knowledge of international cooking with over 200 stellar recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Developed over many years of travel, study, and research, these global recipes feature exciting dishes that you won’t find anywhere else. They include universal comfort foods: appetizers; grain, bean, and vegetable main dishes; “meats of the field,” brunches; and more, including hearty sandwiches, soups, salads, irresistible desserts, and an international bread sampler.World Vegan Feast includes tantalizing recipes such as:Greek-Style LasagnaPeruvian Sweet Potato ChowderSingapore NoodlesNepalese Green Beans with CoconutRose-Scented BaklavaMaple-Chocolate-Pecan Shoofly PieThis instructive book provides icons to indicate gluten - and soy-free recipes, as well as many dishes that can be ready in less than thirty minutes. The book also contains helpful sidebars and tips, and menu suggestions that can transform any meal into an extraordinary treat.“World Vegan Feast is destined to become a classic, with flavorful, inspired and satisfying meals from around the globe. It’s an extraordinary collection of delicious homestyle recipes, perfect for everyday meals to special occasions. This is the cookbook that you will reach for again and again!” —Julie Hasson, author of Vegan Casseroles
World of Culinary Management, Leadership and Development of Human Resources, Sixth Edition
by Jerald W. Chesser Noel C. CullenA broad, all-encompassing look at the chef as a manager, examining the roles of leadership, management, training, and supervision. The World of Culinary Management: Leadership and Development of Human Resources, 6/e, one of the only texts designed for human resource management from a culinary perspective, gives aspiring chefs the foundational knowledge and skills required to lead, supervise, and manage food service workers. It outlines in clear terms those elements crucial to success in today's quality-driven foodservice industry, with an in-depth exploration of the roles and responsibilities of a successful food service manager. The text examines all aspects of training, providing practical discussions on essential management skills and functions. The new edition incorporates new time-sensitive information about issues such as the Affordable Care Act, diversity, and addresses women culinary industry leaders.
World of Curries
by Ruth Philpott CollinsThroughout her travels in Southern and Eastern Asia, Collins has amassed a vast range of recipes for curry, a popular Asian dish.
World of Food
by Eva MedvedWorld of Food covers the following main topics: Food and Your World The Language of Meals Food Management The World of Cookery
World of Pies: A Novel
by Karen StolzRoxanne is twelve years old and wild for baseball in 1962, the year of a pie-baking contest that will change her life forever. Life in the small town of Annette, Texas, has been idyllic, cozy; until this summer, Roxanne's toughest choices have revolved around whether to wear an apron while she helps her mother in the kitchen or whether to pitch underhand or over. The summer of 1962 brings Roxanne her first glimpse of a life that isn't always fair or even very nice, and though she always ends up returning to the warmth and pleasures of small-town life, Roxanne will be pushed into growing up a little faster after this summer. In this remarkable debut work from author Karen Stolz--a novel in stories--we follow the arc of a girl's life as she grows to womanhood. From crushes to surprise baby sisters to nail polish to a devastating death, Roxanne is our guide through a life that has moments of tenderness, poignancy, sorrow, and great humor, as well as some pretty great baking moments (recipes included). The recipes are for Roxanne's hot-out-of-the-oven comfort foods: Aunt Ruthie's Cinnamon Rolls, Mabel's Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Sauce, and, of course, Miss Cherry Pie. A sumptuous, sweet novel--though, like the best pie, tart in all the right places.
World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook (World Of Warcraft Ser.)
by Chelsea Monroe-CasselNew York Times–Bestselling Author: Prepare a feast fit for a warchief with this official cookbook inspired by Blizzard Entertainment’s hit online game.Presenting delicacies favored by the Horde and the Alliance alike, this authorized cookbook teaches apprentice chefs how to conjure up a menu of food and drink from across the realm of Azeroth.Featuring food pairings for each dish, ideas for creating your own Azerothian feasts, and tips on adapting meals to specific diets, this otherworldly culinary guide offers something for everyone. The aromatic Spiced Blossom Soup is perfect for plant-loving druids, and orcs will go berserk for the fall-off-the-bone Beer-Basted Boar Ribs. With alternatives to the more obscure ingredients—just in case you don’t have Chimaerok Chops lying around—this comprehensive cookbook will ensure that you have no trouble staying Well Fed. Each chapter features dishes at a variety of skill levels for a total of more than one hundred easy-to-follow recipes for food and brews, including: Ancient Pandaren Spices Fel Eggs and Ham Mulgore Spice Bread Dragonbreath Chili Graccu’s Homemade Meat Pie Bloodberry Tart Greatfather’s Winter Ale Whether you’re cooking for two or revitalizing your raid group for a late-night dungeon run, World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook brings the flavors of Azeroth to life.“The cookbook instilled in me not only a love for the craft of cooking, but a newfound love for the game.” —PC Gamer
World-Class Swedish Cooking: Artisanal Recipes from One of Stockholm's Most Celebrated Restaurants
by Mons Kallentoft Björn Frantzén Daniel LindebergChefs Björn Frantzén and Daniel Lindeberg dish the kitchen secrets that have made their restaurant (Frantzén/Lindeberg) renowned as the Best Swedish Restaurant of 2012, earning two Michelin stars and delighted reviews from Swedes and tourists alike. From the raw, season-conscious ingredients to artistic plating, these one-of-a-kind dishes are the product of the uncompromising, detail-oriented chefs. Infuse some top-notch Swedish fun into your kitchen!Frantzén and Lindeberg take readers on their journey to culinary stardom, and their passion shines through in this beautiful book. They weave their story and culinary theory together with the dishes themselves, including descriptions, recipes, and stunning photographs that capture their colorful and thoughtful design. Many dishes were created specifically for this cookbook, to be implemented in Frantzén/Lindeberg's ever-changing menu following publication. Prepare to be amazed by this compilation of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetarian entrees; breads, cheeses/butters, and sides; salads and amuse-bouches; and desserts. This smorgasbord includes: Swedish crayfish with late autumn flowers Pork with caramelized sesame and apples and carrots and mild curry Poached and grilled guinea fowl with fried rhubarb and sage Roast duck glazed with white miso White and green asparagus with cilantro, lime, and lemongrass Sweet, salty, and sour macarons Salted caramel ice cream with chocolate and toasted canola oilWith a foreword from novelist Mons Kallentoft and easy-to-navigate indexes of recipes and ingredients, World-Class Swedish Cooking is a must-have for every ambitious cook or restaurateur.
Wrap: Try the tortilla hack with over 80 quick and easy recipes
by Natalie ThomsonOriginating on TikTok and quickly going viral across the rest of social media, the 'wrap hack' or '4-way wrap' involves taking a tortilla wrap and using a clever quartering technique to divide the wrap into four, placing a different filling in each section and folding into a quick and delicious meal. Suitable for leftovers, breakfasts, lunches, quick snacks and sweet treats - this genius foodie hack will not only lift you out of a sandwich rut, but will also get your creative juices flowing as you try out new flavour combinations with your friends.Wrap brings together over 80 recipes for the ingenious method all in one place. Hot, cold, meat or veggie: whatever you put into your wrap, this method is the viral sensation that has to be tried.CONTENTSChapter 1: Breakfast & BrunchIncluding Smoked salmon, Tofu scramble and Sausage hashChapter 2: Quick Light BitesIncluding Shredded duck, Spicy fish goujons and Korean blue cheeseChapter 3: Hunger FixesIncluding Veggie burrito, Pulled jackfruit and Philly cheese steakChapter 4: Something SweetIncluding Banana, caramel & chocolate, Eton mess and Apple & blackberry crumble
Wrapped Up In You: The perfect feel-good romance to brighten your day! (Heartbreaker Bay #8)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance! Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewAfter a lifetime on the move, Ivy Snow is an expert in all things temporary. Now that she owns a successful taco truck in San Francisco and an apartment to call home, Ivy's reinvented life is on solid ground. She's guarded against anything that can rock it - like the realities of her past and a man like Kel O'Donnell. He might scream temporary, but his whispers are irresistible...Kel, an Idaho sheriff and ranch owner, is on vacation, but Ivy's a spicy reason to rethink his short-term plans. Best of all, she's a tonic for his untrusting heart, which is in repair. But when Ivy's past intrudes on a perfect romance, Kel fears that everything she's told him has been a perfect lie. Now, if only Ivy's willing to share, Kel will fight for a true love story.Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the other Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Wrapped in Murder (The Darling Deli #19)
by Patti BenningA lucky clover won't be lucky enough... And there's no pot of gold on this St. Patty's day. It's St. Patrick's Day, and the sleepy small town of Maple Creek, Michigan is seeing green. Eager to be a part of the many celebrations taking place for the fun-filled holiday, amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, and her husband, handsome private investigator, David Morris, decide to open their microbrewery to public tours for the first time. Disaster strikes when a corpse is found in the brewery. Moira is desperate to prove that her husband had nothing to do with the death, but when she realizes that the real killer might be closer to her than she thought, she faces an inner struggle, torn between loyalty to her family and a responsibility to justice. She faces an uncertain future as she digs deeper, and edges ever closer to becoming the next victim.
Wreck the Halls: Cake Wrecks Gets "Festive"
by Jen YatesLaugh your way through the season with more of those “epic fails, with frosting" from the creator of Cake Wrecks (The New York Times).From thankless Thanksgiving turkeys and confusing Christmas conundrums, to less-than-happy Hanukkah horrors and New Year’s meltdowns, Wreck the Halls has an icing-smeared disaster for every occasion. With additional chapters on Black Friday, family communication, and navigating the murky waters of politically correct cake greetings (Winter!), Wreck the Halls combines Jen Yates’s signature blend of wit and sarcasm with the most hilarious frosting fails this side of winter solstice. Get ready for some sweet relief from the holiday madness—and plenty of laughs.
Wreck the Halls: Cake Wrecks Gets "Festive"
by Jen YatesLaugh your way through the season with more of those “epic fails, with frosting" from the creator of Cake Wrecks (The New York Times).From thankless Thanksgiving turkeys and confusing Christmas conundrums, to less-than-happy Hanukkah horrors and New Year’s meltdowns, Wreck the Halls has an icing-smeared disaster for every occasion. With additional chapters on Black Friday, family communication, and navigating the murky waters of politically correct cake greetings (Winter!), Wreck the Halls combines Jen Yates’s signature blend of wit and sarcasm with the most hilarious frosting fails this side of winter solstice. Get ready for some sweet relief from the holiday madness—and plenty of laughs.
Wrestling with Gravy: A Life, with Food
by Jonathan ReynoldsIn this inviting feast of a memoir, former New York Times food columnist Jonathan Reynolds dishes up a life that is by turns hilarious and tender--and seasoned with the zest of cooking, family, eating, and lounging around various tables in tryptophanic stupors. Growing up on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a child of material privilege and emotionally distant parents, young Jonathan discovers that food serves as a catalyst for adventure, a respite from loneliness, and a fail-safe way to navigate his often eccentric surroundings. When Jonathan is thirteen, his uncle Bus, a surrogate father of sorts, treats him to his first fine dining experience, at the old Westbury Hotel on Madison Avenue. The suspicious teen orders pheasant under glass--and from the moment the glass dome is lifted, Reynolds's culinary curiosity takes off. Always absorbing, often hilarious, and surprisingly affecting, Wrestling with Gravy is full of wonderful characters and anecdotes. With droll self-effacement and a sharp eye for detail, Reynolds relives the time that his own father made a move on his girlfriend during a meal at Maxim's in Paris; extols the surprising virtues of baseball stadium cuisine (with the exception of New York); and recounts how he once whipped up a seductive meal for a woman, only to have her excuse herself after dessert because she had another date lined up, buffet-style, later in the evening. Even on a glum Christmas day in New York City, or at the deathbed of his dear cousin the actress Lee Remick, food offers solace and a cathartic sense of home. Rare among culinary memoirs, Wrestling with Gravy speaks eloquently about food without affectation, while striking a note of cosmic comedy and honest regret. And of course, the recipes are all here, too--from a perfect water-smoked Thanksgiving turkey to a barbecued Chinese duck, from an old-fashioned malted to Flaming Babas au Armagnac. Like a truly great meal, Wrestling with Gravy will entertain and satisfy any reader's appetite. For five years, Jonathan Reynolds brought oxygen to the food page of The New York Times Magazine. He was smart and buoyant as he rummaged around in memory's trunk for food-worthy anecdotes to chew upon. The pieces were highly personal, showcasing his quirks and irreverence as much as any foodstuff. His theatrics (fittingly -- Reynolds is a seasoned actor and playwright) were endearing; no surprise, then, when readers took personal interest in his passage, with its hints of darkness lurking amid the drollery. Reynolds' memoir, "Wrestling With Gravy," is as consistently entertaining, in a grim way, as his columns, unveiling the many familial, romantic and professional land mines he discovered -- too late! -- under nearly every step he took, each fitted with emblematic recipes, balms for his wounds: "Food is controllable, while most of life isn't." His father was absent, off performing "entrepreneurial calisthenics"; his mother was lost to depression. There were boarding school expulsions, and a jail stay prompted by his youthful infatuation with actress Kim Novak. Hollywood was a bitter pill -- "The stars sip their strawsful of sugarless broth fumes and vapor of fetal watercress leaf helicoptered to their trailers" -- part and parcel of his "insanely and unrealistically ambitious" screenwriting career. Friends and family died; his marriage went south. The gloom is beveled, thankfully, by his children, a guiding-star uncle, a second marriage, sweet playwriting success, all artfully etched with a hand as graceful as his progress clubfooted. (Said clubfoot precedes him during an ill-advised, weirdly nescient chapter analyzing American politics, but then half of Reynolds' charm is his flaws.)
Writing in the Kitchen: Essays on Southern Literature and Foodways
by Clayton BrumbyScarlett O'Hara munched on a radish and vowed never to go hungry again. Vardaman Bundren ate bananas in Faulkner's Jefferson, and the Invisible Man dined on a sweet potato in Harlem. Although food and stories may be two of the most prominent cultural products associated with the South, the connections between them have not been thoroughly explored until now. Southern food has become the subject of increasingly self-conscious intellectual consideration. The Southern Foodways Alliance, the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, food-themed issues of Oxford American and Southern Cultures, and a spate of new scholarly and popular books demonstrate this interest. Writing in the Kitchen explores the relationship between food and literature and makes a major contribution to the study of both southern literature and of southern foodways and culture more widely. This collection examines food writing in a range of literary expressions, including cookbooks, agricultural journals, novels, stories, and poems. Contributors interpret how authors use food to explore the changing South, considering the ways race, ethnicity, class, gender, and region affect how and what people eat. They describe foods from specific southern places such as New Orleans and Appalachia, engage both the historical and contemporary South, and study the food traditions of ethnicities as they manifest through the written word.
WŁOSKI DESER NA DZIŚ WIECZÓR przepisy włoskiej mamy
by Gabriele NapolitanoNie wiesz jaki deser przygotować dziś wieczorem? To jest więc książka dla Ciebie: ponad 30 przepisów wygrzebanych z sekretnego notatnika włoskiej mamy.
X-Rated Cocktails: Bottoms Up! (RP Minis)
by Kirsten AmannSex and cocktails have always mixed well together, which explains the need for this vital go-to drink guide. Whether you're looking to spice up a soirée or find a sexy solution to your boring, retrograde cocktails, the drinks that follow are sure to inspire a bit of lighthearted fun-or perhaps something more-at your next cocktail party or bar crawl. Included within you will find dozens of X-rated drinks with downright dirty names we couldn't possibly print them here!
XOXO, A Cocktail Book: An Unofficial Gossip Girl Fan Book
by Bridget ThoresonShake up a classy cocktail and have a party worthy of the New York City elite with 50 tempting recipes and enticing photos—a perfect gift for Gossip Girl fans and TV lovers.Spotted: A cocktail book worthy of Queen Bee status. Whether or not you&’re an Upper East Sider, swanky hotel owner, prep school heiress, or just a gal who loves to stream hours of TV, you have one thing in common: love for an exquisite cocktail. This luxe cocktail book is essential for living—and drinking—like New York City&’s high society. As Forbes magazine proclaims, "You can now pour up a cocktail inspired by your favorite GG episode, scene or character. . ." Recipes include: - Page Six Gin Fizz - Queen B's Gin Martini - Summer in the Hamptons Sangria - Lonely Boy&’s Beergarita With over 100 cocktails and fabulous photographs, this book is your one and only source for the most lavish libations. How can you resist? You know you love me. XOXO
XXL
by Neil Seeman Patrick LucianiObese individuals are twice as likely to experience heart failure as non-obese people. More than eighty-five per cent of type 2 diabetes sufferers are overweight. And in the United States, obese and overweight individuals make up more than two-thirds of the adult population. Public health organizations and governments have traditionally tried to combat obesity through shame-inducing policies, which assure people that they can easily lose weight by eating right and exercising. This generic approach has failed, as it does little to address the personal, genetic, and cultural challenges faced by obese individuals.XXL directly confronts the global public health sector by proposing an innovative, alternative policy - the 'healthy living voucher' - for decreasing high calorie consumption and its related health problems. Neil Seeman and Patrick Luciani argue that many public health campaigns have made the problem of obesity worse by minimizing how difficult it is for individuals to lose weight. XXL challenges governments to abandon top-down planning solutions in favour of bottom-up innovations to confront the obesity crisis.