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A Doomful of Sugar (Maple Syrup Mysteries #1)
by Catherine BrunsFirst in the new Maple Syrup cozy mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns.There's nothing sweet about murder…Leila Khoury has always believed that everyone loved her father as much as they loved his artisanal maple syrup. But when he's killed, and she returns to Sugar Ridge, Vermont to take over his business, she starts to realize how much of his life she's left untapped.With her brother under suspicion, her mother just barely holding it together, and police not producing any leads, Leila will have to investigate herself if she wants answers about her father's sticky end. But the more she learns, the more she worries that there won't be a sappy ending to the story.A cozy mystery perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, this edition includes 5 delicious maple recipes for mystery readers with a sweet tooth!What readers are saying about A Doomful of Sugar:"There's no shortage of twists and turns""Memorable characters, a charming setting...a well-plotted mystery""Developed characters, a strong plotline, and a few red herrings"
A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris
by Philip GreeneA history of the Lost Generation in 1920s Paris told through the lens of the cocktails they lovedIn the Prohibition era, American cocktail enthusiasts flocked to the one place that would have them--Paris. In this sweeping look at the City of Light, cocktail historian Philip Greene follows the notable American ex-pats who made themselves at home in Parisian cafes and bars, from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein to Picasso, Coco Chanel, Cole Porter, and many more.A Drinkable Feast reveals the history of more than 50 cocktails: who was imbibing them, where they were made popular, and how to make them yourself from the original recipes of nearly a century ago. Filled with anecdotes and photos of the major players of the day, you'll feel as if you were there yourself, walking down the boulevards with the Lost Generation.
A Elaboração de Cerveja - Para o Principiante
by Kyle Richards João Campos MonteiroSinopse Descrição do produto A Elaboração de Cerveja Para o Principiante para e-book Erga um copo de cerveja bem fresquinha! Não há nada melhor do que uma boa cerveja para resolver as coisas, com exceção... de uma boa cerveja feita por si mesmo! Então, arregace as mangas, atire-se a alguns salgadinhos, e ponha uma cara de quem se vai divertir: está na hora de fazer cerveja! A Elaboração de Cerveja Para o Principiante leva-o passo-a-passo desde lamber os lábios até ao tchim-tchim com canecas da sua própria cerveja fresquinha com os amigos! Não necessita de ter experiência, pois nós dividimos o processo em passos simples, para que qualquer pessoa possa fazer uma deliciosa e refrescante cerveja na sua própria casa. Encontrará neste e-book links para lojas em Portugal que vendem todos os produtos de que vai necessitar. Há tantas cervejas no mercado hoje em dia, que pode gastar uma fortuna à procura da sua favorita. Com A Elaboração de Cerveja Para o Principiante pode aprender como fazer a cerveja de que gosta. No entanto, quer tenha um gosto simples ou sofisticado, A Elaboração de Cerveja Para o Principiante dará ao principiante as ferramentas necessárias em termos simples, para elaborar a sua própria cerveja. Experimente o orgulho de a elaborar sozinho, enquanto se diverte ao fazê-lo!
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ART OF EATING WELL
by Jared Scofield GleatonIndulge in a culinary odyssey where each dish tells a story, and every bite unlocks memories. In "A Feast for the Senses: The Psychological Art of Eating Well," author Jared Gleaton takes readers on a journey through the culinary experience. From cherished family recipes to Oklahoma's vibrant dining scene, Gleaton intertwines tradition, taste, and texture. As the son of a renowned "pie fiend," his exploration of food is both personal and profound, offering a rich feast for the senses. Through vivid storytelling, he unveils the art of "foodology" - where taste, smell, touch, vision, and sound converge to create unforgettable experiences. Whether reminiscing about family gatherings or embarking on new adventures, this book will nourish both body and soul. Join Gleaton at the table and feast on the rich tapestry of life, one bite at a time. Jared Gleaton is a nationally certified school psychologist and passionate food reviewer. With degrees in Psychology and Educational Leadership, Jared combines his academic expertise with his culinary enthusiasm to explore the intersection of psychology and food Residing in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, he brings regional pride and New England roots to his reviews, uncovering the stories and emotions behind each dish. Jared's work celebrates connection and understanding through food, inviting readers to join him on a sensory journey of gastronomic enlightenment.
A Family for Louie
by Alexandra ThompsonA foodie French bulldog finds a forever home in this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book, sure to appeal to fans of Gaston, Ellie, and Little Elliot, Big City.Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except... Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother... but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table... but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee... Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?Kids' Indie Next List
A Farm Dies Once a Year: A Memoir
by Arlo CrawfordA Book of the Month for GQ, The New Yorker, and Flavorwire"Beautifully told…In this one season of life, Crawford's writing about the work, people, nature and his family legacy reveals much about a simple life, and reminds us all to appreciate life's riches."—Seattle Post Intelligencer"A must-read…"—Washington Independent Review of BooksAn intimate, gorgeously observed memoir about family and farming that forms a powerful lesson in the hard-earned risks that make life worth livingThe summer he was thirty-one, Arlo Crawford returned home for the summer harvest at New Morning Farm—seventy-five acres tucked in a hollow in south-central Pennsylvania where his parents had been growing organic vegetables for almost forty years.Like many summers before, Arlo returned to the family farm's familiar rhythms—rise, eat, bend, pick, sort, sweat, sleep. But this time he was also there to change his direction, like his father years ago. In the 1970s, well before the explosion of the farm-to-table and slow food movement, Arlo's father, Jim, left behind law school and Vietnam, and decided to give farming a try. Arlo's return also prompts a reexamination of a past tragedy: the murder of a neighboring farmer twenty years before. A chronicle of one full season on a farm, with all its small triumphs and inevitable setbacks, A Farm Dies Once a Year is a meditation on work—the true nature of it, and on taking pride in it—and a son's reckoning with a father's legacy. Above all, it is a striking portrait of how one man builds, sows, and harvests his way into a new understanding of the risks necessary to a life well-lived.
A Fatal Family Feast (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #6)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is the perfect site for a picturesque country wedding, but the party planning skids to a halt when the groom-to-be is implicated in a murder investigation… When Angie&’s best friend and business partner, Felicia Williams, picks the County Seat to host her upcoming nuptials, Angie wants it to feel like a family affair--especially since Felicia is set to marry the farm-to-fork restaurant&’s talented sous chef, Estebe Blackstone. Unfortunately, the bride&’s actual family is far less enthusiastic about the union. They&’re pulling out all the stops to cancel the couple&’s wedding, even arranging for a surprise visit from Felicia&’s ex-fiancé (and her father&’s current lackey). But when her ex is killed days before the ceremony and Estebe is framed for the crime, Angie and the County Seat crew must scramble to solve the murder and save the wedding . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Mysteries &“Well-crafted . . . Cat and crew prove to be engaging characters and Cahoon does a stellar job of keeping them—and the reader—guessing.&” —Mystery Sceneon A Story to Kill &“One Poison Pie deliciously blends charm and magic with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of romance.&” —Daryl Wood Gerber, Agatha winner and nationally bestselling author of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries and Fairy Garden Mysteries
A Fatal Groove: The Record Shop Mysteries (The Record Shop Mysteries #2)
by Olivia BlackeSecond in the Record Shop series by Olivia Blacke, A Fatal Groove is a mystery for the record . . . CATCHING A KILLER WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT."A winning combination."–New York Times Book ReviewIt’s springtime in Cedar River, Texas. The annual Bluebonnet Festival is brewing and the whole town is in harmony. Juni Jessup and her sisters Tansy and Maggie thought opening Sip & Spin Records was going to be their biggest hurdle, but the Frappuccino hits the fan when the mayor drops dead—poisoned by their delicious coffee.Since Tansy was the one to brew the coffee, and Juni was the unfortunate citizen who stumbled upon the mayor’s body, the sisters find themselves in hot water. Family is everything to the Jessups, so with Tansy under suspicion, the sisters spring into action.Between the town festivities, a good old-fashioned treasure hunt, and an accidental cow in the mix, Juni will have to pull out all the stops to find the mayor’s killer.
A Feast for All Seasons
by Andrew George Robert GairnsTraditional Native recipes featuring products from the land, sea and sky, symbols of an enduring cuisine that illustrate respect for the nurturing land, and acknowledgment of the spiritual power food can have in our lives.
A Feast for Joseph
by Terry Farish OD BonnyJoseph misses sharing meals with lots of people like he did back in the refugee camp, so when the neighbors finally come over, it’s a feast! A companion book to Joseph’s Big Ride, described in Kirkus as “a joyful, upbeat tale.” When Joseph and Mama lived in a refugee camp in East Africa, everyone cooked and ate together. And Joseph could always hear someone playing the awal. It’s much too quiet and lonely in his new home. Though Whoosh, the girl who lives upstairs, is friendly, Joseph misses having more people around, especially his grandmother, who still lives across the ocean. So he invites his relatives in the city to come for dinner, then he invites his teacher, then Whoosh and her mami — but everyone is too busy. Ever hopeful, Joseph picks the last greens from the garden. At least he and Mama will be ready to cook if someone comes. The next night Whoosh and her mami appear at the door with a big cake, and Whoosh and Joseph cook up a feast. A touching story about adjusting to a new home and the pleasure of cooking and sharing food with friends. Key Text Features glossary translations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
A Feast for the Eyes: Art, Performance, and the Late Medieval Banquet
by Christina NormoreTo read accounts of late medieval banquets is to enter a fantastical world where live lions guard nude statues, gilded stags burst into song, and musicians play from within pies. We can almost hear the clock sound from within a glass castle, taste the fire-breathing roast boar, and smell the rose water cascading in a miniature fountain. Such vivid works of art and performance required collaboration among artists in many fields, as well as the participation of the audience. "A Feast for the Eyes"is the first book-length study of the court banquets of northwestern Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Christina Normore draws on an array of artworks, archival documents, chroniclers accounts, and cookbooks to re-create these events and reassess the late medieval visual culture in which banquets were staged. Feast participants, she shows, developed sophisticated ways of appreciating artistic skill and attending to their own processes of perception, thereby forging a court culture that delighted in the exercise of fine aesthetic judgment. Challenging modern assumptions about the nature of artistic production and reception, "A Feast for the Eyes"yields fresh insight into the long history of multimedia work and the complex relationships between spectacle and spectators. "
A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook
by George R. R. Martin Chelsea Monroe-Cassel Sariann LehrerEver wonder what it's like to attend a feast at Winterfell? Wish you could split a lemon cake with Sansa Stark, scarf down a pork pie with the Night's Watch, or indulge in honeyfingers with Daenerys Targaryen? George R. R. Martin's bestselling saga A Song of Ice and Fire and the runaway hit HBO series Game of Thrones are renowned for bringing Westeros's sights and sounds to vivid life. But one important ingredient has always been missing: the mouthwatering dishes that form the backdrop of this extraordinary world. Now, fresh out of the series that redefined fantasy, comes the cookbook that may just redefine dinner . . . and lunch, and breakfast. A passion project from superfans and amateur chefs Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrer--and endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself--A Feast of Ice and Fire lovingly replicates a stunning range of cuisines from across the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the sumptuous delicacies enjoyed in the halls of power at King's Landing, to the warm and smoky comfort foods of the frozen North, to the rich, exotic fare of the mysterious lands east of Westeros, there's a flavor for every palate, and a treat for every chef. These easy-to-follow recipes have been refined for modern cooking techniques, but adventurous eaters can also attempt the authentic medieval meals that inspired them. The authors have also suggested substitutions for some of the more fantastical ingredients, so you won't have to stock your kitchen with camel, live doves, or dragon eggs to create meals fit for a king (or a khaleesi). In all, A Feast of Ice and Fire contains more than 100 recipes, divided by region: * The Wall: Rack of Lamb and Herbs; Pork Pie; Mutton in Onion-Ale Broth; Mulled Wine; Pease Porridge * The North: Beef and Bacon Pie; Honeyed Chicken; Aurochs with Roasted Leeks; Baked Apples * The South: Cream Swans; Trout Wrapped in Bacon; Stewed Rabbit; Sister's Stew; Blueberry Tarts * King's Landing: Lemon Cakes; Quails Drowned in Butter; Almond Crusted Trout; Bowls of Brown; Iced Milk with Honey * Dorne: Stuffed Grape Leaves; Duck with Lemons; Chickpea Paste * Across the Narrow Sea: Biscuits and Bacon; Tyroshi Honeyfingers; Wintercakes; Honey-Spiced Locusts There's even a guide to dining and entertaining in the style of the Seven Kingdoms. Exhaustively researched and reverently detailed, accompanied by passages from all five books in the series and full-color photographs guaranteed to whet your appetite, this is the companion to the blockbuster phenomenon that millions of stomachs have been growling for. And remember, winter is coming--so don't be afraid to put on a few pounds. Includes a Foreword by George R. R. Martin
A Feast of Thorns and Roses: The Unofficial Cookbook of A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Chelsea ColeA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
A Few Buttons Missing: The Case Book of a Psychiatrist
by Dr James T. FisherOriginally published in 1951 and co-written by screenwriter Lowell S. Hawley, this is the autobiography of American psychiatrist, Dr. James T. Fisher. It is the story of Dr. Fisher’s life and of his experiences, and seeks to portray his philosophy.“I am, I believe, one of the few laymen who has ever sat quietly taking notes and asking questions, while the psychiatrist lay on the couch giving voice to his thoughts at random.”—Lowell S. Hawley (Foreword)“As readable as a primer and as interesting as a Kinsey Report.”—Memphis Commercial Appeal“This warmly human and humorous autobiography offers an easy, delightful and intelligent introduction to psychiatry, from the practicing psychiatrist’s point of view…a most engrossing book.”—Cincinnati Times“It is unlikely that laymen could find anywhere else such lively and enlightening explanations of schizophrenia, manic-depression, paranoia, the significant of Freud, the technique of analysis, the uses of hypnotism and the meaning of dreams….And all these matters are expounded with colloquial informality, with salty humor and with interest and highly condensed case histories.”—Orville Prescott, New York Times
A Field Guide to Buying Organic
by Luddene Perry Dan SchultzThe definitive guide to healthful, affordable food shopping in the Organic Age--from a pioneer in the organic movement. What does it really mean when a food is labeled organic? While many of us believe there are good reasons to buy organic, what exactly are they? The authors of this indispensable handbook sift fact from fiction to help you make informed decisions that are right for you. Here is everything you need to know, including when paying more for organic is worth it--and when it's not. A Field Guide to Buying Organic provides you with: ·Self-tests to determine your current organic-shopping habits--and the type of organic shopper you want to become ·A primer on organic food standards, labels, and seals ·Health and quality comparisons of organically grown versus conventionally grown produce ·An aisle-by-aisle supermarket guide to information about the most popular organic produce, dairy, meat and poultry, baked goods, nuts, seeds, grains, convenience foods, and drinks ·The truth about pesticides, hormones, genetically modified foods (GMOs), toxins, and bacteria ...Plus illustrations featuring product logos and contact information, and a fascinating overview of the evolution of organics From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Field Guide to Canadian Cocktails
by Scott Mccallum Victoria WalshCelebrate Canadian cocktail history and artistry with A Field Guide to Canadian Cocktails, a collection of over 100 recipes inspired by a bounty of homegrown ingredients and spirits that will appeal to armchair bartenders and professionals alike. From the Yukon's Sour Toe Shot to a Prairie Caesar to New Brunswick's Fiddlehead Martini, each beautifully crafted recipe--comprising updated classics, signature drinks from Canada's top bartenders and the authors' own creations--features quintessentially Canadian ingredients and cultural references, blending to create a libatious and entertaining journey from sea to shining sea. Also featured are syrup and infusion recipes, tips and tricks, technique and equipment guides, as well as travel narratives and recommendations from the authors' cross-country road trips. Authors Victoria Walsh and Scott McCallum have dedicated countless hours, not to mention gas mileage, foraging, travelling and experimenting, in order to instill their own brand of northern spirit into the existing cocktail canon, and to add to the proud tradition of ensuring Canadian drinks, history and lore, in all their glory, are served at the global bar. From the Hardcover edition.
A Field Guide to Cheese: How to Select, Enjoy, and Pair the World's Best Cheeses
by Tristan SicardA Field Guide to Cheese is the ultimate guide to the world of cheese and the only fully illustrated cheese reference. This tour de fromage begins with a history lesson on the creation of cheese, offers a primer of the many types of milks and categories of cheeses, and then leads readers to an encyclopedic survey of over 400 global cheeses. There are cheeses we all love like feta and fontina, Gouda and mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and chèvre—but also rarities like King River Gold, a washed-rind cheese from Australia; Dancing Fern, a raw cow’s-milk cheese from Tennessee; and Danbo, a semisoft, aged cheese from Denmark. Find cheeses that are best for melting, like hushållsost; those that are best served alone, such as bovški sir; and those that are the stinkiest, like Allgäuer Weisslacker. There are cheeses with natural rinds, floral rinds, and soft rinds; curd cheeses; spreadable cheeses; pressed cheeses; whey cheeses; fresh cheeses; and more! A global collection of maps place each cheese to its origin, and readers can take their knowledge even further by reading up on the microbial life of cheese and the science behind our tasting palates. Packed with information, this book is for professional cheesemongers just as much as it is for those with a simple love of cheese.
A Field Guide to Men's Health: Eat Right, Stay Fit, Sleep Well, and Have Great Sex—Forever
by Jesse MillsDON&’T LEAVE YOUR HEALTH TO CHANCE. Guys, it&’s time to step it up and start taking care of yourselves. Which doesn&’t mean making impossible-to-stick-to changes. Written by one of the leading doctors whose practice is devoted solely to men, A Field Guide to Men&’s Health shows, in the simplest and most effective way possible, how to manage the cornerstones of a healthy life while improving your chances for making it a long one, too. Including: Cardiovascular health—did you know that blood pressure is the most vital of vital signs?Diet and nutrition—follow a formula of 60 percent fruits and vegetables, 30 percent lean proteins, and 10 percent complex carbs for meals, and monitor your waist size to find your ideal weight.Movement, with the best exercise programs for each decade of your life.Sexual health‚ with an owner&’s guide to the penis.Lifestyle, with tips on everything from managing stress—reducing it, embracing it—to the importance of vitamin D.Above all, make these tenets the three pillars of a healthy life: Eat less, move more, sleep more.
A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It's From, and How to Taste It
by Clayton J. SzczechFor the tequila curious and the tequila connoisseur alike, a complete, illustrated guide to one of the world&’s most popular spirits Time to put away the shot glass—tequila long ago left its spring break clichés in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there&’s no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila, the new bible on this popular spirit. Whether you&’re already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-añejo or a margarita lover curious about your favorite drink and what makes it special, A Field Guide to Tequila takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it&’s made, to how to select, taste, and serve it. Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila—the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)—it&’s all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There&’s harvesting, steaming, roasting, and—still in use in one legendary distillery—working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco&’s inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patrón and José Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatío, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don&’ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones&’ favorite, the tequila sunrise. With its striking visuals and appealing package, A Field Guide to Tequila is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book—and vice versa.
A Field Guide to Whisky: An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level
by Hans OffringaA Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavor? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 color photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.
A First Cookbook for Children
by Christopher Santoro Evelyne JohnsonFinally, a beginning cookbook designed especially for children -- and one that adds the fun of coloring to the joy of cooking. A First Cookbook for Children contains a wide variety of yummy, mouth-watering recipes that kids love and love to fix: cheeseburgers, chicken, pizza, salads, sauces, desserts, dips, and much more.Assuming no previous cooking experience, the author gently guides the reader from start to finish with special sections on muffins, cakes, meat loaf, chicken, dips & dunks, corn bread, scalloped potatoes, biscuits, salads, hamburgers, fish, cookies, macaroni & cheese, pancakes, candies, dressings, pizza, baked ham, crudités, and rice.Simple, easy-to-follow instructions plus clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take a child through each step of food preparation and actual cooking. A helpful introduction includes lists of necessary equipment and basic ingredients along with five sample menus. A fun first cookbook for kids ages 10 and up, this volume offers 60 sure-to-please recipes.
A Fistful of Lentils
by Jennifer Felicia AbadiSyrian-Jewish recipes from Grandma Fritzie's kitchen.
A Flash in the Pan: Simple, speedy stovetop recipes
by John WhaiteSpeedy food can't be complicated - just a flash in the pan - so no trickery, just delicious but achievable recipes. There are opportunities to be found in a fast-paced kitchen environment, where exceptional dishes can be rustled up without an oven. Pans and a stove are all you need to feed you, your friends and family convenience food, with class. This book celebrates the simplicity of simple, stunning recipes that can be prepared and cooked on the stove in under 45 minutes. And in true John Whaite-style, A Flash in the Pan is brimming with interesting and innovative combinations - from Marmalade Brulée French Toast and Bloody Mary Prawn Tacos to Saag Halloumi and Apricot, Whisky & Honey Cheesecake.
A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds
by Jean RichardsA description of seed dispersal by which plants, most specifically fruits, travel from one place to another.
A Funeral for My Fat: My Journey to Lay 100 Pounds to Rest
by Sharee SamuelsI wear black when I work out; it’s a funeral for my fat.Why a funeral? Because death is permanent; when something dies, it’s not coming back. Sharee Samuels was seventeen and 256 pounds when she hit her rock bottom. But with incredible determination and an unflaggingly positive attitude, she went on to lose more than one hundred pounds over the course of five years. When she began documenting her journey on Tumblr, she never expected to become such a powerful voice for health, fitness, and self-love, but her blog, called Funeral for My Fat, soon morphed into an inspirational guide for hundreds of thousands of individuals looking for support and advice on their own fitness journeys.Here Sharee tells her story. Integral to her success has been her burgeoning passion for teaching group fitness classes, including Zumba, as well as her commitment to eating vegan. However, she firmly believes that it is important for everybody to follow their own paths and find what works for them while treating themselves and their bodies with care and respect.If you have a journey ahead of you, Sharee has a story worth reading.