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A Grain of Rice
by Helena Clare PittmanA clever, cheerful, hard-working farmer's son wins the hand of a Chinese princess by outwitting her father the Emperor, who treasures his daughter more than all the rice in China.
A Grain, a Green, a Bean: One Simple Formula, Countless Meatless Meals [A Plant-Based Cookbook]
by Gena HamshawIn this collection of over 80 delicious, plant-based recipes, nutritionist, blogger, and author of The Vegan Week explores one simple meal planning formula: a grain, a green, and a bean.&“Gena&’s fun formula, made accessible by her bright recipes, is for anyone who wants to consume fewer animal products (me) and not feel unsated doing so (also me).&”—Emma Laperruque, associate director of cooking at Bon Appétit and EpicuriousThis simple trinity of foods lends itself to endless possibilities. Gena Hamshaw expands on the nourishing and economical trio with meals that include not only dark, leafy greens, whole grains, and beans, but also pasta, bread, zucchini, edamame, and tofu. She offers an approach to wholesome vegan eating that's welcoming and adaptable to any lifestyle. Keeping busy schedules in mind, A Grain, a Green, a Bean includes time-saving methods and formulas, including sheet-pan meals and one-pot wonders. Bring the beans and grains in your pantry to life with recipes such as: • Bowls & Salads: Baked Pita, Crispy Chickpeas, and Spinach with Curried Cauliflower and Beet Couscous, Cheesy Tofu, and Watercress• Beans and Greens on Bread: Kidney Beans and Kale over Savory Waffles and French Onion Brothy Beans and Greens with Garlic Toast• Stovetop Meals: Red Wien Braised Mushrooms and French Lentils with Farro and Gochujang Pasta with Scallions, Kale, and Edamame• Oven to Table: Spinach Lasagna Rolls and Sheet Pan Shawarma-Spiced Soy Curls and Freekeh• Basics: Cashew Sour Cream and Eggy Tofu• Sweet Things: Freezer Fruit Crumble and Olive Oil CakeThese recipes serve as flashes of inspiration for when you've looked in your cabinets ten times for dinner ideas and still don't know what to make. A Grain, a Green, a Bean will quickly set you up to create an array of beautifully balanced grain bowls, soups, salads, toast, and more—with the promise of endless possibilities to keep you inspired.
A Grandfather's Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey
by Jacques PépinRecipes for young chefs:&“Any novice cook, not just a teenager, has much to gain as Mr. Pépin describes cooking with his 13-year-old granddaughter.&”—Florence Fabricant, The New York TimesThe James Beard Award-winning grand master has a new apprentice in the kitchen: his granddaughter. Jacques Pépin is one of the nation&’s most famous cooking teachers, renowned for his knife skills. Ever since she was very young, his granddaughter, Shorey, has loved helping him in the kitchen. Now, Jacques gives his charismatic pupil a short course on preparing food that is plain, but elegant, and more than anything, fun.In the process, he proves himself as inspiring to her as he is to the country&’s greatest chefs. Curly hot dogs, spinach with croutons, sushi salmon cakes, skillet bread and homemade butter, raspberry cake: These recipes will become irresistible new classics for kids. Along the way, Jacques imparts lessons in kitchen etiquette, from how to set a table to how to fold a napkin properly—even how to load a dishwasher. And perhaps the most important lesson of all: that the best meals are the ones shared at home with family. &“[The recipes are] perfect for parents who want to jump-start their child&’s gastronomic education.&”—Library Journal
A Grave in the Woods: A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #17)
by Martin WalkerAnother entertaining and enlightening entry in the Bruno, Chief of Police series, featuring an archaeological dig in the French countryside that unearths World War II–era mysteries—all while Bruno dishes up more culinary magicWhen Abby, an American archaeologist, arrives in St. Denis on the heels of her divorce, she hopes to make a new life for herself as a specialist guide for visiting tourists. So when a local British couple discover a grave from World War II on their property, Abby is able to put her training to good use. As it turns out, in the grave are the remains of two German women and an Italian submarine officer who had a big secret to hide. The women are suspected of having had links to the German garrison in Bordeaux during the war. It&’s up to Bruno, just recovered from a gunshot wound earlier in the year, to unravel the mystery—and its contemporary relevance. His task is made more difficult by the horrible heat-dome summer, which is raising the temperature for miles around, as unprecedented amounts of rain drench the Massif Central and threaten increasingly dramatic floods. As Bruno drills to the heart of the case, matters get even more complicated when both Abby&’s financially distressed ex-husband and a mysterious dashing Italian naval officer arrive, with very different ideas in mind. Once again, Bruno is left to serve the guilty their just rewards, and his friends, some sumptuous Perigordian cuisine.
A Guide to Canning, Freezing, Curing & Smoking Meat, Fish & Game
by Wilbur F. Eastman Jr.Preserve your meat properly and enjoy unparalleled flavor when you’re ready to eat it. This no-nonsense reference book covers all the major meat preserving techniques and how to best implement them. You’ll learn how to corn beef, pickle tripe, smoke sausage, cure turkey, and much more, all without using harsh chemicals. You’ll soon be frying up delicious homemade bacon for breakfast and packing your travel bag with tender jerky for snack time.
A Guide to Food Buying in Japan
by Carolyn R. KrouseNewly arrivals in Japan are usually pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of food products available in local markets but then find it difficult to recognize items and to read labels. This guide takes the mystery out of shopping for food in Japan. The first part of the book outlines what the shopper will encounter when buying food in Japan, including Japanese writing, the different kinds of markets, and the methods of pricing and labeling food products. The second part describes different types of products, when and where they can be found, and how they can be incorporated into daily menus. Four appendixes, a vocabulary list, and an index complete this handy volume.
A Guide to Medieval Gardens: Gardens in the Age of Chivalry
by Michael Brown&“A fascinating account of formal gardens during the middle ages,&” including plants and their uses, features, tools, cultivation techniques, and more (Books Monthly). Medieval gardens usually rate very few pages in the garden history books. The general perception is still of small gardens in the corner of a castle. Recent research has shown that the gardens were larger than we previously believed. This book contains information and pictures that have not been generally available before, including the theory and practice of medieval horticulture. Many features of later gardens were already a part of medieval gardens. The number of plants was limited, but was still no less than many modern gardeners use in their own gardens today. Yet medieval gardens were imbued with meaning. Whether secular or religious, the additional dimension of symbolism, gave a greater depth to medieval gardens, which is lacking in most modern ones. This book will be of interest to those who know little about medieval gardens and to those with more knowledge. It contains some of the vast amount of research that the author carried out to create the medieval gardens at the Prebendal Manor, Nassington, Northamptonshire. The author has tried to use previously unused sources and included his own practical experience of medieval gardening methods that he carried out to maintain the gardens. &“Beautifully illustrated . . . a fascinating read for the armchair gardener as well as the more practical variety . . . The author draws on a wide range of sources: herbals, animal management, medieval manuals, illuminated manuscripts, account books, poems, paintings, and tapestries.&” —The Ricardian Bulletin
A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Origins and Treatment
by George A. BrayIn the historical record there is abundant evidence that obesity was a medical and health concern as long as medicine has been practiced. The idea of diet and exercise are bulwarks in the fight against obesity in history from the time of Hippocrates to the 16th century-a span of 2,000 years. Examining the history and etiology of the obesity epidemic, this book discusses various requirements of effective intervention and treatment strategies. The first section covers the history of obesity, defines and evaluates the clinical presentation of the pathology, discusses its prevalence in the population, and explains common analytical measurements. Chapters include genetics and genetic factors, modern consequences of obesity, and quality of life issues. The second section introduces prevention strategies in children and adults, such as dietary and lifestyle changes, medication, and surgical interventions.
A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements (Nutrition, Exercise, Sports, And Health Ser.)
by Shawn M TalbottWritten by one of the foremost experts on sports nutrition and performance, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements takes a critical look at the dietary supplement industry. With an estimated 60 percent of adult Americans using dietary supplements every day, the need for a thorough examination of the hundreds of products on the market is long overdue. This comprehensive guide (Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine) presents straightforward analysis from a consumer's perspective, giving you the facts on more than 140 supplements and information on which supplements work (and which don't!) for a wide range of health conditions-from preventing cancer and heart disease to fighting diabetes and depression.United States Department of Agriculture surveys show that more than 70 percent of Americans fail to achieve daily recommended levels for many vitamins and minerals. With today's emphasis on fitness, millions are investing their money and health in quick-fix solutions-supplements promoted as cure-alls to right nutritional wrongs, lower the likelihood of disease, and work dietary miracles. A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements presents a more realistic view of supplements as neither miracle cure nor nutritional sham, but as consumer products to be accepted or rejected based on scientific fact, not fitness fantasy.A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements looks at the pros and cons of dietary supplements in the areas of: weight loss bones and joints energy, brain, and mood heart, eye, and gastrointestinal health male and female health cancer, diabetes, and the immune system sports and ergogenic aidsIn addition, the book presents an overview of the dietary supplement industry and the regulations that govern it and looks at the process for developing new products. Designed to cut through the confusion surrounding dietary supplements, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplemens is an invaluable resource for students, educators and professionals who deal with nutrition, exercise, physical education, nursing, and anyone else interested in health and fitness.
A Gut Feeling: Conquer Your Sweet Tooth by Tuning Into Your Microbiome
by Heather Anne WiseWe all know sugar is bad for us, so why can’t we stop eating it? A Gut Feeling gives a personal and scientific look into the world of microbes that live within our bodies and how they can explain our relationship to and cravings for certain foods. Heather Wise takes the reader through a hidden inner world of microflora that shapes our mood, physical health, sweet cravings, and even genes. She makes us question whether a diet high in sugary, processed, dead foods—devoid of any microscopic life—may be causing us to feel sick, tired and depressed. The microbiome is emerging as the answer to many of our most sought after questions. Using her own story and the science currently available, Wise provides a window into the latest research on the vast world of microbes in our bodies. She explains in simple terms how what we eat can change the expression of our genes and how this symbiotic relationship between microbes and human cells can determine our health. This understanding sheds light on the fact that the gen
A Half Baked Idea: Winner of the Fortnum & Mason’s Debut Food Book Award
by Olivia PottsWINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON'S DEBUT FOOD BOOK AWARD'A tender and beautifully written tour-de-force on love, grief, hope and cake. If this is not the book of the summer, I will eat my wig. An absolute triumph' THE SECRET BARRISTER 'An utterly beautiful, moving, bittersweet book on love and loss. I loved it' DOLLY ALDERTON _____________________________________________________When Olivia Potts was just twenty five, her mother died. Stricken with grief, she did something life changing and rather ridiculous: she gave up a high-flying legal career to study at the notoriously difficult Le Cordon Bleu, despite not being able to cook. No one ever told Olivia you couldn't bake your way to happiness - but could you?_______________________________________________ 'A brilliant, brave and beautiful book: funny and charming; utterly inspiring and life-affirming' Olivia Sudjic'A heart-wrenching yet humorous portrayal of grief, a delicious collection of recipes, an inspirational tale of changing careers, and a feel good love story' Vogue'Funny, sharp and sad. I laughed so much (and I cried)' Ella Risbridger, author of Midnight Chicken'An honest, brave and funny account of what it is to love, to lose love and how to make macarons' Red
A Half-Baked Murder
by Emily GeorgeFirst in a new cannabis bakery–themed cozy mystery series featuring twenty-eight-year-old, classically trained pastry chef Chloe Barnes—sure to appeal to millennial readers as well as lovers of classic cozy mysteries! In this irresistible debut mystery from Emily George, aspiring pastry chef Chloe Barnes is ready to take her career higher . . . while bringing down a killer! Formally trained pastry chef Chloe Barnes is opening a cannabis bakery. That&’s not at all what the twenty-eight-year-old envisioned while living the dream in Paris with a hot fiancé and a Michelin star restaurant gig around the corner. But the rising &“it girl&” of choux puffs rethinks everything after a scathing food review and humiliating breakup make her long for home in sunny California. When her beloved grandmother falls ill, Chloe returns to quaint Azalea Bay to start over in the most satisfying way possible—concocting delicious edibles with her quirky Aunt Dawn. Combining French luxury and THC, Baked by Chloe will take pot brownies to another level. That is, until a creepy past acquaintance rehashes old drama and shockingly turns up dead—landing Aunt Dawn as the number one murder suspect. Now, alongside her closest confidants, a stunned Chloe must alternate between budding entrepreneur and amateur sleuth to clear her aunt&’s name, open the best bakery in town, and weed out the real culprit from a list of unsettling suspects!
A Handful of Flour: Recipes from Shipton Mill
by Tess ListerA Handful of Flour is not simply a book of recipes but, like Shipton Mill itself, is grounded in the belief that flour matters. A simple ingredient which, if chosen and treated with care, can make all the difference.Shipton Mill's flour is the one that professional and home bakers namecheck. Tess Lister will show you how to choose the best flour for breads, pastry, pizza, cakes, tarts, biscuits and more. As well as covering the well-loved varieties of white and wholemeal flours, Tess will introduce you to ancient grains such as spelt, einkorn, emmer and khorasan. The book also explores the stunning flavours of many gluten-free flours, including rice, almond, chestnut and teff.Whether you simply want exciting recipes that explore the full range of flours available to us or to understand how best to employ them in your baking, this book will become as enduring as the Mill itself.
A Handful of Flour: Recipes from Shipton Mill
by Tess ListerA Handful of Flour is not simply a book of recipes but, like Shipton Mill itself, is grounded in the belief that flour matters. A simple ingredient which, if chosen and treated with care, can make all the difference.Shipton Mill's flour is the one that professional and home bakers namecheck. Tess Lister will show you how to choose the best flour for breads, pastry, pizza, cakes, tarts, biscuits and more. As well as covering the well-loved varieties of white and wholemeal flours, Tess will introduce you to ancient grains such as spelt, einkorn, emmer and khorasan. The book also explores the stunning flavours of many gluten-free flours, including rice, almond, chestnut and teff.Whether you simply want exciting recipes that explore the full range of flours available to us or to understand how best to employ them in your baking, this book will become as enduring as the Mill itself.
A Harvest of Murder (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #14)
by Carolyn Q. HunterA Fall Festival turns sinister when a body is discovered, and a priceless antique goes missing. Pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, takes time away from baking her delicious traditional treats in order to investigate the heinous crimes. Will the mild-mannered pie lady live to tell the tale?
A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash: Seasonal Recipes
by Lou Seibert PappasA perfect primer on pumpkins and squash, from how to buy, cook, and store them to forty recipes that let you enjoy them any time of day.Buttercup or crookneck, patty pan or sugar pumpkin, squashes and pumpkins are delicious additions to muffins, breads, soups, salads, pastas, entrées, and sweets. Just as good in the morning as at night, the recipes in this beautiful collection include such gems as Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Coffee Cake, Grilled Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Goat Cheese, and Five-Spice Pumpkin-Ginger Cake. With forty wonderful recipes, a glossary of the types of squash, basic cooking instructions, and useful tips on how to buy and store them, these versatile, delicious gourds make for year-round goodness.
A Healthier Family for Life: Stress-free Feasts for a Multi-diet Family
by Donna CrousWith A Healthier Family for Life, cooking healthy food that puts a smile on your loved ones' faces has never been easier.This book is not about the latest diet fad or trendy way of eating; it's about creating wholesome, nutritious dishes that delight the whole family without feeling restricted. Whatever diets, health conditions or food intolerances you need to cater for, this book will help your family live a happier, healthier life.Many families today have numerous health conditions and intolerances to consider, making the dinner table something of a minefield. In this gorgeous, practical book, health coach Donna Crous makes dinnertime less daunting and more healthy, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious recipes, including some gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free recipes, as well as many dishes incorporating healthy fats. A Healthier Family for Life inspires from the very start of your day with recipes including Breakfast Toad-In-The-Hole and Silver Dollar Pancakes, through to teatime family favourites like Crumbed Chicken Tenders, Kombucha and Miso-Roasted Spare Ribs and Walnut, Kale and Cranberry-Stuffed Butternut. Donna is best known for her grain-free baking and has included recipes for Vegan Christmas Pudding and a showstopping Pear and Coffee Loaf, as well as sweet treats such as Avocado and Almond Truffles and Gut-Healing Gummies.Donna says, 'This book is not only a collection of my family's favourite recipes, it's a nod to beautiful fresh produce and the farmers that grow it. It's a high five to all the parents trying to create interesting and exciting dishes for their family. It's an A* for everyone willing to challenge and question what they are being taught about the standard food pyramid.'
A Healthier Family for Life: Stress-free Feasts for a Multi-diet Family
by Donna CrousWith A Healthier Family for Life, cooking healthy food that puts a smile on your loved ones' faces has never been easier.This book is not about the latest diet fad or trendy way of eating; it's about creating wholesome, nutritious dishes that delight the whole family without feeling restricted. Whatever diets, health conditions or food intolerances you need to cater for, this book will help your family live a happier, healthier life.Many families today have numerous health conditions and intolerances to consider, making the dinner table something of a minefield. In this gorgeous, practical book, health coach Donna Crous makes dinnertime less daunting and more healthy, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious recipes, including some gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free recipes, as well as many dishes incorporating healthy fats. A Healthier Family for Life inspires from the very start of your day with recipes including Breakfast Toad-In-The-Hole and Silver Dollar Pancakes, through to teatime family favourites like Crumbed Chicken Tenders, Kombucha and Miso-Roasted Spare Ribs and Walnut, Kale and Cranberry-Stuffed Butternut. Donna is best known for her grain-free baking and has included recipes for Vegan Christmas Pudding and a showstopping Pear and Coffee Loaf, as well as sweet treats such as Avocado and Almond Truffles and Gut-Healing Gummies.Donna says, 'This book is not only a collection of my family's favourite recipes, it's a nod to beautiful fresh produce and the farmers that grow it. It's a high five to all the parents trying to create interesting and exciting dishes for their family. It's an A* for everyone willing to challenge and question what they are being taught about the standard food pyramid.'
A Healthy You: Boost Your Energy, Live Cleaner, and Look and Feel Younger Every Day
by Carol Alt Jocelyn SteiberCarol Alt, supermodel, actress, raw food expert, entrepreneur, and host of the hit Fox News health and wellness show A Healthy You, offers her unique blend of alternative and practical diet, fitness, beauty, and aging advice to help you live healthier everyday.In her first fully illustrated lifestyle book, bestselling author, supermodel, and TV host Carol Alt shows readers how to approach all aspects of life with energy and vitality—from diet and fitness, to beauty and fashion. Drawing on her years of experience as a raw food advocate and ambassador for a mindful, health-focused lifestyle, Carol guides readers of all ages with simple, effective advice on how to live a more balanced, healthy, beautiful life. She demystifies and takes readers step-by-step through the recipes, regimens, healthy habits, diets, and products—from raw eating to do-it-yourself, chemical-free beauty products—that really work.Carol curates the very best advice from her favorite doctors, fitness gurus, dietitians, and the hundreds of experts she’s interviewed on her television show. Never afraid to try the trends that may seem unusual, difficult, or fringe, Carol is devoted to making alternative ideas accessible to everyone. In A Healthy You, she brings readers the best of what she’s found. Filled with practical advice, expert guidance on living a cleaner, greener lifestyle, engaging stories from Carol’s own life, and 150 photos throughout, A Healthy You will inspire everyone to take charge of their health every day, in new and exciting ways.
A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches: Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More
by Jackie FreemanTwo truths: Americans are eating more plant-based meals and we love sandwiches--in A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches you'll find forty simple and delicious vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, sauces, and schmears to satisfy your every craving.Close to fifty percent of Americans eat a sandwich every day which means it's easy to get stuck in a rut. With more of us eating plant-based meals or just eating less meat, you can up your sandwich game with tempting vegan and vegetarian fillings that are paired with a variety of breads and other essentials (like something with a bit of crunch) to excite your taste buds. You'll find open-faced crostini, bruschetta, and tartine recipes, along with burritos, paninis, and wraps. Chapters include grilled, stacked, and stuffed sandwiches as well as classic favorites. Recipes are flexible as most of the vegetarian fillings include vegan substitutions. There's also a section devoted to making your own sides like cashew ricotta, quick pickles, and homemade tapenade. Plant-based sandwiches are fresh, tasty, filling, and easy to prepare. This book offers delicious recipes with easy to find ingredients that won&’t break the bank. Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier fare, you&’ll find something to tickle your palate. A taste of what's included: • The Elevated Grilled Cheese • Avocado and Grapefruit Tartine with Pickled Onions • Roasted Fennel with Gorgonzola, Apricot Jam, and Pistachios Panini • Toasted Cheesy Egg Salad • Roasted Eggplant with Mint and Honey Crostini • Black-Eyed Pea Sloppy Joes • Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich • Eggplant Muffuletta • Curried Red Lentil and Mango Salsa Burritos
A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine
by Jay McinerneyJay McInerney, internationally celebrated author of Bright Lights, Big City, turns his hand here to his lifelong love affair with wine. Born of a popular monthly wine column in House and Garden magazine, this is a collection of writing planted firmly in the post-Sideways zeitgeist. Pearls of wisdom are offered on the subjects of the best wine for romantics, the parallels between Californian wines and floundering Hollywood stars, the choice of wine for the author's own debauched forty-eighth birthday party, the 'high-testosterone grape' that is Colin Farrell, absinthe, 'the wild green fairy', and what wine is best drunk with chocolate. At the same McInerney is a genuine connoisseur, taking the reader on a tour through the wine regions of the world and imparting tried and tested advice on grapes and vintages, bouquets, noses and finishes.
A High Tide Murder (A Cannabis Café Mystery #2)
by Emily GeorgeThe newest installment in the Cannabis Café cozy mystery series featuring twenty-eight-year-old, classically trained pastry chef Chloe Barnes—sure to appeal to millennial readers as well as lovers of classic cozy mysteries! What a long, strange trip it&’s been for Chloe. After her dream of becoming a Parisian pastry chef—and a wife—crashed and burned, she returned home to the seaside town of Azalea Bay, California and opened a cannabis café. Despite some residents&’ misgivings about how such a business may affect the community&’s reputation, Baked by Chloe has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Nothing mellows out people like sweet edibles and frothy drinks with a dash of CBD. But when it comes to surfers, the only high they want to ride is on a wave. The annual summer Azalea Bay Pro Challenger Surf Competition is underway, and fan favorite Aaron Gill is treading water. Plagued by professional and personal pressures, he finds himself no longer a top contender, and everyone is saddened when he takes his own life. But his best friend Ethan Wilson knows that despite Aaron&’s difficulties, suicide was not on his mind, and he begs Chloe to investigate. Against her better judgment, Chloe dives in and discovers Aaron was surrounded by people motivated enough to help him wipe out—permanently . . . [Cannabis and CBD-infused Recipes Included (always consume responsibly)!] Praise for A Half-Baked Murder&“This fun and fact-filled thematic entry into the cozy mystery genre has it all: a twisty murder investigation, a charming small town, a potential romance with the single guy next door, and recipes. . . Highly recommended.&” —Library Journal, Starred Review&“[A] richly drawn mystery. . .George has laid the foundation for a series that feels fresh, young, and full of surprises.&” —First Clue, Starred Review
A History of British Baking: From Blood Bread to Bake-Off
by Emma KayA cultural and social history of Britain’s breads, cakes, and pastries through the ages, from the author of Dining with the Victorians.The Great British Baking Show and its spinoffs are a modern-day phenomenon, but the British, of course, have been baking for centuries—and here, for the first time, is a comprehensive account of how Britain’s relationship with this much-loved art has changed, evolved, and progressed over time.Renowned food historian Emma Kay skillfully combines the related histories of Britain’s economy, innovation, technology, health, and cultural and social trends with the personal stories of many of the individuals involved with the whole process: the early pioneers, the recipe writers, the cooks, the entrepreneurs. From pies to puddings, medieval ovens to modern-day mass consumption, the result is a deliciously fascinating read.
A History of Burley Tobacco in East Tennessee & Western North Carolina
by Billy YearginBurley tobacco revolutionized the industry in east Tennessee and western North Carolina. What started from two farmers planting white burley in Greeneville ignited an agricultural revolution and significantly changed crops, production and quality. Burley transformed the tobacco industry with new cultivation techniques and a shift from dark and flue-cured tobacco. By the 1990s, burley tobacco production in the region had drastically declined, and it is a tradition that few local farmers still practice. Agricultural experts Billy Yeargin and Christopher Bickers take a nostalgic look at the historic rise of burley tobacco and its gradual decline.
A History of Cadbury
by Diane WordsworthThe history of the world-famous confectioner—maker of the Cadbury Creme Egg—from nineteenth-century shop to multinational brand. When John Cadbury came to Birmingham in 1824, he sold tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate in a small shop on Bull Street. Drinking chocolate was considered a healthy alternative to alcohol, something Cadbury, a Quaker, was keen to encourage. By 1879, the Cadburys were ready to make their historic move to Bournville, where they established their famous &“factory in a garden,&” built on the sprawling Bournbrook estate. A History of Cadbury recounts the history of this beloved British chocolatier and looks at the social impact the company has had, both on the chocolate and cocoa business and on British culture at large. This is the story of how Cadbury began, how it grew, and how it diversified in order to bring its chocolates and candies to one generation after the next.