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Christmas Customs Around the World
by Herbert H. Wernecke[from the back cover] "STUDY, DEVOTION, AND INSPIRATION Sure to fascinate everyone who celebrates Christmas and to give extra pleasure to readers with special interest in folkways." The author has gathered meticulously from many sources, including records of missionaries, a remarkable variety of Christmas miscellanea intended to 'supplement rather than duplicate' other books on Christmas customs. Divided geographically by continent and by country, this book discusses the Christmas celebration, with special emphasis on geographical and cultural influences. Vernacular terminology with English equivalents adds reality and interest. A selection of Christmas recipes and suggestions for a Christmas program based on world-wide customs complement the text which describes both secular and religious Christmas observances. Recipes, a bibliography and indices are included.
The Joy of Cooking: A Compilation of Reliable Recipes with a Casual Culinary Chat
by Irma S. Rombauer Marion Rombauer Becker<p>In 1931, Irma Rombauer announced that she intended to turn her personal collection of recipes and cooking techniques into a cookbook. Cooking could no longer remain a private passion for Irma. She had recently been widowed and needed to find a way to support her family. Irma was a celebrated St. Louis hostess who sensed that she was not alone in her need for a no-nonsense, practical resource in the kitchen. So, mustering what assets she had, she self-published The Joy of Cooking: A Compilation of Reliable Recipes with a Casual Culinary Chat. Out of these unlikely circumstances was born the most authoritative cookbook in America, the book your grandmother and mother probably learned to cook from. To date it has sold more than 15 million copies. <p>This is a perfect facsimile of that original 1931 edition. It is your chance to see where it all began. These pages amply reveal why The Joy of Cooking has become a legacy of learning and pleasure for generations of users. Irma's sensible, fearless approach to cooking and her reassuring voice offer both novice and experienced cooks everything they need to produce a crackling crust on roasts and bake the perfect cake. All the old classics are here -- Chicken a la King, Molded Cranberry Nut Salad, and Charlotte Russe to name a few -- but so are dozens of unexpected recipes such as Risotto and Roasted Spanish Onions, dishes that seem right at home on our tables today. <p>Whether she's discussing the colorful personality of her cook Marguerite, whose Cheese Custard Pie was not to be missed, or asserting that the average woman's breakfast was "probably fruit, dry toast, and a beverage" while the average man's was "fruit, cereal, eggs with ham or bacon, hot bread, and a beverage," the distinctive era in which Irma lived comes through loud and clear in every line. Enter a time when such dishes as Shrimp Wiggle and Cottage Pudding routinely appeared on tables across America. <p>The book is illustrated with the silhouette cutouts created by Irma's daughter Marion, who eventually wrote later editions of The Joy of Cooking. Marion also created the cover art depicting St. Martha of Bethany, the patron saint of cooking, slaying the dragon of kitchen drudgery. This special facsimile edition contains both Irma's original introduction and a completely new foreword by her son Edgar Rombauer, whose vivid memories bring Irma's kitchen alive for us all today.</p>
The Art of Jewish Cooking: A Cookbook
by Jennie GrossingerThe Art of Jewish Cooking by Jennie Grossinger.
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.
Teach Yourself Good Manners: The classic guide to etiquette
by W S NormanOriginally published in 1958, Teach Yourself Good Manners is a fascinating guide, packed full of both timeless advice and tips that demonstrate just how much life has changed in the 60 years since it published. Indeed, the author, W S Norman, would doubtless be horrified by modern manners and would implore us to study his rather uptight but very funny rules for modern living. Amusing, intriguing and sometimes rather inspiring, this handbook is a window into how life would have looked had we lived in a 'a simpler age' - in which, confusingly, they had rather a lot of strange rules.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
The 2 Meal Day
by Max Lowery'I love the 2 Meal Day! I feel healthy, happy and full of energy' Suki WaterhouseWelcome to intermittent fasting - eat just two meals a day, either breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner, to burn fat and get fit fast. Rather than grazing on food all day or having to do complicated calorie calculations for the 5:2 diet, simply eat two meals to lose weight, reduce hunger and feel more energised. Choose your two meals from Max's delicious, nutritious and easy-to-prepare recipes; start the day with Salmon Mini Frittatas or a Breakfast Burrito; Lunch on Thai Green Chicken Curry or Tuna Casserole or enjoy Creamy Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto or Sea Bass Sauce Vierge for Dinner. There are even healthier desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth without over-indulging - choose from Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse or Banana Pancakes. Max shows how to combine your 2-meal day with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - short duration and maximum effort exercises - and resistance workouts to help you drop fat and get fit quickly. So ditch the calorie-counting and the sugar highs and lows and enjoy two meals a day alongside Max's workouts for a leaner, fitter, healthier body.
30 Years at Ballymaloe: A Celebration Of The World-renowned Cooking School With Over 100 New Recipes (Irish Cookery)
by Darina AllenWhen Ballymaloe's doors opened to students in 1983 there were 15 courses available. Now there are over 100, reflected in the recipes collected here, including curing meat, making gluten-free meals and sushi as well as learning forgotten skills like producing butter and cheese and beekeeping. The book chronicles how the school has been at the forefront of cooking and food trends since its inception, from Darina's championing of the Slow Food movement and her highlighting the importance of using local, seasonal and fresh produce to installing a wood-burning oven and expanding its gardens so students can learn the importance of eating less meat and more veg and preserving heirloom varieties of produce. A fascinating insight into Ballymaloe, this is also a history of food over the past thirty years, from a time when Darina couldn't get anything other than pre-packaged, grated Parmesan cheese to one where a local producer makes his own mozzarella.
30 Years at Ballymaloe: A celebration of the world-renowned cookery school with over 100 new recipes
by Darina AllenWhen Ballymaloe's doors opened to students in 1983 there were 15 courses available. Now there are over 100, reflected in the recipes collected here, including curing meat, making gluten-free meals and sushi as well as learning forgotten skills like producing butter and cheese and beekeeping. The book chronicles how the school has been at the forefront of cooking and food trends since its inception, from Darina's championing of the Slow Food movement and her highlighting the importance of using local, seasonal and fresh produce to installing a wood-burning oven and expanding its gardens so students can learn the importance of eating less meat and more veg and preserving heirloom varieties of produce. A fascinating insight into Ballymaloe, this is also a history of food over the past thirty years, from a time when Darina couldn't get anything other than pre-packaged, grated Parmesan cheese to one where a local producer makes his own mozzarella.
Abundance: How to Store and Preserve Your Garden Produce
by Alys FowlerFresh produce is a joy: crunchy lettuce, sun-warmed tomatoes, juicy berries - their flavours are immediate - but a winter of those summer flavours preserved, now that's a feeling of satisfaction. If you are going to truly try and attain a little more self-sufficiency (and save some money at the same time), think about what you can store to get you through the leaner months. Alys takes you through all the different ways of preserving - bottling, drying, fermenting, freezing, pickling, using sugar - with delicious recipes that make the most of your produce. This book is a must for anyone who wants to store and preserve their garden bounty.
Amazing Grains
by James GhillieGrains have always played an important part in a healthy diet, but not everyone knows how to cook with them. Ghillie not only discusses all the grains - their provenance, nutritional benefit, how best to cook them - but showcases 120 international recipes that celebrate them. Start the day with Breakfast Quinoa with Raisins and Honey, take Maki and California Rolls to work for lunch, bake some Lazy Courgette & Sundried Tomato Cornbread at the weekend, create a feast of Fragrant Vegetable Biryani for friends, knock up a bulgar wheat Tabbouleh or Fennel Freekeh Pilav for a quick midweek supper or indulge in a Polenta and Ricotta Berry Torte. Everyone should be eating more of these grains rather than relying on staples like pasta and this book is here to inspire and excite.
Annie Bell's Baking Bible: Over 200 triple-tested recipes that you'll want to cook again and again
by Annie Bell'Whatever book Annie Bell writes is always sure to contain recipes I want to cook.' - Nigella Lawson 'Annie Bell is a bright light among Britain's food writers.' - Nigel Slater In this beautiful book, Annie Bell explains the techniques that produce perfect results every time, covering recipes from cakes, brownies and meringues, to tarts, pies and pancakes. With sweet treats for all occasions, Annie shares triple-tested recipes that will ensure your cakes never fail to rise and your pastry is always perfect. From The Ultimate Chocolate Brownies, Rocky Road Slab and Cherry Pound Cake to Tiramisu Torte, Retro Lemon Cheesecake and Big and Fruity Scones, with over 200 delicious recipes packed into one practical volume, this is an indispensable guide to becoming a brilliant baker. It is the only baking book you will ever need.
Annie Bell's Baking Bible: Over 200 triple-tested recipes that you'll want to cook again and again
by Annie Bell'Whatever book Annie Bell writes is always sure to contain recipes I want to cook.' - Nigella Lawson 'Annie Bell is a bright light among Britain's food writers.' - Nigel Slater In this beautiful book, Annie Bell explains the techniques that produce perfect results every time, covering recipes from cakes, brownies and meringues, to tarts, pies and pancakes. With sweet treats for all occasions, Annie shares triple-tested recipes that will ensure your cakes never fail to rise and your pastry is always perfect. From The Ultimate Chocolate Brownies, Rocky Road Slab and Cherry Pound Cake to Tiramisu Torte, Retro Lemon Cheesecake and Big and Fruity Scones, with over 200 delicious recipes packed into one practical volume, this is an indispensable guide to becoming a brilliant baker. It is the only baking book you will ever need.
Around the World in Salads
by Katie Caldesi Giancarlo Caldesi'[One of the top] three best plant-based cookbooks.' You Magazine 'There's a globe full of ingredients to explore and discover.' Food & Travel magazine Salads are fresh, healthy and delicious - and infinitely adaptable. Katie and Giancarlo show how salads are perfect for any time of day and occasion - Watermelon, Feta and Mint for a refreshing breakfast, meat, fish and vegetable-based mains for a complete meal plus recipes for starters and side salads where salad plays a supporting role. They even cover sweet salads such as Roast Black Fruit Salad or Raspberries and Redcurrants with Whipped Ricotta for a healthier alternative to an indulgent dessert. Featuring recipes from around the world you can enjoy Vietnamese Roasted Duck with Five-Spice Fruit Salad or a spicy Mexican Beef Salad, sample Mediterranean flavours with Courgette and Courgette Flower Carpaccio and Greek Lemon Chicken or savour Middle Eastern classics such as Fattoush and Tabbouleh. With a selection of essential dressings to compliment any salad this mouthwatering collection of inspirational recipes will ensure you'll never be stuck with a limp leaf of iceberg lettuce again.
The Book of Tea
by Okakura KakuzoNow available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea lovers for over a hundred years, The Book of Tea Classic Edition will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the seemingly simple act of making and drinking tea.In 1906 in turn-of-the century Boston, a small, esoteric book about tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Gardner. It was authored by Okakura Kakuzo, a Japanese philosopher, art expert, and curator. Little known at the time, Kakuzo would emerge as one of the great thinkers of the early 20th century, a genius who was insightful, witty-and greatly responsible for bridging Western and Eastern cultures.Nearly a century later, Kakuzo's The Book of Tea Classic Edition is still beloved the world over. The Book of Tea is a delightful cup of enlightenment from a man far ahead of his time.
Buonissimo! (Gino D’Acampo)
by Gino D'AcampoAs people the world over know, pasta's huge variety of shapes, textures and flavours make it the perfect basis for every type of meal. In Gino's Pasta Gino D'Acampo, the master of modern Italian cooking, celebrates his homeland's most famous food export with an inspirational collection of 100 mouth-watering recipes that includes classics such as carbonara, puttanesca and ragu alla bologonese, as well as new twists on old favourites such as lasagne, macaroni and spaghetti vongole. Divided into six chapters - Fresh and Filled Pasta, Dried Pasta, Baked Pasta, Like Mama Used to Make, Pasta on the Go, and Pasta for those with Allergies - it includes everything from comforting baked pasta dishes, to spicy seafood and healthy vegetarian options, even desserts! Including an introduction by nutritionist Juliette Kellow explaining the many health benefits of pasta - it is a low-salt, low GI food - each recipe has been nutritionally analysed, demonstrating that pasta is not the fattening option it was once thought to be and can be enjoyed at every meal.
Dough: Simple Contemporary Bread
by Richard BertinetWinner of the Guild of Food Writers' Award for Best First Book, the Julia Child Award, the IACP Best Cookbook of the Year Award and a James Beard Foundation Book Award'Richard is a master of his craft...ultra user-friendly... it might change the way you look at bread forever' Sunday Telegraph'Once you've mastered the technique, it's child's play' Tony Turnbull, The Times'An essential tome' Tom Parker BowlesRichard Bertinet is renowned for his revolutionary and inspirational approach to breadmaking and Dough is an invaluable and beautiful guide to making simple, contemporary bread. Richard brings fun to breadmaking and with his easy approach, you will never want to buy a supermarket loaf again. Each of the five chapters begins with a slightly different dough - White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet - and from this 'parent' dough you can bake a vast variety of breads really easily. Try making Fougasse for lunch, bake a Ciabatta to impress, create Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread for a delicious canape or show off with homemade Doughnuts - each recipe is a delight.
Dough: Simple Contemporary Bread
by Richard BertinetWinner of the Guild of Food Writers' Award for Best First Book, the Julia Child Award, the IACP Best Cookbook of the Year Award and a James Beard Foundation Book Award'Richard is a master of his craft...ultra user-friendly... it might change the way you look at bread forever' Sunday Telegraph'Once you've mastered the technique, it's child's play' Tony Turnbull, The Times'An essential tome' Tom Parker BowlesRichard Bertinet is renowned for his revolutionary and inspirational approach to breadmaking and Dough is an invaluable and beautiful guide to making simple, contemporary bread. Richard brings fun to breadmaking and with his easy approach, you will never want to buy a supermarket loaf again. Each of the five chapters begins with a slightly different dough - White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet - and from this 'parent' dough you can bake a vast variety of breads really easily. Try making Fougasse for lunch, bake a Ciabatta to impress, create Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread for a delicious canape or show off with homemade Doughnuts - each recipe is a delight.
Fantastico! (Gino D’Acampo)
by Gino D'AcampoGino is passionate about Italian food and believes that you should be able to achieve maximum satisfaction with minimum effort. You do not need hundreds of ingredients and complicated techniques to achieve fantastic results. By following the 100 recipes in this book, you too will be able to make great Italian food. Gino offers classic Italian recipes such as Linguine with Prawns as well as his own version of Shepherd's Pie and Italian-style Spring Rolls. Full of Gino's characteristic humour and enthusiasm, and encompassing the influences of the country's famous cuisine, this is a book filled with delicious, modern Italian food.
Fermented: A beginner's guide to making your own sourdough, yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and more
by Charlotte PikeIncorporate fermented foods into everyday eating with delicious recipes that are easily achievable at home. Chapters covering fruit and vegetables, milk, pulses, sourdough baking and drinks will introduce you to unique new flavours as well as traditional fermented vegetables such as German Sauerkraut and Korean Kimchi. Learn how to make the most delicious and useful ferments at home and then use fermented ingredients in dishes such as Persian aubergine stew, Korean pancakes, dosa and grilled miso chicken. Learn how to make sweet and savoury yogurts such as homemade Coconut Yogurt or Cardamom and Rose Yogurt Cream and not just bake bread with your sourdough, but delicious treats, such as Sourdough Chocolate Cake. Create essential pickles, sauces and chutneys with fermented vinegar that will have endless uses, fully stock any kitchen cupboard or make an excellent homemade gift.
Fire & Smoke: Get Grilling with 120 Delicious Barbecue Recipes
by Rich Harris'Rich's recipes are exciting, accessible and fun. Everything a great barbecue should be' Heston BlumenthalRich Harris shows you how to barbecue mouthwatering recipes with smoky and succulent flavours that will see you through the summer and beyond in style. Featuring chapters on:* From the Sea - delicious fish and seafood dishes* Crowd-pleasers - food to impress friends, such as Beef Short Ribs and Sticky Pork Belly & Rice Noodle Salad* Hand-held - get messy with Chilli Dogs, Smoked Chicken Wings and Lamb Shish Kebabs* Smoking - including hot-smoked classics like Pulled Pork and Prawns with Dirty Romesco Sauce to Cold smoked Salmon* Veggies, Sides & Breads - barbecues aren't just about meat so indulge in Chargrilled Leaves with Burnt Lemon Dressing, Cauliflower Steaks and Chipotle Slaw* Sauces, Dips & Pickles - accompaniments to take your dishes to the next level* Cocktails & Coolers - drinks to wash down and complement your grilled dishes* Desserts - indulge in Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream and what barbecue would be complete without s'Mores?* Restoke the Flames - ideas for the morning after including Buttermilk Pancakes and Brunch Pizzette This is the ultimate guide to cooking with fire and smoke.
Fire & Smoke: Get Grilling with 120 Delicious Barbecue Recipes
by Rich Harris'Rich's recipes are exciting, accessible and fun. Everything a great barbecue should be' Heston BlumenthalRich Harris shows you how to barbecue mouthwatering recipes with smoky and succulent flavours that will see you through the summer and beyond in style. Featuring chapters on:* From the Sea - delicious fish and seafood dishes* Crowd-pleasers - food to impress friends, such as Beef Short Ribs and Sticky Pork Belly & Rice Noodle Salad* Hand-held - get messy with Chilli Dogs, Smoked Chicken Wings and Lamb Shish Kebabs* Smoking - including hot-smoked classics like Pulled Pork and Prawns with Dirty Romesco Sauce to Cold smoked Salmon* Veggies, Sides & Breads - barbecues aren't just about meat so indulge in Chargrilled Leaves with Burnt Lemon Dressing, Cauliflower Steaks and Chipotle Slaw* Sauces, Dips & Pickles - accompaniments to take your dishes to the next level* Cocktails & Coolers - drinks to wash down and complement your grilled dishes* Desserts - indulge in Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream and what barbecue would be complete without s'Mores?* Restoke the Flames - ideas for the morning after including Buttermilk Pancakes and Brunch Pizzette This is the ultimate guide to cooking with fire and smoke.
Food for Thought: Changing the world one bite at a time
by Vanessa KimbellInspired by ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients available from your local suppliers, Vanessa shows how what you cook can make a real difference to those who produce it and to the environment. Recipes are simple, unfussy and easy to cook at home - making everyday classics ethical and sustainable - with chapters focusing on Basics, Getting Ahead in the Kitchen, Simple Suppers, Feeding Children, Leisurely Weekend Food and Special Occasions. Let Vanessa inspire you to adapt the way you cook and change the world one delicious bite at a time.
Franco Manca, Artisan Pizza to Make Perfectly at Home
by Giuseppe Mascoli Bridget HugoThe quest for the perfect homemade pizza is over - national pizza chain Franco Manca reveal their iconic recipes for home cooks to recreate.With two dough recipes - their famous slow-rising sourdough and a yeast version - and over 50 topping combinations, there's a pizza for everyone. Featuring classic Franco Manca favourites such as Margherita or Chorizo, and interesting topping combinations such as Pancetta, Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese, there are also recipes for the more experimental cooks, such as Radicchio, Smoked Mozzarella & Pig's Cheek cured by you at home. The soft and easily digestible crust is the perfect base for experimenting with toppings, and tips are included for making your own sauces, flavoured oils, preserving your tomatoes and curing your meat, meaning you can fully personalise your pizza.Aimed at the home cook who doesn't have a traditional woodburning oven, the recipes have been adapted so you can make tray pizzas, fried pizzas or pizzas in an iron skillet - an ingenious substitute for the oven stone. Use either a pizza stone or a heavy baking tray and still get great results. With simple ingredients and simple steps you will improve your cooking and produce pizzas of exceptional quality.
Gino's Pasta (Gino D’Acampo)
by Gino D'AcampoBuonissimo! is Gino's second collection of recipes. Divided into 5 chapters, this book will cover recipes for the family - whatever your family. 'Romantico' offers recipes for two - sexy food, sensual ingredients. 'Salute' is food for sharing - dinner parties as well as party food, appetisers and barbecues. In 'Facile facile' are Gino's versions of takeaway favourites - an Italian hamburger, healthy fish 'n' chips (Gino recently won BBC2's Take on the Takeaway challenge) food that children, and adults, will enjoy. 'Per tutti i giorni' are nutritious weekday meals, while 'Per Me' are recipes specially designed for 1 person, including one-pot meals and comfort food.
Goose Fat and Garlic
by Jeanne StrangWith over 200 authentic recipes, including 20 new recipes, for local specialities such as creme de noix and the famous cassoulets, Goose Fat & Garlic presents the entire repertoire of dishes from South-West France. Strang takes us chapter-by-chapter through regional delicacies, starting with the basic soup and continuing through to the various meats, fruits, desserts and wines. 'Rich with anecdotes, legends, the stuff of real daily life in South-West France, Goose Fat & Garlic is the kind of book you'll carry right into the kitchen, focusing your energies on meaty daubes, hearty country soups, simple salads dressed with rich, local walnut oil. As you turn the pages you can almost smell the potatoes cooking away with the garlic and parsley, and hear the sizzle of the fire as the leg of lamb turns on the spit. Culling recipes from the baker's wife, the cafe owner, anyone who would listen, Jeanne Strang has produced a book with a ring of authenticity; a must for all cooks with a sense of curiosity and a dose of ambition.' Patricia Wells.