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Pasta: The Story of a Universal Food (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
by Silvano Serventi Françoise SabbanRanging from the imperial palaces of ancient China and the bakeries of fourteenth-century Genoa and Naples all the way to the restaurant kitchens of today, Pasta tells a story that will forever change the way you look at your next plate of vermicelli. Pasta has become a ubiquitous food, present in regional diets around the world and available in a host of shapes, sizes, textures, and tastes. Yet, although it has become a mass-produced commodity, it remains uniquely adaptable to innumerable recipes and individual creativity. Pasta: The Story of a Universal Food shows that this enormously popular food has resulted from of a lengthy process of cultural construction and widely diverse knowledge, skills, and techniques.Many myths are intertwined with the history of pasta, particularly the idea that Marco Polo brought pasta back from China and introduced it to Europe. That story, concocted in the early twentieth century by the trade magazine Macaroni Journal, is just one of many fictions umasked here. The true homelands of pasta have been China and Italy. Each gave rise to different but complementary culinary traditions that have spread throughout the world. From China has come pasta made with soft wheat flour, often served in broth with fresh vegetables, finely sliced meat, or chunks of fish or shellfish. Pastasciutta, the Italian style of pasta, is generally made with durum wheat semolina and presented in thick, tomato-based sauces. The history of these traditions, told here in fascinating detail, is interwoven with the legacies of expanding and contracting empires, the growth of mercantilist guilds and mass industrialization, and the rise of food as an art form. Whether you are interested in the origins of lasagna, the strange genesis of the Chinese pasta bing or the mystique of the most magnificent pasta of all, the timballo, this is the book for you. So dig in!
A Passport to Pastries! #3 (Phoebe G. Green #3)
by Veera Hiranandani"Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life…and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews"Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School Library Journal"Age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy’s wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy."--Booklist Phoebe and her family are going to Paris with Camille’s family, and Phoebe can’t wait to see the sights and discover new foods! But when she arrives, things aren’t quite as she expected. When she can’t muster up the courage to try eating snails even though Camille loves them, Phoebe starts to wonder if she really is as adventurous as she thought. But more importantly, can she and Camille still be friends even if they don’t like the same things?
A Passport to Pastries #3
by Veera Hiranandani Joelle Dreidemy"Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life...and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews"Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School Library Journal"Age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy's wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy."--Booklist Phoebe and her family are going to Paris with Camille's family, and Phoebe can't wait to see the sights and discover new foods! But when she arrives, things aren't quite as she expected. When she can't muster up the courage to try eating snails even though Camille loves them, Phoebe starts to wonder if she really is as adventurous as she thought. But more importantly, can she and Camille still be friends even if they don't like the same things?
Passione
by Gennaro ContaldoFull of colourful and modern recipes that evoke Italian life at its most enticing, PASSIONE is the first cookbook from Gennaro Contaldo - the man who Jamie Oliver calls his 'London Dad'. Gennaro's passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and his love of simple food is shared here with the energy for which he is famous. Full of evocative stories from his childhood - free-diving for oysters, foraging for wild mushrooms and bunking off school to go fishing - it becomes clear that his expertise has grown out of a lifetime's passion. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from his childhood, as well as stunningly modern food photography, PASSIONE reveals the secrets of Gennaro's own basic recipes as well as some of the best-loved dishes from his restaurant - Fillet of Seabream with Honey and Vinegar, Lamb Cutlets with Mixed Herbs and Prosciutto, and Limoncello and Strawberry Ice Cream - and lets Gennaro share his inspirational interpretation of how to cook and eat Italian food.
Passionate Nutrition
by Jess Thomson Jennifer AdlerThis power-foods healthy-living guidebook will inspire readers to eat well, lose weight, and embrace food as medicine. "Food as medicine" is a powerfully healing way to eat and was embraced by nutritionist Jennifer Adler as she recovered from a malnourished childhood and adolescence. Part power-foods cookbook, part handbook for healthy living and eating, and part memoir, Passionate Nutrition provides digestible information, tips, and techniques for how to find your way to optimal health. She focuses on abundant eating (as opposed to restrictive eating), and explores what she calls "the healthy trinity"--digestion, balance, and whole foods. Adler guides and encourages readers to shift their diet to achieve this desirable balance, introduces power foods we should all eat, and provides healthy ways to lose weight, along with simple recipes to optimize health. With her personal story interwoven, readers will be inspired to embrace the healthy power of food.From the Hardcover edition.
Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy
by Sergio Esposito Justine Van Der LeunAs a young child in Naples, Italy, Sergio Esposito sat at his kitchen table observing the daily ritual of his large, loud family bonding over fresh local dishes and simple country wines. While devouring the richbufalamozzarella, still sopping with milk and salt, and the platters of fresh prosciutto, sliced so thin he could see through it, he absorbed the profound relationship of food, wine, and family in Italian culture. Growing up in Albany, New York, after emigrating there with his family, he always sat next to his uncle Aldo and sipped from his wineglass during their customary hours-long extended family feasts. Thus, from a very early age, Esposito came to associate wine with the warmth of family, the tastes of his mother's cooking--and, above all, memories of his former life in Italy. When he was in his twenties, he headed for New York and undertook a career in wine, beginning a journey that would culminate in his founding of Italian Wine Merchants, now the leading Italian wine source in America. His career offered him the opportunity to make frequent trips back to Italy to find wine for his clients, to learn the traditions of Italian winemaking, and, in so doing, to rediscover the Italian way of life he'd left behind. Passion on the Vineis Esposito's intimate and evocative memoir of his colorful family life in Italy, his abrupt transition to life in America, and of his travels into the heart of Italy--its wine country--and the lives of those who inhabit it. The result is a remarkably engaging and entertaining wine/travel narrative replete with vivid portraits of seductive places--the world-famous cellars of Piedmont, the sweeping estates of Tuscany, the lush fields of Campania, the chilly hills of Friuli, the windy beaches of Le Marche; and of memorable people, diverse and vibrant wine artisans--from a disco-dancing vintner who bases his farming on the rhythm of the moon to an obsessive prince who destroys his vineyards before his death so that his grapes will never be used incorrectly. Esposito's luscious accounts of the wonderful food and wine that are so much a part of Italian life, and his poignant and often hilarious stories of his relationships with his family and Italian friends, makePassion on the Vinean utterly unique and enchanting work about Italy and its eternally seductive lifestyle.
A Passion for Whisky: How the Tiny Scottish Island of Islay Creates Malts that Captivate the World
by Ian Wisniewski'Ian Wisniewski is one of our foremost drinks writers. At once affectionate, knowledgeable and entertaining, this engaging book is essential reading for any fans of Islay whisky.' - Charles MacLean'If there was one whiskey book to read on a crisp evening with your dram of choice and a small fire providing modest warmth, this is most certainly a worthy choice. Delightful from cover to cover and an excellent gift for the whisky lover in your life who enjoys a good book.' DrinkhackerThe Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered malt whiskies, and is described by the New York Times as the equivalent of Bordeaux for wine lovers. In A Passion for Whisky Ian Wisniewski explores the unique combination of tradition, innovation, climate and location, which create such superlative examples of Scotch whisky, accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations by Melvyn Evans. Individual profiles of Islay's 13 distilleries include tasting notes for selected malts that illustrate the incredible range of peated styles produced, together with a section on tasting techniques, making this an indispensable guide for Scotch whisky lovers.
A Passion for Whisky: How the Tiny Scottish Island of Islay Creates Malts that Captivate the World
by Ian Wisniewski'Ian Wisniewski is one of our foremost drinks writers. At once affectionate, knowledgeable and entertaining, this engaging book is essential reading for any fans of Islay whisky.' - Charles MacLean'If there was one whiskey book to read on a crisp evening with your dram of choice and a small fire providing modest warmth, this is most certainly a worthy choice. Delightful from cover to cover and an excellent gift for the whisky lover in your life who enjoys a good book.' DrinkhackerThe Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered malt whiskies, and is described by the New York Times as the equivalent of Bordeaux for wine lovers. In A Passion for Whisky Ian Wisniewski explores the unique combination of tradition, innovation, climate and location, which create such superlative examples of Scotch whisky, accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations by Melvyn Evans. Individual profiles of Islay's 13 distilleries include tasting notes for selected malts that illustrate the incredible range of peated styles produced, together with a section on tasting techniques, making this an indispensable guide for Scotch whisky lovers.
Passion for Pizza: A Journey Through Thick and Thin to Find the Pizza Elite
by Kenneth Hansen Craig Whitson Tore Gjesteland Mats WidenPassion for Pizza celebrates the people, personalities, and stories behind one of the world's favorite foods. Not only a cookbook and a history book, it is also a tribute to the people and places that makes this dish a global favorite.<P><P> It is a beautifully illustrated volume by a team of award-winning authors, photographers, and designers who diligently followed the smell of great pizza to wherever it led them. Passion for Pizza begins in Italy, introducing readers to pizzaioli in places such as Naples, Rome, and Palermo. Next up is the pizza of New York, Chicago, and California, where it's as essential as baseball and mom's apple pie. The authors visit the people who produce the cheeses, tomatoes, flour, and other ingredients used in pizza making, showing the global reach of locally sourced foods. This exuberant tour guide digs deep into pizza culture with interviews of oven-makers, consultants, professors, acrobats, and journalists.With more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes for individual pizzas and crusts, over 40 pizzeria profiles, and 20 profiles of the people behind the pizza, this book inspires home cooks and aficionados alike.
A Passion for Pasta: Distinctive Regional Recipes from the Top to the Toe of Italy
by Carmela Sophia SerenoLearn how to make your own pasta. In A Passion for Pasta, everyone can take a delicious trip down Italy, from top to toe, led by 'pasta queen' Carmela Sereno - your guide to making speciality pasta dishes from each Italian region. With stunning photographs throughout, these recipes include: · Mandilli di Seta, handkerchief pasta with creamy pesto, from Liguria and the Italian Riviera. Liguria's capital, Genoa, is birthplace of the well-known basil pesto. · Orecchiete con cime di rape, which combines the speciality pasta of Puglia, orecchiete (translated as 'little ears'), with the humble turnip to produce a dish full of flavour and yet typical of Puglia's unique style of cooking, cucina povera. · Ziti with sardines, chicory and breadcrumbs. Ziti pasta come in many sizes from the length of small maccheroni to that of spaghetti. Originating from Sicily, this dish has strong Middle Eastern and North African influences, acknowledging these two regions' involvement in Sicilian history. Serano shows us how to make even the most basic pasta dough into a variety of shapes and stunning designs using stripes, spots and delicate herbs. Even those who are already great pasta enthusiasts will be amazed at the range of pasta explored in this book, with dishes selected to delight not only with their exquisite taste but also by their beautiful and varied appearance. From the 'Polenta Gnocchi' of the Aosta Valley to Tuscany's 'Pancake Pasta', A Passion for Pasta has a dish for every occasion, and all tastes.
A Passion for Pasta: Distinctive Regional Recipes from the Top to the Toe of Italy
by Carmela Sophia SerenoIn A Passion for Pasta, everyone can take a delicious trip down Italy, from top to toe, led by 'pasta queen' Carmela Sereno - your guide to making speciality pasta dishes from each Italian region. With stunning photographs throughout, these recipes include: · Mandilli di Seta, handkerchief pasta with creamy pesto, from Liguria and the Italian Riviera. Liguria's capital, Genoa, is birthplace of the well-known basil pesto. · Orecchiete con cime di rape, which combines the speciality pasta of Puglia, orecchiete (translated as 'little ears'), with the humble turnip to produce a dish full of flavour and yet typical of Puglia's unique style of cooking, cucina povera. · Ziti with sardines, chicory and breadcrumbs. Ziti pasta come in many sizes from the length of small maccheroni to that of spaghetti. Originating from Sicily, this dish has strong Middle Eastern and North African influences, acknowledging these two regions' involvement in Sicilian history. Serano shows us how to make even the most basic pasta dough into a variety of shapes and stunning designs using stripes, spots and delicate herbs. Even those who are already great pasta enthusiasts will be amazed at the range of pasta explored in this book, with dishes selected to delight not only with their exquisite taste but also by their beautiful and varied appearance. From the 'Polenta Gnocchi' of the Aosta Valley to Tuscany's 'Pancake Pasta', A Passion for Pasta has a dish for every occasion, and all tastes.
A Passion for Bread
by Lionel VatinetIn this charming and practical cookbook, Master Baker Lionel Vatinet shares his knowledge and passion for baking irresistible bread. A PASSION FOR BREAD brings a Master Baker's encyclopedic knowledge of bread, passed on from a long line of French artisan bakers, to the American home, with detailed instructions and dozens of step-by-step photographs. It will cover everyday loaves like baguettes, ciabatta, and whole grain breads, as well as loaves for special occasions, including Beaujolais Bread, Jalapeño Cheddar Bread, and Lionel Vatinet's celebrated sourdough boule. A chapter of delectable soup and sandwich recipes will inspire you to create the perfect accompaniments. The book offers a detailed introduction to bread baking, 65 recipes, and 350 full-color photographs.
A Passion for Baking
by Jo WheatleyJo Wheatley was 2011's Great British Bake Off winner, delighting the judges with her raw talent, original ideas, and delicious baking each week. Now, in her first book, Jo shares the tips, tricks and family recipes which she has developed in her own kitchen. With the straightforwardness of a busy mother, but an eye for the pretty details which characterised her winning creations, Jo's love of baking shines through this collection of more than one hundred recipes. From the family bakes which Jo raised her three hungry boys on, to the Afternoon Tea treats for her friends, and the mouth watering savoury pies and tarts baked in her very own Aga, all of Jo's recipes will inspire you to develop your own passion for baking. Recipes include a perfect Sticky Toffee Pudding, a heartwarming Cinnamon Swirl Loaf, indulgent Chocolate Mud Cake, and mouthwatering Mini Pistachio Meringues. From the traditional, to new versions of family favourites, A Passion for Baking will fill your home with delicious, home-baked food all year round.
Pass the Baby
by Susanna ReichA delightful meal with a big extended family becomes a free-for-all when one particularly excitable baby joins the fun.Family dinner, set the table,Forks and spoons and napkins too,Knives and plates and water glasses,Flowers, placemats, white and blue.Wait a minute, where&’s the baby?Someone&’s playing peek-a-boo!What does it take to make a perfect family meal? Is it the forks, spoons, plates, and napkins? Maybe it&’s sister&’s lemonade, Papi&’s guacamole, or delicious meatballs and ravioli eyed by a hungry pup. When it&’s time to sit down and dig in, there&’s one thing everybody agrees they need to do, &“Baby, baby, pass the baby!&”This rollicking, rhyming picture book about one (rather large) diverse family dinner table captures the buzz and hum of a shared meal, with one adorably excitable baby at its center, eager to join the fun. With Pass the Baby, author Susanna Reich imbues her text with an undercurrent of harmony, warmth and inclusivity, complimented by ebullient illustrations by Raúl Colón.
Pass The Pandowdy, Please: Chewing On History With Famous Folks And Their Fabulous Foods
by Abigail Zelz Eric Zelz*CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book* What do Napoleon, Cleopatra, George Washington, Gandhi, Queen Victoria, Columbus, Neil Armstrong, Montezuma, Paul Revere, Babe Ruth, Abraham Lincoln, Sacagawea, and Katsushika Hokusai have in common? They are all among the historical figures portrayed in this delightful book by writer Abby Ewing Zelz and cartoonist Eric Zelz. Just like us, the great movers and shakers of history had to eat, and their favorite foods turn out to be a highly entertaining thread to follow through the history of our small planet. History and biography have never been this tasty! Includes do it yourself historic Pandowdy recipe Includes backmatter with brief bios of featured historic figures Fountas & Pinnell Level W
Pass It Down and Around the Table
by Arlene SchultheisA family's collection of every day, seasonal and special occasion recipes from about 1960-2010 along with kitchen tips including food storage, microwave, grilling, and baking tips. Appetizers include: toffee fruit dip, Halloween stix mix, and ranch oyster crackers. Soups include: Creole shrimp & lobster bisque, potato and leek soup and ham and bean soup. Salads include: bing cherry salad, tuna macaroni salad and sweet summer salad. Side dishes include: corn pudding, Hawaiian baked beans, green beans with caramelized onions and country potatoes. Main dishes include: pizza muffins almond chicken with apricot sauce and Saturday night pork chops. Sweets include ambrosia sunshine cake, oatmeal cake, cherry cobbler, super spritz cookies, and cheesecake cookies. The reference pages in part 2 are packed with useful tips and information.
Pasión por el chocolate
by David PallàsMás de 80 recetas que harán las delicias de los amantes del chocolate. Pasión por el chocolate hará que en tus postres nunca falte este sabor inconfundible que evoca la felicidad. Pocos alimentos despiertan tanto deseo como el chocolate. Blanco, negro o con leche, el chocolate es el pecado por excelencia y hace las delicias de personas de todas las edades. En este libro, el maestro chocolatero David Pallàs propone 80 maravillosas recetas ilustradas paso a paso, con las que conocer las principales técnicas para trabajar este producto y preparar postres fáciles y a la vez sofisticados. En Pasión por el chocolate podrás encontrar:- La clásica placa con aceite de oliva virgen.- Divertidas piruletas de galleta María.- Innovadores bombones de cruasán.- Mousse de chocolate con crujiente de almendras y curry.- Espectaculares esculturas.- Infinidad de creaciones para decorar.- ... «Si una palabra define este libro, es PASIÓN. En él busco, de alguna manera, democratizar la pastelería y la chocolatería de autor para llevarla a todos los hogares y que podáis compartirla con los vuestros.» Y todo ello a través de unas recetas nada complicadas que podréis preparar de una manera rápida y sencilla, y con unos acabados sorprendentes y muy vistosos.»David Pallàs
The Pasha of Cuisine: A Novel
by Saygin ErsinFor readers of Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series and Richard C. Morais's The Hundred-Foot Journey, a sweeping tale of love and the magic of food set during the Ottoman Empire.A Pasha of Cuisine is a rare talent in Ottoman lore. Only two, maybe three are born with such a gift every few centuries. A natural master of gastronomy, he is the sovereign genius who reigns over aromas and flavors and can use them to influence the hearts and minds, even the health, of those who taste his creations. In this fabulous novel, one such chef devises a plot bring down the Ottoman Empire—should he need to—in order to rescue the love of his life from the sultan’s harem.Himself a survivor of the bloodiest massacre ever recorded within the Imperial Palace after the passing of the last sultan, he is spirited away through the palace kitchens, where his potential was recognized. Across the empire, he is apprenticed one by one to the best chefs in all culinary disciplines and trained in related arts, such as the magic of spices, medicine, and the influence of the stars. It is during his journeys that he finds happiness with the beautiful, fiery dancing girl Kamer, and the two make plans to marry. Before they can elope, Kamer is sold into the Imperial Harem, and the young chef must find his way back into the Imperial Kitchens and transform his gift into an unbeatable weapon.
Pascual and the Kitchen Angels
by Tomie dePaolaWhen Pascual is born, angels fly down and sing to him from the trees. When he sings to the sheep as a little boy, they sing back to him. But when Pascual joins the Franciscans, they send him to the kitchen. Pascual doesn't know how to cook even a cup of beans! That's when the kitchen angels fly down, and delicious dinners appear on the friars' table night after night. Finally the friars peek in to see how Pascual does it, and what they see shows them what a blessed man is living among them.
Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food for Every Occasion
by Robin RobertsonThe first and only vegan celebration cookbook on the marketIt's one thing to cook vegan for yourself, but what about hosting parties and holiday get-togethers for friends and family? Party Vegan has you covered with more than 140 scrumptious animal-free recipes for parties of every kind. Whether you're hosting a child's birthday or a sophisticated cocktail party, you'll find many vegan options that even omnivorous guests will love. But this is more than just a cookbook. It's a detailed guide to hosting vegan parties, covering everything from party planning to food presentation to shopping lists. Virtually every big special occasion is included—Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and even the Super Bowl. Includes handy tips on planning your themes, menus, and trips to the market This is the first cookbook dedicated to vegan party recipes Party Vegan is ideal for people with vegan family or friends, as well as those who are watching their diet or have food allergiesFor any occasion, this is a perfect cookbook for hosting fun parties that will delight vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who loves healthy, tasty food.
Party Snacks!
by A. J. RathbunPARTY SNACKS! shows readers how to make their next party one to remember with simple, fun fare that takes any gathering from basic to festive. Author AJ Rathbun amply demonstrates, with his trademark wit and style, that you don't need a culinary degree or a bottomless budget to whip up munchies that transcend bags of chips and canned salsa. A throrough introductory chapter covers all of the basics, and color photos throughout demonstrate how these marvelous morsels will add pizzazz to your parties. In the following concise chapters, A.J. offers stuffed, skewered, baked, dipped, spreadable, and speedy party snacks. They cover the spectrum from classic (Spinach-Artichoke Dip, anyone?) to the updated (Mushroom-Asiago-Walnut Crostini). Need a nosh in a hurry? Nothing could be quicker--or tastier--than White Bean and Rosemary Pate. Looking for party fare that's as elegant as it is easy? Try A.J.'s Gorgeous Gougeres or Sweet Speared Shrimp. Numerous suggestions for cocktail accompaniments--from Italian Martinis to Canadian Grenadiers--ensure that your guest will never go thirsty. A thorough introductory chapter covers all the snack-tastic basics, from stocking the pantry to serving up stylishly, and color photos throughout demonstrate how these marvelous morsels will add pizzazz to your parties. If you're ready to take your get-togethers to the next level-if youre ready to go beyond chips from the bag and salsa from the jar--Party Snacks! has you covered. Let A.J. Rathbun show you how to become a snack master par excellence. Recipes include: Easy and Elegant AntipastoPretty Party PinwheelsHeavenly Garlicky HummusSalmon-Dill ToastSavory CannoliGrilled Honey Teriyaki ChickenProsciutto-Hugged CantaloupeCaramelized Onion ShellsHeroic Tiny Ham and CheesersFun FundidoLeek and Swiss TartletsBacon-Wrapped Scallops
Party & Snack Recipe Perfection
by Ellen ArgyriouParty & Snack Recipe Perfection contains simple, delicious recipes that anyone can make. From mini pizzas and scallop puffs to delicious fruit tartlets, this collection offers exciting finger food recipes to suit every taste and occasion. Each recipe comes with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
Party Recipes: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations (Holiday Entertaining Essentials)
by Adams MediaLooking for something new to serve up during the holidays? Look no further! Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Party Recipes is a delicious selection of tasty party favorites that’ll make your celebrations even merrier. From Champagne Scallops to Plum Pudding Pie, these festive dishes will really get things rocking around the Christmas tree. Merry Christmas and enjoy!
Party Receipts from the Charleston Junior League
by Linda Glick ConwayThe third Charleston Junior League cookbook reveals more secrets of the city's legendary hospitality.
Party Pops!: Frozen Summer Treats With and Without Alcohol
by Jassy DavisDazzle your friends and family with these 60 delicious frozen treats...alcoholic and non-alcoholic options included!Friends and family will be popping with delight when you serve them these tasty frozen treats. Party Pops! includes 40 recipes for frozen cocktails and 20 additional nonalcoholic options—ranging from fruity blends to layered parfaits to sweet dessert concoctions. With just a few ingredients and a freezer tray, you’ll be able to add a creative and delicious twist to your next get-together.