Cooking Up US History or Essential Christmas Cookbook

Cooking Up U.S. History: Recipes and Research to Share with Children

Author: Suzanne I Barchers

The second edition of this popular book contains loads of recipes, readings, and resources. Students will delight in preparing their own porridge and pudding; making candles, soap, and ink; or trying out the pioneers' recipe for sourdough biscuits as they explore different periods in U.S. history. An ideal supplement for social studies classes and homeschoolers.

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Essential Christmas Cookbook, Vol. 1

Author: Lovoni Walker

Parties, brunches, potluck gatherings, big family dinners - what to cook for these special events? Internationally renowned as a coauthor of more than 50 cookbooks, Lovoni Walker offers updated classic recipes for every occasion during the festive season.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction
	Appetizers and Soups	8
	Main Dishes	40
	Salads and Side Dishes	64
	Brunch	96
	Sweet Treats	108
	Drinks
	Index

Dog Parties or Menus from an Orchard Table

Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals

Author: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

A few years ago, author Kimberly Schlegel Whitman hosted a garden party for her Chihuahua, Lola, and her friends. That fabulous celebration of the unique bond between humans and dogs brought so much happiness to both the dogs and their owners that dog parties have become a regular part of their lives.

Party Animals is filled with the glamour, glitz, and more fun than you can throw a stick at:

Winston, Lulu and Snoop dress in their costumes and dig about a Halloween graveyard haunted with ghosts and goblins.

CoCo the Pomeranian stole the show in her leather jacket, boots and sunglasses at an art gallery soiree where all the paintings were of dogs.

Princess the Chihuahua and Sweet Baboo the Tibetan terrier are the bride and groom at a wedding party complete with bridesmaids, groomsmen, and decorated cakes.

In Party Animals, you'll find plenty of ideas for hosting events for your own pooch, including a puppy shower for an expectant mother, a backyard "spaw" party for a bit of pet pampering, and a nationality theme parties to celebrate your dog's country of origin.

Here are party ideas and inspirations for spreading the love and licks. The bond between humans and dogs is truly something to celebrate!

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Menus from an Orchard Table: Celebrating the Food and Wine of the Okanagan

Author: Heidi Nobl

Recipes to enjoy under an open sky.

Fresh from the Okanagan Valley comes Menus for an Orchard Table, a collection of outstanding seasonal recipes from Joie Wines and Farm Cooking School's renowned outdoor orchard dinners. The classes here are sell-outs, with people traveling great distances to sit at a table in Joie's orchard.

Menus for an Orchard Table allows readers to re-create some of Joie's most extraordinary dishes, with essays on the Okanagan's wine country cuisine. The recipes are divided into the courses served at Joie's orchard dinners, which balance regional wines with the accompanying dishes. Among the selections:

• Chilled heirloom yellow tomato soup garnished with tomato confit and chive oil


• Country lamb and olive terrine with Joie pear and shallot compote and brioche


• Carmelis' goat yogurt cheese tart with dried cherries


• Claybank Farm lavender ice cream


• Similkameen Apiary honey Madeleines.

Menus for an Orchard Table will transport readers to Joie's magical outdoor dining table.

Table of Contents:

Foreword

by Sinclair Philip, Leader - Slow Food Canada


Introduction

• Our Story


• The Birth of a Cuisine


• The Evolution of a Cuisine


• From Cultural Intimacy Grows Local Cuisine


• The Evolution of an Okanagan Cuisine and Where It Fits into the Maturity of a West Coast Cuisine


• A (Very) Short History of the BC Wine Industry


• BC Wine Country's Time to Shine (and Dine)

An Anthology of Orchard Dinner Menus (2003-2005)

• Joie, Year One: The First Orchard Dinners


• Joie, Year Two: Sold Out!


• More Angel Chefs with No Fixed Address: My Summer with Jason Schubert


• Epilogue

In Acknowledgement of Our Producers

Recipes

• Cold Soups (6 recipes)


• Hot Soups (13 recipes)


• First Courses and Composed Salads (27 recipes)


• Main Courses (26 recipes)


• Sides (24 recipes)


• Desserts (29 recipes)


• Petits Fours (10 recipes)

Acknowledgements

Index

Deconstructing the Dish or Bean Harvest Cookbook

Deconstructing the Dish: Inspirations for Modern-Day Cuisine

Author: David Adjey

Breaking down gourmet gastronomy into basic building blocks.

Deconstructing the Dish not only is a guide to making great, gourmet meals, but it also explains all the steps involved in the creation of a plate. David Adjey describes the building blocks that a gourmet chef uses in creating each new dish.

The simple instructions break a plate down into basic principles, providing the home chef with the skills needed to put together a dish the way a master chef does.

Deconstructing the Dish will guide home chefs in the preparation of a sumptuous meal. More than that, it will provide them with the tools needed to understand intrinsically the basis for such dishes as:

• Bacon wrapped black cod with sweet potato
• Collard greens and shrimp gumbo
• Short ribs with black tiger shrimp and black-eyed peas
• Lamb rack with squash and parsley root spatzle
• Crispy flat chicken with fajita vegetables and tortilla fries.

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Bean Harvest Cookbook

Author: Ashley Miller

The recipes Ashley Miller has collected in this book deliver on taste, presentation, and nutrition. Over 70 delicious recipes from around the world will convince any cook that the "poor man's meat" is indeed a delicacy. This book provides a guide to bean types and is illustrated with full-color photos by garden photographer David Cavagnaro. Throughout the book, the fascinating history and lore of beans are interwoven with practical information, illuminating their place in our culinary heritage. Ashley Miller also offers garden-tested advice on how to create your own bountiful crop, including how to plant, care for, harvest, and store beans.

How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive or American Frugal Housewife

How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive: A Guide to Patient Power

Author: Elaine Fantle Shimberg

Dr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery—not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery. His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive. The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of that team, and offers concrete advice about ways to avoid the most common hospital-related errors. Ten Things You Can Do to Get Out of the Hospital Alive

• Make sure all your known allergies are clearly marked on your chart, wrist band, or on a piece of paper taped above your bed.
• Mark the area of your body to be operated on with a felt-tip pen.
• Never eat or drink anything before surgery, even if the nurse brings you a food tray.
• Tell your anesthesiologist if you're on any type of medication.
• Have a reliable advocate with you as often as possible throughout your hospital stay.
• Write your name prominently on a piece of paper and tape it to the wall above your bed.
• Always ask the nurse to check the name and dosage of any medication he or she is about to give you.
• Don't let anyone bully you.
• Don't hesitate to get a second—or third—opinion.
• Trust your instincts.

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American Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of Economy

Author: Lydia Marie Child

Includes interesting recipes, remedies, advice on parenting, and tips for housekeepers. From 1832-1845, this popular book went through thirty-two editions.

Low Carb Barbecue Book or Drinkology Eats

Low-Carb Barbecue Book: Over 200 Recipes for the Grill and Picnic Table

Author: Dana Carpender

Over 200 recipes for backyard picnics and barbecues, from meats to side dishes to cocktails to desserts, that are all low in carbohydrates. This book features all-new recipes for condiments, sauces, and marinades that can replace the sugar-laden, store-bought varieties and allow the low-carber to enjoy previously forbidden foods like Honey-Glazed Babyback Ribs and pina coladas.

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Drinkology Eats: A Guide to Bar Food and Cocktail Party Fare

Author: James Waller

If you're going to drink, don't you think you should have a little something to eat, too? In this, the third volume of STC's highly successful Drinkology series, cocktail impresario James Waller joins forces with caterer/food designer Ramona Ponce to teach the world's boozehounds how to chow down. Think of Drinkology EATS as the essential "to-your-health foods" cookbook. From scrumptious, no-fuss edibles to serve up at your own home bar, to the makings of a perfect Champagne brunch, to the dos and don'ts of throwing a cocktail party-for half a dozen friends or a hundred revelers-Waller and Ponce offer easy-to-follow recipes for everything from homemade potato chips and icebox crackers to herb-encrusted gravlax and savory buffalo kebabs. Along the way, the authors dispense a tankardful of practical advice and more than a jigger's worth of the Drinkology series' trademark wit and irreverence.

Whether you're planning the menu for a beer bash, a tropical drinks-themed get-together, a martini-soaked afternoon tea, a holiday fete, a nightcap snack, or a morning-after breakfast, Drinkology EATS is the must-have handbook for at-home entertaining. Elegantly illustrated by Glenn Wolff, the book also features a round of brand-new cocktail recipes guaranteed to whet your guests' appetites.

Always Enough Thyme or A Year of Russian Feasts

Always Enough Thyme

Author: Fabulous Five Inc Staff

The theme of this cookbook is the importance of girlfriends, food, and fun. Presented in menu format, today's cook will enjoy the unique tastes in easy-to-do recipes with easy-to-find ingredients. This book reflects the lives of five women who started a friendship over dinner 18 years ago.

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A Year of Russian Feasts

Author: Catherine Cheremeteff Jones

Equal parts travel memoir and cookbook, A Year of Russian Feasts combines Catherine Jones's warm, insightful writing style with her sensitive approach to discovering her family's heritage and its cuisine. Jones takes the reader on an unforgettable journey to her private Russia featuring celebrations, seasons, and people. Her forty recipes highlight Russia's finest dishes.

Library Journal

Jones, a descendant of the Sheremetev clan of the Romanov dynasty, lived in Russia from 1991 to 1994. During this time of glasnost and perestroika, she became friends with many Russian people and was able to explore their culture and food. Her culinary journey through Russia resulted in a book that is part travel memoir and part cookbook. Arranged by season ("Russian Summers") and occasion ("A Birthday Party at Viktor's"), the book chronicles her stay in Russia through recipes and essays about Russian cuisine, customs, and traditions. Leaving out European-inspired fare such as Beef Stroganov and Chicken Kiev, she instead includes the home cooking that is often inspired by the Russian Orthodox Church. Each chapter contains recipes such as Cheese Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, Russian Easter Bread, and Individual Mushroom Casseroles and is accompanied by the often-poignant stories behind them. Not just a mere recollection of events, Jones's book includes cultural information such as a description of a typical Russian wedding as well as traditional techniques such as dying eggs with onion skins and the art of brewing tea, Russian-style. Recommended for larger travel and cookery collections. Pauline Baughman, Multnomah Cty. Lib., Portland, OR Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

History of Beer and Brewing or Great Old Fashioned American Recipes

History of Beer and Brewing (RSC Paperbacks Series)

Author: Ian S Hornsey

A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st century brewing methodology. A History of Beer and Brewing covers a time-span of around eight thousand years and in doing so:·Stimulates the reader to consider how, and why, the first fermented beverages might have originated·Establishes some of the parameters that encompass the diverse range of alcoholic beverages assigned the generic name 'beer'·Considers the possible means of dissemination of early brewing technologies from their Near Eastern originsThe book is aimed at a wide readership particularly beer enthusiasts. However the use of original quotations and references associated with them should enable the serious scholar to delve into this subject in even greater depth.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgements
Ch. 1	The Beginnings	1
	How Might Fermented Beverages Have Originated?	1
	Some General Definitions and Musings	9
Ch. 2	Ancient Egypt	32
	The Grains	37
	Grain Cultivation and Processing	41
	Beer as Compensation for Labour	43
	Beer Export and Import	44
	Bouza	46
	Brewing Technology	48
	Brewery Sites	51
	Information from the Artistic Record	53
	The "Folkloristic" Approach to Interpretation of Ancient Egyptian Brewing	56
	Beer Flavouring	61
	Fermentation	63
	The Role of Women	64
	The Contributions of Dr. Samuel	64
Ch. 3	The Ancient Near East	75
	The Role of Beer in Society	77
	The Terminology and the Techniques	78
	The Evidence for Breweries and Brewing Equipment	79
	Types of Beer	81
	Methodology	83
	Drinking Through Straws, etc	86
	The Goddess Ninkasi	87
	Notes from the Hymn to Ninkasi	89
	Chemical Evidence for Beer	91
	A Question of Primacy	92
	The Grains	96
	Flavouring	103
	Banqueting, Over-indulgence and Retribution	104
Ch. 4	Other Ancient Beer-drinking Peoples	117
	Israel and Palastine	119
	The Land of the Hatti	125
	Phrygia	128
	Lydia	130
	Cicilia	131
	Armenia	132
	Syria	133
	Thrace	134
	The Phoenicians	136
	Galatia and the Celts	139
	Urartu	140
	Mitanni	142
	The Scythians	143
	The Cimmerians	148
	The Urnfield Society	150
	The Celts	151
	Evidence for Celtic Brewing	161
Ch. 5	The British Isles and Europe	165
	Cereals as Markers for Brewing Activity	169
	Neolithic Britain and Northwest Europe: the Beginnings of Agriculture	172
	The Passage of Farming Across Europe	181
	Farming vs Gathering	185
	A Short Interlude in Southeast Europe	190
	Why Did Agriculture Spread Across Europe?	191
	Did Neolithic Britons Brew?	193
	The Bronze Age and the Culture of the Beaker	199
	Evidence of Bronze Age Brewing	210
	The Iron Age	211
	Roman Britain	225
	Anglo-Saxon Britain	233
	Did Beor Equate to Beer?	251
	Ireland Before Guinness	259
	The Early Days of Brewing in Holland	268
Ch. 6	From the Norman Conquest to the End of the Tudors	282
	William the Conqueror	282
	The First Regulations	284
	Henry III and the Assize of Bread and Ale	292
	The Formation of the Guilds	296
	Domestic Ale Consumption Around the 15th Century	302
	Hops	303
	The Beer Trade with Holland	314
	More about Hops and Beer	317
	Measures to Combat Dishonesty	321
	Beer vs Ale	323
	Henry VIII and the Alewife	326
	Brewsters	330
	A Tudor Miscellany	333
	Elizabeth I	346
	Brewing in Tudor Times - Some Details	351
Ch. 7	The Start of Large-scale Brewing	365
	The Stuarts	365
	The Use of Coal	372
	Charles I and Oliver Cromwell	375
	Commercial (Common) Brewers	383
	Mumm	387
	Gin (Madame Geneva)	391
	The End of "Medievalism"	392
	Gervase Markham	395
	The Onset of Brewing Science; Lavoister et al	401
	Adulteration of Beer	416
	Some Early Brewing Texts	421
	James Baverstock and the First Brewing Instruments	424
	Steam Power	437
	Big is Beautiful	440
	The Need for Attemperation	451
	James Prescott Joule	457
	Refrigeration	462
	Some Technological Improvements	469
	Taxes on Everything	472
	The Golden Years of Brewing Science	477
Ch. 8	Some Beer Styles and Some Breweries	485
	Porter	485
	Bavarian Beer	508
	Potato Beer	514
	Heather Ale	515
	Pale Ale	523
	Devonshire White Ale	530
	Gruit: The Major Beer Flavouring, Prior to the Hop, in Many Parts of Europe	534
	City of London Brewery	538
	Truman's Brewery	540
	Golden Lane Brewery	551
	Courage	554
Ch. 9	The 20th Century	568
	The Lull Before the Storm	568
	The Storm: 1914-1918	579
	The Sign of Things to Come	589
	Bottled Beer	593
	The Story of British Lager	604
	The Origins of the "Amber Nectar"	620
	Brewing Becomes Really Scientific	627
	Brewery-conditioned Beer	670
	CAMRA - A Response to Brewery-conditioned Beer	678
	The "Big Six"	684
	Beer and Health	699
App. 1	Timescale for Europe, Western Asia and Egypt	716
App. 2	Ancient names for parts of Europe and the Near East	718
App. 3	Sketch of working brewery of the 15th century	719
App. 4	John Taylor: "The Water Poet"	720
App. 5	Section through brewery showing layout	722
App. 6	Summary of brewing processes	723
App. 7	Explanation of chronological signs	724
	Subject Index	725

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Great Old-Fashioned American Recipes

Author: Beatrice Ojakangas

American country cooking is a story of cows and chickens, grains and fresh vegetables and wild berries. It is simple and honest and touched with nostalgia, a bit of ethnicity, regionality, and history. This excellent selection of delicious home-style recipes by veteran food writer Beatrice Ojakangas highlights dishes that reflect many parts of the country and many different cuisines. Her recipe for Swedish Meatballs includes sauces adaptable for Asian-, Indian-, Italian-, and Russian-style meals, while her moist and sumptuous Chocolate-Applesauce Cake is a distinctive Dutch favorite, and her original Country-Style Ice Cream is a traditional treat all will love. Each recipe has been tested and reworked to make it easy to prepare with today's ingredients and a joy to share with friends and family.

Dominiques Tropical Latitudes or All Maine Cooking

Dominique's Tropical Latitudes

Author: Dominique Macquet

One of America's most innovative chefs delves into a lesser-known aspect of global cuisine: the effect of crossing cultures, and therefore cuisines, in the world's tropical belt. Nearly all major European and Asian cultures have had adventures (and misadventures) in the tropics for over a thousand years or more, leaving behind an exotic, tangled, and delicious web of influences. Once thought to be the simple home of the pineapple or coconut, the tropics from the Caribbean to Latin America to India to Vietnam are now understood to be one of the most fascinating culinary regions imaginable.

Midwest Book Review

thoroughly kitchen cook friendly

Tucson Citizen

Surprisingly delicious new flavors of the tropics.

Judith Sutton - Library Journal

Macquet has been chef of Dominique's in the Hotel Maison Dupuy in New Orleans since the late 1990s, and his first book, Dominique's Fresh Flavors, featured the elaborate modern French cuisine he served there for many years. But he was born on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and has traveled and worked around the world, and several years ago he changed his focus to what he calls "tropical French." The recipes are still sophisticated, but they now include inspirations from Caribbean, Latin American, Asian, and South Pacific cuisines as well: Haitian Conch Salad and Beef Pho with Asian Pesto, to name a few. There are color photographs throughout and a glossary of ingredients. For area libraries and other large collections.

What People Are Saying

Dominique Maquet
Sometimes I call what I cook tropical French, but other people just seem to call it 'Latitude'; what we mean is that from the Caribbean and Latin America to Asia and the South Pacific, we are free to choose, to experience, to taste our way around the world without leaving my kitchen or my dining room.

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All-Maine Cooking: A Collection of Treasured Recipes from the Pine Tree State

Author: Loana Shibles

Contributed by cooks from all over Maine, from celebrities to "just plain folks, " these recipes are classic New England cooking.

What to Eat When You Cant Eat Anything or Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape

What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything: The Complete Allergy Cookbook

Author: Chupi Sweetman

Living with food allergies and intolerances used to mean one had to stick to a restrictive, often tasteless, and sometimes downright unpleasant diet—but not anymore. In What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything, Chupi and Luke Sweetman, who had to rethink the way they ate because of their own food challenges, offer over 120 healthful and delicious dishes that put the joy back into eating. These mouth-watering recipes accompanied by 40 stunning photographs—covering breakfast to dessert—are perfect for all types of food sensitivities, from wheat, sugar, and yeast to dairy products, gluten, and artificial additives, and best of all, they allow readers to indulge in many of the everyday foods that we all know and love. With the collaboration of Patricia Quinn—one of Ireland's best-respected nutritionists—this book is filled with important information and sound advice on specific food allergies and intolerances, what foods and ingredients to stock, how to buy them, and much more. What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything is guaranteed to add fun—and great taste—to every food-sensitive diet.

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Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape: Odd Wines from Around the World

Author: Peter F May

Fat Bastard Chardonnay, Lazy Lizard Shiraz, White Trash White.

These three wines—and more than 100 others—can be found in Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape, a celebration of the oddest wines in the world. Some have strange names, like Cat's Pee on a Gooseberry Bush. Others have bizarre artwork, like the Magritte-inspired UFO invasion. Still others have unusual production features (Braille typography, heat-sensitive inks, lenticular art, and more).

Along with brilliant reproductions of the original labels, we'll feature brief stories about the origins of the wines, plus tasting notes from the author. Readers will learn about unusual vineyards (like Cleavage Creek, which donates its proceeds to breast cancer research) as well as the most innovative artists working in the wine label medium. Finally, there's an appendix of resources that will help you buy these wines—so you can try them for yourself!

Kansas Cookbook or Lotsa Pasta

Kansas Cookbook: Recipes from the Heartland

Author: Frank Carey

As reported in Newsweek, in various food magazines, and in the pages of major American newspapers, the Heartland is being rediscovered—and along with it, wholesome Midwestern cooking. The trend, part of a larger fascination with regionalism, has led authors Frank Carey and Jayni Naas to a celebration of Kansas cooking. In The Kansas Cookbook, Carey and Naas present more than 400 delicious recipes that reflect the state's history, its ethnic diversity, and its agriculture. No more hot turkey sandwiches on Wonder bread or Iceberg lettuce awash in orange dressing—the stereotypes of Midwestern food—the recipes presented here include such tasty delights as morel mushroom turnovers, "cure-all" chicken soup, sirloin steak with Midwest marinade, shepherd pie, Lou Belle's best-ever meat loaf, country-style ribs with barbecue sauce, Czech sausage, Parson's pan-fried chicken, fried pheasant, catfish grilled in corn husks, Drukla noodles, Bohne berogge, farmer's corn casserole, candied sweet potatoes, savory squash cobbler, German baked beans, sweet and sour cabbage slaw, black bean salad, Sunflower State whole wheat bread, oatmeal spice muffins, whole wheat buttermilk biscuits, apple butter, dandelion jelly, jalapeno pepper relish, pioneer apple pie, black walnut pie, Mennonite wedding cake, persimmon pudding, kolaches, Swedish ginger cookies—and much more!

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Lotsa Pasta: Over 100 Elegant and Everyday Recipes

Author: Michele Ana Jordan

It’s true we don’t live by bread alone; we need pasta, too! And here are more than 100 of the best pasta recipes ever collected, from exciting new flavor twists on classic dishes to unique and creative expressions that every serious cook should explore. Using the included recipes for fresh homemade pastas or dried, store-bought varieties, at-home chefs will learn to make dozens of simple appetizers, soups and salads, and main course meals. There are such standards as pasta primavera and spaghetti marinara, as well as impressive but easy-to-make special occasion recipes, such as pumpkin and roasted garlic cannelloni with chèvre sauce, a crowd-pleasing frittata, sweet potato ravioli with walnut sauce, and scallops with lemon sorrel sauce and squid-ink gemelli.
 

JELL O Brand Collection or Wok Every Day

JELL-O Brand Collection

Author: Kraft Foods Holdings

Treat the entire family to all-time favorites that are delicious and easy to prepare. This exciting cookbook brings you scrumptious recipes using the products you've come to trust and love. Enjoy the many taste-tempting treats for all occasions from the Kraft family of brands to yours!

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Wok Every Day: From Fish and Chips to Chocolate Cake- Recipes and Techniques for Steaming, Poaching, Grilling, Deep Frying, Smoking, Braising, and Stir-Frying in the World's Most Versatile Pan

Author: Barbara Grunes

The concept is simple: one wok, many meals, all of them perfectly done. Arguably the only pan you really need, the wok is the kitchen chameleon capable of turning out not just stir-fries, but everything from pub-style fish and chips to, yes, chocolate cake. The wok can do it all, and do it well - whether it's sizzling up crunchy polenta fries, steaming succulent Swordfish Margarita with Papaya Salsa, braising delicious Curried Beef with Basmati Pilaf, or smoking Chicken with Fig Confit. And imagine popping a warm homemade jelly doughnut into your mouth! With plenty of traditional stir-fry recipes, advice on choosing the right wok and accessories, and tips on proper wok upkeep, Wok Every Day makes it easy to wok like a gourmet.

Best of the Best from Iowa or Italian Family Cooking

Best of the Best from Iowa: Selected Recipes from Iowa's Favorite Cookbooks, Vol. 26

Author: Gwen McKe

From the covered bridges of Madison County, to the baseball Field of Dreams, to Grant Wood's farmland, eighty-nine of Iowa's leading cookbooks have contributed their most popular recipes to create this remarkable collection. The "land between two rivers"—the Missouri and the Mississippi—boasts some of the nation's richest farmland and a bounty of delicious treats. Bring the Best Iowa cooking into your own kitchen with such traditional favorites as Swedish Meatballs, Dutch Handkerchiefs, Iowa Corn Pancakes, Rhubarb Crisp, and Stuffed Glazed Pork Chops—just a sampling of the 400 or so recipes included within these pages.

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Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make

Author: Anne Casal

Anne Casale invites you into her kitchen to share the special secrets behind hundreds of home-style recipes that have been part of her family's heritage for years and years.

A second-generation Italian American and the head of her own cooking school, she takes you by the hand and shows you how to make her father's succulent veal roast, her Nonna Louisa's very own homemade pasta, savory soups based on her mother's perfect broth, sumptuous desserts from her pastry-chef father-in-law, and scores of her own wonderful originals. Best of all, she explains the recipes so carefully and clearly that you are sure to start your own new tradition of delicious

Italian Family Cooking
— Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms
— Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fried Mozzarella
— Linguine with Tomato-Garlic Sauce
— Penne with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
— Delectable Five Layer Pasta Pie
— Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Lemon Juice
— Chicken Legs Stuffed with Sausage and Scallions
— Fillets of Sole Florentine
— Mussels with Hot Tomato Sauce
— Zucchini with Roasted Peppers
— Fluffy Potato Pie
— Ricotta Mousse with Raspberry Sauce
— Espresso Cream Tart
— Sicilian Cassata with Chocolate Frosting ...and many more!

For beginners and experts alike, here's a cookbook full of old-fashioned warmth, wisdom, and goodness — updated for you and your kitchen.

Herbs in the Garden or Quick Mix Biscuits and Slices

Herbs in the Garden: The Art of Intermingling

Author: Rob Proctor

Herbs in the Garden breaks new boundaries. Freeing herbs from a patch beside the kitchen door and gardeners from the traditional mind-set that has kept them there, authors Proctor and Macke show you how to mingle herbs freely among perennials, annuals and shrubs in beds and containers; combine vegetables and herbs in flower beds; use herbs in borders, rock gardens, paths, and walls; and incorporate herbs into wetland and dryland settings.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction: The Making of a Garden	1
Ch. 1	Foliage First	11
Ch. 2	Cottage Chic	37
Ch. 3	Boundless Borders	49
Ch. 4	Shade and Stream	75
Ch. 5	The Dryland Garden	91
Ch. 6	Every Nook and Cranny	107
Ch. 7	The Potted Herb	119
	Reference Chart: Favorite Herbs for Intermingling	133
	Index	147

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Quick-Mix Biscuits and Slices

Author: Pamela Clark

The biscuits and slices in this book are almost as simple to make as picking up a packet mix from the supermarket shelf—

yet they are more satisfying to serve and eat.

Hazelnut crisps, choc nut panforte, lemon poppyseed shortbread bars, maple cinnamon pinwheels, almond honey slice, cardamom ginger crisps...these are just some of the collection which reads like the offerings of an international patisserie. But unlike those complicated confections, most of these biscuits and slices can be made in a single mixing bowl, and some don't even require cooking. The comprehensive collection is illustrated throughout with bright, colour photographs.

The Wilderness Chef or Fancy Franks Bartenders Guide

The Wilderness Chef: The Art and Craft of Lightweight Cooking

Author: John Weber

Lightweight wilderness cooking for backpackers, hikers, bikers and campers.

The Wilderness Chef is a collection of recipes that use the Outback Oven, BakePacker, TVP and grocery store food to prepare outstanding lightweight wilderness meals.

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Fancy Frank's Bartender's Guide

Author: Francis A Olivo

A complete bartender's guide, including mixed drink recipes, understanding liqueurs, liquors, and made from scratch mixed drinks. Fancy Frank's Bartender's Guide is a must-have for bartenders.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	xiii
	Mixed Drink Ricipes	3
	Common Abbreviations	189
	Common Slang Terms	191
	Understanding Liqueurs	193
	Afterword	195
	Glossary	197

How to Buy Cook Real Meat or MacLeans Miscellany of Whisky

How to Buy & Cook Real Meat

Author: Anthony Worrall Thompson

This book is filled with practical, informed advice on buying and cooking all varieties of meat, poultry, and game. Leading chef and passionate campaigner for real meat, Antony Worrall Thompson gives you all the advice you'll need to make an informed choice when buying your favorite cuts of meat. He explains why you should bother to search out corn-fed chicken, what is safe and unsafe, and what to look for on food labels. This reference also contains over 70 easy and delicious meat, poultry, and game recipes—from classic Sunday roasts to the perfect bacon sandwich.

Book about: Festive Picnics or Taste for Adventure

MacLean's Miscellany of Whisky

Author: Charles MacLean

Whisky has been called "the world’s finest spirit" and "Scotland’s most generous gift to the world." Liberally spiced with quirky stories, quotations, and charming illustrations, this is a comprehensive guide packed with information on everything related to whisky. Charles MacLean provides answers to such questions as: How has whisky changed over the past 100 years and why? What gives it its beautiful amber color? How do simple ingredients—water, barley, yeast, and perhaps a little peat—come together to produce such a diversity of flavors? Why have some distilleries closed, while others have flourished? How should Scotch be best enjoyed? Wide ranging in its scope, elegant, and informative, this is the perfect resource for anyone with an interest in good drink and good living.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	6
	Preface	8
1	What is Whisky?	12
2	Whisky and Whiskey	28
3	The Problem of Proof	42
4	The Rise and Fall of Distilleries	56
5	The 'Noble Experiment'	68
6	Whisky and Water	80
7	Barley Varieties	92
8	Peat	100
9	Maltings	110
10	The Firing of Stills	122
11	Worms	130
12	'The Wood Makes the Whisky'	140
13	Jars and Pigs	158
14	Whisky Bottles	164
15	Corks and Caps	174
16	Branding the Water of Life	180
17	The Amber Glass	200
18	Awakening the Serpent	210
19	A Rose by Any Other Name...	220
20	The Three Stages of Intoxication	234
	Appendices	244
	Index	252

Sweet or Stephen Beaumonts Brewpub Cookbook

Sweet!: The Delicious Story of Candy

Author: Ann Lov

Through time and across continents, stories of sweets and their inventors intrigue and entertain us. Learn about primal sweets — from honey, sweet milk, and nuts to sugar candy, chocolate, and “sweet” stories of success.

Sweet! The Delicious Story of Candy takes us through history from 4,000 B.C., when islanders in Papua New Guinea cut sugarcane for its sap, and 2,600 B.C., when the first-known beekeepers produced honey to embalm the dead, to 500 A.D., when the Chinese made pear and plum syrups from unripe fruit, and all the way through to the world’s first chocoholics and modern-day candy factories.

From cravings to the scoop on ice cream, Ann Love and Jane Drake present a comprehensive and irresistible story of candy through the ages, complemented by a detailed timeline and playful illustrations from artist Claudia Dávila.

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Stephen Beaumont's Brewpub Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes from 30 Great North Ameican Brewpubs

Author: Stephen Beaumont

More than one hundred favorite recipes--made and paired with beer--from the chefs of thirty great North American brew pubs.

John Barleycorn or Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen

John Barleycorn

Author: Jack London

It all came to me one election day. It was on a warm California afternoon and I had ridden down into the Valley of the Moon from the ranch to the little village to vote Yes and No to a host of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California.

Upton Sinclair

Assuredly one of the most useful, as well as one of the most entertaining books ever penned by a man.

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Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen

Author: Michael Waterfield

Leaves from our Tuscan Kitchen was first published in 1899 and became a classic both in its own time, and from the many later printings, a classic to generations of cooks after. It was a pioneer in the field of cookery books and appeared at a time when vegetables were considered merely as an adjunct to the main course, and little attention was paid to good fresh vegetables as a dish on their own.

The author, Janet Ross (1842-1927) lived at Poggio Gherardo, a villa outside Florence and was a well-known writer and figure in the Anglo-American community of Florence in her day. Her own account of her life and her friendships can be found in her book, The Fourth Generation (London 1912). Janet Ross was the daughter of Lucie Duff Gordon (1821-1869), author of the magnificent Letters from Egypt. The recipes which Janet Ross collected and faithfully recorded in Leaves from our Tuscan Kitchen were those of Guiseppe Volpi, her cook for over thirty years.

In 1973 Michael Waterfield, Janet Ross' great-great-nephew, at that time himself a cook of renown and a restaurateur, edited and adapted the original edition. Now over thirty years later he has revised and updated that 70s edition and had added a number of new recipes.

Though the preparation and cooking of fresh vegetables is the book's main theme, recipes for risottos, pasta, and soups are included. The vegetable recipes run in alphabetical order and each is given a brief descriptive paragraph. Now that all of the vegetables, which hitherto were found only in markets in Italy, are obtainable from our own gardens, farmer's markets or supermarkets, never has there been a more appropriate time for this much loved bookto reappear in handsome new livery, bringing the delights of true Italian home cooking to all to try.

Big Book of Cookies or Food of Northern Spain

Big Book of Cookies: Over 100 Step-by-Step Recipes for Delicious Cookies, Biscuits, Brownies and Bars

Author: Catherine Atkinson

This book is perfect for anyone who loves baking cookies. From the simplest butter cookies to the most indulgent marbled caramel chocolate slice and the lightest, crispiest savory cracker, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

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Food of Northern Spain: Recipes from the Gastronomic Heartland of Spain

Author: Jenny Chandler

Spanish cuisine has taken the culinary world by storm, and the food of northern Spain represents the best the Iberian peninsula has to offer. These regions produce superb ingredients, which home cooks have long used to create classic dishes like Romesco and Alioli; now today's chefs have rediscovered them, bringing Spanish food new recognition. The Food of Northern Spain offers the best of Spanish cooking, clearly and simply presenting the dishes and their ingredients. Arranged in three parts, the book first looks at how the Spanish eat, then outlines cupboard basics and the best Spanish wines to accompany the dishes. Finally, the book presents more than 150 recipes, and while each one is faithful to its origins, the author has made small, helpful adjustments for the non-Spanish cook. Enhanced with beautiful color photos of the landscape and the food, this is a fine introduction to the culinary pleasures of northern Spain.

Publishers Weekly

A longtime lover of Spanish cuisine, Chandler, a chef and cooking instructor in the U.K., introduces the foods of Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, the Basque country, Navarre and Aragon, Old Castille and Rioja, and Catalonia. The background she offers on northern Spain's culinary traditions is an important precursor to understanding the recipes that follow and gives the book rich texture. The 150 recipes are divided by food type, such as "Light Bites and Tapas," "Poultry, Meat and Game" and "Rice and Pulses," which includes lentil, chickpea and bean dishes. There are useful notes alongside each recipe describing the dish's role in Spanish culture. Despite unfamiliar names-e.g., Cocido ("Feast in a Pot") and Cordero (Roast Spring Lamb)-the recipes mainly use common ingredients like peppers, garlic and various meats and seafood. Though not a collection of quick and easy recipes, the book does offer many meals-like Patatas a la Riojana (Rioja-style Potatoes with Peppers and Chorizo)-that are simpler to prepare than they first appear. Experienced cooks will be satisfied with the multitude of cooking methods, which include roasting, poaching and frying. This regionally focused book is a wonderful entr e into the world of Spanish cooking. (Mar. 1) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Smoke or Meal Planning Made Easy

Smoke: Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, and Other Combustibles

Author: Kathleen M Kuntz

Smoking is a world-wide habit and an international industry. This lavishly illustrated book provides an in-depth look at smoking tobacco. A rich historical background is complemented by vintage and modern advertisements, and a complete assortment of cigars, cigarettes, and fantastic accouterments are captured in brilliant photography, alongside spectacular archival photos and fine art reproductions that illustrate the prevalence of smoking in the world's shared culture.

New interesting textbook: Japanese Economy or Between the Fields and the City

Meal Planning Made Easy: Volume I

Author: Diane C Yingling

Meal Planning Made Easy book is just that, it's easy to use with Tasty and Healthy recipes.

A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn or Christening Cakes

A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn

Author: Sherry McKenney

Chosen by National Geographic Traveler and other guides as one of the best B&Bs in Ohio and the Midwest, the Murphin Ridge Inn is as famous for its old-fashioned charms and exquisite food as it is for its bucolic setting in the rolling farmland of Southwestern Ohio's Amish country. A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn captures the magic of this beloved hideaway, from the rustic 1826 farmhouse to the Foggy Bottom Pancakes. Owner Sherry McKenney reflects on the changing seasons on the ridge, the joys of running a bed and breakfast, and the lush herb and vegetable gardens that supply the restaurant with fresh fare. She also shares the secrets of her kitchen, offering more than 130 of the recipes visitors have requested through the years. If you've ever spent an evening stargazing from the inn's front porch, or set out hiking with Red Dog as the sugar maple leaves drift down on a crisp autumn day, this book will awaken fond memories. If you haven't yet discovered this heaven in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the delicious recipes and musings n A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn will transport you to a place where the cooking is from scratch and the welcome is genuine.

Read also Casseroles Revised or CocktailSmarts

Christening Cakes

Author: Linda Pawsey

Welcoming a new baby into the world is the most joyful of family celebrations, and making a special cake for all to share at the christening is a loving gesture that will never be forgotten. Linda Pawsey has created 20 spectacular cake designs, ranging from simple, elegant cakes that would be suitable for the most formal christening through to cute animal cakes that young children will love.

The designs in this book can be made by novice cake decorators or experienced sugarcrafters alike, following the straightforward step-by-step instructions. Special sections explain how to achieve stunning fabric effects and how to make the more complicated models such as babies and cribs.

There are cakes for baby boys and girls, older children and even twins, along with suggestions for personalizing the designs to create a completely original look. Choose from the classically beautiful Draped Lace Crib and Dainty Pram; the fun-loving Duck's Bathtime and Jumbo Junior's Nap; or the more unusual Fit for a Princess christening gown or the blackbirds playing in a font in Making a Splash. The only difficulty you will have is deciding which cake to make for your special celebration.

Author Bio:

With her fresh and original approach to cake decorating, Linda Pawey has won various awards. She has been teaching all aspects of cake decorating and judging competitions for many years, with her classes drawing students from all over the world.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	7
	Equipment	8
	Recipes	10
	Preparing the Cakes	14
	A Gift for Baby	16
	Elegant Storks	19
	Teddies' Presents	24
	Little Angels	28
	Alphabet Heart	33
	Up, Up and Away Teddy	36
	Modelling a Crib	40
	Bib and Blossoms	43
	Duck's Bathtime	46
	Making a Splash	50
	Dainty Pram	54
	Fit for a Princess	58
	Delicate Rose Crib	62
	Modelling Babies	66
	Sleepy Pals	69
	Jumbo Junior's Nap	72
	Draped Lace Crib	76
	New Arrival	80
	Twins' Slumber	84
	Chiffon Elegance	88
	Fabric Effects	92
	Building Blocks	94
	Pink Bootees	97
	Templates	100
	Suppliers	108
	Index	110

Ultimate Tailgaters Pac 10 Handbook or Pillsbury Best Chicken Cookbook

Ultimate Tailgater's Pac-10 Handbook

Author: Stephen Linn

More than 50 million Americans participate in “tailgating” at college campuses during football season. Between the students and the alumni, and the visitors, a crush of fans are looking for places to park, to eat, to take part in traditional activities for each campus, and learn more about the school and team history. For the first time ever, fans can find the details at every campus in their favorite conference. Want to eat barbecue while you’re visiting USC? Want to know more details about massive Michigan Stadium? Need a place to stay for that game in Clemson? Choose your conference, which encompasses all teams in all divisions, pack the ULTIMATE TAILGATER’S HANDBOOK in the car, and you’re ready. Recipes, local venues and rules, sidebars about unique activities in each place, side tours, insider tips, photos and helpful maps will help make your game day the best ever. Includes Arizona, Arizona State, California, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Washington and Washington State.
Stephen Linn is a reporter who markets Ultimate Tailgater television and news features around the country. He lives in Nashville.

Books about: Something Old Something Bold or Happy Days Healthy Living

Pillsbury Best Chicken Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchens

Author: Pillsbury Editors

More Than 150 Recipes That Reflect the Way America is Eating Today

• Chicken Know-How

• Menu Magic

• Main-Dish Salads

• Sandwiches

• Soups, Stews & Chilies

• Skillet & Stir-Fry Entrees

• Baked & Roasted Entrees

• Grilled & Broiled Entrees

• Glazes & Rubs

Table of Contents:

	Chicken Know-How	8
	Menu Magic	22
	Main-Dish Salads	27
	Sandwiches	65
	Soups, Stews & Chilies	97
	Skillet & Stir-Fry Entrees	133
	Baked & Roasted Entrees	179
	Grilled & Broiled Entrees	213
	Glazes & Rubs	242
	Index	251

Jimtown Store Cookbook or Betty Crocker Dinner Made Easy with Rotisserie Chicken

Jimtown Store Cookbook: Recipes from Sonoma County's Favorite Country Market

Author: Carrie Brown

One sunny summer day in 1987, Carrie Brown and John Werner happened on Jimtown, an abandoned country store in northern California. Founded more than 100 years earlier, the Jimtown Store had held fast to its original building and its old-fashioned charm. Enchanted by its possibilities, Carrie and John decided to turn Jimtown into a new kind of country store: a gathering place for people to share down-to-earth, honest food in a beautiful setting.

The new Jimtown quickly became a favorite, offering exceptional main courses, soups, salads, sandwiches, sweets, and breakfast goods, all made from fresh local produce. Now everyone can enjoy the dishes that have made Jimtown so popular, faithfully recorded by Michael McLaughlin, who collaborated on the legendary Silver Palate cookbooks. Each of the more than 135 recipes blends time-honored simplicity with updated flavors and a modern-day appreciation of quality ingredients. From sophisticated starters such as Crisp Grilled Dates with Manchego and Bacon to their famous Pan-Fried Petaluma Duck Burgers to such homey desserts as the delicious Buttermilk Pie, the recipes are all accessible and imaginative. Unencumbered by national boundaries, The Jimtown Store Cookbook offers a tasty bazaar of international food. Also included are cooking tips, menus for entertaining, and as a welcome bonus, colorful profiles of local vendors. So invite the Jimtown spirit into your home and enjoy the bounties of a very special country store.

Library Journal

Brown and Werner opened their "general store"/restaurant on Sonoma County's Route 128 ten years ago, and it has been popular ever since. Werner was one of the original partners in New York City's Silver Palate shop, and McLaughlin was the coauthor of the incredibly successful first Silver Palate cookbook. Jimtown's recipes are in a similar vein, upscale but easy food such as Green Four-Bean Salad with Caesar Dressing and Roast Pork Loin with Bacon and Rosemary. Suggestions for special menus are scattered throughout, along with sketches of their "resident gentleman organic farmer" and other favorite purveyors. For area and other larger collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Interesting book: Globalization and the European Political Economy or Building Smart Teams

Betty Crocker Dinner Made Easy with Rotisserie Chicken: Build a Meal Tonight!

Author: Betty Crocker Editors

Transform your store-bought bird into a complete homemade meal!

Whether serving the whole bird carved with delicious sides or cut-up to use in a quick-and-easy pizza, salad, casserole or pasta dish, rotisserie chicken is a lifesaver when you want to eat well in a hurry.

This book gives you loads of tempting ideas to help make the most of your rotisserie chicken. Making the whole bird the star of the meal? Then let it shine with a simple appetizer, side dish and dessert you can either pick up on the way home or put together quickly with ingredients from your fridge or pantry. There are plenty of easy dinner menus to get you started.

Or you can use the meat from your rotisserie chicken to make mealtime magic in delectable dishes like Garden Chicken and Fettucine, BBQ Chicken Pizza or Caribbean Chicken and Black Bean Salad. 125 tempting recipes give you lots of variety without lots of fuss–and with no messy roasting pans, cleanup is easy!

• Build a full meal around a whole chicken, with 12 complete menus ranging from a Family Night Dinner to a Casual Get-Together to Lunch for the Kids.

• Use your rotisserie chicken to make super soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, stews, casseroles and more–tasty recipes make it a snap.

• Discover tantalizing ethnic options like Greek Orzo Chicken and Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut-Soy Dressing–chicken never tasted so good!

• Get dinner ready on the fly–Wing It! tips with each recipe make a meal that’s fast and full of flavor.

Table of Contents:

All About Rotisserie Chicken.

Carving Your Rotisserie Chicken.

Pantry Planner.

Fix It Fast!

1. Easy Dinner Menus.

2. Super Soups, Stews and Chilies.

3. Speedy Salads.

4. Suddenly Sandwiches and Pizzas.

5. Pastas in Moments.

6. Snappy Casseroles.

7. Main Dish Magic.

Helpful Nutrition and Cooking Information.

Metric Conversion Chart.

Index.

Sonoma Valley or Wild Fish and Game Cookbook

Sonoma Valley: The Secret Wine Country

Author: Kathleen Thompson Hill

This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings in Sonoma Valley. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of beauty, charm, and rich culinary tradition.
This guide includes recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs, little-known hangouts, fine dining for every pocket, delightful accommodations, vineyards of all sizes and unusual boutiques and festivals.

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Now in an thoroughly updated third edition, Hill Guide Sonoma Valley : The Secret Wine Country provides an outstanding food and wine guide to California's wine country, pairing walking tours with features of restaurants and wines and even including recipes from featured chefs. The inclusion of rates and prices makes it easy to choose lodging and attractions.

Table of Contents:

	Preface	vii
	Acknowledgments	viii
	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	South Sonoma	1
Chapter 2	Sonoma Plaza	29
Chapter 3	East Sonoma	119
Chapter 4	Boyes Hot Springs, El Verano, and Agua Caliente	129
Chapter 5	Kenwood and Glen Ellen	141
Chapter 6	Where to Stay in Sonoma Valley	183
Chapter 7	Beyond Wine Tasting	205
Chapter 8	History of the Sonoma Valley	221
Chapter 9	The Sonoma Valley List of Lists	265
	Index	287
	About the Authors	297

See also: La Guía del Orador:Texto y Referencia

Wild Fish and Game Cookbook

Author: John Manikowski

In Wild Fish & Game Cookbook, wildlife artist and chef John Manikowski combines his experiences in the wilderness and in the kitchen to offer 100 recipes for cooking fish and game, accompanied by his illustrations of creatures in the wild and stories of hunting and fishing.

From the Berkshires to Guatemala, from Scotland to Montana, Manikowski's hunting and fishing expeditions have brought him into contact with a wide range of fascinating people, animals, places, and--especially--good things to eat. Manikowski has fished for black bass in paradisial Lake Atitlan in Guatemala; shot caribou in the wilds of Labrador; and lost a marlin as big as a boat off Puerto Escondito in Mexico. He has made exquisitely detailed drawings of mallards, pheasants, striped bass, trout, and elk. And he has perfected the recipes he now shares: SautTed Trout with Morels, Striped Bass with Snow Peas, Canada Goose with Fiddleheads, Stewed Pheasant with Olives and Plums, and Wild Game Cassoulet.

In addition to his game dishes, Manikowski provides recipes for appropriate appetizers, sauces, vegetable accompaniments, and desserts, so entire meals can be prepared in remote wilderness cabins as well as at home using only this book. The Wild Fish & Game Cookbook also tells you how to prepare a smoker and a charcoal grill, how to bone and cure fish, and other tips for preparing game.

Manikowski makes a perfect guide to the world of wild fish and game--both in the wilderness and in the kitchen.

Principles of Brewing Science or New Womans Day Cookbook

Principles of Brewing Science: A Study of Serious Brewing Issues

Author: George J Fix

George Fix is a household name in the scientific brewing community. In this indispensable reference, he applies the practical language of science to the art of brewing. He shows that the partnership between these two disciplines can solve brewing problems and improve the quality of beer. This long-awaited second edition of a Brewers Publications classic won't disappoint.

Booknews

Fix (mathematics, Clemson U.) looks at how fundamental science impacts the brewing of beer in an account that bridges professional brewing texts and standard texts on chemistry, biochemistry, and thermodynamics. The basic chemical pathways used by bacteria and wild yeast, chemical changes that occur during malting, and applying gas laws to carbonation and dispensation are among his topics. No date is noted for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Books about: Stir Ups or Remembering Bill Neal

New Woman's Day Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Every Occasion

Author: Elizabeth Alston

Woman's Day, America's most popular and trusted magazine, brings you a comprehensive reference cookbook, perfect for every cook from novice to pro. Reflecting today's busy lifestyles, this cookbook contains a wealth of time-saving recipes that will allow for less time in the kitchen while still creating healthy and delicious meals. The editors of Woman's Day present over 350 wholesome meals with nutritious ingredients.

The savory recipes cover Pasta, Chicken & Turkey, Beef, Fish & Seafood, Pork & Ham, Eggs & Cheese, Pizzas & Breads, Soups, Salads, Cakes & Cookies, and Desserts. Some of the scrumptious dishes include: Roasted Red Snapper with Coconut-Ginger Sauce, Thai Steak Salad, Chicken Breasts with Fresh Orange Salsa, Tex-Mex Pulled Pork, Chorizzo Frittata, and Carribean Pumpkin Soup. In addition, there are 2 special chapters on serving food for Entertaining and Celebrations.

From the easy-to-follow directions to the appendix of cooking terms, essential preparation tips, and measuring conversions, The New Woman's Day Cookbook is an indispensable collection of classic and contemporary recipes to add to your cookbook shelf.

Table of Contents:

A Word from the Editor-in-Chief   Jane Chesnutt     7
In the Woman's Day Kitchens   Elizabeth Alston     8
Tips From Our Kitchen     14
Pasta     22
Chicken     46
Beef     78
Fish & Seafood     101
Pork & Ham     122
Lamb & Veal     138
Sausages     154
Eggs & Cheese     168
Grains & Beans     184
Pizzas & Breads     202
Soups     218
Salads     236
Vegetables     250
Cakes & Cookies     270
Deserts     296
Entertaining     318
Celebrations     338
Appendix
Herbs & Spices     378
Glossary of Cooking Terms     384
Cheese Primer     389
Coffee & Tea     392
A Guide to Wine     397
Table of Equivalents     400
Index     402
Credits     430

Fresh Fast or Food Wine Annual Cookbook 2006

Fresh & Fast: Inspired Cooking for Every Season and Every Day

Author: Marie Simmons

Fresh food is more convenient than packaged," writes Marie Simmons, who proves her point by providing more than 200 recipes, many of which can be prepared in less than half an hour. Seasonality, ease, and freshness are the hallmarks of dishes like Lemon and Basil Chicken, Spicy Marinated Shrimp, Green Beans with Basil and Mint, and Apple and Ginger Crisp.

Publishers Weekly

Life is too short to waste on a bad meal, suggests Simmons, coauthor (with Richard Sax) of Lighter, Quicker, Better. Drawing from her syndicated weekly newspaper column, she sets about to liberate home cooks from the processed tastes of convenience foods. Some 250 recipes showcase fresh ingredients in such uncomplicated dishes as Quick-Chilled Cumin-Scented Fresh Tomato and Corn Soup, Oven-Roasted Halibut with Herb Citrus Vinaigrette and Crystallized Ginger Ice Cream wtih Red Plum Sauce. Cooking times can run to close to an hour (as in Honey-Glazed Orange and Rosemary Chicken or Sesame Brown Rice Pilaf with Garlic and Vegetables), but preparation times are generally 10 to 15 minutes. The pasta recipes feature streamlined, tried and true combinations (e.g., Penne Rigate with Asparagus, Prosciutto and Mushrooms). The chapter devoted to sandwiches proves that a little attention and ingenuity can lift this common luncheon fare to full dinner status: Pan-Grilled Smoked Turkey, Fontina, Bacon and Avocado; Sliced Pork Loin Sandwich with Fennel, Garlic and Roasted Pepper. Side boxes review basic techniques and suggest recipe variations. Straightforward directions, generally short, affordable ingredient lists and suggestions for staples make this a valuable collection for novice and veteran cooks who want to prepare tasty, preservative-free meals. The Good Cook/BOMC and Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book Club main selection. (July)

Library Journal

Simmons, a cookbook author and food writer whose syndicated newspaper column is called "Fresh and Fast," asserts that "life is too short to waste on a bad meal," and the 250 easy recipes presented here should allow any busy cook to avoid such a fatewithout spending much time in the kitchen. Many recipes took fewer than 30 minutes from start to finish; a few that call for marinating or slower cooking, for example, are for "When You Have More Time," but even many of these require little hands-on preparation time. The recipes are simple but full of flavor: Brushcetta with Braised Escarole and Garlic, Pork Loin with Fennel and Garlic, Melon and Berries with Lime Syrup. Simmons also offers many suggestions for variations and alternatives and other tips to make life easier. In short, this is real food for real people. Highly recommended.

New interesting textbook: Napoleon or The Coming Collapse of China

Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2006: An Entire Year of Recipes

Author: Food Wine Magazin

Every recipe from every 2005 issue of Food & Wine, America's top-selling cuisine magazine—all in one beautiful volume.

Almost one million subscribers heartily agree: there's always something delicious going on in Food & Wine. And it's all here in the annual cookbook, which includes every recipe published in the magazine during 2005—more than 500 dishes accompanied by scrumptious-looking photographs. The contributors remain absolutely stellar, cuisine's finest, including Jamie Oliver, Tyler Florence, Ferran Adria, Donna Hay, Daniel Boulud, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Todd English, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.  Such mouthwatering recipes as Ina Garten's Chunky Guacamole, Bobo Surles' Sizzled Shrimp Provençale, and Grace Parisi's Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding were tested on home appliances, making them easy to re-create. In addition, the volume includes 50 brand-new test-kitchen tips, as well as an extensive glossary of accessible wines. Here's real food that real people who want to eat well can actually prepare; dishes that reflect the many ways we cook today.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	7
	Starters	8
	Salads	34
	Soups	56
	Pasta	78
	Poultry	92
	Beef & lamb	122
	Pork & veal	152
	Fish	176
	Shellfish	198
	Vegetables	218
	Potatoes, grains & beans	248
	Breads, pizzas & sandwiches	266
	Breakfast & brunch	282
	Pies & fruit desserts	298
	Cakes, cookies & more	320
	Drinks	350
	Wine pairings	360
	Sizes & substitutions	372
	Recipe index	374
	Contributors	402

Authentic Recipes of China or Travels with Barley

Authentic Recipes of China

Author: Kenneth Law

The cuisine of China is widely regarded as one of the finest in the world. This collection of recipes, gathered from the top kitchens of this vast country, presents an exciting range of regional dishes. Included are spicy Sichuan favorites, refined dishes fit for an emperor's table, robust Mongolian fare, and creative Cantonese cuisine. An extensive array of popular foods including appetizers, dips, soups, noodles, and rice dishes enables the reader to participate in China's fascinating history and fast-paced modern era.

Table of Contents:

	Food in China	5
	All the Tea in China	11
	The Emperor's Banquet	12
	Cooking and Eating Chinese	15
	Authentic Chinese Ingredients	18
	Basic Recipes
	Hunan Chili Relish	23
	Pickled Daikon and Carrot	23
	Pickled Green Chili	24
	Marinated Broccoli Stems	24
	Marinated Cucumber	24
	Pickled Garlic	24
	Spicy Cabbage Pickles	24
	Ginger Garlic Sauce	24
	Chili Garlic Sauce	25
	Ginger and Soy Dip	25
	Ginger Black Vinegar Dip	25
	Sesame Sauce	25
	Hot Soy Dipping Sauce	25
	Homemade Chicken Stock	25
	Homemade Vegetable Stock	25
	Appetizers
	Pork Dumplings in Hot Sauce	27
	Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with Black Vinegar Sauce	28
	Lettuce Cups with Mushrooms and Tofu	29
	Classic Egg Rolls	31
	Fresh Spring Rolls	32
	Crispy Shrimp Toast	34
	Shrimp and Crab Tofu Skin Rolls	36
	Yunnan Ham Pastries	36
	Barbecued Pork	39
	Drunken Chicken	39
	Crispy Fried Tofu	39
	Soups
	Hot and Sour Soup	41
	Sweet Corn and Crab Chowder	42
	Tofu and Spinach Soup	42
	Egg Drop Soup	42
	Fragrant Beef Noodle Soup	44
	Delicate White Fish Soup	47
	Chicken and Ginseng Soup	47
	Winter Melon Soup	49
	Rice and Noodles
	Classic Fried Rice	50
	Vegetarian Fried Rice	50
	Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli	52
	Longevity Noodles	53
	Stir-fried Noodles with Shrimp and Pork	55
	Chilled Summer Noodles	56
	Hot and Spicy Sichuan Noodles	59
	Vegetables and Tofu
	Fragrant Sichuan Eggplant	60
	Stir-fried Vegetables	60
	Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Beef	62
	Hoisin-glazed Green Beans	63
	Crunchy and Tangy Fresh Lotus Root Salad	64
	Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage	65
	Tofu-stuffed Vegetables	66
	Quick Asparagus	66
	Ma Po Tofu	69
	Poultry
	Black Bean Chicken	70
	Hunan Chicken Salad	71
	Fried Chicken in a Tangy Hot Sauce	72
	Braised Chicken Wings in Plum Orange Sauce	73
	Kung Bao Chicken with Dried Chilies	75
	Sweet and Sour Shandong Chicken	76
	Tea-smoked Duck	79
	Steamed Buns	79
	Beggar's Chicken	81
	Meat
	Twice-cooked Pork with Peppers	82
	Beef with Black Pepper	83
	Mongolian Lamb Hotpot	85
	Sweet and Sour Pork	86
	Beef with Sesame Seeds	89
	Seafood
	Red-braised Fish	90
	Ginger-seasoned Fish with Carrots, Bamboo Shoots and Celery	91
	Stir-fried Shrimp or Lobster with Chili Sauce	93
	Shrimp with Vegetables and Ham	94
	Wok-seared Sesame Scallops	96
	Steamed Mussels, Clams or Oysters with Garlic	97
	Ginger-poached Trout or Seabass	98
	Sweet Black Bean and Sesame Squid	101
	Salt and Pepper Squid	101
	Desserts
	Iced Almond Jelly with Lychees	102
	Banana Fritters	103
	Candied Apples	104
	Mango Pudding	107
	Sweet Rice Dumplings	107
	Sweet Red Bean Soup with Lotus Seeds	108
	Sweet Red Bean Pancakes	108
	Measurements and conversions	110
	Index of recipes	111

Interesting textbook: Computing Skills for Economists or Global Strategy and Organization

Travels with Barley: A JourneyThrough Beer Culture in America

Author: Ken Wells

Do beer yeast rustlers really exist? Who patented the Beer Goddess? How can you tell a Beer Geek from a Beer Nazi? Where exactly is Beervana? Does Big Beer hate Little Beer?

Ken Wells, a novelist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and longtime Wall Street Journal writer, answers these questions and more by bringing a keen eye and prodigious reportage to the people and passions that have propelled beer into America's favorite alcoholic beverage and the beer industry into a $75 billion commercial juggernaut, not to mention a potent force in American culture.

Travels with Barley is a lively, literate tour through the precincts of the beer makers, sellers, drinkers, and thinkers who collectively drive the mighty River of Beer onward. The heart of the book is a journey along the Mississippi River, from Minnesota to Louisiana, in a quixotic search for the Perfect Beer Joint -- a journey that turns out to be the perfect pretext for viewing America through the prism of a beer glass. Along the river, you'll visit the beer bar once owned by the brewer Al Capone, glide by The World's Largest Six Pack, and check into Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel to plumb the surprisingly controversial question of whether Elvis actually drank beer. But the trip also includes numerous detours up quirky tributaries, among them: a visit to an Extreme Beer maker in Delaware with ambitions to make 50-proof brew, a look at the murky world of beer yeast rustlers in California, and a journey to the portals of ultimate beer power at the Anheuser-Busch plant in St. Louis, where making the grade as a Clydesdale draft horse is harder than you might imagine. Entertaining, enlightening, and written with Wells'strademark verve, Travels with Barley is a perfect gift -- not just for America's 84 million beer enthusiasts, but for all discerning readers of flavorful nonfiction.

Publishers Weekly

Thoreau said, "The tavern will compare favorably with the church." Following this premise rather closely, longtime Wall Street Journal writer and novelist Wells (Junior's Leg) searches for his preferred house of worship: the "perfect beer joint." Setting out to follow the Mississippi River, Wells writes, "I would begin in Minnesota among folk who, geographically speaking, are practically Canadians and by reputation descended from good beer-drinking Swedes and Germans. I would slide down soon enough into the Great Beer Belly of America, for, by lore at least, Midwesterners are presumed to be the mightiest of U.S. beer drinkers." Full of profundities ("One thing you can say about lagers: the good ones don't make you work very hard to like them"), the book also lends historical, scientific and cultural insights into the $75 billion industry-from the likes of beer behemoths like Budweiser to newfangled Extreme Beer, which has bottle values comparable to fine Bordeaux. Along the way, Wells encounters quirky characters, and the pages he devotes to describing brewers, bar proprietors, bartenders and plain ol' beer drinkers prove he's more interested in beer people (84 million Americans drink beer) than the industry itself. Wells's storytelling abilities complement his journalist's eye for stats and facts, making this a humorous, lively and informational tour. (Oct.) Forecast: This work is especially well suited for home brewers and literary-minded beer enthusiasts, but it's a fun book for anyone interested in American popular culture. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

"America's great middlebrow social elixir, and inseparable companion to the sporting and spectator life, the portal to first intoxication, the workingman's Valium, and a leavening staple to the college experience" finds a worthy explicator of its whys and wherefores. Wells (Logan's Storm, 2002, etc.) likes a glass of beer, and though he's not undiscerning, he's no snob either. "I grew up with people who knew only three categories of bad beer: warm beer, flat beer, and, worst, no beer at all." Wells's mission here is not to anoint the best beer ("the appreciation of one doesn't require me to vilify the others"), but rather to gather a sense of how beer fits into the American everyday, "to gain a view of America through the prism of the beer glass." And while he's at it, he might as well suss out the finest watering holes along the length of the Mississippi River. Wells doesn't trust the homogenization of longitude, but prefers the variety of latitude. He can't explain how the Big Three (Anheuser-Busch, Miller, and Coors) got so big, except that an ice-cold lager on a hot day can't be beat . . . and their bosomy advertising garners admirers. But Wells will also be sampling Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA and Blackened Voodoo as he explores the history of beer and the cultural geography of the towns that hug the great river and its tributaries. Then, with a reporter's nose, he seeks stories: one bar features a mullet toss, another sponsors a 5-K race with a beer stop at the half point. Wells gets literary-Shakespeare figures in, as do Chaucer, Joyce, and Thoreau ("The tavern will compare favorably with the church")-but he is happiest bellying-up with his nose to the wind. In the newspaper worldthey call it "reporting from the mahogany ridge," where so many fine stories, social truths, and bits of political wisdom are revealed. Agents: Tim Seldes/Russell & Volkening; Joe Regal/Regal Literary

What People Are Saying

Michael Lewis
Any author who can talk his publisher into paying for him to drink his way across America deserves to be taken seriously. And sure enough, Travels With Barley is a joy. It will inspire readers everywhere to remain sober until they've finished.
—Author of Liar's Poker and The New New Thing

Dave Barry
I highly recommend this (burrrrp) book.

Michael Jackson
Deep down, all guys are searching for the Perfect Beer Joint. Ken Wells was a late starter but he has grasped the principles: A pint to procrastinate; don't drink to forget--drink to remember; drink to digress. Travels with Barley is a keen elucidation of beer and the passions that surround it, and Wells digresses with real flair.
—The Beer Hunter

Julie Johnson Bradford
Ken Wells is the engaging Everyman of beer...but his quest to find Perfect Beer Joint delivers more than beer: Travels with Barley is a perceptive and affectionate essay on everyday American culture through the lens of a beer glass.
—Editor, All About Beer magazine