This is a comprehensive account of France's rich culinary history, not only full of tales of haute cuisine, but seasoned with myths and stories from a wide variety of times and places; from snail hunting in Burgundy to female chefs in Lyon, and from cheese appreciation in Roman Gaul to bread debates from the Middle Ages to the present. It examines the use of less familiar ingredients such as ch…
Jump on the breadmaking bandwagon with this guide to the basic techniques and ingredients that combine to make the perfect loaf. Making your own bread by hand is a simple pleasure and a great starting point for anyone looking to become a little more self-sufficient. It can be therapeutic and creative and is achievable with even a basic level of culinary skill. Filling your kitchen with the deli…
"This is a handy book to keep in your cupboard for Autumn harvest and the excess fruit and vegetables that come your way." ( The Rural) Preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to turn home-grown or local produce into delicious treats that can be enjoyed all year round. There are several different preserving methods and all give delicious results. Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, …
"S ets a new standard for grilling cookbooks, making the grill an important part of daily life—as much as any cooking appliance." — Chattanooga Times The best part of grilling is the shared experience of cooking and eating great food. Welcome to the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for memorable outdoor family meals, packed with recipes from America's favorite grill brand. Inside you'll…
Make the tastiest bacon, most delicious smoked fish, or perfectly cured salami without the need for high-tech equipment or expensive ingredients. Smoking and curing originated as ways to preserve food before the advent of tin cans, freezers and vacuum packs. Nowadays, these ancient skills are enjoying a comeback as many of us look towards a more self-sufficient and rewarding way of preparing,…
Contents Include: Cold Sweets, Preparation of Ingredients Recipes for Cold Sweets Recipes for Jellies Recipes for Creams Cold Puddings Pastry for Cold Sweets Recipes for Cheesecakes, Tarts, Tartlets, etc Icings and Fillings for Cold Sweets Ices, Cream Ices Water Ices Sorbets, Mousses and Iced Puddings."Something quickly and easily prepared, but which will at the same time help to decorate the t…
Los superalimentos contienen más vitaminas, minerales y antioxidantes que cualquier otro alimento del planeta. Además, la mayoría de ellos son ricos en los llamados fitonutrientes, que nos ayudan a eliminar toxinas y nos alejan de las enfermedades, fortaleciendo el sistema inmunológico y prolongando la longevidad. Este libro hace un repaso exhaustivo de los principales superalimentos que se…
Podemos mimar nuestro paladar al mismo tiempo que cuidamos nuestro organismo, ese es el fruto de la alimentación. Somos lo que comemos, y por eso la calidad de los ingredientes que entran en nuestro cuerpo son de vital importancia para funcionar correctamente en cada una de las etapas a las que nos enfrentaremos en nuestra vida. Un concepto que poco a poco va calando más hondo entre muchos co…
La revolución de la agricultura biológica ha traspasado los campos de cultivo y ahora intenta hacerse un hueco en nuestra cocina diaria. Quizás porque no quedan ya demasiadas dudas sobre la positiva repercusión que está teniendo sobre nuestra salud y la salud de nuestro planeta, ha llegado el momento de reivindicar también todo el potencial gastronómico que encierra este tipo de alimenta…
From the 1920s through the 1940s, American kitchens had a welcome guest in "Aunt Sammy," a creation of the US Department of Agriculture and its Bureau of Home Economics. Through the radio program Housekeeper's Chat, Aunt Sammy gave lively advice on food preparation, household chores, parenting and children, and gender dynamics as she encouraged women to embrace the radio and a host of modern co…