Drawing on the knowledge and wisdom of countless generations of Crow Indian women, the well-known speaker and teacher Alma Hogan Snell presents an indispensable guide to the traditional lore, culinary uses, and healing properties of native foods. A Taste of Heritage imparts the lore of ages along with the traditional Crow philosophy of healing and detailed practical advice for finding and harve…
Perennially viewed as both a utopian land of abundant resources and a fallen nation of consummate consumers, North America has provided a fertile setting for the development of distinctive foodways reflecting the diverse visions of life in the United States. Immigrants, from colonial English Puritans and Spanish Catholics to mid-twentieth-century European Jews and contemporary Indian Hindus, ha…
With its corn by the acre, beef on the hoof, Quaker Oats, and Kraft Mac n’ Cheese, the Midwest eats pretty well and feeds the nation on the side. But there’s more to the midwestern kitchen and palate than the farm food and sizable portions the region is best known for beyond its borders. It is to these heartland specialties, from the heartwarming to the downright weird, that Fried W…
¡Vino! explores the history and identity of Spanish wine production from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Nineteenth-century infestations of oidium fungus and phylloxera aphids devastated French and Italian vineyards but didn't extend to the Iberian Peninsula at first, giving Spanish vintners the opportunity to increase their international sales. Once French and Italian wineries rebounded,…
Fill your day with Swiss-themed drinkswith illustrated recipes for every occasion! Let bestselling author Andie Pilot take you on a thirst-quenching journey through the world of Swiss drinks! With almost a hundred recipes for every time of day, there are drinks for enjoying at home or when its time to celebrate. With many pages of playfully illustrated instructions and beautiful photos of the…
Unleash your culinary creativity with this budget-friendly, time-saving book of vegan recipes! Enjoy quick and delicious meals, as well as more elaborate options for when you have more time. Discover the art of maximizing ingredients, making two dinners out of one, and using seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stock your pantry with our guide and never waste a single ingredient again. From savoury …
'A delightful collection of Austen-inspired dishes' – Bee Wilson, Stella Magazine'It's a great idea – a book that you can read as well as cook from, and one that, uniquely, sends you straight back to the novels themselves' – Telegraph Online'In this charming bit of historical reconstruction, Pen Vogler takes authentic recipes from Austen's time and updates them for today. You'll find ever…
Una lectura que invita a reflexionar y tomar conciencia del panorama alimenticio actual para proponernos un sistema alimentario más sano, sostenible y, sobre todo, más rico en sabores y significado. «De las 6000 especies vegetales que han alimentado al ser humano a lo largo de su historia, hoy se conocen apenas 9, de las cuales tan solo 3 (el arroz, el trigo y el maíz) le aportan el 50% d…
El presente libro, pretende promover varios cócteles elaborados y decorados por su autor, de manera que defiende la cubanía y la ciudad de los puentes —Matanzas— a través del maridaje y una decoración excepcional, lo cual incluye a Cuba, su escudo y los puentes de nuestra Atenas. Se trata de preservar el uso del vino en la coctelería para maridar. A diferencia de otros, este volumen fu…
An updated edition of the "amusing and informative book . . . the best available guide" for coffee connoisseurs ( The Atlantic Monthly). Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids's comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitio…