Since the seventeenth century, the café, or coffee house, in Europe has been the key gathering place of innovators and mavericks – the writers, artists, philosophers and political figures who formed influential affiliations and gave birth to revolutionary movements that still affect our lives today. It was the type of establishment ideally suited for this role. Unlike the tavern, pub or bar,…
Nominee, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work "Thomas's body positive, social and economic justice-oriented ethos, rich writing, beautiful photography, and accessible recipes are perfect for anyone looking for an antidote to the typical vegan evangelism that often shames people for their food choices." - Shondaland By a superstar nineteen-year-old activist and motivational speake…
Before actors and Food Network stars Jazz, Jake, Jurnee, and Jussie Smollett conquered Hollywood, they spent their childhood crisscrossing the United States. Moving coast to coast thirteen times, they car-tripped to small towns and big cities across America. But no matter where they lived, two things remained constant: their incredible family feasts and the long, wooden kitchen table where they…
A celebrated young chef hailed by the New York Times as a "fearless explorer," brings time-tested heritage techniques to the modern home kitchen. Executive chef and owner of New York City's highly acclaimed Ducks Eatery and Harry & Ida's, Will Horowitz is also an avid forager, fisherman, and naturalist. In Salt, Smoke, and Time, he explores ideas of self-reliance, sustainability, and seaso…
This pocket guide to Jamie Goode’s philosophy divulges what you need to know (and what you don’t) about the world of wine. Who will have the last word on wine, if not Jamie Goode? Over the last decade, Goode has embarked on almost nonstop travel through the world’s vineyards in an effort to understand the beautifully diverse and complicated world of wine. His hard-nosed pursu…
California's Napa Valley is one of the world's premier wine regions today, but this has not always been true. James T. Lapsley's entertaining history explains how a collective vision of excellence among winemakers and a keen sense of promotion transformed the region and its wines following the repeal of Prohibition. Focusing on the formative years of Napa's fine winemaking, 1934 to 1967, Lapsle…
The California Wine Industry, 1830-1895 offers a meticulously researched account of the formative years of California's viticulture, tracing its evolution from the mission period through to the late 19th century. The book captures the pivotal role of grape cultivation in shaping California's agricultural and economic identity. Through detailed analysis, Carosso examines the cultural, climatic, …
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
«Nos hemos llenado de tendencias y estamos perdiendo humanidad», dice Paola Miglio en su introducción sobre la escritura gastronómica. Sin embargo, ofrece una salida: la búsqueda. «Asà se han ido revelando textos maravillosos —continúa—, asà es cómo se han ido entrelazado experiencias que no solo unen continentes, sino intercalan miradas, reavivan esperanzas». Escribir gastronomÃ…
PIÙ DI 110 RICETTE DI PIATTI E PREPARAZIONI 100% VEG «Questo libro nasce dal desiderio di condividere la mia cucina vegana con voi, perché bastano pochi trucchi e la ricetta giusta per mettere in tavola piatti veg facili, nutrienti e golosi per tutta la famiglia. Ho messo in queste pagine tutta la mia esperienza e il mio amore per la ricerca culinaria. Scoprirete che con i …