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Revolution at the Table: The Transformation of the American Diet (California Studies in Food and Culture #7)
By Harvey Levenstein. 2023
New York Block by Block: An illustrated guide to the iconic American city
By Cierra Block. 2023
Whether you’re a fast-talking, swift-walking local or a tourist visiting the Big Apple for the first time, this book is…
for you.Arguably the most iconic city in the world, New York has more places to eat and things to see than you could manage in a lifetime. In New York Block by Block, artist Cierra Block reveals the best of the city, covering everything from secret leafy streets to inspiring bookstores, world-class museums to the best pizza, all accompanied by 40 vibrant maps. Featuring the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, this is a guide like no other. Wander around Brooklyn like a local, grab the best bagels in town or see priceless masterpieces; the possibilities are endless. That’s the wonderful thing about New York – there’s always more to explore!Wine: An Introduction for Americans
By M. A. Amerine, V. L. Singleton. 2023
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out…
and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary
By Sarah Ogilvie. 2023
The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define…
the English language, word by word.&“Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie tells the surprising story of the making of the OED. Philologists, fantasists, crackpots, criminals, career spinsters, suffragists, and Australians: here is a wonder book for word lovers.&” —Jeanette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not the Only FruitThe Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind&’s greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented book? As Sarah Ogilvie reveals, they include three murderers, a collector of pornography, the daughter of Karl Marx, a president of Yale, a radical suffragette, a vicar who was later found dead in the cupboard of his chapel, an inventor of the first American subway, a female anti-slavery activist in Philadelphia . . . and thousands of others. Of deep transgenerational and broad appeal, a thrilling literary detective story that, for the first time, unravels the mystery of the endlessly fascinating contributors the world over who, for over seventy years, helped to codify the way we read and write and speak. It was the greatest crowdsourcing endeavor in human history, the Wikipedia of its time. The Dictionary People is a celebration of words, language, and people, whose eccentricities and obsessions, triumphs, and failures enriched the English language.Vegan Mexico: Soul-Satisfying Regional Recipes from Tamales to Tostadas
By Jason Wyrick. 2016
The bestselling author of Vegan Tacos explores the magic of Mexico’s regional cooking—exotic flavors that you can enjoy without leaving your kitchen.Jason’s…
delicious recipes capture the essence of the moles of Oaxaca, the Mayan legacy of the Yucatan, the smoky chile flavors of Zacatecas, the fruit-centric Southern regions, the Spanish influence of Veracruz, and the street food of Mexico City. Recipes include:Oaxacan-Style Black BeansPotato and Drunken Bean GorditasChilled Avocado SoupTofu and Tortillas in Red SalsaCreamy Green EnchiladasMushroom Crêpes in Poblano Chile SauceFlan with Apricot PreservesMuddled Sage MargaritaA leading authority in vegan Mexican cooking, Jason shares the core concepts for making authentic Mexican cuisine and ties the recipes to their place in the story of Mexico. Readers will come away with a new understanding and admiration for the diversity and flavors of Mexico and be inspired to make delectable main dishes, soups, spreads, sandwiches, breads, desserts, snacks, and much more.“Any vegan interested in cooking unique Mexican dishes Must Have this book. Those not interested in making the recipes will find it a fascinating read and appreciate the research the author has undertaken to deliver a comprehensive look at Mexican cuisine.” —Vegetarians in ParadiseVegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor
By Richa Hingle. 2017
The bestselling author of Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen shares a delicious collection of vegan comfort food recipes.In her second book,…
Richa Hingle applies her culinary skills to international comfort foods. She delivers a wealth of flavor-packed “awesome sauces” and mix-and-match ideas to inspire you to create stunning meal combinations.These unique recipes have amazing depths of flavor, are easy to make, and have allergy-friendly options. Enjoy Richa’s wow factor in sensational curries, comforting casseroles, and the next-generation of plant-based burgers, and more. Recipes include:One-Pot Peanut Butter NoodlesGreen Curry Fried RiceCrispy Kung Pao CauliflowerChickpea Jackfruit BurgersAlfredo Spinach PizzaTiramisu Fudge BarsHere are chapters devoted to flavor-packed sauces, soups, sandwiches, breakfasts, sweets, and more. You will also find helpful techniques and mix-and-match ideas that will inspire creativity and provide stunning meal combinations. You will find this book to be indispensable in your kitchen, and the recipes will appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike.Praise for Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen“A perfect expression of Richa Hingle’s bold, creative, and flavor-driven approach to food. The recipes are vibrant and healthful, and the book is a clever primer in using flavors and spices to guide one’s home cooking. This is an invaluable addition to any plant-based kitchen!” —Gena Hamshaw, co-author of Food52 Vegan and creator of the Full Helping blog“Richa Hingle has your next meal covered! Super easy recipes—from Teriyaki Lentil Balls and Peanut Sauce Fried Rice to Tiramisu Fudge Bars and Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Cake—are right here in this truly delicious vegan cookbook. Yum!” —Chloe Coscarelli, author of Chloe’s KitchenDESC>vegan cookbook;vegan recipes;vegan cooking;comfort food cookbook;comfort food recipes;comfort food cooking;vegan comfort food cookbook;vegan comfort food recipes;vegan comfort food cooking;international comfort foods;international foods;international dishes;international cuisineCKB125000 COOKING / VeganCKB127000 COOKING / Comfort Food9781941252079The Abundance Diet: The 28-day Plan to Reinvent Your Health, Lose Weight, and Discover the Power of Plant-Based FoodsSomer McCowanNYC Vegan: Iconic Recipes for a Taste of the Big Apple
By Michael Suchman, Ethan Ciment. 2017
Make New York City’s iconic foods—like Reuben sandwiches, pizza, and bagels—at home with this collection of easy plant-based recipes.NYC Vegan brings…
New York’s fabulous foods to the plant-based table. The book was written by native New Yorkers as a tribute to the city they love. From the diners and delis of Brooklyn to the traditions of Little Italy and Chinatown, the foods of New York are the foods of the world.Old New York: Manhattan clam chowder, Waldorf salad, eggs Benedict, New York-style pizza, and New York-style cheesecake.Street foods and festivals: Soft pretzels, churros, falafel, Italian ice, caramel corn, and zeppoles.Delis and diners: Reuben sandwich, bagels, pot pie, and Brooklyn egg creams.Bakeries: Knishes, cinnamon rolls, black-and-white cookies, and Irish soda bread.Jewish specialties: Blintzes, brisket, mandelbroit, and “chicken” soup.Neighborhoods: Polish pierogis, Italian lasagna, Dominican arroz con maíz, Greek avgolemono soup, and Puerto Rican mofongo.These recipes are simple and delicious and bring the city vibe to your own kitchen. As self-trained cooks, Michael and Ethan are food lovers who show how vegan food can taste just as good as nonvegan dishes and how eliminating animal products from your diet does not mean you can’t enjoy New York City’s iconic foods. This book includes full-color photography by Jackie Sobon and a list of current New York City vegan restaurants.History of Christmas Food and Feasts
By Claire Hopley. 2009
A celebration of Yuletide food through the centuries. This mouthwatering book celebrates classic Christmas stories and their food and…
feasts. Each chapter covers a different era and the important foodie tales of time, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Jane Austen&’s festive celebrations, and Christmas with Dickens. Claire Hopley rediscovers the joys of literary Christmases and the meals enjoyed by classic characters, including Harry Potter&’s Christmas at Hogwarts with its impressive display of food, his first-ever feast after years of being neglected, and the Grinch&’s failed attempt to ruin Christmas by stealing the Who-pudding in Dr. Suess&’s children&’s tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With 40 must-try Christmas recipes, including a pork pie inspired by the one Pip gave to Magwitch in Charles Dickens&’s Great Expectations, a Christmas Pudding recipe like those described in Anthony Trollope&’s Orley Farm, as well as a turkey curry based on Helen Fielding&’s Bridget Jones&’s Diary, this book is the perfect gift for people who love Christmas, its traditions, and its foods, as well as a must-buy book for foodie booklovers who want to know more about Christmas feasts in their favorite tales.Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies into Works of Art
By Karin Pfeiff-Boschek. 2019
A designer who’s “turned pie crust decorating into an art form” shows how to embellish an ordinary crust—for a creation…
as beautiful as any cake (Martha Stewart).Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed crust that makes guests swoon is even better. Pies can be as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes with the use of some basic techniques and the appropriate care when working with pie dough. The recipes and techniques in this book give any home baker the tools to create breathtaking works of pie art. From preparation of the dough to the last moments of baking, all methods are clearly presented using step-by-step photographs. A flat surface, rolling pin, sharp knife, and cookie cutters of different sizes and shapes make embellishing an ordinary pie crust easy. The 25 designs in this book, arranged by three levels of difficulty, range from graphic art styles to seasonal-inspired florals—offering the first guide to creating these stunning works of edible art.“[A] gorgeous cookbook…As the book progresses, so do your skills.” —Taste of HomeNut Butter: Over 50 Clean and Simple Recipes to Fuel a Healthy Lifestyle
By Carolyn Cesario, Julie Sullivan. 2019
The cofounders of Ground Up share “the formulas to their grinds, espresso stout to cinnamon snickerdoodle, plus ways to use…
them beyond toast” (Portland Monthly).Nut Butter is a guide for those looking to make their own nut butters, as well as to incorporate more nut butter into your life in a healthy way. After making countless nut butters over the years, from some major hits (Cinnamon Snickerdoodle was a happy accident) to some, well . . . odder, concoctions (don’t ever make balsamic nut butter!), Julie and Carolyn share their wisdom so that you can make the perfect nut butter at home, too. All recipes will be peanut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free . . . but they’re so delicious that you wouldn’t even know it! You’ll come away with the tools and know-how to make your own nut butters, as well as some helpful tips and recipes on how to use nut butters in your everyday cooking. But more than that, you’ll feel less intimidated to start preparing healthy and delicious food. Food that fuels your body and makes you feel great!“Profusely illustrated and comprised of fifty palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, kitchen cook-friendly recipes that celebrate and showcase nut butters.” —The Midwest Book ReviewMexican Flavors: Contemporary Recipes from Camp San Miguel
By Hugh Carpenter, Teri Sandison. 2014
A master cooking teacher leads you on a delicious adventure with new approaches to Mexican cuisine that can be easily…
reproduced in any American kitchen.Discover mouthwatering recipes that are based on Hugh Carpenter’s cooking school in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a famous artist community located in the high mountain country north of Mexico City. His wife, acclaimed food photographer Teri Sandison, brings the dishes to life with stunning photographs that capture the food and the town. Mexican Flavors includes classic recipes such as Guacamole, Tortilla Soup, and Barbecue Chicken with Mole Sauce. But there are many gastronomic surprises such as Banana Salsa, Quesadillas with Papaya and Brie, Barbecued Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons, and Fallen Kahlua Chocolate Cake. The recipes use a wide range of seasonings to achieve innovative flavors with a Mexican flair—all from ingredients available at every American supermarket. Throughout the book, Hugh is at your side showing you easy preparation and cooking techniques, what can be completed in advance, and in page-after-page illuminating the techniques, the history, and the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine.Three special sections show an innovative approach to some of Mexico’s most famous dishes. Chile Rellenos are filled with Pulled Pork or a Pine Nut Goat Cheese Herb stuffing, and then smoked on the barbecue. Tacos and tostadas are deconstructed so that even those new to Mexican cuisine can create their own masterpiece. And enchiladas, with their fillings of duck, shrimp, or shiitake mushrooms, are a master class on fail-safe ways to create perfection.“From appetizers to drinks, this is a book to enjoy day by day, fiesta by fiesta.” —Cooking by the BookCut the Sugar, You're Sweet Enough: Cookbook
By Ella Leche. 2015
More than 100 delicious recipes that serve as a practical, real-life approach to reducing sugar the healthy way so you…
don’t feel deprived.Back in 2008, just months after the birth of her first child, Ella Leché—the voice behind the popular food blog Pure Ella—was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune condition for which there is no medical cure. The medication she was put on wasn’t helping, and she decided to try and heal through food. She treated candida and eliminated many culprits such as processed foods, wheat, dairy, and, most important, sugar. Slowly she began to feel stronger and healthier. She found sugar was also triggering her frequent headaches, mood swings, and energy slumps. Now she is inspiring others to eat healthier and apply her approach to cut the sugar, not quit sugar entirely!This is not a sugar-detox book but an inspiring cookbook and guide to change your relationship with the foods you love and address your cravings properly. There are over 100 delicious and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and yes, even dessert! The emphasis is on real, nutrient-dense whole foods—all presented deliciously and beautifully photographed by Ella herself and written in her encouraging, upbeat, grounded voice.Recipes include both fan favorites as well as many all-new offerings, including: Millet-Apple Breakfast CakeCreamy Avocado-Cucumber RollsChocolate-Dipped Almond & Cacao Nib BiscottiRaw Berry Swirl CheesecakeHealthy Three-Ingredient Chocolate PuddingThe Forest Feast Mediterranean: Simple Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by My Travels
By Erin Gleeson. 2019
The New York Times–bestselling author returns with a gorgeously illustrated vegetarian cookbook that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast. For years,…
fans of the popular vegetarian blog Forest Feast have been transported to Erin Gleeson’s picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magical gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Now, Gleeson transports readers to Europe, with recipes inspired by her exploration of the cultures and cuisines of France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy during an extended family trip. Reimagining the flavors and signature dishes of southern Europe, Gleeson presents 100 vegetarian recipes for creating effortless, unforgettable meals. Filled with atmospheric images of coastal villages, charming watercolor illustrations, and mouthwatering food photography, The Forest Feast Mediterranean is an irresistible escape from the everyday, no matter where you might live.The Daily Cookie: 365 Tempting Treats for the Sweetest Year of Your Life
By Anna Ginsberg. 2012
A veritable cookiepedia to inspire the baker in you every day from a Pillsbury Bake-Off grand-prize winner and founder of…
the Cookie Madness blog. With The Daily Cookie, there’s no need to wait for an occasion to bake a batch of cookies. Every day is cause to celebrate, whether it’s Elvis’s birthday (Peanut Browned Butter Banana-Bacon Cookies), Day of the Ninja (Chocolate “Ninjabread” Cookies), or Squirrel Appreciation Day (Caramel Nut Bars).While the occasions are sometimes a little offbeat, the recipes are seriously good, with tried-and-true instructions and tips for getting the best results. Best of all, each of the 365 recipes features a full-color photograph of the finished cookie.Whether you like chewy, crispy, chunky, bars, brownies, supereasy (some even no-bake), sweet, salty, savory, or even vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone every day in The Daily Cookie.“Most of her book’s recipes are homey, true-blue American. But there’s also a smattering of Old World recipes (such as Speculoos and Polish Kolaczki), Latin American specialties (Alfajores and Bones of the Dead Cookies), and treats that can be made gluten-free.” —OregonLiveThe renowned Atlanta eatery shares its traditional Southern comfort food recipes—plus stories, photos, and memorabilia from its seventy-five-year history.In 1945,…
Mary Mac’s Tea Room opened in Atlanta, Georgia. Serving more than just tea, it began as a nicer version of the traditional “meat and three.” For folks who had moved to Atlanta from Georgia’s small towns, its upscale comfort food reminded them of home. Seventy-five years later, Mary Mac’s continues to bring great Southern cooking to everyone from blue collar workers to celebrities. Now you can bring the restaurant’s famous home cooking to your own home with this richly illustrated volume. More than just a collection of recipes, it also shares the restaurant’s rich history through stories of family, friends, employees, and loyal customers, as well as photos, old menus, postcards, and more.Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some
By John Currence. 2013
The James Beard Award-winning chef shares stories of Southern life and recipes from his renowned Mississippi restaurants in this illustrated…
cookbook.In this irreverent yet serious look at contemporary Southern food, Chef John Currence shares 130 recipes organized by 10 different techniques, such as Simmering, Slathering, Pickling, and Smoking, just to name a few. Then John spices things up with colorful stories of his upbringing in New Orleans, his time living in Europe, and more—plus insightful reflections on today’s Southern culinary landscape.Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey features John’s one-of-a-kind recipes for Pickled Sweet Potatoes, Whole Grain Guinness Mustard, Deep South “Ramen” with a Fried Poached Egg, Rabbit Cacciatore, Smoked Endive, Fire-Roasted Cauliflower, and Kitchen Sink Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Each recipe is paired with a song and the complete playlist can be downloaded at spotify.com. The book also features more than 100 color photographs by Angie Mosier.Brief Lives: Charlotte Brontë (Brief Lives)
By Jessica Cox. 2011
Charlotte Brontë is one of the world's best-loved writers. Her extraordinary literary talent manifested itself at an early age when…
she penned a series of imaginative and entertaining tales. Before her untimely death at the age of 38 she produced the masterpieces Jane Eyre, Shirley, and Vilette. Superb and meticulously researched, Jessica Cox's biography provides a beautifully drawn portrait of the creator of some of the world's most remarkable novels.Brief Lives: Marquis De Sade (Brief Lives)
By David Carter. 2011
As explicit in his prose as he was in his private life, the Marquis de Sade remains one of the…
most controversial writers of all time. This new biography, by the acclaimed translator and author David Carter, promises to shock as much as it informs. Arrested many times for sexual misdemeanors, the Marquis de Sade was imprisoned in the Bastille, where he was writing 120 Days of Sodom and The Misfortunes of Virtue at the time that it was stormed in 1789. After the French Revolution he was again imprisoned and sent to an asylum, where he wrote diaries and plays. This concise biography offers a fresh look at a relentlessly compelling figure with a fascinating life of scandal and imprisonment.Brief Lives: Wilkie Collins (Brief Lives)
By Melisa Klimaszewski. 2009
Author of the first detective novel in English, Wilkie Collins was one of the most popular authors in Victorian England.…
In this illuminating biography, Melisa Klimaszewski situates the writer within his own milieu and demonstrates how his work sparks new understandings of Victorian life and letters. A close friend and collaborator of Charles Dickens, Collins secured his own fame with sensational novels that feature intricate legal plots, mistaken identities, and complex crimes. Boldly challenging the mores of Victorian society by maintaining two families and shunning the institution of marriage, Collins was also one of the most unconventional public figures of his day. His life story, succinctly told in this elegant biography, promises to instruct and to entertain.Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life
By Brigitta Olubas. 2007
The first biography of Shirley Hazzard, the author of The Transit of Venus and a writer of “shocking wisdom” and…
“intellectual thrill” (The New Yorker).Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life tells the extraordinary story of a great modern novelist. Brigitta Olubas, Hazzard’s authorized biographer, has drawn, with great subtlety and understanding, on her fiction; on an extensive archive of letters, diaries, and notebooks; and on the memories of surviving friends and colleagues to create this resonant portrait of an exceptional woman. This biography explores the distinctive times of Hazzard’s life, from her youth and middle age to her widowhood and years of decline, and traces the complex and intricate processes of self-fashioning that lay beneath Hazzard’s formidable, beguiling presence. Olubas shows us the places of Hazzard’s life, of which she wrote with characteristic lyricism, accompanied by rare photographs from Hazzard’s collection and elsewhere.Hazzard was the last of a generation of self-taught writers, devotees of a great literary tradition, and her depth of perception and expressive gifts have earned her iconic status. Olubas has brought her brilliantly alive, enhancing and deepening our understanding of the singular woman who created some of the most enduring fiction of the past sixty years. As Dwight Garner wrote in The New York Times, “Hazzard’s stories feel timeless because she understands, as she writes in one of them: ‘We are human beings, not rational ones.’” Here, in Shirley Hazzard, is the story of a remarkable human being.