The Book of Tea was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since beenrepublished many times. - In the book, Kakuzo introduces the termTeaism and how Tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japaneseculture, thought, and life. The book is noted to be accessibile toWestern audiences because though Kakuzo was born and raisedJapanese, he was trained from a young age to speak English; andwould speak it all his life, becoming proficient at communicatinghis thoughts in the Western Mind. In his book he elucidates suchtopics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of Tea andJapanese life. The book emphasises how Teaism taught the Japanesemany things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzo argues that thistea-induced simplicity affected art and architecture, and he was along-time student of the visual arts. He ends the book with achapter on Tea Masters, and spends some time talking about Sen noRikyu and his contribution to the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Curries & Asian Food offers a popular and varied series of dishes that are suitable for every taste and convenience. The curries are based on recipes from India. China, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam and are accompanied by a wide range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes that are perfect recipe companions to the curries. Curries & Asian Food is an invaluable source of great, straightforward recipes suitable for any occasion, whether it is a quick and simple supper or a delicious and elaborate meal to entertain friends. Using basic, readily avaliable ingredients, this straightforward,no-nonsense book allows you to limit your cooking time without compromising on quality.
This barbecue compendium is crammedwith500 sizzling recipes,along with tips for selecting ingredientsfor the grill, essential barbecue techniques, preparingmouthwatering marinades and making delicious accompaniments.
Wine: A Basic Course is a step-by-step guide for the new wine-lover. This fully indexed, illustrated volume provides an essential commentary on wine and wine drinking. It offers a complete education in the mysteries and subtle art of viniculture, from pairing up wines with food to understanding the distinctions between Old and New World wines. Over 300 color photographs are featured. 作者简介： Tom Forrest was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began studying wine seriously in 1976, while at catering college, and began teaching the subject in 1982. He has been a judge at the International Wine challenge since 1999, is a member of the tasting panel of Wine magazine, and is currently manager atVinopolis, London's wine-tasting visitor attraction. He lives in London, England.
Melanie Rehak always loved cooking, eating, and sharing foodwith loved ones. After reading the likes of Michael Pollan, EricSchlosser, and Wendell Berry, she tried to buy organic and localfoods. But upon the birth of her son, Jules, she realized that shewas responsible for feeding someone else, and she wanted to knowmore. Eating for Beginners details a year of discovering what itmeans to be an eater and a parent in today’s complicated world.Rehak harvested potatoes, milked goats, sorted beans, and worked ata small restaurant where she learned what to eat and why, that eventhe most dedicated organic farmers sometimes serve their childrenfrozen chicken fingers, and that we really can make peace with ourfood.
This phrase book for travelers includes 100 key words to unlockthe secret of instant communication. The idea is simple- learn 100words and say 1,000 things. This book presents the basic vocabularythat will be used over and over again. All words are repeated indifferent combinations, building familiarity without effort. Allphrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters andstandard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciationallows the user to say the phrases correctly.
This amazing new collection will revolutionise your cooking! With three recipes on each page in an easy-to-use flip format a Million Menus removes the hassle of using dozens of cookbooks. Each page divides into three sections making it easy to plan and prepare a complete meal. Whether you're planning family suppers before a weekly trip to the supermarket or trying to work out what to cook for a special dinner party with all the trimmings, a Million Menus is sure to make the task easier and fun. Each page has appetizers at the top, main courses in the middle,and desserts at the bottom and with fantastic colour pictures for eachrecipe this will become the only cookbook you need!
Includes a tempting and wide-rangingcollection of cheeses, arranged by type, from soft to hard -including fresh cheese, pasta filata, white and mixed mold, blue,washed rind and semi- hard cheese. Technical terms are explained,and the appellation systems which guarantee the quality of what youare buying are demystified. With 500 cheeses of all variations,you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for,making this theonly cheese compendium you'll ever need.
Soups And Starters Features recipe, step by step instructions, and a set of simple ingredients to provide a range of dishes for cooks of various abilities.
This soup compendium is brimming with500 mouth-watering recipes, all of them clear and easy to follow.Every page is filled with ideas and tips for everykind ofsoup,broth, bisque, chowder, potage and consomme. Casua weekendlunch, simple supper,sophisticated starter, winter warmer or summercooler - you name it, there's a perfect soup for it.
Superbeans would have been a better name far these liNle gems,for no other common, widely used foodstuff provides as manybenefits as the humble saya bean. Common derivatives of the soyabean include the dairy substitutes soya milk, cream, cheese andyogurt; the meat substitutes tofu and textured vegetable protein(TVP), and other natural products such as miso, soy sauce, soyanuts and soya oil. The sheer versafifity of such a plant demandsexploitation, proving that it has great potential for a wide rangeof delicious recipes, Because of its high nutritional value,especially in terms of the protein it provides, soy can form anessential foundation for either a vegan or vegelarJan diet. And,being a good source of fibre, soy can also be used in combinationwith meat to provide the fibre that animal protein lacks. Anaverage daily intake of one ounce can substantially improve yourgeneral health, as well as offering the beneficial preventivepowers of its natural compound genistein. Whatever the nature of your eat
Our long running romance with the cocktail is testament to the fact that everyone deserves a slice of decadence. Whether youre throwing a lavish black-tie affair, having a few drinks with friends, or curling up on the sofa with a glass of something comforting, you are sure to find just the right cocktail in this book. Each chapter covers a separate spirit and provides you with the most popular recipes together with a few new twists on classic cocktails. Cocktail recipes include:Vodka,Gin,Tequila,Rum,hiskey,Champagne,Nonalcoholic cocktails. From party drinks to everyday treats, 1001 Cocktails offers everything you need to know about cocktails.
Impress your guests;mix with the best; passthebartender's test withflying colours!
Fill your kitchen with the mouthwatering aromas of basil and parmesan and whisk yourself away to sunny Italian climes. From traditional Lasagne to Stuffed Squid with Romesco Sauce, from soups and starters right though to entertaining and those classi
