Can a cup of coffee reveal the face of God? Can it become the holy grail of modern-day knights errant who brave hardship and peril in a relentless quest for perfection? Can it change the world? These questions are not rhetorical. When highly prized coffee beans sell at auction for $50, $100, or $150 a pound wholesale (and potentially twice that at retail), anything can happen. In God in a Cup, journalist and late-blooming adventurer Michaele Weissman treks into an exotic and paradoxical realm of specialty coffee where the successful traveler must be part passionate coffee connoisseur, part ambitious entrepreneur, part activist, and part Indiana Jones. Her guides on the journey are the nation's most heralded coffee business hotshots—Counter Culture's Peter Giuliano, Intelligentsia's Geoff Watts, and Stump-town's Duane Sorenson. With their obsessive standards and fiercely competitive baristas, these roasters are creating a new culture of coffee connoisseurship in America—a culture in which $10 lat
More than 300 scrumptious, heart-healthy recipes from thekitchen of the best-selling authors of Choose to Lose and Eater'sChoice. Long acclaimed as the nation's leading authorities onhealthful eating, Dr. Ron and Nancy Goor have assembled, for thefirst time under one cover, the finest recipes in their repertoire:appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, and desserts so deliciousyou won't believe they are actually good for you. To help youmonitor dietary fat and cholesterol, each recipe is accompanied bya full analysis of calories and fat, and every one bears theuser-friendly stamp that runs through all the Goors" booksand hasmade them million-copy bestsellers. The instructions are foolproofand clear, so even beginners will have no trouble turning ourluscious, heart-healthy meals. Techniques have been streamlined,prep times have been minimized, and ingredients are available inany supermarket. Everyone can now eat well.
This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini
"Welcome to the wonderful world of sangrias and punches, names that conjure up good times with great friends. Go get some wine, hit the local produce market, grab a few spirits and ice, and have at it. Enjoy!" --From 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks
FROM ASIA'S MASTER chefs comes a selection of recipes which are both easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Savor the authentic flavors of dishes from all parts of Asia--from the spicy satays of Indonesia to the fragrant spring rolls of Saigon. Learn to prepare subtle and exciting foods using an array of exotic ingredients. The Food of Asia offers fascinating insights into the historical, geographic and cultural context of these recipes, enhancing your appreciation of these ancient cuisines. Anyone from the experienced cook to the novice can quickly prepare delicious meals by following the comprehensive, illustrated guide to ingredients, and helpful hints sections. Menus designed for a variety of occasions, from the casual family meal to a sophisticated dinner party, are also featured, as well as more than 200 stunning color photographs. Your voyage of culinary discovery begins here!
This updated edition of the national bestseller debunks dietary myths and presents Dr. Willett's New Healthy Eating Pyramid, a healthier guide to nutrition than the recently revised USDA pyramid. Inside you'll discover: eye-opening new research on the healthiest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; why weight control is still the single most important factor; menu plans and brand-new recipes that make it even easier to reinvent your diet. 作者简介 Walter C. Willett, M.D., is chairman of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and a professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School. A world-renowned researcher, he is one of the leaders of the famous Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Dr. Willett has won many honors, including the Mott Prize, the prestigious award of the General Motors Cancer Research Foundation.
Jamie is one of Britain's best-loved chefs who has made cooking interesting and accessible, not only for a new generation but for all those who love good food. He believes in getting the most out of ingredients and making tasty, easy, sociable food with the minimum of fuss. Like his first two books, Happy Days is filled with fantastic recipes for different occasions. 作者简介：Jamie Oliver started cooking at his parents' pub, the Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight, and he has worked with some of the world's top chefs. He runs Fifteen, one of the best restaurants in London,and continues to be heavily involved with the Fifteen Foundation, which provides training and mentoring for disadvantaged young people. In 2005 Jamie led a campaign to improve the quality of school dinners in the UK and through the Feed Me Better movement caused the government to substantially change its policy. Jamie continues to write for publications in the UK and around the world. He lives in Londo
Végétariens, à la viande, aux poissons ou aux fruits, tartareset carpaccios se déclinent avec gourmandise (tartare de légumes dhiver aux noix, tartare de crevettes à la mangue et à la coco,carpaccio de poires aux copeaux de chocolat et à la menthe...)30recettes savoureuses à base de produits extra-frais, à préparer enun rien de temps pour tous les amateurs de cru.
Cocktails Are Back and their new incarnations make more sophisticated sipping than ever before.These updated classics from the country s most popular chefs and bartenders are simple to concoct yet complex in character and flavor.Here s how to stir up new,exciting tastes with finesse.Cheers! White Peach Sangria and Pomegranate Sangria —chef Bobby Flay The Cajun Martini —chef Paul Prudhomme The Citrus Cooler —Paul Bolles-Beaven,Union Square Cafe The Rumbo Jam —Katy Keck,New World Grill
30 recettes de confitures gourmandes et de chutneys originaux,au fil des saisons : configelée de framboises à la rose, chutney depoivron à la coriandre, confiture de mirabelles au gingembre confitou confiture de citron de Menton… servies par la plume et lesphotos de Valérie Lhomme. Quelques conseils pratiques, de bons produits et un peu d’attentionsuffisent pour réussir ses confitures et surtout moderniser l’idéequ’on s’en fait !
Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys — or “dark” spirits — originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to: Become a sophisticated taster Sh
If you're tired of the same old cookies, look no further. This full-color cookbook gives you a year's worth of delectably different cookie recipes-from Black Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies to Almond Coconut Macaroons. Whether you want to please your kids, impress your guests, or indulge yourself, all of the recipes here are straightforward, absolutely delicious, and completely irresistible. Bet you can't eat just one!
Learn what you need to know about wine–in a single evening! Though more and more Americans enjoy wine each year, many still feel intimidated by the subject. The image of the wine snob – swirling glass in hand, taking luxurious sniffs, and spouting obscure factoids about the vintage – persists, making the rest of us feel lost in a seemingly elite world. In fact, anyone and everyone can appreciate wine. The Learning Annex Presents the Pleasure of Wine is a straightforward guide that squeezes a seminar’s worth of information into a book and answers questions such as: What are the different types of wine? What kinds of wine come from France, Italy, North America, Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, and South America? How do I taste wine, and how do I pair wine with food? What are some fun ways to integrate wine into my life? Full of sidebars and other special features, The Learning Annex Presents the Pleasure of Wine gives you the tools and knowl
Inspired by the hearty and nutritious ingredients that he uses in his bakeries, ric Kayser has created 50 new recipes that celebrate "superfood" ingredients such as whole grains (wheat, rye, oats), seeds (sesame, sunflower, poppy), dried fruit (prunes, raisins, figs), and nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts). Kayser includes both sweet and savory recipes that will dazzle your taste buds: try chestnut, apricot, and pistachio bread; mussels in a lime-and-beer sauce; or eggplant caviar drizzled with sesame oil—the options for delicious and balanced meals are endless! Kayser’s fresh approach to cooking offers nutritious, flavorful dishes that are simple and enjoyable to prepare, for experienced chefs and fledgling cooks alike. His recipes are a fresh and easy take on French cuisine today.
Les cakes et les muffins se déclinent à l’envie en version saléeou sucrée… Voici 30 recettes originales, à préparer en un rien detemps pour vos apéritifs, vos brunchs ou vos cafés gourmands :muffins courgettes et citron vert, cakes coppa, artichauts etmozzarella, muffins caramel au beurre salé, carrot cake… Ils sontsi moelleux et savoureux que vous ne pourrez y résister !
Quoi de plus chaleureux qu’un apéritif gourmand entre amis !Découvrez 30 recettes d’amuses-bouche variés, faciles à préparer etmettez en pratique l’art du grignotage. Qu’ils soient d’inspiration espagnole comme les tapas ou italiennecomme les antipasti, tous ces mini plats à déguster avec les doigtsvous raviront : gambas aux poivrons, beignets de chorizo,feuilletés mozzarella-anchois, légumes croquants à la crème decéleri… Bon apéro !
We all know that eating healthier is easier said than done. New diets pop up every few months; the only problem is that the food choices are often too bland and there’s usually little variety in the dishes you can eat. 30 Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Cuisines is about to change all that. In a delicious departure from the nutrition-through-sacrifice school of cooking, this book celebrates the international and the flavorful with a healthy twist. You’ll find out how to use the most healthful nutritional principles and ingredients from the world’s major cuisines to create one fabulous, healthy global eating program. 30 Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Cuisines blends the latest nutrition research with information about the culinary histories and traditions of a number of major countries and regions around the world. By incorporating this culinary wisdom into your diet, you can reduce your chances of developing a number of major diet-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes,
The unequivocal reference tome on the full spectrum oftwentieth-century French cooking, interpreted and revised by masterchef Paul Bocuse for the home cook. Celebrated chef Paul Bocuse isthe authority on classic French cuisine. In this volume, he shares500 simple, traditional French recipes. Aimed at the beginner butwith enough breadth to entice the confident chef, these recipes canbe readily prepared at home and emphasize the use of the freshestand simplest ingredients. The book is divided into twenty-twochapters, fourteen covering savory recipes and eight covering sweetrecipes, with everything from soups to soufflés, by way ofterrines, fish, meat, and vegetables. Practical appendixes includeaverage cooking times for different types of meat, conversiontables, and a glossary of key French culinary terms.
Crème glacée à la fraise Tagada(r), crème glacée aux spéculoos,sorbet à la pastèque, crème glacée à la lavande, sorbet à la roseet aux lychees, crème glacée au caramel au beurre salé, sundae auxmarshmallows... Frissonnez de plaisir ! Collection aiguise vossens... et propose 40 recettes destinées à séduire les papilles desplus fins gourmets. Offrez-vous quelques instants culinairesd'exception alliant simplicité et élégance.
Do Something Different with Chicken - Starting Tonight! Chicken breasts. You've probably got 'em in your freezer or fridge - and with good reason. They're fast, tasty, versatile and healthy. This book gives you 100 easy ways to jazz up chicken breasts - whether you want to add pizzazz to pizza or salads, give a new twist to a chicken classic, go global and spice things up or experience the thrill of the grill. So say goodbye to bland, boring, ordinary chicken - and say hello to a whole new world of chicken delights. Open the book for: 100 easy, tasty chicken recipes - super soups and salads, retooled classics, restaurant favorites, zesty international dishes, grill-side greats and more Simple tips for cooking perfect chicken breasts every time, every way Unbeatable ideas for ultra-fast chicken dishes on the fly 30 tempting color photographs
Who hasn’t tried them on holiday：the appetizing little snacks that are served with wine in every Spanish bar——anchovies in sherry vinega r；stuffed eggplant；dates wrapped in bacon；treshly—caught gambas and mussels．Lovers of the tapas culture will he delighted with the contents of this book—but endless gastronomic pleasure is also promised by such dishes as vegetable paella from Valencia，Basque fish soup，pork in sherry,Tu rr6n parfait and the specialties from Andalusia in which the culinary heritage of the Moorish forefathers lives on．Twelve of Spain's top chefs share their special creations with us in this book．and entertain us with stories of the traditions and peculiarities of their native cuisine．Step by step，they show —U?how eVen noVices can produce these authentic dishes． The many and varied reopes are a delight，SO why not spoil you rself—and your guests——with these irresistible delicacies from the home of Rioja and flamenco．
If you love to party, you'll love this book. It's filled with fast, foolproof recipes for all your favorite munchies-snack mixes, dips and spreads, finger foods and bite-sized sweets. Whether you're throwing a cocktail party, lounging around on the patio or having the gang over for holiday desserts, you'll find lots of easy-to-fix nibbles and noshes that everyone will love. So pick up the phone and start inviting people over-it's party time! Open the book for: 100 easy party food recipes-crunchy bites, delicious dips, crowd- pleasing drinks, winning wings, spectacular skewers and serve- yourself desserts Great ideas for throwing an instant party with food from the grocery store Simple tips for last-minute party dips, platters and wraps 30 tempting color photographs.
When the sun is bright and the weather's just right, outside is where you want to be. This book is packed with 100 easy, festive recipes that are perfect for dinners on the deck and parties on the patio—from small bites and barbecue classics to picnic favorites and cool drinks. Whether you're feeding your family or entertaining the entire block, these outdoor recipes are guaranteed to please. So invite some friends, fire up the grill and discover outdoor food that's out of this world!
