This isn't a diet book. This is a book about plates. And the twisted conspiracy that ismaking our country fat. FACT :: 95 percent of dieters regain the weight after fiveyears. FACT :: The average American dinner plate has grown from 9 inchesin diameter to 12 inches since 1970. FACT :: As a result, we’re now consuming more than 300 excesscalories per day. FACT :: Our bodies have kept pace growing with our plates. CURE :: A return to 9-inch dinner plates. Behold The 9-Inch "Diet."

The world's most popular beverage with a history stretchingthousands of years is now a secret weapon in the culinary arsenal -devoTEAs will love the chance to braise, bake, and brine with tea.White, green, oolong, black, and everything in between and beyond,Culinary Tea not only tells the story of tea as a beverage butcombines the world's favourite drink with the culinary arts in morethan 100 recipes and photographs throughout. You can take aculinary journey to meats braised in tea, fruits steeped in tea,desserts delicately flavored with ground leaves, tea-infusedcocktails with custom-flavoured alcohols, seasonal tea-basedbeverages fit for a party, and many more creaTEAve dishes designedto use a myriad of teas from all over the world.

Americans are drinking more alcoholic beverages than ever, andalmost 30 percent of tipplers name wine as their drink of choice.Recent studies have touted the health benefits of wine-drinking. Sowhy is wine so intimidating? The sheer numbers and types of wines?The wine snobs with their arcane terminology? The French with theirinsufferable Frenchiness? Demystifying oenophilia and offering more than a few laughs alongthe way, Jennifer Rosen’s THE CORK JESTER?’S GUIDE TO WINE is acollection of fast, funny anecdotes and informative lessons sure toentertain both the vintage idiot and the savvy sipper. In the book’s introduction, Rosen offers a typically frankexplanation of her approach: "A wise winemaker told me, ‘Drinkingwine with a sommelier is like making love to a gynecologist: it’sbetter if they don?’t tell you everything they know.’ Instead, Ioffer a series of bite-sized stories; Trojan horses filled withfacts programmed to infiltrate and lodge in your brain, with noeffort on

Veganism tries to avoid the exploitation of animals, in any form. For cooking, vegans do not include many staple foods in their diet: meat, fish, no dairy products (such as cheese or milk), eggs and even honey. This puts a premium on the need to create the sort of balanced and nutritious recipes provided so comprehensively in this timely new book.

Kids have endless imaginations and love parties and celebrations, so what better way to make their special days even more memorable by creating an original and unforgettable cake? With projects to rival even the imagination of children, Kids' Party Cakes will allow you to do just that! With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and full-colour illustrations, this book will provide you with mouthwatering cakes perfect for kids of all ages and with all kinds of interests. Also included is a useful front section with information on Equipment Utensils, Essential Ingredients, Basic Methods, Icing Recipes and Decorating. Whether you opt for a Flying Pilot Cake or a Candy Store Cake, these party cake recipes are certain to impress.