A beautiful cookbook and guide to the Pacific Northwest's vibrant wine and culinary scene Blessed with abundant seafood, wonderful produce, and bountiful vineyards, the Pacific Northwest has spawned a unique culinary culture. In this dazzling cookbook, Braiden Rex-Johnson takes us along as she visits the region's most accomplished chefs and winemakers, showcasing the dishes and wines that have made the Pacific Northwest a gastronomic mecca. Brimming with stories and lore, illustrated with 186 gorgeous color photos, and featuring 113 recipes and wine pairings, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining brilliantly brings to life this region's special culinary character.

A richly illustrated overview of where to sample the best foodand drink in the French capital. Tempting the eyes and enticing thepalate, this gourmet tour of Paris provides a panoramic survey ofthe epicenter of gastronomy. Divided into three chapters, this bookguides the reader from the temptations of "Decadent Paris", withits enticing wine cellars and jewel-toned macaroons, to favoritebistros and boulangeries in "Traditional Paris". "ContemporaryParis" celebrates the city’s most inventive and trendy venues andpays homage to its international offerings. Discover a gourmetlover’s Paris, where illustrious settings transport you to anotherera, and food in all its forms is as revered as the finest works ofart.

Whether your home is small or large, an apartment in the cityor a country cottage, it is a space that should be at oncebeautiful and livable. The key to that is managing the upkeepwithout feeling flustered. Until now, there has never been acomprehensive resource that not only tells how to care for yourhome and everything in it, but that also simplifies the process byexplaining just when. With secrets from Martha Stewart foraccomplishing the most challenging homekeeping tasks with ease,this detailed and comprehensive book is the only one you will needto help you keep your home looking its best, floor to ceiling, roomby room. In Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook , Martha shares herunparalleled expertise in home maintenance and care. Readable andpractical–and graced with charts, sidebars, illustrated techniques,and personal anecdotes from Martha’s decades of experience caring for herhomes–this is far more than just a compendium of ways to keep yourhouse clean. It covers everything from properly ex

Gorgeous cakes are not the sole preserve of professional chefs. In this book you will find over 100 ideas for beautiful cakes, all of them easy to make at home without the need for fancy equipment or specialist skills. It means you need never be short of a fuss-free recipe for the perfect cake, whatever the occasion. The choice includes gloriously girly cakes-as-fashion statements, comforting favourites and essential classics including tempting little mini-cakes and cupcakes, the most wickedly indulgent chocolate cakes, and sublimely creamy cheesecakes. There are inspired ideas for festive occasions, from traditional and modern cakes for Christmas and Easter to pretty Valentine's Day cakes and yummy creations for children's birthday parties. There's a stunning selection of dream cakes, as fabulous to look at as they are to eat, meringues, patisserie, old-fashioned standbys and tea-time treats. There are even suggestions for those of us who, perhaps because of food intolerances, normally say no to a slice

It takes more than top shelf COCktails to produCe a successfulbeverage operation In today S market whether run nlng a stand alone business or one 0ncorporated nto a restaurant hotel,or foodservice operation the SUCCessfu bar operator needs to have product and equipment knowledge management savvy marketing skills 5nsight intothe atest trends and of course，a strong grasp of mixology-all of which are detailed here inThe Bar and Beverage Book This revised Third Edition has the most up to date material on managing a beverage operation，bar equipment，sanitation and bar setuP，managing inventory and planning for profit as wel!as new material on： Responsible alcohol service：learn crisis management protection from liability,and ways to ensure patrons drink responsibly Marketing：investigate new service methods to attract a wider demographic Staffing：improve the recruitment hiring and training of employees Spirits wine and beer：acquire a greater knowledge of upscale products Managemen

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!

Tired of the same old cocktails? Looking for something new tospice up your evening? Introduce yourself to the wild and wonderfulworld of Asian-inspired drinks with "AsianCocktails": youAEll beglad you did Try a Sake Mojito on for size, or the mouthwateringHanoi Hooker, the aptly named Coriander Collins or, for the perfectafter-dinner treat, the Lychee Alexander. "Asian Cocktails" is anexciting collection of 90 cocktails, including 10 non-alcoholicdrinks and a handful of tempting bar snack recipes such as TamariAlmonds and Curry Popcorn With flavors ranging from bold to subtle,"Asian Cocktails" reflects the taste and style of 15mixologists--from 5 countries--who contributed recipes to thisspecial book. A perfectly balanced mix of old favorites and newtemptations, this book is sure to make your next cocktail party ahit.

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．

There is nothing new about vegetarianism. People have committedto meatless diets for centuries, and for a variety of easons. Butwhy, now, are more and more people turning to a vegetarianlifestyle? The answer is simple: to maintain optimum health. Aplant-based diet consisting of fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes,and whole grains provides you with a wide range of health benefits,including a lower incidence of obesity, high blood pressure,coronary heart disease, stroke, many {orms of cancer, and higlhcholesterol.

"This book is a "must" if you enjoy the taste of wine!This excellent guide playfully educates amateurs,as well as experts,in the pleasures of drinking white wines." "White Wine For Dummies is an insightful reference guide for the beginning taster or the industry professional who has an appreciation of wine and wit." Do you know the difference between a Chardonnay,Pinot Grigio,and a Sauvignon Blanc? Are you frustrated and intimidated by the vast number of white wines to choose from? White Wine For Dummies is your handy guide to the world of white wines — covering wine regions from all over the world,including California,France,New Zealand,South Africa,Germany,and Italy.With this handy guide,complete with helpful charts,wine label examples,expert tips,wine tasting techniques,and author recommendations — you'll soon be selecting white wine with confidence!

In today's world, the lives of ancient tea masters, living inmountainside huts and picking tea leaves fresh off wild plants,seem inapplicable to our hectic lives. "The Way of Tea" showsmodern readers how you can bring this serenity to your daily life.You don't need a mountainside hut or hours for endlesscontemplation; just a few quiet moments with a steaming cup of yourfavorite tea. Aaron Fisher, noted tea expert and author,illustrates the way of tea for modern readers. It does not need tobe a somber religious ceremony, but instead can be a path toexperience inner peace, to relax the ego and to allow oneself to befree and open--an excellent recipe for a life well lived.

Pasta is one of the world's most popular foods, not least because of its astonishing versatility. Just a glance at the mouth-watering recipes in this book will give you an idea of the vast number of different ingredients that combine superbly with it and the inspiring range of dishes you can create. From refreshing summery salads to hearty baked pasta layers, and from family favourites to elegant dinner party dishes, pasta is the ideal choice for any occasion imaginable. Dried pasta is only part of the story. Why not try making your own fresh pasta? It's easier than you might think and you don't even have to own a pasta machine. You can then use it to make a variety of shapes, from tagliatelle to lasagne, or to prepare ravioli and other filled pasta. Simply follow the clear instructions and helpful hints to create impressive pasta dishes 'just like mama used to make'.

America's favorite baker, Nancy Baggett, has been on a roadtrip around the country. Now she's back, with something for everydessert lover: the best pies, cakes, puddings, crisps, cookies, icecreams, and candies in the land. Many of her discoveries werelocally famous family secretsuntil now. They include a memorablysimple blueberry buckle from a Vermont bed-and-breakfast; a coconutchiffon cake from an island off the coast of Virginia that hasbecome a "destination dessert"; a never-before-revealed recipe forchocolate-dipped caramel candies, the fund-raising specialty of thewomen of an Episcopal church in New Mexico; and a sublime peachcobbler from a cook in the Ozarks. Baggett has tested and retestedevery recipe in her home kitchen to ensure that all cooks get thesame results. She has even included a chapter on easy gifts to makewith children, from "bars in a jar" (a homemade brownie mix) tofancifully decorated graham-cracker holiday cottages. Every recipein this lavishly photographed book comes with an

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.

For this trailblazing collection of America"s favoritecookies, Nancy Baggett crisscrossed the nation, visiting small-townbakeries, chic urban cookie boutiques, rural inns,bed-and-breakfasts, farmers" markets, and the homes of locallyrenowned cooks. She combed through community cookbooks and searchedout long-lost heirloom recipes, sure-handedly reworking everyrecipe in her own kitchen. THE ALL-AMERICAN COOKIE BOOK celebrates regional gems from everycorner of the country: Pennsylvania Dutch Soft Sugar Cookies, NewYork Black and Whites, New Mexican Biscochitos, Key Lime Frostiesfrom Florida, and Mocha Espresso Wafers from Seattle. Asophisticated hazelnut chocolate sandwich cookie that was theclosely guarded secret of an Oregon hostess is here, and so is adelightfully crisp (and easy to roll out) old-fashioned gingerbreadcookie recreated from a handwritten 1880 notebook. Homespun classics abound: Chocolate Whoopie Pies, Caramel AppleCrumb Bars, Chocolate Chunk Brownies, and Caramel-Frosted BrownSugar

This book has 80 simple and delicious recipes from the MiddleKingdom.

Wine tourism is experiencing exponential growth and thepressure is now on wine producers to commission the best architectsto create appealing spaces that will celebrate and promote theculture of wine. Today's winery is designed as much for the winerytour as for wine production itself. Illustrated with strikingexamples of 40 of the world's most beautiful wineries, Wine byDesign introduces the most exciting new designs and covers thenewest trends from celebrity wineries to the new links with spatherapies and hospitality, to new green, sustainableinitiatives.

Mich Turner shares the baking and decorating secrets that havetaken her to the top in this ultimate guide to creating cakeperfection. The celebrityfavourite and founder of Little VeniceCake Company covers everythingfrom baking basics to masterclasseson essential techniques and the cherryon top is a stunning galleryof stylish cakes for every occasion.

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!

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,

Terrine d'aubergine au pesto et pignons de pin, Terrine delapin à la sauge, Terrine de saint-jacques, Terrine de chèvrefrais, Terrine de foie gras aux épices, Terrine de fraises...autant de recettes savoureuses et raffinées. 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.