Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine:more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms. This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want
Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 38 greatrecipes.Full color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time. Try one:TREAT yourself!
Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 35 greatrecipes. Full-color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time. Try one:TREAT yourself!
This title includes fresh and bold flavours from Spain. Withover 120 recipes, "Spanish Bible" provides an easy-to-followintroduction to the classic flavours that are an intrinsic part ofSpain's cuisine - from garlic-rich, tasty tapas to seafood spicedwith golden saffron, hearty bean stews, slow meat braises and ofcourse, creamy desserts and irresistible sweets. The Spanish lovetheir food and they love sharing it so the recipes are designedwith variety and flexibility in mind be it snack-sized tapas orlarger dishes such as paella, perfect for special occasions. Packedwith colourful photographs and simple instructions, "The SpanishBible" reflects Spain's diverse landscape and rich culturalheritage and guarantees success every time - this is satisfying,bold food with an authentic twist.
Mexican cuisine is vibrant and exciting, characterized by layering the culinary traditions of centuries of diverse civilizations to create the ultimate fusion food. This book has a selection of the very best traditional Mexican recipes to inspire you for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or supper dish or ideas for an all-out Mexican-style feast, there is something here for you.
For this collection, unmatched in the field of dessertcookbooks, Richard Sax devoted more than a decade to searching outand perfecting 350 of the world's best and most beloved homedesserts. Everything the cook longs for is here: cobblers andcrisps, cakes and cookies, puddings and souffls, pies and pastries,ice creams and sauces. Extensive sidebars - profiles of cooks,engaging recollections of favorite desserts, quotations fromhundreds of literary works, and excerpts from fascinating oldrecipes - make this an indispensable, lively volume. Winner of aJames Beard Award and a Julia Child Award.
A delightful collection of simple and delicious recipes. Clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result. Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling.
The number-one New York Times bestselling In Death series explodes with intrigue, passion, and suspense. Now, Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb propels you into the darkest night of Lieutenant Eve Dallas's life-when a killer comes to call. Eve's name has a made a Christmas list, but it's not for being naughty or nice. It's for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now the escaped madman has her in his sights. With her husband Roarke at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeance-or die trying.
A fascinating interpretation of how the body functions tomaintain good health and addresses all kinds of ailments withspecific nutritional approaches. A pioneering nutritionclassic.
Stretching from the shores of Turkey to the Ionian Sea east ofItaly, the Greek islands have been the crossroads of theMediterranean since the time of Homer. Over the centuries,Phoenicians, Athenians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians,Ottoman Turks, and Italians have ruled the islands, putting theirdistinctive stamp on the food. Aglaia Kremezi, a frequent contributor to GOURMET and aninternational authority on Greek food, spent the past eight yearscollecting the fresh, uncomplicated recipes of the local women, aswell as of fishermen, bakers, and farmers. Like all Mediterraneanfood, these dishes are light and healthful, simple but never plain,and make extensive use of seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and fish.Passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, most havenever before been written down. All translate easily to theAmerican home kitchen: Tomato Patties from Santorini; Spaghettiwith Lobster from Kithira; Braised Lamb with Artichokes from Chios;Greens and Potato Stew from Crete; Spinach, Le
"In this book, I'm embarking on a different path, focusing on finding recipes that preserve the tastes and memories of a long-departed place." —Greg Patent A Baker's Odyssey is a rich collection of recipes and culinary history, all gleaned from Patent's exhaustive research in the American home kitchens of immigrants from around the world. Through his travels across the country, Patent learned the secrets to traditional baked goods originating from thirty-two different nations. From Scotland and Austria to India and Thailand to Mexico, Norway, and West Africa, the recipes represent the best of each culture's beloved culinary traditions. Chapters are organized by categories of baked goods, and include Fried Pastries and Doughs, Flatbreads and More, Savory Pastries, Sweet Pastries, Savory Yeast Breads and Pies, Sweet Yeast Breads, Cookies and Cookie-Like Pastries, and Dessert Cakes, Tortes, and Pies. Patent provides detailed information on the origin of each recipe and its ingredients, and g
Fast food should not mean dull dishes and this sumptuous cookbook will revitalise the way you cook. Everyday recipes can be lively and interesting and this collection of ecipes takes you through quick and easy dishes that you and your friends and family will love - from gnocchi to risotto and seafood to salads. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish. Oolour photographs and variation tips make this the perfect culinary guide,
Product Details 基本信息 ISBN-13 书号 9780804185592 Author 作者 Thorisson, Mimi Pages Number 页数 304页 Publisher 出版社 Clarkson Potter Publishers Publication Date 出版日期 2014年10月28日 Product Dimensions 商品尺寸 16开 Shipping Weight 商品重量 566g Language 语种 ENG Book Contents 内容简介 With beguiling recipes and sumptuous photography, "A Kitchen in France" transports readers to the French countryside and marks the debut of a captivating new voice in cooking. When Mimi Thorisson and her family moved from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way Medoc, she did not quite know what was in store for them. She found wonderful ingredients--from local farmers and the neighboring woods--and, most important, time to cook. Her cookbook chronicles the family's seasonal meals and life in an old farmhouse, all photographed by her husband, Oddur. Mimi's convivial recipes--such as Roast Chicken with Herbs and Creme Fraic
