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History of Christmas Food and Feasts
by Claire HopleyA celebration of Yuletide food through the centuries. This mouthwatering book celebrates classic Christmas stories and their food and feasts. Each chapter covers a different era and the important foodie tales of time, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Jane Austen&’s festive celebrations, and Christmas with Dickens. Claire Hopley rediscovers the joys of literary Christmases and the meals enjoyed by classic characters, including Harry Potter&’s Christmas at Hogwarts with its impressive display of food, his first-ever feast after years of being neglected, and the Grinch&’s failed attempt to ruin Christmas by stealing the Who-pudding in Dr. Suess&’s children&’s tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With 40 must-try Christmas recipes, including a pork pie inspired by the one Pip gave to Magwitch in Charles Dickens&’s Great Expectations, a Christmas Pudding recipe like those described in Anthony Trollope&’s Orley Farm, as well as a turkey curry based on Helen Fielding&’s Bridget Jones&’s Diary, this book is the perfect gift for people who love Christmas, its traditions, and its foods, as well as a must-buy book for foodie booklovers who want to know more about Christmas feasts in their favorite tales.
A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard (American Palate)
by Eric D. Lehman Amy NawrockiWine has been meticulously crafted in Connecticut ever since colonists discovered wild grapes growing on their land. At first glance the New England climate appears inhospitable for this fastidious fruit but a number of varieties thrive here, including pinot gris, chardonnay, cabernet franc, cayuga white and st. croix. These carefully cultivated grapes have produced wines of unique characteristics and surprising quality. Join local wine enthusiasts Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki as they explore the intricacies of the region's local blends, the vintners that craft them, and the people who taste them. With vineyards and wineries in every corner of the state you're likely to find one that suits your palate in your backyard
A History of Cookbooks: From Kitchen to Page over Seven Centuries (California Studies in Food and Culture #64)
by Henry NotakerA History of Cookbooks provides a sweeping literary and historical overview of the cookbook genre, exploring its development as a part of food culture beginning in the Late Middle Ages. Studying cookbooks from various Western cultures and languages, Henry Notaker traces the transformation of recipes from brief notes with ingredients into detailed recipes with a specific structure, grammar, and vocabulary. In addition, he reveals that cookbooks go far beyond offering recipes: they tell us a great deal about nutrition, morals, manners, history, and menus while often providing entertaining reflections and commentaries. This innovative book demonstrates that cookbooks represent an interesting and important branch of nonfiction literature.
A History of English Food
by Clarissa Dickson WrightIn this magnificent guide to England's cuisine, the inimitable Clarissa Dickson Wright takes us from a medieval feast to a modern-day farmers' market, visiting the Tudor working man's table and a Georgian kitchen along the way. Peppered with surprises and seasoned with wit, A History of England Food is a classic for any food lover.
A History of Fair Trade in Contemporary Britain: From Civil Society Campaigns To Corporate Compliance
by Matthew AndersonThis book offers an original contribution to the empirical knowledge of the development of Fair Trade that goes beyond the anecdotal accounts to challenge and analyse the trading practices that shaped the Fair Trade model. Fair Trade represented a new approach to global trade, corporate social responsibility and consumer politics.
A History of Food in 100 Recipes
by William SitwellA riveting narrative history of food as seen through 100 recipes, from ancient Egyptian bread to modernist cuisine.We all love to eat, and most people have a favorite ingredient or dish. But how many of us know where our much-loved recipes come from, who invented them, and how they were originally cooked? In A HISTORY OF FOOD IN 100 RECIPES, culinary expert and BBC television personality William Sitwell explores the fascinating history of cuisine from the first cookbook to the first cupcake, from the invention of the sandwich to the rise of food television. A book you can read straight through and also use in the kitchen, A HISTORY OF FOOD IN 100 RECIPES is a perfect gift for any food lover who has ever wondered about the origins of the methods and recipes we now take for granted.
A History of Honey in Georgia and the Carolinas (American Palate)
by April AldrichIn the late 1800s, Georgia and the Carolinas produced millions of pounds of honey and created a lasting legacy within the industry. The uses for the sweet nectar go well beyond flavor. Bee pollination extensively benefits agricultural crops in the area. Elements from the beehive are commonly used in popular cosmetics, medicines and mead. Beekeepers also face serious challenges like Colony Collapse Disorder. Join author and beekeeper April Aldrich as she traces the delectable history of honey and beekeeping throughout the region, from ancient apiaries to modern meaderies and beyond.
History of Nebraska Agriculture, A: A Life Worth Living (American Heritage)
by Jody L. DobsonOnce known as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska’s plains and native grasslands today make it a domestic leader in producing food, feed and fuel. From Omaha to Ogallala, Nebraska’s founding farmers, ranchers and agribusiness leaders endured hardships while fostering kinships that have lasted generations. While many continued on the trails leading west, others from around the world stayed, seeking a home and land to cultivate. American Doorstop Project co-founders and authors Jody L. Lamp and Melody Dobson celebrate the state’s forgotten and untold agricultural history, highlighting more than a century and a half of agriculture industry, inventions and innovations in the Cornhusker State.
A History of North Carolina Wine: From Scuppernong to Syrah (American Palate)
by Alexia Jones HelsleyTake a journey through the long and exciting history of North Carolina grapes and vines. The state's native grapes grew with a wild abandon that uniformly impressed early explorers. Wine production, however, is another story--one with peaks and valleys and switchbacks. Alexia Jones Helsley recounts a tale of promise that was long unfulfilled, of disappointments and success and of competing visions and grapes. These pages speak to those intrigued by the romance of the native muscadines, appreciative of the complex varieties of North Carolina wine and fascinated by the enduring drama of human beings and their dreams. In the Old North State, the highly acclaimed vineyards of today have deep roots in the state's past.
A History of Pacific Northwest Cuisine: Mastodons to Molecular Gastronomy (American Palate Ser.)
by Marc HintonWith a dash of humor and a sprinkling of recipes, culinarian Marc Hinton chronicles the bounty of the Pacific Northwest from the mastodon meals of the earliest inhabitants to the gastronomic revolution of today. In this lively narrative, learn how Oregon's and Washington's chefs have used the region's natural abundance to create a sumptuous cuisine that is stylish yet simple and how winemakers and brewers have crafted their own rich beverage traditions. From potlatches to Prohibition, seafood to sustainability and Lewis and Clark to James Beard, Hinton traces the events and influences that have shaped the Pacific Northwest's edible past and created a delectable fare that has foodies and enophiles from around the world clamoring for a taste.
A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches: Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More (American Palate)
by Mike MadaioTake a Bite of Philadelphia's Storied Sandwich History Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork, the city's cultural and ethnic diversity has resulted in many of America's most established meals between bread. Join author and bona fide sandwich obsessive Mike Madaio as he journeys through the history and eateries behind Philadelphia's most iconic sandwiches and discovers some unsung heroes along the way.
The History of Rioja Wine: Tradition and Invention (Routledge Studies of Gastronomy, Food and Drink)
by Ludger MeesThe History of Rioja Wine offers an informative, chronological and in-depth account of Rioja wine from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. This book illuminates the fascinating and largely unknown success story of Rioja wine. Drawing on illustrative sources, the volume traces the economic, social, cultural and political evolution of Rioja wine from the 1850s to the present day, concluding with a reflection on the lesson its appealing success story offers to any lover of history and wine. The book is adorned with historical photographs throughout, the majority previously unpublished. An ideal companion both for students interested in Spanish history and wine enthusiasts more generally, this volume offers readers the opportunity to uncork the secrets of Rioja’s wine.
A History of South Carolina Barbeque (American Palate Ser.)
by Lake E. High Jr.&“The guru of &’que . . . [is] well equipped for his mission: securing South Carolina&’s rightful claim as home to the nation&’s first and best barbeque&” (South Carolina Living). South Carolina has been home to good, old-fashioned barbeque for quite a long time. Hundreds of restaurants, stands and food trucks sell tons of the southern staple every day. But the history of Palmetto State barbeque goes deeper than many might believe—it predates the rest of America. Native Americans barbequed pork on makeshift grills as far back as the 1500s after the Spanish introduced the pig into the Americas. Since the early 1920s, South Carolinians have been perfecting the craft and producing some of the best-tastin&’ &’que in the country. Join author and president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association Lake E. High Jr. as he traces the delectable history from its pre-colonial roots to a thriving modern-day tradition that fuels an endless debate over where to find the best plate. Includes photos! &“Of course, if one wants to taste the best, one needs to eat barbecue in South Carolina. As High repeatedly thumps into readers, the South, and South Carolina in particular, is home to real barbecue. Nevermind that hippie California TV-producer gobbledegook or those misguided cooking attempts by confused Northerners. Bless their hearts.&” —The Island Packet
The History of Sweets
by Paul ChrystalWe all know our sweets. We all remember sweets – objects of pure delight and the endless cause of squabbles, fights even, hoarding and swapping; a chance to gorge, suck, crunch and chew. But they’re by no means just a nostalgic thing of days past, and it’s not only children who love and devour sweets – gobstoppers, bulls eyes, licorice, seaside rock, bubble gum and the like; grown-ups of all ages are partial to a good humbug, or a lemon sherbet or two – in the car, (annoyingly) at the cinema or while out walking – wherever and whenever, the sweet is there, the sweet delivers and the sweet rarely disappoints. Sweets then are ubiquitous and enduring; they cross age, culture and gender boundaries and they have been around, it seems, forever. This book tells the story of sweets from their primitive beginnings to their place today as a billion pound commodity with its sophisticated, seductive packaging and sales, advertising and marketing. It explores the people’s favorites, past and present; but there is also a dark side to sweets – and this book does not shy away from the deleterious effect on health as manifested in obesity, tooth decay and diabetes. It delves into sweet and candy shops in supermarkets and markets, retro sweet shops, fudge makers, vintage sweets online, sweet manufacturing, chocolate, the grey line between sweets and ‘medicines’ ancient and modern. It goes round the world sucking, licking and crunching sweets from different countries and cultures and it examines how immigrants from all nations have changed our own sweet world.
The History of Tea and TeaTimes: As Seen in Books
by Claire HopleyAn engaging historical survey of tea in literature from ancient China to today. The History of Tea focuses on tea and tea time in books, plays, and poems. Whether used for flirtation or a reason to bring key characters together, this delightful book explores our relationship with tea through fiction. Divided into chapters to include a brief tea history, romantic teas and tea parties (from the infamous Boston Tea Party to the bizarre Madhatter&’s Tea Party), Claire Hopley takes us on a walk through the long, dark tea time—of literature. The use of recipes based on the scenes in the featured books is bound to appeal to readers.
The History of Texas Wine: From Spanish Roots to Rising Star (American Palate Ser.)
by Katherine Crain Neil CrainSample the untold history of Texas&’s wine industry in this book filled with fascinating stories and photos. Spanish colonists may have come to Texas to spread Christianity, but under visionary Father Fray Garcia, they stayed and raised grapes. Later immigrants brought their own burgundy tastes of home, creating a unique wine country. When a North American pest threatened European vines, it was Texan scientist T. V. Munson who helped save the industry overseas. When Prohibition loomed stateside, Frank Qualia's Val Verde Winery in Del Rio survived by selling communion wine—and it&’s now the longest-operating bonded winery in the state. Today, tourists flock to Texas vineyards, and the state sells more wine every year. Join local experts Kathy and Neil Crain and sample the untold story of Texas's wine industry, a 350-year story that is still reaching its savory peak.
A History of the World in 6 Glasses
by Tom StandageFrom beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization. For Tom Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again.
The History of Vegetarianism and Veganism: short, concise and easy to digest...
by Daniel HagenFor roughly ten generations, we have been living in an era of industrialisation. An era that keeps going non-stop. Humanity is, so to speak, in overdrive! This does also apply to our diets; meat has become a cheap mass-produced commodity and we eat sun-ripened papayas in the coldest winters. Common shrimps are caught in the Norther Sea, peeled in Morocco and then send back to Northern Germany where they are then sold and eaten as “freshly caught”. Meanwhile, there is more plastic floating around in the deep sea than maritime creatures. In a large part of the world, many humans are still suffering from malnutrition – in other parts of the globe, there has been a rapid increase in obesity, diabetes and the like. Considering this, one might think that a vegetarian and, in a wider sense, vegan approach to diets is a young phenomenon, that has sprung mainly from the wealthy, privileged classes of the First World. Though that is far from true!
A History of Wine in America: From Prohibition to the Present, Volume 1
by Thomas PinneyThis book is a continuation of Thomas Pinney's "History of Wine in America: From the Beginnings to Prohibition" and a definitive account of winemaking in the United States, first under Prohibition, and then after the repeal of Prohibition. Engagingly written, exhaustively researched, and rich in detail, this book describes how Prohibition devastated the wine industry, the conditions of renewal after Repeal, the various New Deal measures that affected wine, and the early markets and methods.
Hitler's Vineyards: How the French Winemakers Collaborated with the Nazis
by Christophe Lucand“Fascinating. Detailed, well-written, and controversial, Lucand’s history of France and its wine during the Nazi Occupation is an unexpected treat.” —The Wine EconomistDuring the Second World War, French wine was hardly a trivial product. Indeed, following the Fall of France, it proved to be one of the most valuable French commodities in the eyes of the Nazi leaders. In 1940, “Weinführer” (official delegates and wine experts appointed by Berlin), were sent to all the wine regions of France to coordinate the most intense looting that the country had ever seen.Alongside the very ambiguous relationship of the Vichy Regime and the collaboration of many French professionals with the occupiers, this immense program of wine collection was a drama that many would prefer to forget. Now, more than seventy years after the end of the conflict, the time has come to tell the story of what really happened.Following a meticulous investigation and relying exclusively on previously unpublished sources, Christophe Lucand reveals the history of the world of French wine that was subjected to the tests of war, occupation and of all the compromises this entails.“The author has walked the line with sensitivity and provided a balanced review of this very painful time for French winemakers.” —Firetrench
Hitting America's Soft Underbelly: The Potential Threat of Deliberate Biological Attacks Against the U. S. Agricultural and Food Industry
by Peter ChalkOver the past decade, the United States has endeavored to increase its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist threats and incidents. The agriculture sector and the food industry in general, however, have received comparatively little attention with respect to protection against terrorist incidents. This study aims to expand the current debate on domestic homeland security by assessing the vulnerabilities of the agricultural sector and the food chain to a deliberate act of biological terrorism and exploring the likely outcomes of a successful attack.
Hobbs' Food Poisoning and Food Hygiene
by Jim McLauchlin Christine Little Betty C. HobbsThis unique textbook takes a holistic approach to food poisoning and food hygiene, explaining in clear and non-technical language the causes of food poisoning with practical examples from 'real-life' outbreaks. Now in its seventh edition, the book retains its longstanding clarity, while being completely revised and updated by a new team of editors
Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook
by Elena Craig S.T. BendeFire up the cauldron and get witchy in your kitchen with this delightfully creepy cookbook, inspired by the beloved Halloween classic Hocus Pocus!Celebrate All Hallow&’s Eve with over 50 dishes inspired by the spellbinding world of Hocus Pocus! Featuring terrifyingly tasty mains, appetizers, and desserts, this family-friendly cookbook includes a creepy roster of recipes that fans will love, including Ring of Salt Pretzels, Witch&’s Broom Donuts, and more! Have fun with the whole family making spellbinding recipes while celebrating your favorite witchy sisters. Featuring full-color photography, comprehensive nutritional information, and helpful tips and tricks, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook is the essential guide to cooking like a Sanderson sister! 50+ RECIPES: Dishes such as Ring of Salt Pretzels and Witch&’s Broom Donuts will bring the chilling world of Salem into your kitchen. STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients, making it ideal for any skill level and occasion. CREEPY GIFT: The ideal companion for every Halloween party, Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook will bewitch fans of the film and cooking enthusiasts alike. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Hocus Pocus Tarot Deck and Guidebook and Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween also available!
Hoe om Die Perfekte Tertdeeg te Maak - Elke Keer
by Corlia Jones Vicky WellsVictoria Huis Bakkery Geheime Hello, ek is Victoria en ek is lief daarvoor om te bak. My huis is altyd gevul met die reuke van varsgebakte brood, pasteie, koeke en hartige lekkernye. Ek wil met jul deel, nie net ‘n paar resepte nie, maar die ware geheime tot suksesvolle bak. In hierdie reeks gaan ek die wenke en toertjies deel wat ek geleer het uit baie jare se tertdeeg, deeg en beslag maak. Dit is tyd om jou pakkies koek mengsels en bevrore brooddeeg. Haal die eiers, melk en meel uit en skep jou eie varsgebakte lekkernye. Hoe om die Perfekte Tertdeeg te Maak Watter beter plek om te begin as om die geheim te leer om elke keer perfekte tertdeeg te maak. Gebruik hierdie maklike, dog verbasend anderse, tertdeeg resep en jou tertdeeg sal altyd perfek wees. Volg die gedetailleerde, stap-vir-stap instruksies en jy sal elke keer ‘n heerlike, bros deeg maak. Ek sal jou selfs wys hoe om oorblywende tertdeeg stukkies te hergebruik, ongebruikte tertdeeg te stoor, blindgebakte (leë) tertdoppe te bak en meer. As ‘n spesiale lekkerny het ek my bekroonde appeltert resep, my gunstelling bottertertjie resep en instruksies oor hoe om hierdie tertdeeg te gebruik om ‘n biefstuk-en-niertjie-pastei te maak.
Hog: Proper Pork Recipes From The Snout To The Squeak
by Richard H. TurnerHog is a celebration of all things pig - from breeds and rearing, to butchering and preparing, with techniques, features and more than 150 recipes for nose to tail eating. The comprehensive range of dishes includes hams, bacon, sausages, charcuterie, pates, confits, roasts, grills, hotpots, ragouts, pies, casseroles, scratchings, crackling, trotters and much more - with a foreword from Josh Ozersky and guest contributions from a range of British, American and International chefs and cooks including Diana Henry, Meredith Erickson, Judy Joo, Valentine Warner, Neil Rankin, Mitch Tonks, Fergus Henderson and Aaron Franklin.