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Scandinavian Feasts: Celebrating Traditions throughout the Year
by Beatrice OjakangasDrawing upon her rich knowledge of Scandinavian cuisine and culture, expert chef and veteran writer Beatrice Ojakangas presents a multitude of delicious yet remarkably simple recipes in this cookbook classic, available in paperback for the first time. Scandinavian Feasts features the cuisine of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and it includes menus made up of a bounty of appetizers, drinks, smorgasbord, meats, fish, soups, vegetables, desserts, and breads. Easily as engaging as the dishes themselves, each recipe comes with an introduction that explains the cultural importance of the feast and details its seasonal significance. During the long, dark Scandinavian winter, the meals tend to be hearty and substantial. In Sweden and western Finland, a traditional Thursday lunch consists of pea soup and pancakes. A typical winter dinner might include Danish crackling roast pork with sugar-browned potatoes topped off with an irresistible ice cream cake. Christmastime gatherings, in particular, are often a chance to celebrate with a cup of hot glogg or Swedish punch. When the winter is finally over, the seemingly endless summer days are savored along with the fresh fruits and vegetables that are hard to find after the short growing season. During the white nights of Sweden and Norway, it is customary to serve a midnight supper after a concert or the theater, while a special occasion such as a baptism or anniversary might call for a feast of dill-stuffed whole salmon followed by kransekake, a beautiful towering ring cake of ground almonds.No matter what your level of expertise as a cook, the recipes are easy to use. The ingredients are commonly found in most grocery stores. Scandinavian Feasts is sure to delight enthusiasts of Scandinavian culture and lovers of fine food everywhere.Beatrice Ojakangas is the author of two dozen cookbooks, including The Great Scandinavian Baking Book (1999), also published by the University of Minnesota Press. Her articles have been published in Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Cooking Light, Cuisine, and Redbook, and she has appeared on television&’s Baking with Julia Child and Martha Stewart&’s Living. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
Scandinavian Gatherings: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations
by Paul Lowe Melissa BahenFrom the creator of the popular Lulu the Baker blog, this darling book of Scandinavian-inspired gathering ideas includes recipes and crafts for every day and special occasions. Equal parts entertaining, crafting, and cooking, it features 10 seasonal family-friendly gatherings filled with Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish flavors and traditions. There are 40 accessible and modern recipes for sweet and savory treats, and 30 simple craft projects perfect for decorating and entertaining, as well as vivid color photographs throughout. With gatherings like Nordic Brunch, Woodland Tea Party, Afternoon Fika, Lucia Day, Christmas Cookie Exchange, and more, this charming book is perfect for fans of Scandinavian style, food, and tradition.
Scandinavian from Scratch: A Love Letter to the Baking of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden [A Baking Book]
by Nichole AccettolaIACP AWARD WINNER • Transport the taste of Scandinavia to your home kitchen with the delightful sweet and savory bites compiled in this delightful baking book.A SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEARFrom chef Nichole Accettola, Scandinavian from Scratch brings to the page an assortment of baked goods and simple morning and midday meals rooted in Scandinavian cuisine. After moving back to the United States following more than a decade abroad, Accettola found herself longing for the wholesome breads, buttery pastries, decadent cakes, and cookies that she enjoyed on a daily basis while living in Copenhagen. She set out on a mission to bring the tastes and treats of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to San Francisco and opened her now beloved bakery café, Kantine. In Scandinavian from Scratch, Accettola has curated 75 delicious bakes, organized by occasion and arranged from simplest to most complex, drawing from her collection of each Scandinavian country&’s baking traditions. Fill your home kitchen with the enticing aromas of Coconut Dream Cake, Black Currant Caves, Cardamom Morning Buns, Saffron Rusks, Gravlax and Chive Potato Salad Smørrebrød, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes will expand your baking horizons and bring something special to the table, from breakfast and brunch to afternoon tea to holiday celebrations.
Scaredy Snacks!
by Terry BorderThe snacks are back in this latest nutty adventure from the bestselling creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake!It's cleaning day in the snack cabinet, and Cheese Doodle, Pretzel, and Sprinkles are hard at work. When the food friends learn that someone has moved in next door, though, they make like bananas and split to go meet their new neighbor. But when their knock not only goes unanswered, but also opens the door to Dr. Nuttenstein's house with a creeeeak, what they find inside leaves them as shaken as if they'd been placed in a blender... In this latest spookily funny book by Terry Border, three snacks learn that they have to follow the rules--and that's the way the cookie crumbles.Praise for Scaredy Snacks!:"Jokes, puns, and sweet-and-salty characters make this a Halloween treat." -- The Horn Book
Scarlet Feather
by Maeve Binchy'I literally could not put the book down' Sunday ExpressCathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have decided to create the best catering company in Dublin. They have plenty of talent, the perfect premises, and even a few contacts. But not everyone is as pleased by the idea of 'Scarlet Feather' as they are.Tom's parents are disappointed that he has turned his back on the family business. Cathy's mother-in-law believes Cathy should be at home. And Tom's relationship with his beautiful, ambitious girlfriend is slowly disintegrating.As Cathy and Tom strive to maintain their emotional ties amidst catering triumphs and disasters, they find both support and opposition where they least expect it. 'Drama, humour, warmth and great characters - it's what we expect from Maeve Binchy, one of the world's best-loved writers'Woman's Weekly
Scarlet Feather
by Maeve Binchy'I literally could not put the book down' Sunday ExpressCathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have decided to create the best catering company in Dublin. They have plenty of talent, the perfect premises, and even a few contacts. But not everyone is as pleased by the idea of 'Scarlet Feather' as they are.Tom's parents are disappointed that he has turned his back on the family business. Cathy's mother-in-law believes Cathy should be at home. And Tom's relationship with his beautiful, ambitious girlfriend is slowly disintegrating.As Cathy and Tom strive to maintain their emotional ties amidst catering triumphs and disasters, they find both support and opposition where they least expect it. 'Drama, humour, warmth and great characters - it's what we expect from Maeve Binchy, one of the world's best-loved writers' Woman's Weekly
Scarpetta's Winter Table
by Patricia Daniels CornwellThis offbeat, novella takes you behind the scenes to Dr. Kay Scarpetta's kitchen, where you'll learn how to make her "Bad Mood Pasta Primavera," "Holiday Pizza," and "Childhood Key Lime Pie"--just to name a few. Along for the culinary festivities are the doctor's trusty cohorts, Pete Marino, captain of the Richmond police department, and Scarpetta's niece, Lucy. Both add their favorite concoctions, such as Marino's "Cause-of-Death Eggnog" and Lucy's "Friendly Grill."
Scents and Flavors: A Syrian Cookbook (Library of Arabic Literature #63)
by Charles PerryDelectable recipes from the medieval Middle East <p><p>This popular thirteenth-century Syrian cookbook is an ode to what its anonymous author calls the “greater part of the pleasure of this life,” namely the consumption of food and drink, as well as the fragrances that garnish the meals and the diners who enjoy them. <p><p>Organized like a meal, Scents and Flavors opens with appetizers and juices and proceeds through main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Apricot beverages, stuffed eggplant, pistachio chicken, coriander stew, melon crepes, and almond pudding are seasoned with nutmeg, rose, cloves, saffron, and the occasional rare ingredient such as ambergris to delight and surprise the banqueter. Bookended by chapters on preparatory perfumes, incenses, medicinal oils, antiperspirant powders, and after-meal hand soaps, this comprehensive culinary journey is a feast for all the senses. With the exception of a few extant Babylonian and Roman texts, cookbooks did not appear on the world literary scene until Arabic speakers began compiling their recipe collections in the tenth century, peaking in popularity in the thirteenth century. Scents and Flavors quickly became a bestseller during this golden age of cookbooks and remains today a delectable read for cultural historians and epicures alike.
Scents and Flavors: A Syrian Cookbook (Library of Arabic Literature #63)
by Claudia Roden Charles PerryDelectable recipes from the medieval Middle EastThis popular thirteenth-century Syrian cookbook is an ode to what its anonymous author calls the “greater part of the pleasure of this life,” namely the consumption of food and drink, as well as the fragrances that garnish the meals and the diners who enjoy them.Organized like a meal, Scents and Flavors opens with appetizers and juices and proceeds through main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Apricot beverages, stuffed eggplant, pistachio chicken, coriander stew, melon crepes, and almond pudding are seasoned with nutmeg, rose, cloves, saffron, and the occasional rare ingredient such as ambergris to delight and surprise the banqueter. Bookended by chapters on preparatory perfumes, incenses, medicinal oils, antiperspirant powders, and after-meal hand soaps, this comprehensive culinary journey is a feast for all the senses. With the exception of a few extant Babylonian and Roman texts, cookbooks did not appear on the world literary scene until Arabic speakers began compiling their recipe collections in the tenth century, peaking in popularity in the thirteenth century. Scents and Flavors quickly became a bestseller during this golden age of cookbooks and remains today a delectable read for cultural historians and epicures alike.An English-only edition.
ScheckEats—Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science
by Jeremy ScheckFrom next-gen culinary phenom and TikTok superstar Jeremy Scheck, easy and delicious recipes for every day and beyond—plus expert tips to make you a better, happier cook. Jeremy Scheck has charmed a new generation of home cooks with his simple yet remarkably tasty recipes and his reliable culinary know-how. Now, in this stunning and personal book brimming with approachable recipes and step-by-step guidance, Jeremy shares the building blocks of what he calls culinary literacy: understanding why a recipe works and empowering readers to cook with confidence every day. Recipes are designed to minimize single-use ingredients and equipment (for example, all baking recipes are no-mixer-required), encouraging versatility with easily available essentials and Jeremy’s favorite kitchen staples. Organized by course, recipes include:Honey Lemon ChickenCoca-Cola Braised BrisketSpaghetti Aglio e OlioMaple Za’atar CarrotsSheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and VeggiesMac and Cheese OrzoPretzel BlondiesInvaluable primers throughout offer simple explanations of age-old techniques and food science facts, such as how to get the perfect creamy pasta sauce, how to make leftover veggie soup without a recipe, why you need brown butter in your life (and in your cookies!), and why a little sweetness is the secret to the best roast chicken. With this must-have kitchen companion, everyone can learn the basics of cooking simple but delicious food, whether it’s your first cookbook or it’s joining a full shelf of dog-eared and sauce-stained classics.
Schedule Me Skinny: Plan to Lose Weight and Keep It Off in Just 30 Minutes a Week
by Sarah-Jane Bedwell R.D., L.D.The secret ingredient for weight loss isn’t grapefruit or quinoa or protein bars…It’s planning! A busy schedule can make lasting weight loss and healthy maintenance feel impossible. How can you make wise food choices and maintain good habits when you’re rushed, overwhelmed, and distracted?Now a registered dietitian spills the secret to peeling off the pounds and eating better, even on your most time-crunched days. With thirty minutes of prep once a week, you can ensure a whole week of healthy eating--from preparing tasty, healthful meals to shortening your grocery store trip, to planning energizing snacks on the go.Schedule Me Skinny gives you all of the tools you need to take control of your busy schedule and bulging waistline, including:• easy-to-use fourteen-day meal plan• grocery shopping lists• grab-and-go meal ideas• tips for eating out• quick dinners using just what's in your pantry, for days that don't go as plannedFeaturing real-life success stories, this is the must-have plan for women who refuse to choose between their skinny jeans and a full life. Get started today! INCLUDES MORE THAN 40 DELICIOUS RECIPES!
Schildkliergenezing: Hoe hyperthyreoïdie, Hashimoto's, graven, slapeloosheid te genezen
by Jahn NovakZou je willen kunnen helpen bij het elimineren van hyperthyreoïdie, hashimoto's, graven, onsomnia, ongemak, ontsteking, pijn, depressie en pijn? Voor de langste tijd zijn natuurlijke helende technieken gebruikt om een aantal kwalen te behandelen met je schildklier en nog veel meer! Het gebruik van natuurlijke helende technieken zal ook helpen bij chronische ziekten, ontstekingen, je immuunsysteem, energieniveaus, focus, algemeen geluk en nog veel meer! Introductie van de geheimen die natuurlijke helende professionals gebruiken om gezonder te voelen dan ooit tevoren! Met tientallen jaren van geteste strategieën, zal dit e-boek je de snelste en meest effectieve manier laten zien om natuurlijke genezing van je schildklier te gebruiken om je welzijn te verbeteren! Je leert hoe je je welzijn kunt verbeteren in slechts een paar weken tijd. Niet alleen dat, maar je zult letterlijk elk aspect van je leven verbeteren. Wilt u weten hoe individuen omgaan met chronische ziekten en kwalen? Ook jij kunt de geheimen leren om dit te bereiken, zodat je gelukkiger en gezonder wordt. Deze gids leert u bewezen technieken zonder het gebruik van dure supplementen of cursussen. Wat zit er in: - Remedies. - Versla Hyperthyreoïdie. - Versla Hashimotos. - Sla graven. - Heb meer energie. - Slaap beter. - Overwonnen aandoeningen. - Voeding. - Wat je zou moeten weten. + VEEL MEER! Als je gezonder wilt zijn, kwalen wilt genezen of de focus en het welzijn wilt verbeteren, dan is deze gids iets voor jou. -> Scroll naar de bovenkant van de pagina en klik op toevoegen aan winkelwagen om direct te kopen Disclaimer: Deze auteur en / of rechthebbende (n) doen geen uitspraken, beloftes of garanties met betrekking tot de juistheid, volledigheid of toereikendheid van de inhoud van dit boek en ontkent uitdrukkelijk aansprakelijkheid voor fouten en weglatingen in de inhoud van dit boek. Dit product i
Schiller's Liquor Bar Cocktail Collection: Classic Cocktails, Artisanal Updates, Seasonal Drinks, Bartender's Guide
by Keith McnallyPULLED FROM THE BARTENDER'S RECIPE BOX AT SCHILLER'S LIQUOR BAR, this collection delivers the classic cocktails and original drinks that are a signature of Keith McNally's neighborhood bar and New York City hotspot. Encased in a collectable gift box, this set includes four books: Classic Cocktails: Reflecting the simplicity of the original Schiller's cocktail menu, this volume contains perfected recipes for classic drinks such as the French 75, Blood Orange Mimosa, Pimm's Cup, Dark and Stormy, Calvados Sidecar, Mint Julep and more. Artisanal Updates: Created by the bar staff at Schiller's, these updated drinks are subtle variations on classic cocktails, with a focus on fresh ingredients and homemade syrups and infusions. Recipes include the Chai Fashioned, Mint Collins, Pear Jalapeno Margarita, Walnut Manhattan, White Chocolate Martini and more. Seasonal Drinks: Offering the right drink for every occasion and every time of year, this book contains seasonal crowd-pleasing favorites like Hot Buttered Rum, Spiked Cider, Cranberry Toddy, Mojitos, Sangria, and holiday punches. The Bartender's Handbook: A complete guide from bar basics to advanced techniques, this is the essential overview for mixing drinks at home. Tips on serving drinks in the right glass, stocking a home bar, recipes for small-batch syrups and infusions, and more are included. With full-color photography throughout each 98-page book, this collection celebrates cocktails that are one part vintage combined with modern appeal.
Schlafcoaching: Praxisnahe Strategien für einen erholsamen Schlaf
by Markus Dworak Alisia SteinerWir schlafen 1/3 unseres Lebens – und das aus gutem Grund. Der Schlaf ist die zentrale Erholungsperiode für Körper und Geist und damit eine wichtige Voraussetzung für die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden. Im heutigen (Berufs-)Alltag, der sich zunehmend durch Stress, Bewegungsmangel, ungesunde Ernährung und digitalen Medienkonsum auszeichnet, kommt der Schlaf häufig zu kurz. Immer mehr Menschen leiden unter Schlafstörungen und haben verlernt, wie sie einen gesunden Schlaf finden. Ein professionelles Schlafcoaching kann für viele Menschen der Schlüssel zurück zu einem erholsamen Schlaf und einem gesünderen Alltag sein. Dieses Buch vereint aktuelles fundiertes Wissen aus der Schlafforschung mit direkten praktischen Empfehlungen und Tipps für ein ganzheitliches Schlafcoaching. Neben grundlegenden Einblicken in die Funktions- und Wirkungsweise des Schlafs wird auf zahlreiche Einflussfaktoren eingegangen, die den Schlaf fördern oder stören können, wie z. B. körperliche Aktivität, Ernährungsgewohnheiten, Medienkonsum und Abendroutinen. Mit anschaulichen Beispielen, praxisnahen Empfehlungen und Tipps zur Gestaltung der eigenen Coachingtätigkeit, die dabei helfen, als Schlafcoach durchzustarten und ein erfolgreiches Schlafcoaching in der Praxis zu etablieren.
Schofield's Fine and Classic Cocktails: Celebrated libations & other fancy drinks
by Joe Schofield Daniel SchofieldInternationally renowned bartenders Joe and Daniel Schofield have worked at the some of the best bars in the world, from the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel to the Tippling Club in Singapore. <p><p> Their reputation for creating superlative cocktails from classics to contemporary innovations, has led to numerous awards and much acclaim within the bartending industry. Here are over 100 classics, re-made with contemporary ingredients and with guest recipes from some of the world's leading bartenders. With details on how to make delicious drinks using only the finest ingredients, expert techniques and the best quality ice, as well as their personal recommendations for the most suitable spirits, mixers and garnishes for each recipe, this book is a must have for any cocktail lover.
Scholastic At-Home Phonics Reading Program # 27: Food
by Wiley Blevins Cary PilloWhile strengthening their reading skills, a beginning reader will learn alot about food.
School Farms: Feeding and Educating Children (Routledge Studies in Food, Society and the Environment)
by Alshimaa Aboelmakarem Farag, Samaa Badawi, Gurpinder Lalli, and Maya KamareddineThis book highlights the potential of school farms to fight hunger and malnutrition by providing access to locally produced, fresh, and healthy food as well as providing young students with educational opportunities to learn, interact with nature, and develop their skills. Hunger is one of the most pressing concerns we face today and there is a clear need to provide alternative sources of food to feed a fast-growing population. School farms offer a sustainable opportunity to produce food locally in order to feed underprivileged students who rely on school meals as an integral part of their daily diet. Approaching the concept of school farms through four themes, Problem, People, Process, and Place, the book shows how they can play an essential role in providing sustainable and healthy food for students, the critical role educational institutions can play in promoting this process, and the positive impact hands-on farming can have on students' mental and physical wellbeing. Utilizing the authors' personal hands-on experiences, and drawing on global case studies, the book provides a theoretical framework and practical guidance to help with the establishment of school farms and community-based gardening projects and an education system which promotes a sustainable and healthy approach to food, agriculture, and the environment. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of food security, agriculture, healthy and sustainable diets, education for sustainable development, and urban studies. It will also be of great interest to practitioners and policymakers involved in food policy, developing school and community projects, global health and international development, as well as education professionals.
School Health, Nutrition, and Education for All: Levelling the Playing Field
by Matthew C. H. Jukes Lesley J. Drake Donald A. P. BundyProviding good quality education to all children in the poorest countries of the world is not a simple task. However, improving children's health and nutrition is one simple step that can be taken towards achieving this goal. Health and nutrition programs offer substantial benefits to children's education, helping them to attend school and learn while there. What is more, the education of the poorest in society benefits the most from such programs because the poor are more likely to suffer from ill health or poor nutrition and are also more likely to experience a disruption in their learning as a result. School health and nutrition programs make use of the education system to deliver simple treatments for common conditions. The result is a highly cost-effective way to reduce inequalities in education and to help all children around the world reach their educational potential. This argument is examined through a discussion of the challenges to child health and nutrition and the impact of these on education and an analysis of the costs, benefits and policy options involved in the implementation of health and nutrition programs in schools. Providing a simple and achievable solution to improving access, gender equity and the quality of basic education, this book will be essential to policy makers, educational and health organizations and researchers in international development, public health, psychology and education.
School Lunch: Unpacking Our Shared Stories
by Lucy SchaefferBought or brought? Revisit the nostalgia of the school cafeteria with this collection of interviews, vivid portraits, and elaborately reimagined food photos.Food often unites us in unexpected ways -- especially on Taco Salad Day. Drawing on material from more than seventy voices , these stories capture all walks of life -- from celebrities and chefs to a circus family, new immigrants, a creative dad whose illustrated lunch bags went viral, plenty of unlikely cultural mashups, and one genuine cafeteria lady. Their experiences are compelling, familiar, and foreign at the same time, forming a cultural time capsule. School Lunch celebrates our diversity and our shared experience. In their words:"School lunch is one of the core reasons I became a chef." -- Marcus Sammuelson"My mom, God rest her soul, was not exactly Mom-of-the-Year on this kind of stuff. She worked full-time, that womanwas not about to peel and slice fruit for me." -- Natalie Webster"I ate the same damn thing every day for six years." -- Micaela Walker"On the days when I didn't have enough food there was always a reason to start or finish a fight." -- George Foreman"We were definitely a crusts-on family." -- Daphne Oz"I used to hate that feeling of walking into the lunchroom for the first time and not knowing where to sit." -- Chinae Alexander"Every kid had some good item to trade and I had f****** applesauce." -- Sam Kass
School Lunches: Healthy Choices vs. Crowd Pleasers (Perspectives Flip Books: Issues)
by Amanda LanserChildhood obesity is a worsening problem across the country. Will mandating that schools serve healthier lunches help control the problem? Or should children and their parents have the right to choose and learn to make their own healthy choices? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue schools should ban junk food and serve healthier lunches. Then flip it over and discover why others argue students should make their own choices. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue.
School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children
by Institute of MedicineEnsuring that the food provided to children in schools is consistent with current dietary recommendations is an important national focus. Various laws and regulations govern the operation of school meal programs. In 1995, Nutrition Standards and Meal Requirements were put in place to ensure that all meals offered would be high in nutritional quality. School Meals reviews and provides recommendations to update the nutrition standard and the meal requirements for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. The recommendations reflect new developments in nutrition science, increase the availability of key food groups in the school meal programs, and allow these programs to better meet the nutritional needs of children, foster healthy eating habits, and safeguard children's health. School Meals sets standards for menu planning that focus on food groups, calories, saturated fat, and sodium and that incorporate Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes. This book will be used as a guide for school food authorities, food producers, policy leaders, state/local governments, and parents.
School Night: Dinner Solutions for Every Day of the Week (Williams-Sonoma)
by Kate McMillanKid (and parent) pleasing dinner recipes for busy, hungry households!Every parent knows that school nights can be hectic and challenging. Between sports practices, piano lessons, and homework, it’s easy for dinner to become an afterthought. School Night is the solution for inspiration and expert advice, with more than fifty recipes—including make-ahead options—for delicious, nourishing, quick, and easy dinners for your family any night of the week. You’ll find:Sheet-pan dinners like Roasted Chicken with Beets, Greens, and ApplesMake-aheads like Broccoli, Salami, and Provolone StromboliMinimal-ingredient meals like Skirt Steak with Avocado and TomatoesMeatless-Monday ideas like Thai Pumpkin CurryBreakfast-for-dinner options like Scoopable Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo SauceDelicious desserts like Nutella and Mini-Marshmallow Panini
School of Booze: An Insider's Guide to Libations, Tipples and Brews
by Jane PeytonThis book contains everything you have ever wanted to know about drink, from how to make absinthe to the cultural history of zythos (beer). Packed with fascinating miscellany and curious facts to entertain your friends at the pub, this book is an essential compendium of knowledge about life’s ‘second greatest pleasure’.
School of Booze: An Insider's Guide to Libations, Tipples, and Brews
by Jane Peyton"An intoxicating brew of drinking lore, boozy anecdotes and hop-driven history--this is the sort of school I wish I’d gone to. ” --Adrian Tierney-Jones, author of 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die Humans were seeking out alcohol millions of years before the word "keg” was coined. School of Booze contains everything you have ever wanted to know about alcoholic beverages, from how to make absinthe to the cultural history of zythos (beer). It covers the discovery and invention of fermented alcohol, ancient history, toasting, alcohol and health, alcohol’s role in religion, origin of slang expressions, virtually every known form of alcoholic beverage and their histories, temperance and prohibition movements and law, and much more. Packed with fascinating miscellany and curious facts to entertain your friends at the pub, this book is an essential compendium of knowledge about what essayist Dr. Samuel Johnson called life’s "second greatest pleasure. ” It is the perfect gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys raising a glass to good health. Bottoms up!
School of Fish
by Ben PollingerFrom the acclaimed executive chef of a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant comes a comprehensive, beautifully designed guide to cooking fish, for home cooks of all skill levels.School of Fish is an all-encompassing culinary education in one handy--not to mention gorgeously photographed--cookbook. Ben Pollinger, executive chef of upscale Manhattan restaurant Oceana, distills years of experience working in some of the world's best restaurants in this no-nonsense book that demystifies the art of cooking seafood. With more than 100 recipes organized by technique from the easiest to the most advanced, Pollinger takes you through the ins and outs of baking, roasting, braising, broiling, steaming, poaching, grilling, frying, sautéing, and of course seasoning. In addition, he offers up terrific recipes for basics (like Homemade Hot Sauce and Fish Fumet); dressed fish (from ceviche to tartars); salads, pasta, rice, and sides (such as Salmon Salad with Spinach, Dill, and Mustard Vinaigrette); soups and chowders (including Gazpacho with Seared Scallops); and one-pot meals (like Caribbean Fish Stew and Thai-Style Bouillabaisse). And to round out your seafood education, School of Fish includes a Fish-ionary, a Guide to Unusual Ingredients, and detailed step-by-step photos to complement the 100 photographed recipes. As appealing in its presentation as it is useful, this guide outlines all the skills you need for perfecting your culinary craft. So whether you're a home cook trying something new or an experienced "afishionado," School of Fish will turn you into a better cook and an authority on all things seafood.