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Murder Spills the Tea (Tea by the Sea Mysteries #3)
by Vicki DelanyLily Roberts pores over the clues in a piping hot new case when a confrontational celebrity chef is murdered at her Cape Cod tearoom during the filming of a popular baking show in the latest Tea by the Sea mystery from national bestselling author Vicki Delany . . . The country&’s hottest TV cooking show is coming to Cape Cod. And against her better judgment, Lily Roberts is entering America Bakes! with her charming tearoom, Tea by the Sea! Filming is already proving disruptive, closing the tearoom during Lily&’s busiest season. But tensions really bubble over when infamous bad-boy chef and celebrity judge, Tommy Greene, loses his temper with Lily&’s staff, resulting in an on-camera blowout with Cheryl Wainwright. Just as Lily thinks the competition can&’t get more bitter, Tommy is found dead in Tea by the Sea&’s kitchen . . . murdered with Cheryl&’s rolling pin. Suspicion immediately falls on Cheryl, but the temperamental star has racked up plenty of culinary clashes in the past, both on- and off-screen. And nearly anyone associated with Tommy or the show could be the killer: be it one of Lily&’s fierce competitors, a member of the beleaguered film crew, or even one of Tommy&’s fellow judges—struggling cookbook maven, Claudia D&’Angelo or beauty contest winner, Scarlet McIntosh. Now, while she&’s baking up a storm for the show, Lily must also whip up an impromptu investigation . . . before the murderer rolls someone else away.
Murder Uncorked (A Cece Barton Mystery #1)
by Maddie DayRaise a glass to Cece Barton, a widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, who suddenly finds herself at the center of a murder investigation in this sparkling new mystery series from nationally bestselling author Maddie Day. As the manager of Vino y Vida Wine Bar in Colinas, Cecelia &“Cece&” Barton&’s first Alexander Valley harvest is a whirlwind of activity. Her twin sister, Allie Halstead, who owns a nearby Victorian bed & breakfast, is accustomed to the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season. But Cece barely has a moment to enjoy her new home in between worrying about her estranged college-age daughter, juggling her responsibilities at the bar, and navigating the sticky politics of the local wine association. Just when it seems things can&’t grow any more intense, Colinas is rocked by a murder within the wine community . . . and Cece is identified as a possible suspect! With her reputation and her livelihood on the line, Cece has no choice but to open up her own murder investigation. With a murderer on the loose and Cece&’s sleuthing exposing the valley&’s bitterest old rivalries, Colinas feels ready to pop! But with Allie&’s help, Cece is determined to catch the killer and clear her name before everything she&’s worked so hard for goes down the drain . . .
Murder with Cherry Tarts (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4)
by Karen Rose SmithIn Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter to marry off—and a murder to solve . . . Daisy’s worried one of her employees at Daisy’s Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina’s been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift—and while the shop’s scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there’s more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek. Planning her own daughter’s wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can’t help feeling a protective maternal instinct—and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who’s been making ends meet—barely—by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures. But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina’s new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out.
Murder with Chocolate Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #10)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy Swanson, bride-to-be and owner of Daisy&’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country, may have one or two more murders to solve before she says &“ I do . . .&” Daisy has a lot to celebrate this summer. She&’s supervising a special tea event to help commemorate the 100-year-anniversary of her town&’s historic covered bridge. But the main event is her upcoming wedding to her beloved fiancé Jonas. Somehow Willow Creek&’s busiest brewer of specialty teas and amateur sleuth still finds time to be a guest on local journalist Trevor Lundquist&’s crime podcast to discuss the last murder she solved. After the podcast, Trevor receives an anonymous tip from a caller who claims a travel chest that&’s about to be auctioned holds a clue to a twenty-year-old unsolved murder. Is it a hoax or a genuine lead? When a body turns up in Willow Creek, Trevor suspects a connection between this current homicide and the cold case. Has the murderer killed again to cover their tracks? Now Daisy has another mystery steeping and Trevor may just have his next podcast . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #3)
by A. L. HerbertMahalia’s Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George’s County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry’s leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu—murder! When the chicest hair convention of the year gets cooking in town, so does business at Mahalia’s Sweet Tea. Halia can barely handle the influx of customers looking to satisfy their appetites after spending the day surrounded by outrageous runway styles. As buzz builds around beauty mogul and pop culture icon Monique Dupree, collard greens start moving out of the kitchen faster than models strutting down the catwalk . . . But the glitz fades the moment Monique is found shot to death. Turns out, the glamorous entrepreneur’s vanity empire was stained by bitter rivalries, explosive affairs, and backstabbers scheming for fame and fortune. With more suspects than ingredients listed on a bottle of deep conditioner, Halia and her cousin Wavonne rush to discover who pulled the trigger—before the conniving culprit dishes another deadly surprise . . .
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #3)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania’s Amish country is known for its elegant finger foods—but now owner Daisy Swanson has to finger a killer . . . Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy’s Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris are simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business, but Daisy tries to stay confident. After all, how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread—not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad? Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly. Considering a threat that recently appeared on his blog—and whispers of scandal in his past—Daisy has quite an assortment of suspects to sift through . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Earl Grey Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #9)
by Karen Rose SmithKaren Rose Smith returns with another serving of her irresistible Daisy&’s Tea Garden Mysteries set in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country. Even though spring in Lancaster County is still a bit far off, Daisy Swanson has much to look forward to: setting a date with her fiancé Jonas, a whimsical Alice in Wonderland tea event, and an anniversary celebration for her parents at a farm-to-table restaurant in Willow Creek. But a grim discovery turns her thoughts to the troubled present. Meeting up for a hike with her friend, Daisy and her fiancé&’s dog Felix find the woman dead on a trail, a victim of an apparent hit and run. The tire tracks clearly indicate this was no accident, and now Daisy must follow a twisted trail of clues to uncover what drove someone to murder . . . Includes delicious recipes!
A Murder Yule Regret (A Bread Shop Mystery #7)
by Winnie ArcherFreelance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown by It Girl film actress Eliza Fox . . . until an unwanted guest appears. A holiday costume party in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Sofia could be just the boost Ivy needs for her fledgling photography business. At the party, Ivy enters a Victorian fantasy come to life, all courtesy of the fabulous Ms. Fox. Ivy gets to play shutterbug while hanging with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits, and more classic Dickens characters. But what begins as the best of times turns out to be the very worst for one of the party guests—a tabloid journalist with more enemies than Ebenezer himself. When the man&’s body is found sprawled across the jagged rocks below the house, the fingers begin pointing at Eliza. Meanwhile, Ivy gets roped into helping prove the starlet&’s innocence. Her festive photos are now official evidence—and the Ghosts of Christmas Present could mean the party for Eliza is over, once and for all.
The Murders at Reading Gaol: The Victorian Murder Mystery Series: 6 (The Victorian Murder Mystery Series #6)
by Gyles Brandreth'Fantastic! Read this within a day, couldn't put it down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Marvellous . . . with a twist at the end you will never see coming. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The best place to solve a murder might be from behind bars . . .1897: The famous author Oscar Wilde is cruelly imprisoned in Reading Gaol. Unable to write, he fears he will go mad.But when a warden and the prison chaplain are found murdered, Wilde is suddenly thrown into his most difficult case yet.All the inmates were confined to their cells when each murder occurred, ruling out all the prime suspects. But Wilde is sure there is a serial killer operating undetected within the gaol . . .With limited resources and unable to trust anyone around him, he must uncover the truth before he meets the same untimely end . . .A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical locked-room murder mystery set within the dark world of Victorian prisons. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Murders at Reading Gaol:'What a wonderful read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is grand fun' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and keeps you hooked all the way through' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't praise this book enough!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fascinating story, very historical, captivating. Read this very easily and couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murphy's Slaw (An Alaskan Diner Mystery #3)
by Elizabeth LoganWhen a local prize-winning farmer is murdered at the state fair, Charlie Cook gets called in to help investigate, but she&’s shocked to learn the victim is a friend in this latest installment in the Alaskan Diner Mysteries. Charlie Cooke loves many things, like the Bear Claw Diner, the heated steering wheel of her car, and her orange tabby cat Eggs Benedict. Something she has never loved is the state fair. So when her best friend Annie Jensen begs her for a fair day, she&’s reluctant. But Annie isn&’t the only one who wants her to spend a day among farm animals and deep fried food. A vendor has been murdered, and Trooper Graham needs his favorite part-time sleuth to dig up the truth, and Charlie is happy to oblige. The case grows personal when Charlie learns the victim is Kelly Carson, whom she and Annie were friends with in high school. If Charlie wants to find justice for Kelly, she and Annie will have to work together to weed out the killer.
The Muscle & Fitness Cookbook
by Shawn Perine the Editors of Muscle & FitnessThe greatest collection of muscle-building, fat-shredding, super-nutrition meals ever created are all here in this e-short from Shawn Perine, editor in chief of Muscle & Fitness. As an author, editor, competitive body builder, and leading figure in the world of fitness and nutrition, Shawn Perine has been at the cutting edge of nutritional science for more than 20 years. Now, he's muscled his way into the archives to uncover the simplest, tastiest, most effective fitness recipes ever created. Make these easy recipes staples of your diet, and see how quickly you can: * Open your testosterone tap and unleash your muscle-building hormones. Your body is never stable. You're either gaining or losing muscle every day, 24 hours a day. Discover the nutrients that keep your hormones at their peak so you're building muscle, even while you sleep! * Find the perfect balance of protein, carbs, and micronutrients for maximize growth. Training breaks down muscle tissue. To rebuild, you need to rush nutrients into your body quickly with perfectly calibrated muscle meals that keep you gaining all the time. * Resculpt your body with the 100-calorie secret. Discover the shocking new research that unveils the real determining factor between men who stay lean and those who grow soft. You won't believe how easy it is to keep fit! * Enjoy thick, juicy steaks, delicious burgers, creamy pasta dishes and more! No chalky "diet" foods here. This is real, satisfying and indulgent food for guys who love to eat well and look good doing it. * Discover the secret of perfect meal timing, and make your food do the heavy lifting! Learn how eating the right food at the right time will make every workout twice as effective. * Whip up a muscle-building dessert! We're not kidding! Muscle-feeding and indulgent snacks like Banana Chocolate-Chip Ice Pops, Dark Chocolate Bark, and even Protein Popcorn will keep you fueling your gains while others wonder, How does he do it? * Never feel hungry, confused, or deprived! Love your food, love your body, love your life--and always know (and look forward to) what you're eating next! These meals are so delicious, you'll want to cook them for your date! With The Muscle & Fitness Cookbook, you'll turn your body into a muscle-building machine, and your kitchen into the world's greatest gym.
Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age! (Muscle for Life)
by Michael MatthewsA &“must-read&” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author) fitness book for men and women over forty from bestselling author and trainer Michael Matthews.Is this a workout book that can make you look and feel like you&’re twenty again in thirty days flat? Is it a fitness book full of diet and exercise &“hacks&” and &“shortcuts&” for gaining lean muscle and melting belly fat faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? Absolutely not. But is it an exercise and nutrition book that&’ll guide you on how to eat and exercise to lose pounds of fat and gain eye-catching amounts of muscle definition and strength? YES. Muscle building and fat loss after forty aren&’t nearly as complicated as you&’ve been led to believe, and Muscle for Life is the go-to, comprehensive guide for anyone looking to permanently achieve and maintain their best body. Backed by over three hundred peer-reviewed scientific studies that support the Muscle for Life system of eating and exercising, this book offers a realistic and accessible starting point. You can get a fit, lean, and strong body no matter your age or circumstances, and you can do it without following a bland diet and without living in the gym doing exhausting workouts you hate. Just pick up this comprehensive guide from &“one of the most informed, intelligent and experienced fitness gurus on the face of the planet&” (Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling author) and discover how you can finally be at your best for life.
Muscle for Life Fitness Journal: A 12-Month Program for Transforming Your Body and Health at Any Age (Muscle for Life)
by Michael MatthewsThe companion journal to Mike Matthews&’s acclaimed fitness bible Muscle for Life—&“a must-read for anyone at any age who wants to lose fat, build muscle, and get strong…for life&” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author). In the &“meticulously researched, clearly written, and utterly practical&” (Strauss Zelnick, author of Becoming Ageless) Muscle for Life, fitness guru Mike Matthews presented the tools and science to achieve and maintain your best possible body. Muscle for Life was published as the definitive fitness guide for men and women over forty who want to build muscle, lose fat, and get healthy without having to follow fad diets or tedious workout routines. Now in the accessible and guided companion fitness journal, Mike distills the finer points of Muscle for Life into an easily digestible guided journal to help you maximize your workouts, track your progress, and make greater gains. This guided journal includes: - A full year&’s worth of beginner, intermediate, and advanced Muscle for Life strength training workouts, plus instructions for each exercise - Tips for maximizing the impact of each workout - Tools to track improvements in your performance and body composition - Weekly meal plans and space to meal prep - Detailed recordkeeping for sets, reps, and personal records And more! This fitness journal takes you by the hand and makes working out simple so you can stop puzzling over workout splits, exercise regimens, rep ranges, and the rest of it. Instead, with this journal, Matthews will coach you week by week through the entire program and show you how to get fitter, leaner, stronger faster than you ever thought possible. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol levels, reduce your risk of heart disease, eliminate aches and pains, or have the best body of your life, Mike&’s advice offers actionable takeaways for everyone and every body.
The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
by Anna Lowenhaupt TsingMatsutake is the most valuable mushroom in the world--and a weed that grows in human-disturbed forests across the northern hemisphere. Through its ability to nurture trees, matsutake helps forests to grow in daunting places. It is also an edible delicacy in Japan, where it sometimes commands astronomical prices. In all its contradictions, matsutake offers insights into areas far beyond just mushrooms and addresses a crucial question: what manages to live in the ruins we have made? A tale of diversity within our damaged landscapes, The Mushroom at the End of the World follows one of the strangest commodity chains of our times to explore the unexpected corners of capitalism. Here, we witness the varied and peculiar worlds of matsutake commerce: the worlds of Japanese gourmets, capitalist traders, Hmong jungle fighters, industrial forests, Yi Chinese goat herders, Finnish nature guides, and more. These companions also lead us into fungal ecologies and forest histories to better understand the promise of cohabitation in a time of massive human destruction. By investigating one of the world's most sought-after fungi, The Mushroom at the End of the World presents an original examination into the relation between capitalist destruction and collaborative survival within multispecies landscapes, the prerequisite for continuing life on earth.
The Mushroom Feast: A Celebration Of All Edible Fungi, Cultivated, Wild And Dried, With Recipes (The\cook's Classic Library)
by Jane GrigsonWhen all's said and written, there's nothing better than field mushrooms that you have gathered yourself, on toast, for breakfast.' Jane Grigson, The Mushroom Feast The Mushroom Feast is an indispensable classic for all those who love mushrooms. It is a fine, timeless, literary cookbook, Truffles...ceps...morels, they all conjure visions of one of the most intriguing and subtle of all gastronomic treats. With more than 250 recipes, Jane Grigson describes the preparation of the best fresh and preserved mushrooms. Included are helpful tips for selecting and preserving the best edible mushrooms (both wild and cultivated), the folklore behind the recipes, a brief history of mushroom cultivation, guides to distinguish edible from poisonous fungi for those who venture to pick their own, and line drawings of the twenty-one most common species. Jane Grigson was one of the leading cookery writers of her generation. In 1968 she began her long association with the Observer Colour Magazine for whom she wrote right up to her death in March 1990. "The Mushroom Feast" is an indispensable classic for all those who love mushrooms. It is a fine, timeless, literary cookbook. Truffles...ceps...morels, they all conjure visions of one of the most intriguing and subtle of all gastronomic treats. Yet amateur cooks can be mystified by how best to prepare them, while epicures hunger for new ways to expand their repertoires. With more than 250 recipes, Jane Grigson describes the preparation of the best fresh and preserved mushrooms. Besides the traditional use of mushrooms to enhance meat and vegetable dishes, edible fungi are made into pate, powdered, pureed into mushroom ketchup, baked into a flan (an Alice B. Toklas specialty), baked as a cake and used in many other dishes—from the simple to the highly sophisticated—for soups, sauces, stuffings, main courses, too intriguing to resist. Included are helpful tips for selecting and preserving the best edible mushrooms (both wild and cultivated), the folklore behind the recipes, a brief history of mushroom cultivation, guides to distinguish edible from poisonous fungi for those who venture to pick their own, and charming line drawings of the twenty-one most common species.
The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America
by Langdon CookIn the tradition of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, and Mark Kurlansky's Cod--a renowned culinary adventurer goes into the woods with the iconoclasts and outlaws who seek the world's most coveted ingredient . . . and one of nature's last truly wild foods: the uncultivated, uncontrollable mushroom.Within the dark corners of America's forests grow culinary treasures. Chefs pay top dollar to showcase these elusive and beguiling ingredients on their menus. Whether dressing up a filet mignon with smoky morels or shaving luxurious white truffles over pasta, the most elegant restaurants across the country now feature an abundance of wild mushrooms. The mushroom hunters, by contrast, are a rough lot. They live in the wilderness and move with the seasons. Motivated by Gold Rush desires, they haul improbable quantities of fungi from the woods for cash. Langdon Cook embeds himself in this shadowy subculture, reporting from both rural fringes and big-city eateries with the flair of a novelist, uncovering along the way what might be the last gasp of frontier-style capitalism. Meet Doug, an ex-logger and crabber--now an itinerant mushroom picker trying to pay his bills and stay out of trouble; and Jeremy, a former cook turned wild food entrepreneur, crisscrossing the continent to build a business amid cutthroat competition; their friend Matt, an up-and-coming chef whose kitchen alchemy is turning heads; and the woman who inspires them all. Rich with the science and lore of edible fungi--from seductive chanterelles to exotic porcini--The Mushroom Hunters is equal parts gonzo travelogue and culinary history lesson, a rollicking, character-driven tour through a world that is by turns secretive, dangerous, and tragically American.Praise for The Mushroom Hunters "Like Susan Orlean in The Orchid Thief, Seattle author [Langdon] Cook shines a light on a shady subculture operating at the seam between wilderness and commerce. Like author Michael Pollan, he knows that every bite of food these days has a complex, often unsavory backstory. Like the late Hunter Thompson, he not only goes along for the ride with the shifty characters he's writing about, but drives the getaway car. After reading The Mushroom Hunters, you'll never look at a portobello the same way. . . . [A] beguiling, surprising book."--The Seattle Times "Not simply about mushrooms, this book examines human behavior, economics, food, society, and nature. In the end, readers will have learned a great deal about U.S. economic and social structures--all while being entertained and enlightened by stories of gastronomy and mushrooms. Highly recommended."--Library Journal "Intrepid and inspired."--Publishers Weekly "Uncultivated mushrooms are one of our last truly wild food; it often takes truly wild and rough mushroom hunters to bring them to our table. Cook travels and hunts with them in a riveting, crazy undertaking, told in often-poetic prose."--Shelf Awareness "Cook's sketches of these unique and idiosyncratic characters aren't always wholly sympathetic, but he makes every one of them real."--Booklist"If you've never thought of using the words 'mushroom' and 'adventure' in the same sentence, this gripping book will force you to reconsider."--Bill McKibben, author of Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely ActivistFrom the Hardcover edition.
Mushroom Magic: Biochemistry and Nutritional Value of Fungi
by Dhirendra Kumar Sheetanshu Gupta Mohammad Javed Ansari Wajid Hasan Shakuli Kashyap Sudhir MehrotraThis book presents a detailed account of mushroom biology. It covers the biochemical composition, nutritional significance, and health benefits of mushrooms. It also discusses their medicinal properties, biochemical variability, and culinary techniques for maximizing their nutritional value.The subject matter in this book also discusses: Impact of Cooking and Processing on Mushroom Nutrient Retention Vitamins and Minerals in Mushrooms: A Nutritional Treasure Chitin and Chitosan in Mushrooms: Bioactivity and Applications Allergenic and Toxic Compounds in Mushrooms: Biochemical Identification and Implications Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Mushrooming with Confidence: A Guide to Collecting Edible and Tasty Mushrooms
by Alexander SchwabPicking mushrooms in the woods on a sunny day can be fun for the whole family . . . but only if you do it safely! There are thousands of different species of fungi, so it can be hard to tell which are edible and which are poisonous when you are picking them for yourself in the wild. Safe and unsafe species often closely resemble each other, and worrying about which mushrooms are safe and which might be deadly can take all the fun out of mushrooming. Enter Mushrooming with Confidence! Improving on the usual overwhelming and exhaustive wild plant guidebook, Mushrooming with Confidence is a slim, handy manual that focuses on the tastiest and most common mushrooms, so that you can easily spot those that are not only safe to eat, but also a delight to cook and share! Here mushrooms are divided into four identification categories so that anyone will be able to recognize what he or she is looking at quickly and correctly. Thirty of the most common and delicious types are explained in detail, from the common field mushroom to the pretty purple amethyst deceiver and the prolific and tasty charcoal burner. Each mushroom includes a “Positive ID Checklist” that the reader can go through to be absolutely certain they have the right species, and more than 300 color photographs make it a snap to know exactly what kind of mushroom you’ve found . . . and whether you really want to pick it! With lists of the best tools for mushrooming, the best techniques for getting a mushroom out of the ground in one piece, and even how to remove worms, Mushrooming with Confidence will extinguish any fear or doubt that might stop you from hunting down your own delicious mushrooms. This will prove a fun and essential guide for novice and experienced pickers alike!
Muskets and Applejack: Spirits, Soldiers, and the Civil War
by Mark Will-Weber"I wish some of you would tell me the brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals."- President Abraham Lincoln, when confronted about General Ulysses Grant's excessive drinking.Blood, gunfire, and whiskey: they are the three things that defined Civil War battlefields. In this fascinating, booze-drenched history of the war that almost tore America apart, historian Mark Will-Weber (author of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt) weaves together lighthearted stories of drunken generals and out-of-control soldiers with the gritty reality of battlefields where whiskey was the only medicine-and sometimes the only food.Muskets and Applejack paints a full, complex picture of the surprisingly large role alcohol played in the Civil War: how it helped heal physical and emotional wounds, form friendships, and cause strife. Interspersed between stories from the battlefield are authentic recipes of soldiers' favorite drinks-from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line.
The Mustard Cookbook
by Rosamond Man Robin WeirMustard has a long and fascinating history weaving back through many different cultures. It was being cultivated even earlier than 4000 BC. The peppery flavored leaves of the plant can be eaten and are indeed one of the mainstays of southern American soul food cooking. Its seeds can be pressed to make oil as well as used whole. <p><p> This is the first authoritative book on the subject and covers all aspects of its history, cultivation, and its many and varied uses, both culinary and medicinal. There is something here for everyone, from the professional chef, who may want to learn how to make mustard from scratch, to the home cook. The bulk of the book is dedicated to over 150 recipes using mustard as an ingredient and includes recipes for sauces, soups, starters, fish, poultry, game, meat, vegetables, pickles, baking, savories, and puddings. There is also a section on making mustard at home. <p> Among the tempting treats to try are Mostarda di Cremona, now a fashionable relish on many tables, glazes for baked hams, chicken wings with mustard and lime, mackerel in black treacle and mustard, lapin moutarde (one of the classics of the French kitchen), glazed salt beef with mustard sauce, mustard seed sausages, mustard greens in coconut milk, piccalilli (probably one of the most famous pickles), spiced gingerbread, and mustard seed and allspice biscuits.
Mustards Grill Napa Valley Cookbook
by Laurie Smith Brigid Callinan Cindy PawlcynAs anyone who has spent time in Napa Valley knows, Mustards Grill is an institution in the wine country--the friendly restaurant where locals first started going for a full plate of fabulous food and a glass of Napa's finest. Chef-owner Cindy Pawlcyn, founding chef of San Francisco's original Fog City Diner, put down her roots in Napa over 15 years ago, bringing her midwestern sensibility and flair for reinventing American food to the valley. Ever since then, Mustards has been affectionately known as the fancy rib joint with way, way too many wines. Gorgeous full-color food photography from Saveur photographer Laurie Smith. Awards2002 James Beard Award WinnerReviews"Take home some hearty American fare." --The San Jose Mercury News "Accurate views of the restaurant, its food, and its sense of fun . . . it's a feast for the eyes and the imagination." --Omaha World Herald "The recipes in MUSTARDS GRILL represent a wonderful marriage between common American foods, California produce and influences from Latin American and Asian immigrants."--New Orleans Times Picayune "The book is a perfect reflection of its author's eclectic style that melds sophistication and global inspirations with an earthy American quality."--San Francisco Chronicle "Like its namesake, the cookbook is bright and bountiful, with a touch of tongue-in-cheek flippancy." --Charleston Post & Courier"A feast for the eyes with no muss and fuss." --The Los Angeles Daily News "The book is as honest as the chef" and the "dreamy desserts . . . are the epitome of comfort."--Santa Rosa Press Democrat"Pawlcyn's casual writing style gives the reader a feel for her restaurant, and her easy-to-follow recipes are accompanied by chatty--and helpful--notes." --Minneapolis Star Tribune"[MUSTARDS GRILL is] a place that's sophisticated without being pretentious. The recipes in this cookbook are no different." --American Way"Mustards is universally loved by local residents and tourists alike for its smoky, tender, spicy baby back ribs; cornmeal-coated fried green tomatoes; tasty Asian-marinated flank steak; Chinese chicken noodle salad; and, of course, Mustards' always-crisp tangle of deep-fried onion threads. The enduring vitality of this place comes from the fact [that Cindy Pawlcyn] put all the dishes she loved on the menu: country dishes transformed by her sprightly offbeat style and sparkle." --FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO"As the first (some would say the best) in a string of successful, precedent-breaking restaurants originated by chef Cindy Pawlcyn. It changed Napa Valley and took the stuffiness out of dining by showing that Americans could be as serious about food and wine as the French, but have more fun." --Gourmet
Muy Bueno: 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year
by Yvette Marquez-SharpnackYou&’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine&’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother&’s Day with Guava Mimosas, whip up Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Día de los Muertos; make a big batch of Red Chile and Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, and much more. Included along with the over 100 delicious, seasonal recipes are step-by-step instructions for making holiday-themed crafts that are fun for children and grown-ups alike. With its gorgeous food photography, detailed recipe directions, and wealth of tips to guide you in the kitchen, Muy Bueno: FIESTAS turns every day into a celebration. 100+ RECIPES: Includes a broad selection of classic and contemporary Mexican recipes, including substantial soups and salads, hearty mains, cocktails, and decadent desserts. RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whether you&’re preparing for a 4th of July BBQ or Mexican Independence Day, cooking for a crowd on Easter, or honoring loved ones on Día de los Muertos, Muy Bueno: FIESTAS features easy-to-follow recipes for all occasions, big and small. DIY CRAFTS: Instructions for decorative crafts to help set the stage for a memorable occasion!
My 1992 Diary
by Dawn LuebbeReady to revisit the early ’90s—that golden era of big bangs, Bubble Tape, and doing the Bartman? Meet your tour guide: Dawn Luebbe, an 11-year-old Nebraskan obsessed with 90210 and writing Kurt Cobain–inspired poetry. In My 1992 Diary, Dawn shares with readers her zany, silly, and deadpan adolescent observations. She touches on the cornerstones of growing up—from crushes to siblings to Ouija boards—all peppered with memorable call-outs from the height of ’90s culture. The book is filled with 75 diary entries, each hilariously narrated on its corresponding page. It’s organized into chapters such as Passion on the Prairie, Attempts to Be Cool, Preteen Conflict: The Art of Overreaction, and more. With Dawn’s self-deprecating, every-girl humor, My 1992 Diary is a charming and joyful read for the 11-year-old in all of us.
My Ackee Tree: A Chef's Memoir of Finding Home in the Kitchen
by Suzanne BarrFor fans of The Measure of My Powers and Notes from a Young Black Chef, a memoir about food, family, and the recipes that brought one woman home when she needed it the most. Suzanne Barr&’s journey to become a chef started when she was 30. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer and she moved home to Florida to take care of her. Suzanne escorted her mother to doctor&’s appointments, bathed her, and kept her company, but the hardest part of the experience was that she didn&’t know how to cook for her. She didn&’t even know where to begin. Fast-forward to the summer of 2017 when Suzanne became the inaugural Chef-in-Residence at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. She wanted to create a menu that represented who she was as a chef and it emerged as a love letter to her mother. Her Rite of Passage Menu, as she called it, changed her. It started her on a journey that has brought her closer to her mother, to her ancestors, and to her Jamaican heritage. But a lot has happened before and since. My Ackee Tree tells the story of a woman who is always on the move, always seeking; who battles the stereotypes of being a Black female cook to become a culinary star in an industry beset by dated practices and landlords with too much power. From the ackee tree in front of her childhood home, through New York City, Atlanta, Hawaii, the Hamptons, and France, Suzanne takes us on her unpredictable journey, and at every turn, she finds light and comfort in the kitchen. Told in a voice as fresh and honest as her cooking, My Ackee Tree is a celebration of creativity, soul searching, and motherhood that asks, &“How can I keep the things I love?&”
My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness (A First Look at…Series)
by Pat ThomasAre there children in your life who are thinking about their health and physical fitness? This book will help explain everything! It will explore the importance of a good diet and plenty of exercise and encourage kids to make positive decisions about caring for themselves. Kids discover that even healthy people get ill sometimes, but that our bodies show real grit and have special abilities to protect us and restore our health.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understandinformation about health and physical fitnessa helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselora whole series of books for children to explore emotional issuesThe A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.