 | The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Every woman wants to eat her best. But eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curveballs such as nausea, cravings, or life. Before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out <i>The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, </i>which<i> </i>offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes that meet every motherâs needs by adapting them to her moods.<br><br>Feeling nauseous? Turn Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins into a lemony-soup. Craving comfort foods? Modify Asian Cabbage Salad into a traditional but healthy treat. Ready to shed your baby pounds? Transform Fettucine with Mushrooms and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes into a beautiful salad. Feeling good today? Try some Broiled Salmon with Caramelized Fennel and Sweet Onion paired with Crisp Roasted Sweet Potatoes. And the Lemon Cookies and Devilicious Cupcakes are great for any mood.<br><br>Easily customizable recipes also mean that mom-to-be and her family can sit down and enjoy the same meal, no matter how sheâs feeling. With helpful tips and options that minimize prep time,<i> The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook </i>is a must-have for any expectant, new or not-so-new mother, who needs a flexible solution for preparing delicious, healthful, meals!<br><br>As the founder of Mothers & Menus, Inc. and a busy mom of three, Karen Gurwitz knows how hard it can be to find time to take care of yourself. In The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, she encourages you to tune in to your bodyâs needs and give yourself permission to honor your cravings. Her voice and the cookbook are a great accompaniment to your journey of motherhood, whether you are in the early stages, or have been on it for quite some time. | *$9.45 |
 | The Whimsical Bakehouse: Fun-to-Make Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look!
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Three neon-bright layers of cake, tilted at a jaunty angle and adorned with edible chocolate candles; a Jackson Pollockâinspired cheesecake spattered with chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter icing; and a swarm of plump bees perched atop a rainbow of candy-colored cupcakesâthese are only a few examples of the unfettered creativity at work at the Riviera Bakehouse. There, mother-daughter bakers Kaye and Liv Hansen turn out some of the most charming, refreshingly eccentric cakes ever to grace a birthday or wedding celebration.<br><br>Kaye and Liv believe that a cake should taste as good as it looks, so they skip esoteric (and inedible) decorations in favor of simple buttercream, flavored whipped cream, and tinted candymakerâs chocolate, covering their luscious cakes with amusing designs and gorgeous color that are easy to make and delicious to eat. The cakes themselves are no less enticing, pairing old-fashioned favorites like Banana Cake and Spice Cake with sumptuous fillings such as French Custard and Chocolate Mousse. Simple step-by-step lessons, illustrated with photographs, explain how to re-create Livâs charming chocolate designs, from the bright polka dots that shine against dark chocolate glaze to the shimmering stars that adorn the enchanting âStarry Night.â Templates for the delightful designs allow you to adapt these techniques to create your own unique decorations.<br><br>With time-tested tips and complete information on everything from mixing colors to adjusting pan sizes, the Hansens explain all you need to know to get started. Whether youâre dreaming of an elegant Chocolate Apricot Pecan Torte or a three-tiered butter cake filled with spiked mocha cream and embellished with fantastical spring flowers,<b> The Whimsical Bakehouse</b> is the ultimate guide to creating delicious, showstopping confections that are completely original. | *$15.66 |
 | The Whole Foods Market Cookbook
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Who else but Whole Foods Market could create a cookbook so fresh, so appealing, so full of valuable information, and so perfect for the way we are all cooking and eating today? Bursting with winning recipes, healthful cooking advice, cheerful guidance through the new language of natural foods, wine and cheese information, and a comprehensive glossary, this is a âthank goodness itâs hereâ kind of cookbook.<br><br>The worldâs largest natural and organic supermarket has created 350 contemporary recipes that are destined to become new classics. Whole Foods Market presents the most popular dishes from their prepared foods section, combined with brand-new recipes that showcase the wide variety of delicious ingredients available today. Far from âcrunchy granolaâ fare, sophisticated recipes include Shrimp and Scallop Chalupas, Hazelnut Crusted Pork Loin, Thai-Style Green Curry Chicken, Griddled Sesame and Garlic Tofu with Wilted Bok Choy, Honey Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce, and Maple Butterscotch Macadamia Blondies. From meat and fish to tofu and vegetables, kid-friendly dishes to one-pot meals, the choices are dazzling, and with more than 200 of the recipes either vegetarian or vegan, the options are diverse.<br><br>But the recipes are just the beginning. Steve Petusevsky and Whole Foods Market Team Members shed light on the confusing world of natural foods, presenting interesting, accessible information and all kinds of helpful cooking advice. <b>The Whole Foods Market Cookbook</b> is as welcoming and fun as a trip to one of their stores. Find out the answers to questions such as:<br><br>How do I cook quinoa?<br>What are the different kinds of tofu, and how do I know which to buy?<br>How should I stock a great natural foods pantry?<br>What are good alternatives to wheat pasta?<br>What does âorganicâ mean?<br><br>A glossary with more than 150 definitions provides a great reference for all of the terms and ingredients that have been edging their way into our vocabularies and kitchens. With recipe bonuses, tips from the team, variations, sidebars, and 30 menu suggestions, this is the natural foods guide that so many of us have been waiting for. | *$12.69 |
 | Think Like a Chef
Brand: Clarkson Potter
With <b>Think Like a Chef</b>, Tom Colicchio has created a new kind of cookbook. Rather than list a series of restaurant recipes, he uses simple steps to deconstruct a chef's creative process, making it easily available to any home cook.<br><br>He starts with techniques: What's roasting, for example, and how do you do it in the oven or on top of the stove? He also gets you comfortable with braising, sautéing, and making stocks and sauces. Next he introduces simple "ingredients" -- roasted tomatoes, say, or braised artichokes -- and tells you how to use them in a variety of ways. So those easy roasted tomatoes may be turned into anything from a vinaigrette to a caramelized tomato tart, with many delicious options in between.<br><br>In a section called Trilogies, Tom takes three ingredients and puts them together to make one dish that's quick and other dishes that are increasingly more involved. As Tom says, "Juxtaposed in interesting ways, these ingredients prove that the whole can be greater than the sum of their parts," and you'll agree once you've tasted the Ragout of Asparagus, Morels, and Ramps or the Baked Free-Form "Ravioli" -- both dishes made with the same trilogy of ingredients.<br><br>The final section of the books offers simple recipes for components -- from zucchini with lemon thyme to roasted endive with whole spices to boulangerie potatoes -- that can be used in endless combinations.<br><br>Written in Tom's warm and friendly voice and illustrated with glorious photographs of finished dishes, <b>Think Like a Chef</b> will bring out the master chef in all of us.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$12.76 |
 | Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Just one pan? No problem! Youâll need only a single skillet, or a roasting pan, or a Dutch oven to make any of the 100 knockout recipes that have made this team the hottest culinary duo west of the Rockies. <br><br>Today their catering business and restaurant are the toast of Los Angeles, but Jon and Vinny still remember what it was like to cook with a minimum of space, time, and equipment. And they know that it is the feel-good, homestyle favorites that win raves from their clients and will make any home cookâs reputation. In <i>Two Dudes, One Pan</i> they show you how to prepare a surprising array of dishesâfrom finger foods to sweets and everything in betweenâusing a few simple pieces of equipment and never more than one at a time.<br><br>Just as Jon and Vinny depend on fewer kitchen tools and gadgets than most cooks, they also believe itâs possible to eat well without spending a fortune, and their varied, deeply flavored food wonât send you running to the gourmet shop in search of an obscure ingredient. For them, itâs all about what you can do with food from the local grocery store. Pick up your favorite pan and try your hand at dishes like:<br><br>Curried Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard and Red Onion Slaw * Sake-Soy Sea Bass with Baby Bok Choy * Spicy Roasted Cauliflower, Capers, and Parm * Sherried Salmon and Cipollini Onions * Five-Spice Cornish Hens * Pistachio Tiramisù with Sweet Cherry Sauce * Pumpkin Pie Bars<br><br>With full-color photographs, ingredient alternatives, helpful tips and shortcuts, and dozens of straightforward, down-and-dirty recipes that pack a wallop of flavor, <i>Two Dudes, One Pan</i> will inspire you to use lessâand cook more. | *$14.95 |
 | Tyler Florence's Real Kitchen: An Indispensable Guide for Anybody Who Likes to Cook
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Bold. Unfussy. Irresistible. Real. <br><br>Thatâs the kind of food that comes out of Tyler Florenceâs kitchen. With a culinary sensibility refined in some of New Yorkâs most high-profile restaurants, and a down-home practicality gained as the cooking guru of Food 911, Tyler cooks food thatâs fresh, flavorful, and totally doable. In <b>Tyler Florenceâs Real Kitchen</b>, heâll show you how to cook simple meals that taste amazing, from comfort-food to classics to vibrantly new dishes.<br><br>Tylerâs long-awaited first cookbook stays true to his cooking philosophyâuse great, simple ingredients and then let the natural flavors speak for themselves. He offers canât-miss recipes for all the crowd-pleasing dishes that you craveâcold fried chicken, a perfect meatloaf, or drop-dead lasagna. Tylerâs bold, uncomplicated style even makes sophisticated food easy, with recipes like Pan-Roasted Sirloin with Arugula, Sweet Peppers, and Olive Salad or Steamed Mussels with Saffron and Tomato. Heâll show you how to get a great meal from the grocery bag to the table with the least fuss and the most flavor, or how to throw a barbecue with the best burgers (spiced up with horseradish and Havarti cheese) that your friends have ever had. From weekend brunch (including Soft Scrambled Eggs with Salmon and Avocado and an assortment of dim sum) to quick weeknight dinners for two (like Hong Kong Crab Cakes with Baby Bok Choy), and a selection of great party food and cocktails, this is a cookbook youâll use again and again and rely on for every occasion.<br><br>With helpful notes on essential pantry staples and a list of the kitchen equipment you really need, <b>Tyler Florenceâs Real Kitchen</b> is a fresh, creative exploration of just how fun (and delicious) your cooking can be. | *$12.65 |
 | Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time
Brand: Clarkson Potter
As his millions of fans know from watching him on Food Network, Tyler likes to rock the kitchen with big, bold flavors and sophisticated yet accessible fare. Whether youâre dishing up a family favorite like spaghetti and meatballs or pulling out all the stops with a succulent tenderloin steak topped with spicy crab salad, Tyler Florence believes every meal canâand shouldâbe the ultimate dining experience. At last, in <i>Tylerâs Ultimate</i>, he shows us how to get these spectacular results in much less time. <br><br>Tyler believes the ultimate meal brings together good food, good friends, and good timesâwith <i>Tylerâs Ultimate</i> as your guide you can elevate any gathering to a cause for celebration and every family meal to an occasion worth savoring. In his travels around the world for his Food Network show, heâs sampled countless versions of classic dishes, taking an ideal technique from one, a perfect ingredient from another. Here he gives you the best of the best. <br><br>Make no mistake: Tylerâs approach here may be simplified and the ingredients list streamlined, but your palate will never feel compromised. These recipes are packed with zesty flavors, yet easy to pull together and always straightforward enough for even novice cooks. Because Tyler believes that the little details separate a good meal from a âwow!â experience, his recipes feature bright, exciting flavors that sing on the tongue yet donât require fancy equipment or exotic ingredients. Tyler has collected all his most trusted and best-loved recipes for the ultimate collection of go-to meals, including canât-miss versions of the dishes we all crave most: the ultimate burger, French onion soup, beef stew, macaroni and cheese, and chocolate mousse, plus exciting new discoveries that will find a permanent home in your cooking repertoire. <br><br>Filled with recipes for sensational, all-American food, Tylerâs Ultimate is the all-around, everyday great cookbook his fans have been waiting for. | *$17.95 |
 | Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy
Brand: Clarkson Potter
At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive âSuper Tuscansâ have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinkerâs repertoire.<br><br><b>Vino Italiano</b> is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the countryâs wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materialsâon Italyâs 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producersâ provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.<br><br>Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, <b>Vino Italiano</b> is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$12.95 |
 | Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods
Brand: Clarkson Potter
For anyone who's ever headed to their local farmers' market reciting the mantra "I will not overbuy" but has lumbered home with bags overflowing with delicious summer strawberries, zucchini blossoms, and tomatoes, or autumn apples, pears, and cauliflower, this book will be your saving grace. <br><br><i>Well-Preserved</i> is a collection of 30 small batch preserving recipes and 90 recipes in which to use the preserved goods. Preserving recipes like Marinated Baby Artichokes are followed by recipes for dishes like Marinated Artichoke and Ricotta Pie and Sausages with Marinated Baby Artichokes; a Three-Citrus Marmelade recipe is followed by recipes for Chicken Wings Baked with Three-Citrus Marmelade, Shrmp with Three-Citrus Marmelade and Lime, and Crepes with Three-Citrus Marmelade, and so on.<br><br>In this book, Eugenia Bone, a New Yorker whose Italian father was forever canning everything from olives to tuna, describes the art of preserving in an accessible way. Though she covers traditional water bath and pressure canning in detail, she also shares simpler methods that allow you to preserve foods using low-tech options like oil-preserving, curing, and freezing. Bone clearly explains each technique so that you can rest assured your food is stable and safe.<br><br>With <i>Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods</i>, you will never again have a night when you open your cupboard or refrigerator and lament that there's "nothing to eat!" Instead, you'll be whipping up the seasons' best meals all year long. | *$16.47 |
 | Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Thanks to the low-carb movement and the updated USDA food pyramid, we all know we should be eating more whole grains (the âgood carbsâ). But what exactly are whole grains? And how can we make them not only what we should eat, but what we really want to eat? In <i>Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way</i>, bestselling cookbook author Lorna Sass demystifies whole grains with a thorough grain-by-grain primer followed by more than 150 irresistible recipes.<br><br>In this extensive guide to the wide range of fantastic whole grains availableâmany of which are gluten-freeâSass introduces home cooks to dozens of grains, including amaranth, barley, buckwheat, hominy, popcorn, polenta, Jobâs tears, millet, oats, quinoa, brown rice, red rice, black rice, rye, triticale, sorghum, teff, farro, grano, green wheat, kamut, spelt, wheat berries, and wild rice. She shares tips for buying and storing these grains as well as the best and simplest way to cook them.<br><br>And then there are the boldly flavored, contemporary recipes that will truly change the way you cook, covering soups, salads, main courses, and side dishes all the way to quick breads, cookies, and desserts, with a groundbreaking section on whole-grain baking outlining tempting, healthy options. <i>Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way</i> will delight carnivores and vegetarians alike with recipes such as Farro Salad with Prosciutto and Asparagus, Masa HarinaâBeef Casserole, Posole with Pork and Chipotle, Millet with Gingered Beets and Orange, and CoconutâBlack Rice Pudding.<br>This is the book America has been asking for: the definitive guide that will make it easy and delicious for us to incorporate healthful whole grains into our diets with innovative recipes for every meal of the day. | *$18.91 |
 | Whole Grains for Busy People: Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals and More for Everyone
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Bring whole grains to the table in a flash. <br><br>We all know that we should be eating more whole grains, an essential foundation of any healthy diet. Making this goal a reality can be a challenge, though, especially on a weeknight. In <i>Whole Grains for Busy People</i>, Lorna Sass, author of the James Beard Awardâwinning book <i>Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way</i>, shows us how to do itâdeliciously.<br><br>Lorna shares 125 tempting recipes that focus exclusively on quick-cooking whole grainsâthose that take 30 minutes or less to cookâand on the array of whole-grain products that are now easily found in grocery stores, from tortillas to pastas. Boost the nutrition of any meal with tasty, flavor-packed dishes such as Oat-Crusted Turkey Cutlets with Gingered Cranberry Relish; Barley with Mushrooms, Beef, and Dill Sour Cream; and Bulgur Salad with Tuna, Olives, and Feta. Even sweets get a healthy makeover with whole-grain ingredients so that anyone can feel good about indulging in treats such as Orange-Scented Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peach Blueberry Crumble, or Chocolate Pudding Pie. <br><br>Lorna guides readers through every step of cooking with whole grains, from reading the labels and selecting the best whole-grain products to using techniques that bring out the maximum flavors in the recipes. Rounded out with whole-grain quick-reference charts, advice on building a well-stocked pantry, suggestions for recipe variations, and a full-color photo insert, <i>Whole Grains for Busy People</i> is the only book home cooks need to make over their familyâs dietâwithout spending their entire lives in the kitchen. | *$11.37 |
 | Wine Bar Food: Mediterranean Flavors to Crave with Wines to Match
Brand: Clarkson Potter
After the workday, in places like Seville, Milan, Barcelona, and other cities that dot the Mediterranean, people gravitate to wine bars to relax, meet friends, savor small dishes of flavorful food, and, of course, enjoy the local wines that perfectly complement the moment.<br><br>In <i>Wine Bar Food</i>, acclaimed restaurateurs Cathy and Tony Mantuano show you how to re-create this irresistibly appealing part of the Mediterranean lifestyle at home. Organized by city, from Lisbon to Rome, and paired with accessible wines from each region, the delightfully unpretentious, simply prepared dishes can be shared as small plates by many or make a sit-down dinner for two or more. The 100 recipes emphasize flavor and ease of preparation over strict authenticity, so youâll be able to round up the ingredients effortlessly to create delicious meals any night of the week, including: <br><br>Flaming Ouzo Shrimp (from Athens)<br>Pork Ribs with Garlic, Chilies, and Tomato (from Naples)<br>Pea, Bacon, and Pecorino Salad (from Nice)<br>Amaretto Polenta Pound Cake (from Venice)<br><br>Rich with great advice on affordable wine gems and recipes for some killer wine cocktails, <i>Wine Bar Food</i> has everything you need to make weeknight dinners and gatherings with friends simple, fun, and flavorful affairs. | *$16.71 |
 | NOLS Cookery (National Outdoor Leadership School)
Brand: Claudia Pearson, Editor Part Number: 0811731081
Wilderness chefs looking to make their meals more nutritious and appealing need look no further than this newest edition of NOLS Cookery, the National Outdoor Leadership School's classic guide to backcountry cooking. From Cowboy Coffee to Darn Tootin' Black Beans to Scrambled Brownies, the book's recipes and culinary advice are guaranteed to please the palate and provide the energy needed for strenuous outdoor activity. Extensive revisions based on up-to-date research have been made to the nutrition section, and nutrient analyses are provided for all recipes. Additional sections cover fire preparation, cooking technique, and ration planning. | *$8.67 |
 | Green Chile Bible: Award-Winning New Mexico Recipes
Brand: Clear Light Books | *$7.48 |
 | Bourbon at its Best: The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits
Brand: Clerisy Press
<DIV><DIV>Whether they drink it straight, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails, Americans love their bourbon. <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> is the most comprehensive guide to this drink available, with detailed descriptions of these elixirs, from the tried and true ways in which they are made to the amazing range of flavors they deliver. <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> reveals the flavorful history of this red-white-and-blue spirit, from its rural origins as "corn likker" to its rough- and- tumble days as moonshine to its downright genteel status as a premium liquor. Readers will find out what makes bourbon different from other whiskeys of the world and how to truly savor all of its better qualities. They'll experience the magic of bourbon-making first-hand, traveling to classic distilleries in America's heartland. Perfect for both newcomers and connoisseurs, <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> is an entertaining, informative tour of this intoxicating world.</DIV> | *$12.45 |
 | The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook
Brand: Coffee and Cale
From the bestselling authors of The Four Ingredient Cookbook comes this special collection for those on a diabetic diet. With over 300 hearty recipes requiring four ingredients or less and complete nutritional data for each meal, itâs the only cookbook the busy, diabetic cook will need. Learn to make: <P>-Savory Baked Lemon-Chicken <BR>-Orange Roughy with Red Peppers <BR>-Swiss Steak <BR>-Herbed Pasta <BR>-Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake <BR>-Stuffed Baked Potatoes <BR>-And more! <P>With delectable appetizers, salads, vegetables, main dishes, desserts, and more, the whole family will love eating great diabetic cuisine! | *$15.99 |
 | Living on Live Food
Brand: Cohen | *$29.99 |
 | America's Great Delis: Recipes And Traditions from Coast to Coast
Brand: Collectors Press
Whether itâs a pastrami on rye or a bagel with a schmear, Americaâs Great Delis, by Sheryll Bellman, explores the history and recipes of the countryâs most beloved delis. From New Yorkâs Lower East Side to Detroit and all points west, the delicatessen remains a quintessential part of the American landscape. In New York, as in much of America, lunch is synonymous with deli. Perfected in the early twentieth century by Eastern European Jewish immigrants, the deli, short for delicatessen, quickly won our hearts â and stomachs! <P>From Barney Greengrass "The Sturgeon King" to Katzâs Deli, with their beloved slogan "Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army," and the renowned Carnegie Deli, celebrity hotspot for generations, Americaâs Great Delis is the authoritative answer to all your noshing needs. <P>Vintage photographs, menus, and signs complement the mouth-watering recipes made famous in delis across the country. Matzo ball soup, classic coleslaw, and cheesecake are just a few of the classic made-to-order tastes included for deli aficionados everywhere. <P>Features: â¢More than one hundred nostalgic deli photographs, historical food and deli details, and a guide to "deli speak." â¢Recipes including Benâs Kosher Noodle Kugel, Zingermanâs Hamentaschen, Ratnerâs Potato Pancakes, Nate ân Alâs Corned Beef Hash, and many more. â¢Famous delis such as 2nd Avenue Deli, Ratnerâs, and The Stage Deli in New York, and Canterâs and Langers in Los Angeles, among others across the country. | *$9.89 |
 | Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture
Brand: Collins
Good Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and the inevitable funeral. Packed with practical information, Good Luck Life contains an abundance of facts, legends, foods, old-village recipes, and quick planning guides for Chinese New Year, Clear Brightness, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, and many other festivals. <P>Written with warmth and wit, Good Luck Life is beautifully designed as an easily accessible cultural guide that includes an explanation of the Lunar Calendar, tips on Chinese table etiquette for dining with confidence, and dos and don'ts from wise Auntie Lao, who recounts ancient Chinese beliefs and superstitions. This is your map for celebrating a good luck life. | *$5.06 |
 | The President's Table: Two Hundred Years of Dining and Diplomacy
Brand: Collins
<p> <i>The President's Table</i> offers a sweeping visual history of the American Presidency as seen through Presidential entertaining from George Washington to George W. Bush. </p> <p> In this lavishly illustrated history of Presidential dining, historian Barry Landau brings the backstory of the American Presidency to life. Interweaving stories of dining and diplomacy, he creates a spellbinding narrative from the early days of provincial entertaining in the capital, through the golden era of sumptuous state banquets, to the modern White House dinners of today. </p> <p> With more than 300 never before seen illustrations, <i>The President's Table</i> provides an insightful and entertaining look at our dining habits as the nation grew through social and economic change. The book reveals the parallel growth of the United States and its Chief Executives, and the diplomatic and political interests served along with Presidential meals. <i>The President's Table</i> will fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and Presidential politics. </p> | *$9.59 |
 | In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules
Brand: Collins Business
<blockquote> <p> The untold story of the renegade burger chain that evokes a passionate following unlike any other </p> </blockquote> <p> In fast-food corporate America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has steadÂfastly refused to franchise or be sold. It is a testament to old-fashioned values and remÂiniscent of a simpler time when people, loyalty, and a freshly made, juicy hamburger meant something. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become nothing less than a cultural instituÂtion that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. </p> <p> Perman uses her investigative skills to uncover the story of a real American success story. It is not only a tale of a unique and profitable business that exceeds all expectations, but of a family's struggle to maintain a sustainable pop empire against the industry it helped pioneer, internal tensions, and a bitter lawsuit that threatened to bring the company to the brink. </p> <p> This is a lesson in a counterintuitive approach to doing business that places quality, customers, and employees over the riches promised by rapid expansion. <i>In-N-Out Burger</i> is a keenly observed narrative that explores the evolution of a California fad that transformed into an enduring cult of popularity; it is also the story of the conflicted, secretive, and ultimately tragic Snyder family who cooked a billion burgers and hooked a zillion fans. As the story of In-N-Out Burger unfolds, so too does the cultural history of America as influenced and shaped by car culture and fast food. </p> | *$15.30 |
 | McIlhenny's Gold: How a Louisiana Family Built the Tabasco Empire
Brand: Collins Business
<p> In this fascinating history, Jeffrey Rothfeder tells how, from a simple ideaâthe outgrowth of a handful of peppers planted on an isolated island on the Gulf of Mexicoâa secretive family business emerged that would produce one of the best-known products in the world. </p> <p> A delectable and satisfying read for both Tabasco fans and business buffs, <i>McIlhenny's Gold</i> is the untold story of the continuing success of an eccentric, private company; a lively history of one of the most popular consumer products of all times; and an exploration of our desire to test the limits of human tolerance for fiery foods. </p> | *$2.00 |
 | The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It
Brand: Collins Business
<blockquote> <p>The story of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, showed the world how to live with style, and emerged a legend</p> </blockquote> <p>Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. But who was this young widowâthe Veuve Clicquotâwhose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did she rise to celebrity and fortune?</p> <p>In <i>The Widow Clicquot</i>, Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to lifeâfor the first timeâthe fascinating woman behind the iconic yellow label: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin. A young witness to the dramatic events of the French Revolution and a new widow during the chaotic years of the Napoleonic Wars, Barbe-Nicole defied convention by assumingâafter her husband's deathâthe reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she became one of the world's first great businesswomen and one of the richest women of her time. </p> <p>Although the Widow Clicquot is still a legend in her native France, her story has never been told in all its richnessâuntil now. Painstakingly researched and elegantly written, <i>The Widow Clicquot</i> provides a glimpse into the life of a woman who arranged clandestine and perilous champagne deliveries to Russia one day and entertained Napoléon and Joséphine Bonaparte on another. She was a daring and determined entrepreneur, a bold risk taker, and an audacious and intelligent woman who took control of her own destiny when fate left her on the brink of financial ruin. Her legacy lives on today, not simply through the famous product that still bears her name, but now through Mazzeo's finely crafted book. As much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered woman, <i>The Widow Clicquot</i> is utterly intoxicating.</p> | *$10.93 |
 | The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea-Market Budget
Brand: Collins Design
The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. <P>In <I>The Paris Apartment,</I> Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. <P>As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, <I>The Paris Apartment</I>Â is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.<P>Â </P> | *$14.04 |
 | A Week in the Zone: A Quick Course in the Healthiest Diet for You
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<P>A national bestseller for more than three years in hardcover, The Zone has introduced millions of people worldwide to a breakthrough approach to dieting based on Novel Prizeâwinning scientific research. Treating food as the most powerful drug available, The Zone plan shows how food, when used unwisely, can be toxic. Used wisely however, it will take anyone into the Zone, a state of exceptional health familiar to champion athletes. </P><P> Now the benefits of Barry Searsß²evolutionary program can be experienced in just one week! With <i>A Week in the Zone</i>, everyone can start on the path to permanent weight loss and learn how to burn body fat, and keep it off â without deprivation or hunger. </P><P> They'llalso discover how the Zone helps to both increase energy and fight heart disease, diabetes, PMS, chronic fatigue, depression, and cancer. </P> | *$5.87 |
 | Cooking the RealAge Way: Turn Back Your Biological Clock with More Than 80 Delicious and Easy Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>RealAge<sup><small>®</small></sup></ i> and coauthor of <i>You: The Owner's Manual</i> shows you how to cook your way to a younger you. </p> </blockquote> <p> In his RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> books, Dr. Michael F. Roizen proved that incorporating simple changes to your lifestyle can take years off your biological age and leave you looking and feeling younger. In <i>Cooking the RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> Way</i>, he and nutritionist and professional chef Dr. John La Puma show you how you can create RealAge-smart and energy-rich meals that are as delicious as they are healthy. </p> <p> <i>Cooking the RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> Way</i> includes more than 80 savory recipes, from asparagus frittata with smoked salmon to a chocolate strawberry sundae, as well as tricks and techniques to help you maintain your RealAge lifestyle, from stocking your pantry to tips on eating out and preparing time-friendly meals. It's the ultimate guide to eating and feeling youngerâwithout sacrificing great taste. </p> | *$3.52 |
 | Emily Post's Entertaining
Brand: Collins Living
Is the butter plate on the right or the left? How should you introduce someone whose name you can't remember? What is the polite way to handle a guest who arrives early? <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> provides answers to these and many other questions that vex today's hosts and guests. <P> <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> is a practical guide to hosting with elegance and ease. Its goal is to give everyone the confidence to handle any get-together, from casual and cozy to formal and fancy. Among the wide range of events and entertaining quandaries Peggy Post addresses are: getting together for everything from a Super Bowl party to dinner with the boss; throwing children's birthday parties; giving a casual dinner with takeout food; making appropriate introductions; jump-start dinner conversation; choosing the right wine; and much more. <I>Entertaining</I> covers the basics of hosting, but most importantly, it reminds you that successful entertaining springs not from the good china and an elaborate table setting, but from the people you are with and the memorable time you spend together. <P> "The best hosts spin magic out of thin air, creating the kind of special occasion guests can't stop talking about." <P> From simple dinners and casual parties to formal business functions and catered events, <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> shows you how to be the perfect host. With Peggy Post's guidance, you can breeze through toasting your guest of honor and unflinchingly manage sticky social situations such as unanswered invitations and surprise guests. <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> helps you to entertain with elegance and ease, making every get-together a memorable event. | *$8.88 |
 | Essentially Lilly: A Guide to Colorful Entertaining
Brand: Collins Living
<p>More than just the woman who created the fashion empire that bears her name, Lilly Pulitzer exemplifies an attitude, a casual sort of elegance, a style called "affluence at ease." Lilly and her clothing wholeheartedly embrace color -- she made famous the pink and green combination -- and her love of vibrant hues and bold prints led the <i>New York Times</i> to recently call her "a major force in prep resort wear for forty years."</p><p>But Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau is also almost as well-known for her entertaining as she is for her fashions. A tribute to her insouciant lifestyle, <i>Essentially Lilly</i> is lavishly illustrated and peppered with anecdotal memories of a life filled with color. Joined by her family and close friends, Lilly recalls the parties, the decorating, the food, and the fashion that have been part of her life in Palm Beach since she arrived there in the 1950s.</p><p>With sections devoted to each part of the day, <i>Essentially Lilly</i> captures a variety of social events -- from a sunrise sail to a beach supper under the stars -- and imbues each with singular "Lilly style": </p><p>Mellow Yellow Mornings -- start the day off easy with a walk on the beach or a luxuriously lazy breakfast in bed. Take some friends out for an early morning sail or a country club brunch. Round off the morning hunting for a one-of-a-kind treasure at a local flea market.</p><p>Think Pink Afternoons -- rev up the middle of the day with a bridesmaids' lunch, a birthday cookout, or a charity tea. Perhaps you'd rather relax with a fruity pool party or a "just-looking" stroll down Palm Beach's fabled Worth Avenue.True Blue Evenings -- gather your friends together for a festive cocktail party or a romantic beach dinner under a full moon. Maybe it's a deep woods campfire that appeals to you, or watching a movie out under the stars, or just a simple pizza party for your family.</p><p><i>Essentially Lilly</i> presents memories and menus, beautiful photographs and dazzling illustrations as well as dozens of recipes and entertaining suggestions to make your own get-togethers as successful as one of Lilly's famed parties. Best of all, Lilly offers her spirited advice throughout: "Just relax and have fun -- and be an individual," she says. "It's better that you enjoy yourself than it is to get it right." Good rules to live by. </p> | *$8.60 |
 | Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
Renowned cardiac researcher and bestselling author Dean Ornish, M.D., has inspired millions of people to choose a healthier lifestyle and a low-fat diet. But low-fat cooking can be time-consuming and hard to fit into a busy schedule, so Dr. Ornish has found 150 wonderful ways to make it fast, delicious and fun.<P> <I>Everyday Cooking with Dean Ornish</I> includes 150 easy and extraordinary recipes that are extremely low in fat and cholesterol -- and high in flavor. You'll find slimmed-down versions of comfort foods that are delicious and nutritious, from French Toast and Hashed Browns to enchiladas and lasagna, from Creamy Corn Soup and Spicy Arkansas Chili to Southwest Pizza and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The recipes are quick to prepare, the ingredients are familiar and inexpensive and there are hundreds of smart time-saving tips on cooking, shopping and serving. Now you no longer have to choose between good food and good health. | *$4.71 |
 | Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children
Brand: Collins Living
<p> Remember how simple school lunches used to be? You'd have something from every major food group, run around the playground for a while, and you looked and felt fine. But today it's not so simple. Schools are actually feeding the American crisis of childhood obesity and malnutrition. Most cafeterias serve a veritable buffet of processed, fried, and sugary foods, and although many schools have attempted to improve, they are still not measuring up: 78 percent of the school lunch programs in America do not meet the USDA's nutritional guidelines. </p> <p> Chef Ann Cooper has emerged as one of the nation's most influential and most respected advocates for changing how our kids eat. In fact, she is something of a renegade lunch lady, minus the hairnet and scooper of mashed potatoes. Ann has worked to transform cafeterias into culinary classrooms. In <i>Lunch Lessons</i>, she and Lisa Holmes spell out how parents and school employees can help instill healthy habits in children. </p> <p> They explain the basics of good childhood nutrition and suggest dozens of tasty, home-tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The pages are also packed with recommendations on how to eliminate potential hazards from the home, bring gardening and composting into daily life, and how to support businesses that provide local, organic food. </p> <p> Yet learning about nutrition and changing the way you run your home will not cure the plague of obesity and poor health for this generation of children. Only parental activism can spark widespread change. With inspirational examples and analysis, <i>Lunch Lessons</i> is more than just a recipe book&#8212it gives readers the tools to transform the way children everywhere interact with food. </p> | *$2.00 |
 | Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too: Eating to Be Sexy, Fit, and Fabulous!
Brand: Collins Living
<p> Mediterranean women live lives free from empty calories, empty diet promises, impossible standards, and a "say no to food" mentality. Thanks to the influence of cooking lessons in her Italian grandmother's kitchen, Melissa Kelly, co-owner and executive chef of Primo Restaurant, has learned how every woman can extract the essence of the Mediterranean spirit and make it uniquely her own. </p> <p> She shares these lessons in <i>Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too</i>, along with more than one hundred diverse and mouth-watering recipes, as well as a detailed menu planner. While sampling everything from traditional Hummus to Prosciutto, Fennel, and Pear Salad with Persimmon Vinaigrette, you'll join women in enjoying the timeless, artful Mediterranean way of eating well and living a long, sensuous, beautiful life. </p> | *$0.81 |
 | Raw Food Life Force Energy: Enter a Totally New Stratosphere of Weight Loss, Beauty, and Health
Brand: Collins Living
<p> According to top nutritionist Natalia Rose, the secret to a beautiful lean body, youthful radiant skin, abundant energy, and a state of natural bliss is Life Force Energy. If we can properly harness and increase our Life Force Energy through simple dietary and environmental principles, we can experience radically improved levels of health, beauty, and happiness. </p> <p> With <i>Raw Food Life Force Energy</i>'s more than seventy irresistibly fresh and energizing recipes, you'll see amazing results, including: </p> <ul> <li>Effortless, abundant weight loss</li> <li>Glowing, healthy skin</li> <li>Markedly increased energy</li> <li>Fewer colds and flus</li> <li>A more positive attitude and increased mental acuity</li> </ul> <p> Natalia Rose offers a new vision of how to honor and revitalize our bodies and become powerfully attractive inside and out. <i>Raw Food Life Force Energy</i> shows us how to break out of our destructive, energy-draining patterns of poor eating, unsuccessful dieting, and stressful living to lift ourselves to a whole new stratosphere of well-being. </p> | *$9.08 |
 | Sly Moves: My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power, and Live your Dream
Brand: Collins Living
<P>Are you ready to be a contender? Sylvester Stallone's actionâoriented program for getting fit and eating right is also a revealing portrait of one of Hollywood's biggest stars.</P><P> Sly Moves is more than just a handbook on fitness and nutrition. It's a provocative and candid inside look at the trials and triumphs of one of Hollywood's most famous stars. Throughout his career, Sly has always been body conscious, and as he experimented with intense training methods for various films, he has learned â often the hard way â what works and what definitely doesn't. His goal here is to help readers change harmful fitness habits, learn to counter reckless eating, and appreciate who they are even when they don't feel much like action heroes.</P><P> Part 1 is a history of Sylvester Stallone's physique, as the Rocky star shares stories about his being bullied as a child, finding comfort and strength at the gym, and then later, the wild ride of fad diets, crashâtraining regimens and workout disasters that fringed on obsession. </P><P> Part 2, The Sly Moves workout, outlines four exercise programs: classic, advanced, women's and hardcore. The workouts only require a commitment of about three hours a week (exactly the same amount of time Sly works out). </P><P> The Sly Moves eating plan (Part 3) is Sly's nutrition guide, highlighted by a unique meal plan for a lifetime of good eating. </P><P> Part 4 gives Sly an opportunity to inspire and encourage readers to make Sly Moves part of a longâterm picture of health, fitness and wellbeing, with tips on everything from keeping goals and relaxation techniques to lessons learned from The Contender.</P> | *$4.99 |
 | Southern Lady: Gracious Tables: The Perfect Setting for Any Occasion
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<P> Entertaining doyenne Phyllis Hoffman shows how to prepare a stunning table for any occasion. </p> <P> So many of the events of our lives, from the formal to the informal, are celebrated by gathering around a table. Whatever the occasion--whether it's a holiday dinner, Sunday brunch, or a casual lunch with friends--the table is the place where we relax and enjoy each other's company while savoring a great meal. </p> <P> No one knows how to dress a table with elegance and flair better than Phyllis Hoffman, publisher of <i>Southern Lady</i> magazine, the quintessential resource for entertaining the gracious Southern way. Now, Hoffman draws upon her years of expertise to create <i>Southern Lady Gracious Tables</i>, the definitive guide to creating gorgeous "tablescapes" for every occasion. </p> <P> Starting with the basics, Hoffman presents a series of breathtaking spreads for a whole range of occasions, from formal settings to casual get-togethers, and describes how to achieve each look, right down to the recipes--55 in total--for her mouthwatering specialties. Enjoy a lovely outdoor lunch of tasty Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab and Green Chile Cream Sauce, or finish off a dinner party with delectable Praline Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. </p> <P> Hoffman then builds a "wardrobe for the table," navigating through the complex world of dinnerware, fine linens, and serving pieces. Each and every element of the table--from fruit saucer to lemon fork to water goblet--is covered in a friendly, helpful way. </p> <P> Finally, there's advice on adding that all-important personal touch, with instructions on how to craft flowers, family heirlooms, collectibles, and other unexpected treasures into the perfect centerpiece, place marker, or accent. All along, her advice includes refreshingly simple techniques for presentation and encourages the reader's own creativity in playing with colors, patterns, and styles. </p> <P> Complemented by lush photography and told in Hoffman's accessible, encouraging, and deliciously Southern voice, <i>Southern Lady Gracious Tables</i> is a must-have for every aspiring hostess, south or north of the Mason Dixon. The perfect gift for any woman who loves to entertain, it has all the tools, tips, and inspiration you need to elevate the ordinary to the unforgettable. </p> | *$11.51 |
 | Super Cleanse: Detox Your Body for Long-Lasting Health and Beauty
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Unleash your life force with the power of cleansing! </p> </blockquote> <p> Today's stressful schedules and hectic lifestyles can leave us feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. But we don't always know the best way to reboot and rejuvenate. Now, in <i>Super Cleanse</i>, holistic chef and cleanse expert Adina Niemerow reveals the key to de-stressing, detoxing, clearing your mind, and revitalizing your body: by tapping into the miracle benefits of a cleanse. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to cleansing here; instead, Niemerow presents ten comprehensive cleanse experiences for both the beginning and the veteran cleanser, with specifically tailored recipes and exercise/activity suggestions that combine to form mini-retreats for the body, mind, and spirit. </p> <p> There are more than one hundred delicious recipes for juices, soups, smoothies, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, with full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also a pre-cleanse checklist, ways to ease the detox process, a rundown on the best juicers, and tips for how to get the most out of your cleanse. Complete with first-person success stories from Niemerow's happy clients that bring the cleanses to life, <i>Super Cleanse</i> is an enjoyable and effective way for readers to jump-start their health and reenergize their lives. </p> | *$6.46 |
 | The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Lose belly fat first in just 14 days with this fun and easy cookbook from Jorge Cruise, bestselling author of <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i>! </p> </blockquote> <p> Jorge Cruise has empowered thousands of busy Americans to take control of their weight and live happier and healthier lives. His bestselling books <i>8 Minutes in the Morning<small><sup>®</sup></small></i>, <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i>, and <i>The 12-Second Sequence<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i > have helped even the busiest people get slimâwithout deprivation, counting calories, or giving up carbsâand keep the pounds off for good. Now, with <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i> Cookbook, he offers all-new, time-friendly recipes that make following <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i> even easier. </p> <p> Filled with delicious recipes the whole family will loveâfrom a Turkey, Bacon, and Egg Wrap to Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza to Chicken Teriyakiâthis cookbook gives you more than 200 options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Nearly all the recipes can be made in less than ten minutes of cooking time and are portioned to fit the diet exactly. </p> <p> With motivational success stories from real people, beautiful full-color photographs, and Jorge's trademark easy-to-follow instructions, <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small> Cookbook</i> is an essential tool for anyone who wants to get slim, fit, and healthyâand stay that wayâfor a long time to come. Losing weight has never been easier! </p> | *$9.64 |
 | The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition (Harperresource Book)
Brand: Collins Living
<p>Charlie Papazian, master brewer and founder and president of the American Homebrewer's Association and Association of Brewers, presents a fully revised edition of his essential guide to homebrewing. This third edition of the best-selling and most trusted homebrewing guide includes a complete update of all instructions, recipes, charts, and guidelines. Everything you need to get started is here, including classic and new recipes for brewing stouts, ales, lagers, pilseners, porters, specialty beers, and honey meads.</p><p><i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>, third edition, includes:</p><uL><li>Getting your home brewery together: the basics -- malt, hops, yeast, and water <li>Ten easy lessons for making your first batch of beer <li>Creating world-class styles of beer (IPA, Belgian wheat, German Kölsch and Bock, barley wine, American lagers, to name a few)<li>Using fruit, honey, and herbs for a spicier, more festive brew <li>Brewing with malt extracts for an unlimited range of strengths and flavors<li>Advanced brewing techniques using specialty hops or the all-grain method or mash extracts <li>A complete homebrewer's glossary, troubleshooting tips, and an up-to-date resource section <li>And much, much more</uL><p>Be sure to check out Charlie's <i>The Homebrewer's Companion</i> for over 60 additional recipes and more detailed charts and tables, techniques, and equipment information for the advanced brewer.</p> | *$8.50 |
 | The Homebrewer's Companion
Brand: Collins Living
<p>More great advice from Charlie Papazian, homebrew master and author of the bestselling <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>.<p>"Many ask me, 'What's different about <i>The Homebrewer's Companion</i>?' It's a book that I might have titled <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, Volume 2</i>. The information is 98 percent new information, including improved procedures for beginning and malt-extract brewers as well as advanced and veteran brewers. There are loads of new recipes and useful charts and data that I continually refer to in my own homebrew recipe formulation (I still homebrew about 20 batches a year). My theme throughout is 'Keep it practical. Keep it useful.' I wanted to answer 10 years' worth of questions in this one volume. I did ... and I had fun doing it."</p><p>-- Charlie Papazian</p><p>Get the Most from Your Malt!</p><uL><li>Easy-to-follow techniques and trouble-shooting tips<li>Answers to the most-often asked questions<li>A guide to world beer styles<li>Useful facts on fermenting, yeast culturing and stove-top boiling<li>Charts, tables, support information and much, much more<li>Over 60 exotic recipes to try -- from "You'll See" Coriander Amber Ale to Waialeale Chablis Mead</ul><p>Make sure to check out the third edition of <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>. | *$8.55 |
 | The Hungry Scientist Handbook: Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivate </p> </blockquote> <p> <i>The Hungry Scientist Handbook</i> brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in the formation of the Hungry Scientist Societyâa loose confederation of creative minds dedicated to the pursuit of projects possessing varying degrees of whimsy and utility. </p> <p> Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something to delight DIYers of all skill levels. </p> | *$7.98 |
 | The Joy of Home Wine Making
Brand: Collins Living
Port and sharries, whites, reds, roses and melomels -- make your own wine without owning a vineyard!<p>If you can follow a simple recipe, you can create delectabletable wines in your own home. It's fun, it's easy-and the resultswill delightfully complement your favorite meals and provide unparalleledpleasure by the glass when friends come calling. You don't have tore-create Bordeaux in your basement to be a successful home vintner-you can make raisin wine and drink it like sherry, or use it to accent yourChinese cooking. Raspberry or apricot wine lend themselves to deliciousdesserts. And if you are interested in more exotic concoctions,rhubarb champagne is the ultimate treat.</p><i>The Joy of Home Winemaking</i> is your comprehensive guide to:<ul><li>the most up-to-date techniques and equipment</li><li>readily available and affordable ingredients and materials</li><li>aging, bottling, racking, blending, and experimenting</li><li>dozens of original recipes for great-tasting fruit wines,</li><li>spice wines, herb wines, sparkling wines, sherries, liqueurs</li><li>even homemade soda pop!</li><li>a sparkling brief history of winemaking</li><li>helpful illustrations and glossary</li><li>an extensive mail-order resource section</li></ul> | *$6.64 |
 | The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss
Brand: Collins Living
If you're looking for the secret to a perfect body, you're going to find it right here. When you apply the principles in this book to your life, you're going to uncover a thinner, younger looking, more beautiful version of your current self and experience the renewed energy of youth. . . . Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done. It can be done.<P> The raw food craze has taken off: Raw restaurants are springing up, and celebrities, models, and other fans are swearing by the benefits of eating "all raw." But what if you¹re just curious about raw food and don't want to give up your lifestyle or the foods you love? The good news is, you can have your cake and eat it too! In The Raw Food Detox Diet, top nutritionist Natalia Rose shows you exactly how it's done. Raw food is a powerful detoxifying agent that can cleanse your body of all the waste that you have accumulated from years of eating processed foods. A diet rich in raw foods can set you on a course toward greater energy, clearer skin, a slimmer figure, and amazing natural health. But detoxifying too quickly will only shock your system. Rose advises you to transition gently, based on your dieting history and individual needs. Complete the Raw Food Detox questionnaire, and determine your personal Raw Food Transition Number (1 to 5) to find out which suggested menus, recipes, and cleansing methods are just right for you. At last, here's a diet book that's as fresh and accessible as its food while promising optimal health and weight loss results. Stop counting calories and oversubscribing to fad diet foods, such as soy milk, low-carb products, nutrition bars, and vitamin tablets. Whether you aim to lead an all-raw lifestyle, or are disillusioned with other diets and just want to lose weight while still eating the foods you love, The Raw Food Detox Diet offers all the inspiration -- including more than eighty delicious, simple gourmet recipes! -- and the guidance you'll need to achieve your goals. | *$10.98 |
 | The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat
Brand: Collins Living
Food Can Make You Younger!Dr. Michael Roizen presents his program for eating the RealAge way: a diet that is good for your overall health, plus works to delay or even reverse aging. If there's one thing you will learn from this book, it's that no matter who you are, if you eat foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories you will be on the road to renewed health and vitality.</p>The RealAge Diet Shows You How To:<ul><li>Use foods to regain the energy of your youth</li><li>Eat nutritiously while still enjoying delicious food choices</li><li>Choose the right vitamins and supplements to keep you young</li><li>Modify various popular weight-loss diets to maximize their age-reducing benefits</li><li>Read between the lines of restaurant menus to find the most healthful options</li><li>Make your RealAge younger with every bite</li></ul> | *$5.97 |
 | The Soy Zone: 101 Delicious and Easy-to-Prepare Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
<P>As America is finding out, soy is the most complete and versatile protein in existence. It has no cholesterol or saturated fat but plenty of vitamins and fiber and offers amazing health benefits for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Based on the simple idea that food is your best medicine, <I>The Soy Zone</I> shows you how to maintain peak mental alertness, increase your energy, and reduce the likelihood of chronic disease -- all while losing excess body fat. Dr. Barry Sears brings all the life-enhancing benefits of the Zone to a mouthwatering collection of delicious soy-based Zone meals, featuring:<UL><LI>Soy Zone-perfect breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, dinners, and snacks<LI>Appetizing new recipes from top chefs, such as Red Bean Chill, Hong Kong Burger, and Soy Zone-friendly Vegetarian Pad Thai<LI>The ultimate healthful food plan, with quick and easy fat-burning alternatives to dangerous high-carb diets<LI>An exercise and longevity plan for men and women<LI>Helpful recommendations for Soy Zoning your kitchen<LI>A scientifically proven plan for achieving perfect hormonal balance while losing weight</UL> | *$1.99 |
 | The Ultimate Tea Diet: Burn Fat and Lose Pounds Fast and Forever
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> It's proven! Tea can be a powerful tool for fast and lasting weight loss. </p> </blockquote> <p> <i>The Ultimate Tea Diet</i> harnesses tea's incredible weight-loss potential in a straightforward plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Tea's ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of its three main ingredients: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralize the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG, which causes you to burn fat faster and more efficiently. In other words, tea reduces your appetite and stimulates your metabolism. </p> <p> Don't worryâyou won't go hungry on the <i>Ultimate Tea Diet</i>. The food plan includes tea-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as tempting choices for midday snacks and sweet treats. All are made with tea so not only is your food incredibly flavorful, but you're also getting the weight-loss benefits in every single bite you enjoy. </p> <p> Drinking teaâand maintaining a conscientious focus on good healthâcan easily become a way of life. Slim down to a leaner, more energetic, and healthier you with the <i>Ultimate Tea Diet</i>. </p> | *$7.44 |
 | What Color Is Your Diet?: The 7 Colors of Health
Brand: Collins Living
<P>Many of us make the wrong food choices every day by consuming foods that were never intended for our genetic makeup. According to renowned medical researcher David Heber, M.D., all of our most common major diseases are caused by the imbalance between our modern diet and our DNA, which was laid down more than 50,000 years ago.<P>Now <I>What Color Is Your Diet?</I> introduces Dr. Heber's "Eat for Your Genes" food plans -- revolutionary approaches incorporating the latest breakthroughs in nutritional and genetic research -- and his unique 7 Colors of Health food-selection system, which groups fruits and vegetables by the colorful, beneficial chemical substances they contain. Dr. Heber shows you how to make the appropriate food choices to reduce your risks of heart disease, common forms of cancer, premature aging, and reduced vision and mental function -- and lose body fat at the same time.<P>The typical American diet features the brown and beige colors of meat and starches -- with fruits and vegetables often nowhere in sight. While almost every food has some nutritional value, many are virtually devoid of the powerful colorful chemicals that can protect your genes, your vision, and your heart and reduce inflammation in your body, helping to prevent common forms of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Heber shows you how to benefit from the rainbow of colors contained in a nutritionally rich, DNA-compatible diet. His easy-to-follow Color Code empowers you to start eating the foods that match your genetic inheritance.<P>This groundbreaking new work includes:<P>DNA-compatible food plans that supercharge your health and help you lose excess body fat<P>The fifteen most common myths about nutrition<P>Twenty fully Color-Coded recipes<P>Tips on colorizing your diet<P>An updated vitamin and supplement guide<P>The ten best herbal remedies for everyday health problems<P>Advice on traveling and dining out with the Color Code<P>Sample weekly menus for men and women<P>Helpful shopping lists for incorporating the 7 Colors of Health into your diet<P>The only book that teaches you how to eat specifically for your genetic makeup, <I>What Color Is Your Diet?</I> is an extraordinary tool to help you live a long, strong, vital life. | *$3.73 |
 | Zone Meals in Seconds: 150 Fast and Delicious Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Zone (Regan))
Brand: Collins Living
<P><B>A quick, easy, family-friendly cookbook for the millions of Zone households around the world</B>.</P> <P>Millions of people worldwide have discovered the incredible weight-loss and health benefits of living in the Zone. For almost 10 years, Lynn and Barry Sears have maintained a completely Zone-friendly kitchen. With two daughters - one a finicky first-grader and one a vegetarian teenager - Lynn has had to use all of her creative and culinary skills to keep her family healthy and happy.<I> Zone Meals in Seconds</I> combines Lynn's hard-won wisdom and valuable experience with Barry's Zone expertise and medical knowledge in the first-ever family-friendly Zone book. From quick and easy family dinner recipes and snack tips, to advice on packing school lunches and surviving backyard barbecues, this book is a must-have for people who want to experience the incredible benefits of the Zone but need help answering the all-important question, 'What do I eat?'Written with the help of an experienced chef and recipe developer, <I>Zone Meals in Seconds</I> offers more than 200 fast and family-tested recipes for Zone-approved breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. </P> | *$10.31 |
 | Building a Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
An internationally renowned chemist, popular television personality, and bestselling author, Herve This heads the first laboratory devoted to molecular gastronomy& mdash;the scientific exploration of cooking and eating. By the testing recipes that have guided cooks for centuries, and the various dictums and maxims on which they depend, Herve This unites the head with the hand in order to defend and transform culinary practice.With this new book, Herve This's scientific project enters an exciting new phase. Considering the preparation of six bistro favorites& mdash;hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise, simple consomme, leg of lamb with green beans, steak with French fries, lemon meringue pie, and chocolate mousse& mdash;he isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he connects the mind and the stomach, identifying methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity. By showing that the creation of a meal is as satisfying as its consumption, Herve This recalibrates the balance between food and our imaginations. The result is a revolutionary perspective that will tempt even the most casual cooks to greater flights of experimentation. | *$8.83 |
 | Kitchen Mysteries: Revealing the Science of Cooking (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
<P>An international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy, or the scientific investigation of culinary practice, Herv& eacute; This is known for his ground-breaking research into the chemistry and physics behind everyday cooking. His work is consulted widely by amateur cooks and professional chefs and has changed the way food is approached and prepared all over the world. </P><P>In <I>Kitchen Mysteries</I>, Herv& eacute; This offers a second helping of his world-renowned insight into the science of cooking, answering such fundamental questions as what causes vegetables to change color when cooked and how to keep a souffl& eacute; from falling. He illuminates abstract concepts with practical advice and concrete examples& mdash;for instance, how saut& eacute;ing in butter chemically alters the molecules of mushrooms& mdash;so that cooks of every stripe can thoroughly comprehend the scientific principles of food. </P><P> <I>Kitchen Mysteries</I> begins with a brief overview of molecular gastronomy and the importance of understanding the physiology of taste. A successful meal depends as much on a cook's skilled orchestration of taste, odors, colors, consistencies, and other sensations as on the delicate balance of ingredients. Herv& eacute; then dives into the main course, discussing the science behind many meals' basic components: eggs, milk, bread, sugar, fruit, yogurt, alcohol, and cheese, among other items. He also unravels the mystery of tenderizing enzymes and gelatins and the preparation of soups and stews, salads and sauces, sorbet, cakes, and pastries. Herv& eacute; explores the effects of boiling, steaming, braising, roasting, deep-frying, saut& eacute;ing, grilling, salting, and microwaving, and devotes a chapter to kitchen utensils, recommending the best way to refurbish silverware and use copper.</P><P>By sharing the empirical principles chefs have valued for generations, Herv& eacute; This adds another dimension to the suggestions of cookbook authors. He shows how to adapt recipes to available ingredients and how to modify proposed methods to the utensils at hand. His revelations make difficult recipes easier to attempt and allow for even more creativity and experimentation. Promising to answer your most compelling kitchen questions, Herv& eacute This continues to make the complex science of food digestible to the cook.</P> | *$14.34 |
 | Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
<P>Hervé This (pronounced "Teess") is an internationally renowned chemist, a popular French television personality, a bestselling cookbook author, a longtime collaborator with the famed French chef Pierre Gagnaire, and the only person to hold a doctorate in molecular gastronomy, a cutting-edge field he pioneered. Bringing the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory into the kitchen, This uses recent research in the chemistry, physics, and biology of food to challenge traditional ideas about cooking and eating. What he discovers will entertain, instruct, and intrigue cooks, gourmets, and scientists alike.</P><P> <I>Molecular Gastronomy</I>, This's first work to appear in English, is filled with practical tips, provocative suggestions, and penetrating insights. This begins by reexamining and debunking a variety of time-honored rules and dictums about cooking and presents new and improved ways of preparing a variety of dishes from quiches and quenelles to steak and hard-boiled eggs. He goes on to discuss the physiology of flavor and explores how the brain perceives tastes, how chewing affects food, and how the tongue reacts to various stimuli. Examining the molecular properties of bread, ham, foie gras, and champagne, the book analyzes what happens as they are baked, cured, cooked, and chilled. </P><P>Looking to the future, This imagines new cooking methods and proposes novel dishes. A chocolate mousse without eggs? A flourless chocolate cake baked in the microwave? <I>Molecular Gastronomy</I> explains how to make them. This also shows us how to cook perfect French fries, why a soufflé rises and falls, how long to cool champagne, when to season a steak, the right way to cook pasta, how the shape of a wine glass affects the taste of wine, why chocolate turns white, and how salt modifies tastes.</P> | *$8.00 |
 | Texas Cowboy Cooking
Brand: Comanche Moon Pub
TEXAS COWBOY COOKING collects Tom Perini's all-time favorite recipes for mouth-watering Texan food and drinks. Perini also shares his award-winning tips preparing them, including his secrets to cooking the perfect steak - for selecting the cut, preparing it, knowing when to turn it, and when to call it done. Throughout, stunning photography, archival illustrations, and Perini's own dry, Texan wit bring to life the romance, adventure, character, and humor of life in cowboy country. <P>* Beautiful, artful photographs complemented by drawings of regional western art <P>* Written descriptions of historic Texas regions capture the romance of cowboy food and culture <P>* Showcases heritage food, with heirloom recipes and cowboy practicality complemented by modern kitchen shortcuts | *$15.65 |
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