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Mounting evidence has shown that heat destroys many of the nutrients found in raw, living food, rendering it harder to digest and nutritionally diminished. Raw food is catching on! From Hollywood stars with personal chefs, to a host of chic new Ma...
Alongside the splendors of tsarist Russia-its art, architecture, and literature-sits its cuisine, a marvelous, little-known part of Russian heritage. Based on favorite family recipes, collected by the author from the private collections of the old...
Keeping kosher and celebrating the Jewish holidays receive an added, joyful dimension, with practical guidelines interwoven with spiritual insights into many aspects of Jewish life and observance. Recipes range from traditional favorites such as b...
Spice and Spirit: The Complete Kosher Jewish Cookbook (A Kosher living classic)
From crushing grapes to bottling wine, this essential handbook enables the home winemaker to make informed decisions about ingredients, equipment, and the winemaking process. Precise step-by-step instructions lead both novice and advanced winemake...
Techniques in Home Winemaking: The Comprehensive Guide to Making Chateau-Style Wines
The magic of garlic, for cooking and healing, has been known since the dawn of civilisation. "Garlic: The Mighty Bulb", is a comprehensive guide to using garlic at home, not just a staple when cooking but in a variety of ways. There's advice on gr...
Garlic The Mighty Bulb: Cooking, Growing and Healing with Garlic
A cookie collection with a twist -- month by month, cookies to brighten the home and celebrate all seasons. A batch of homemade cookies is one of life's small but perfect delights. Acclaimed cookbook author Lorraine Bodger delivers a delicious -- ...
A Year of Cookies: 52 Recipes for Everyday and Holiday Cookies to Bake and Enjoy Year-Round
Japanese cuisine is renowned for the beauty of its presentation. Among the key elements in this presentation style are mukimono -- the decorative garnishes and carvings that add the final flourish to a dish. It might be a carrot round in the shape...
The Decorative Art of Japanese Food Carving: Elegant Garnishes for All Occasions
When it comes to making the most of life, nobody does it better than the French. Now, with Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living, an inspired fusion of art, style, and easy-to-implement ideas, anyone can feel like they spent a wee...
Basic tools, techniques, and recipes for creating easy, delicious mealsIt doesn't take culinary mastery and great recipes to be a great cook. Cooking Basics For Dummies, 4th Edition, appeals to beginners who want to learn the basics of cooking and...
The best selling trade cookbook of Greek cuisine in Greece and the Greek-American market over the past 8 years.