Food and Wine

Join Cheryl and Bill Jamison, James Beard Award winners of The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining , on a gastronomic tour around the world. After years of writing award-winning cookbooks, renowned culinary experts Cheryl and Bill Jamison were ready to take a break. So in the fall of 2005 they packed their bags, locked up their house in Santa Fe, and set off on a three-month-long visit to ten countries—all on frequent-flier miles. Among their stops were:. Bali. Where they celebrated a second honeymoon in Ubud and encountered a rogue monkey. Australia. Where they found the world's best breakfast sandwich and visited family-owned wineries. Thailand. Where they took a wild ride on an elephant in an enormous forest reserve. India. Where they found themselves in the midst of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. China. Where they attended a banquet of local Chiu Chow cuisine that required hours of preparation by the "Emeril of Chaozhou" and forty cooks. South Africa. Where they went on a safari among rhinos, giraffes, and very hungry lions. Brazil. Where they soaked in the sun and Creole flavors of the coastal town of Salvador. Combining the intelligence and humor of Anthony Bourdain with the charm and insight of Frances Mayes, Around the World in 80 Dinners transforms traveling into an unforgettable odyssey. more...

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The ultimate tool for mobile vegetarians, vegans and travelers looking for a good, healthy meal. Over 1,000 restaurants are described, with hundreds featured in great detail and reviewed using the unique Artichoke Trail rating system. Food stores and markets serving the vegetarian community are also listed, as well as facts and interesting tidbits that health-minded individuals will appreciate. You'll find everything from hamburger joints with a superb garden burger option to gourmet raw food restaurants that adhere to strict vegan standards. more...

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When the leaves start to fall and the temperature begins to drop, it's time to cozy up with comfort food that takes full advantage of the season's flavors. From squash and root vegetables to cranberries and quince to hearty, savory dishes, Autumn Gatherings will help you make the most of this season's natural bounty. Award-winning cooking instructor Rick Rodgers's recipes are purposefully uncomplicated, focusing on the flavors, aromas, and colors of autumn. Warm up the dinner hour with Broccoli and Roast Garlic Soup, Baked Cardoons in Fontina Sauce, Leg of Lamb with Roasted Ratatouille, and Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding. Take tailgating up a notch with Hoboken Cheesesteaks, Celery Root and Red Pepper Slaw, Warm Roasted Butternut Squash Salsa with Tortilla Chips, and Fig Bars. Sweeten a Halloween party with Carrot Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. And family and friends can give thanks over Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Cider Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing with Dried Fruits and Hazelnuts, Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone and Roasted Garlic, and Concord Grape Pie. From the last golden days of August to early December evenings in front of the fire, everyone can celebrate the pleasures of the fall harvest. With delicious recipes and beautiful color photographs, Rick Rodgers and Autumn Gatherings will help inspire you to make the most of this wonderful season. more...

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An easy-to-follow guide to preparing homemade baby food Parents and caregivers can drastically reduce the sugar, salt, artificial additives, and preservatives in a baby’s or toddler’s diet by preparing homemade food. This guide shows how easy it is to create fresh, delicious, wholesome food, from purees for infants to meals for finicky three-year-olds. more...

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What do virtually all breads and desserts have in common? They rely on baking formulas, the building block 'recipes' that every serious baker must master. For example, behind every tempting napoleon lies a formula for classic puff pastry, while a truly heavenly chocolate brownie cannot exist without the knowledge of how to temper chocolate. From American Pie Dough and Pté Brisée to Pastry Cream and Crème Anglaise, these recipes are written in small- and large-yield versions to accommodate the needs of the serious home baker as well as the pastry chef. more...

Price: $29.95