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Kitty Tait grew up a funny, chatty redhead who made everyone in her family laugh. But around the time she turned 14, Kitty began experiencing anxiety. Slowly, she disconnected from everyone around her and struggled to wake up, get dressed and leave the house. Full of worry, her parents tried everything, from new hobbies like reading and painting to medication and visits to a specialist. Nothing seemed to help. Then, one day, as Kitty stood on a stool watching her dad mix flour, water and salt, she determined Al’s gloopy, sludgy blob of bread looked a whole lot like her brain.

France is in a rut, and so is French cuisine. Twenty-five years ago it was hard to have a bad meal in France; now, in some cities and towns, it is a challenge to find a good one. For the first time in the annals of modern cooking, the most influential chefs and the most talked-about restaurants in the world are not French. Within France, large segments of the wine industry are in crisis, cherished artisanal cheeses are threatened with extinction, and bistros and brasseries are disappearing at an alarming rate.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Los Angeles Times NPR Men’s Journal BookPage Booklist Publishers Weekly In the fall of 2009, the food world was rocked when Gourmet magazine was abruptly shuttered by its parent company. No one was...

The James Beard Award–winning, bestselling author of CookWise and BakeWise delivers kitchen wisdom based on her knowledge of food science so that “cooks of any experience level will walk away from this sharp guide with some new tricks” (Publishers Weekly). Want to cook fluffier scrambled...

Filled with catchall research, American Hemp examines what this new domestic crop can be used for, what makes it a superior product, and what made it illegal in the first place; the book also delves into the many health and medical benefits of the plant. Hobbs weighs in on how hemp can improve existing industries, from farming to energy to 3D printing, plus how it can make a serious impact on climate change by removing toxins from the soil and by decreasing our dependence on plastics and fossil fuels.

Le rôle de l'alcool dans la vie en société, que ce soit sous forme de vin, de bière ou de spiritueux, fut constant et souvent controversé. Rod Phillips jette dans cet ouvrage un regard original sur les mœurs et les mentalités en matière de consommation d'alcool. Il embrasse neuf mille ans d'histoire économique et culturelle et lève le voile sur les tensions qui existèrent entre les produits sains des régimes alimentaires quotidiens et les objets d'inquiétude sociale, politique et religieuse que sont les boissons alcooliques.

Lose Weight, Gain Energy & Take Back Your Health—All for Less Than $7 a Day! Think the Carnivore Diet is too expensive or too hard to follow? This step-by-step plan makes it simple, sustainable, and budget-friendly!#1 Doctor & Dietitian Recommended — With a Powerful Foreword by Dr. Ken Berry! This isn’t just another carnivore cookbook—it's a doctor-backed system designed to help real people succeed. With a personal foreword by Dr.

Do you want to eat tasty and famous traditional dishes from around the world without traveling and spending a lot of money? With the quick and easy instructions in this audiobook, you will be able to create more then 100 delicious famous dishes. You can present dishes rich in aromas and flavors at the table, creating the atmosphere of a famous distant city, comfortably from your home, saving time and money. Even if you think you're not good at cooking, this audiobook will help you improve your cooking skills.

Wurgaft and White use vivid storytelling to bring food practices to life, weaving stories of Panamanian coffee growers, medieval women beer makers, and Japanese knife forgers. From the Venetian spice trade to the Columbian Exchange, from Roman garum to Vietnamese nuoc cham, Ways of Eating provides an absorbing account of world food history and anthropology. Migration, politics, and the dynamics of group identity all shape what we eat, and we can learn to trace these social forces from the plate to the kitchen, the factory, and the field.

This charming book recounts the remarkable journey of the bagel from the tables of 17th-century Poland to the freezers of middle America today. The story is one of surprising connections between an unassuming ring-shaped roll and centuries of Polish, Jewish, and American history.

From the citrus groves of Sicily to a taco in Mexico City, In Search of the Perfect Peach takes you on a journey in the pursuit of flavor, with Franco revealing at every step how this incredibly simple desire can lead to radical change. Throughout, he offers us a deeply optimistic vision of how we as consumers can follow flavor to fix the food system and bring joy to our every meal.

Title: The Surprising Health Benefits of Whiskey and Cigars: A Love Letter to the Lifestyle, Science, and Simple Pleasures of Two Timeless Indulgences Author: Earl M. McCune Description: This engaging book examines whiskey and cigars from both a scientific and cultural perspective, showing how these two timeless indulgences can provide real benefits when enjoyed thoughtfully. The author traces their intertwined histories, discusses current research on cardiovascular and mental-health effects, and demystifies common misconceptions about moderate consumption.

Is your senior dog slowing down, struggling with digestion, or lacking energy? Concerned that commercial food isn’t meeting their needs? Take control of your dog’s well-being with Homemade Dog Food—a natural, simple way to support your aging pet with fresh, balanced meals tailored just for them. As dogs age, their nutritional needs shift. Unfortunately, many commercial dog foods rely on fillers, preservatives, and low-quality ingredients that contribute to joint issues, weight gain, and declining health.

No Grid Survival Projects – The Only Book You Need to Live Off the Grid and Thrive What if tomorrow everything changed? Natural disasters, financial collapses, long-term blackouts, or even a sudden crisis could leave you scrambling for the basics — clean water, food, energy, shelter, and security. Would you be ready to survive and protect your family? Most people aren’t. When disaster strikes, they panic. The store shelves empty, the power goes out, and they are left vulnerable. But YOU don’t have to be one of them.

Best-selling author Jeff Alworth takes serious beer aficionados on a behind-the-scenes tour of 26 major European and North American breweries that create some of the world's most classic beers. Learn how the Irish make stout, the secrets of traditional Czech pilsner, and what makes English cask ale unique by delving deep into the specific techniques, equipment, and geographical factors that shape these distinctive styles.

Two masters of composition - a chef and a perfumer - present a revolutionary new approach to creating delicious food. Michelin two-star chef Daniel Patterson and celebrated natural perfumer Mandy Aftel are experts at orchestrating ingredients. Yet in a world awash in cooking shows and food blogs, they noticed, home cooks get little guidance in the art of flavor. In this trailblazing guide, they share the secrets to making the most of your ingredients via an indispensable set of tools and principles.

Through original essays and engaging conversations with dozens of indie musicians representing several subgenres, scenes, and eras, food takes center stage in stories about being on tour and eating on tour and how this basic human necessity can create a sense of community and interconnectedness in one of the most mobile industries in the world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home. “Personal, warm, and lovely . . . a charming read. The book feels like a warm conversation with your...

Transform your space into a thriving, sustainable haven! Ready to create an eco-oasis but short on time, space, or resources? The Permaculture Roadmap for Busy Lives offers simple, jargon-free solutions to help you embrace sustainable living effortlessly, regardless of where you live.

Preserve Freshness, Enhance Flavor, and Enjoy Homemade Goodness All Year Round! Discover the Ultimate Guide to Canning – Perfect for Beginners and Experts Alike! Are you ready to take control of your food supply, reduce waste, and savor the incredible taste of homemade, preserved meals? Whether you are a beginner looking for step-by-step instructions or an experienced canner wanting to refine your skills, How to Canning Cookbook Guide is your one-stop resource for mastering the art and science of food preservation.