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From Susan Rebecca White, award-winning author of A Soft Place to Land and Bound South, comes a breathtaking story of three richly nuanced outcasts whose paths converge in a chic Manhattan café as they realize they must give up everything they thought they knew to find a home at last. Alice...

The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a ubiquitous agricultural favorite, and the driver of an $18 billion global industry. How did this regional Latin American staple become a star of Super Bowl ads and a byword for wellness? Documenting more than a century of cross-cultural cooperation, cutting-edge science, and savvy marketing, Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence as both a culinary and cultural juggernaut.

Whether you’re a whiskey newbie, a seasoned drinker, or just someone who wants to sound smart while ordering a dram, Whiskey & Shenanigans is the ultimate guide to enjoying whiskey without the pretentious nonsense. Whiskey is for everyone—not just tweed-wearing snobs who "detect notes of old leather and regret." Whether you drink it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, this book will help you appreciate whiskey, laugh a lot, and maybe even impress your friends.

Publicado pela primeira vez em 1994, este livro reúne crônicas e receitas que Nina Horta escreveu para a Folha de S.Paulo ao longo de mais de uma década. Nina soube, como ninguém, traduzir com sabedoria e simplicidade um mundo nada gastronômico, porém real, de sabores, cheiros, reflexões e humor, com uma pitada de nonsense – ingredientes que se tornaram sua marca registrada.

This is a revised and updated edition of an award-winning book, recognized as the authoritative work on the subject of British food. It is a breathtaking attempt to trace the changes to and influences on food in Britain from the Black Death through the Enclosures, the Reformation, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of Capitalism to the present day.

Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and eat it, along with ingenious and surprising ways to process the plant from tip-to-tail: pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalks. Smith talked okra with chefs, food historians, university researchers, farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners.

From the first six months through a midyear break of camping and cooking in the bush to the harsh winter months and on to the end of its first year, this book tells the story of IGNI, a high-end degustation restaurant in a Geelong backstreet. Documenting a warts-and-all account of what it takes to open and run a new restaurant, chef and owner Aaron Turner reveals the daily challenges he faced.

Montags keine Meeresfrüchte! Das ist noch eine der harmloseren Gefahren, auf die Anthony Bourdain in seinen gnadenlosen, abgründig witzigen Memoiren hinweist. Von der Strandkneipe bis zum Nobelrestaurant hat er alles durchlebt, was diese wahrhaft heiße Szene zu bieten hat. Seine Hörer lässt er einen unvergesslichen Blick hinter die Küchentür werfen und nimmt sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche, amüsante Reise in die dunklen Gefilde der kulinarischen Welt.

Do you think raising chickens is only for farmers with acres of land? In reality: You can enjoy fresh eggs and feathery companions right in your backyard, no matter the size!

From international bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay, comes the gorgeous Sunshine, Lemons, and Sea Salt—a celebration of modern coastal cooking for friends and family. As spring turns to summer, Donna Hay delivers her most beautiful book yet—just what we want and need when planning...

Produce Your Own Food 2-in-1 Collection is the ultimate beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens and growing fresh food—even if you’ve never done either before! This practical, down-to-earth audiobook combines two complete how-to guides into one empowering resource.

Kaffee ist einer der meistgehandelten Rohstoffe der Welt. Von Menschen, die ihn in Äthiopien oder Vietnam anbauen, über Geschäftsleute, deren Arbeitstag an der Wall Street mit einem coffee to go beginnt, bis hin zu KaffeeforscherInnen in Costa Rica – rund um den Globus prägt dieses faszinierende Genussmittel unseren Alltag. In der Sonderausstellung "Kosmos Kaffee" nähert sich das Deutsche Museum dem vielseitigen Getränk aus einer wissenschaftlichen und zugleich sinnlichen Perspektive.

The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described massive shoals of foot-long oysters but the bottomless appetite of the Gilded Age and great fleets of skipjacks took their toll. Disease, environmental pressures and overconsumption decimated the population by the end of the twentieth century.

Discover the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and unique flavors of Missouri wines in this practical guide, as it takes you on an unforgettable journey through one of America’s most historically significant yet often overlooked wine regions.

Permaculture is the gardening and farming roadmap of the future. It teaches you to work with nature so that the Earth will be your ally, not your foe. It’s a must-have for every person concerned about the environment and sustainable living. It contains valuable lessons and strategies critical for the future of life on Earth.

Join Australian cook Adam Liaw as he investigates the science and history of our five tastes - sweet, bitter, salty, sour and umami. Our taste for salt is vital to our biology but it also turned food into a commodity underpinning global economics for thousands of years. Sweetness that once guided our evolutionary forebears to energy-rich fruits is now used to sell us soft drinks. Deliciously immersive, this epic Audible Original unravels how taste has shaped our food, our society and our planet.

My name is Courtenay Hachey of Chowders and Shake-Ups for the Week, and I am a shameless lover of anything food. I not only find excitement when experiencing various cuisines, but I also have a passion for creating and writing recipes, and what I call “Cooking Concepts.” As for my life journey and how I fell in love with food, it goes back to my younger years. My parents raised me and my brothers through their Pierogi business in Pennsylvania. I guess that has always steered me towards food. This is why, straight out of college, my career began at a restaurant marketing firm.

Is it possible to identify a starting point in history from which everything else unfolds — a single moment that can explain the present and reveal the essence of our identities? According to Massimo Montanari, this is just a myth: by themselves, origins explain very little and historical phenomena can only be understood dynamically — by looking at how events and identities develop and change as a result of encounters and combinations that are often unexpected.

Are you ready to embrace a life of sustainability and self-sufficiency? With Homestead Essentials, you’ll discover practical, actionable steps to grow your own food, raise small livestock, and build DIY projects—even if you’re short on time, space, or experience. Learn how to: * Grow the top five vegetables perfect for small spaces. * Master canning and preserve your harvest year-round. * Build a root cellar, start composting, and raise chickens for daily fresh eggs. * Conserve water, protect your garden from pests naturally, and create a thriving herb garden.

Desde la cuenta de Instagram Bromatología en casa®, Mariana Al, técnica en alimentos, Daniela Crimer, ingeniera agrónoma, y Erica Pitaro Hoffman, ingeniera en alimentos, concientizan e informan sobre prevenir y erradicar infestaciones y la manera correcta de limpiar nuestro hogar y comprar y manipular alimentos. Porque saber es siempre mejor que no saber y, sobre todo, porque #NoPasaHastaquePasa.