Food & Drink

"Salt, Sugar, Fat" isn't just informative; it's revolutionary. This book dives deep into the controversial yet critical aspects of what we eat everyday and why we can't seem to stop. Imagine being able to decode the allure of your favorite snacks and empower yourself with the knowledge to make better choices. It's a chilling, revelatory read that reshapes the way you view your grocery cart and your health. If you've ever wondered why junk food is so irresistible, this book will provide eye-opening insights.

If you're passionate about elevating your own business's client experience to that of a fine dining spectacle, Trotter’s philosophy will resonate with you. This book transcends the culinary world, offering pearls of wisdom to anyone who aims to leave their guests or customers feeling cherished and valued with every encounter. Indulge in the meticulous craft of service that made Charlie Trotter’s an institution, and let those lessons transform your approach.

If you're keen on hosting birthday bashes that wow without breaking the bank, this guide by David Tutera is your ally. Tutera brings chic to the thrifty, ensuring your celebrations are both elegant and economical. It's like having a personal event planner in your hands, walking you through the essentials with creative finesse.

This book is a perfect guide for anyone interested in investing in the stock market. The most unique feature of this book is that it breaks down complex financial principles into simple concepts that anyone can understand. It provides step-by-step instructions and clear examples, making it easy for beginners to get started in the stock market. Users will appreciate the practical advice and insights, as well as the author's emphasis on the importance of sound research and risk management.

Service at Its Best is a must-read for anyone pursuing a career in the food service industry. The book is highly informative and covers everything from industry statistics to handling complaints. The step-by-step approach to server skills makes it easy to read and understand, and the practical knowledge gained from this book can be applied in real-life situations. This book equips readers with the necessary skills to excel in the competitive and dynamic world of food service.

If you're a busy individual who wants to eat healthily and improve brain function, "Eat Yourself Smart" is the book for you. With tips on going organic and raw, and over 90 recipes from around the world, including quick "food-on-run" ideas, this book will help you power up your day with nutritious and delicious meals. You'll learn how the author, Charlie Ayers, fed Google's employees and how you can eat like them too.

If you're dreaming of opening your own eatery or just fascinated by what makes a restaurant thrive, Terence Conran's book might be your perfect companion. Conran's expertise gives you a front-row seat to the know-how of restaurant creation and management—from conceptualization to daily operation. It's an enriching read whether you're an industry professional or a culinary enthusiast interested in the behind-the-scenes of gastronomy.

This book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to become a confident host. With its comprehensive and easy-to-follow instructions, it will help you master the art of entertaining with ease. The great recipes, festive decorating ideas, and entertaining tips make it a go-to resource for any occasion. Whether you're planning a holiday gathering or a casual get-together with friends, Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics will give you the confidence you need to impress your guests and create unforgettable experiences.

This book is a comprehensive guide for those looking to excel in managing hospitality businesses. Ninemeier's expertise in the field, combined with his practical approach to problem-solving, makes this book an essential read for anyone looking to improve their skills in managing a hotel or motel. His insights on effective decision-making and understanding customer needs will leave readers feeling confident in their ability to run a successful business.

“If you crossed Jason Bourne with Julia Child, you’d end up with Tim Ferriss.” – Marco Canora, Chef-Partner of Hearth & Terroir“Wildly inventive.. [a] rangy, obsessive immersion in food and its many wonders. [T]he tools needed to learn to cook well can be deployed in every manner of endeavor, from skinning a deer to memorizing a deck of cards. The author distills them into minimal, learnable units and examines how to order the units so as to keep readers engaged in their endeavors. Ferriss is a beguiling guide to this process, at once charmingly smart aleck-y and deadly serious, and he aims to make readers knowledgeable and freethinking.” - Kirkus Reviews"Tim Ferriss distills kitchen wisdom like a rotary evaporator on power surge. The results are potent, lucid, and delicious." - Nick Kokonas, Co-Owner, Alinea, Next, The AviaryWHAT IF YOU COULD BECOME WORLD-CLASS IN ANYTHING IN 6 MONTHS OR LESS? The 4-Hour Chef isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure guide to the world of rapid learning.#1 New York Times bestselling author (and lifelong non-cook) Tim Ferriss takes you from Manhattan to Okinawa, and from Silicon Valley to Calcutta, unearthing the secrets of the world’s fastest learners and greatest chefs. Ferriss uses cooking to explain “meta-learning,” a step-by-step process that can be used to master anything, whether searing steak or shooting 3-pointers in basketball. That is the real “recipe” of The 4-Hour Chef.You'll train inside the kitchen for everything outside the kitchen. Featuring tips and tricks from chess prodigies, world-renowned chefs, pro athletes, master sommeliers, super models, and everyone in between, this “cookbook for people who don’t buy cookbooks” is a guide to mastering cooking and life. The 4-Hour Chef is a five-stop journey through the art and science of learning: 1. META-LEARNING. Before you learn to cook, you must learn to learn. META charts the path to doubling your learning potential.2. THE DOMESTIC. DOM is where you learn the building blocks of cooking. These are the ABCs (techniques) that can take you from Dr, Seuss to Shakespeare. 3. THE WILD. Becoming a master student requires self-sufficiency in all things. WILD teaches you to hunt, forage, and survive.4. THE SCIENTIST. SCI is the mad scientist and modernist painter wrapped into one. This is where you rediscover whimsy and wonder.5. THE PROFESSIONAL. Swaraj, a term usually associated with Mahatma Gandhi, can be translated as “self-rule.” In PRO, we’ll look at how the best in the world become the best in the world, and how you can chart your own path far beyond this book.

House Beautiful Entertaining is perfect for those who love hosting, but find it stressful. The book provides more than 150 tested and delicious recipes from some of the finest hosts in the United States and Europe, along with advice and hints for every occasion. Its distinctive feature includes classic party dishes with a twist, making it perfect for those who want to wow their guests with unique and mouth-watering meals.