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Food & Drink

Feast on an assortment of flavours in our Food & Drink section. From delicious cookbooks on cuisines across the globe to insightful commentaries on the cultural impact of gastronomy, here you’re sure to enrich your culinary repertoire. We have books perfect for aspiring chefs, passionate bakers and food lovers.

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Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine - Thryft
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Hugh Johnson | Miller/mitchell Beazley

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine

$6.70

Goodreads rating: 4.06

$6.70

With well over seven million copies sold and published in eight languages, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is regarded by professionals and casual enthusiasts alike as the definitive annual guide to wine. The extensively updated 2005 edition features a detailed listing of over 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, and comprehensively vintage information and recommendations on wines. Also included are vintage charts, maps, and unique insider tips on where to buy and consume wine when traveling, plus expert tasting notes and handy tips on serving and matching wine with food. From choosing the right dinner wine to making it a sound vintage investment, this guide offers the most accessible and valuable advice available.
Café Firenze Cookbook - Mangia & Bevi : Food & Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons - Thryft
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Fabio Viviani, Annette Ward, Jacopo Falleni  | Brio Press

Café Firenze Cookbook - Mangia & Bevi : Food & Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons

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Goodreads rating: 3.33

$5.89

Cafe Firenze Cookbook celebrates the best of Italian cuisine, coupling gourmet recipes by Top Chef Season 5 fan favorite Fabio Viviani with martini recipes by award-winning mixologist Jacopo Falleni. Viviani's recipes--the same that made him a top contender in the most popular cooking show currently on television--are healthy, easy to prepare, and incredibly tasty, and each one is paired with one of Falleni's fabulous and completely original drink recipes. Each chapter covers a different type of recipe (appetizers, pasta, fish, meat, and desserts), and each begins with Viviani's personal background with each type of food and contains anecdotes, history, garnish instructions, and tips for buying ingredients. Friends since the age of twelve in Florence, Italy, Viviani and Falleni are business partners in their popular Ventura county restaurant, Cafe Firenze Restaurant and Martini Bar, which brings Tuscan dishes and Florentine flair to Southern California. This incredible book of their authentic recipes from their home country will delight all Fabio Viviani's followers and fans, as well as anyone interested in Italian cuisine. Includes beautiful four-color photography by Antonio Busiello, whose work has appeared everywhere from National Geographic to Animal Planet , and a foreword by William Shatner, one of Viviani's biggest fans.
How To Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Chatto & Windus (2 Sept. 1999)

How To Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

$13.78

How to The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food [Paperback] Lawson, Nigella
Ramen : Japanese Noodles & Small Dishes - Thryft
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Tove Nilsson | Pavilion Books

Ramen : Japanese Noodles & Small Dishes

$10.32

Goodreads rating: 4.23

$10.32

Picture a generous bowl filled to the brim with steaming hot broth. Its perfect surface intricately patterned with tiny droplets of oil; the flavor enhanced with algae, miso, dried fungi and fish sauce. Thin and springy noodles nestle in the base, while a sashimi-marinated cut of pork or chicken sits atop, the meat meltingly tender after up to 48 hours of simmering. A bobbing soya-marinated egg and an array of toppings add a colorful finishing touch. There are few dishes as addictive and universally popular as ramen. From backstreet Tokyo diners to the hottest establishments in LA, via the chic laid-back ramen bars of London’s Soho, you will find the most complex of flavor combinations, all in a single bowl. This stylish book will transport you to the vibrant streets of Japan via your own kitchen, with stunning reportage photography and 50 mouthwatering recipes, from homemade broth and noodles to complementary dishes and sides such as soba, udon, gyoza, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and tempura. Includes dual measures.
Round the World Cookbook - Thryft
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Caroline Young | Educational Development Corporation

Round the World Cookbook

$1.07

Goodreads rating: 3.5

$1.07

-- Easy to follow steps show how to make over 40 international recipes-- Contains interesting tidbits about food and eating traditions-- Maps show each country's location and natural resources
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why - Thryft
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Jonny Bowden | Fair Winds Press

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why

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Goodreads rating: 4.21

$4.29 $2.00 53% off

A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them! Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the 150 featured foods contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat - plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
INVITATION TO CHINESE COOKING - Thryft
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Martin Yan | Pavilion Books

INVITATION TO CHINESE COOKING

$2.13

Goodreads rating: 4.3

$2.13

Over 140 delicious recipes reflecting the way Chinese people in Hong Kong and the West cook today. Straightforward instructions and hints throughout make these healthy recipes simple to prepare. It includes a comprehensive section on cooking techniques as well as a glossary of essential ingredients.
Every Day Chinese Cookbook : Over 365 step-by-step recipes for delicious cooking all year round: Far East and Asian dishes shown in over 1600 stunning photographs - Thryft
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Linda Doeser | Hermes House

Every Day Chinese Cookbook : Over 365 step-by-step recipes for delicious cooking all year round: Far East and Asian dishes shown in over 1600 stunning photographs

$11.63

Goodreads rating: 3.69

$11.63

The different cuisines of Asia are as varied and exciting as the vast continent itself. Four hundred recipes from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and the Indian subcontinent have been collected together in this bumper cookery collection. Many are familiar dishes - Beijing Duck, Chicken Chow Mein, Sushi, Tempura, Teriyaki, Spring Rolls, Balti Lamb Tikka, Gado-Gado - others may be less well-known, but offer an irresistible enticement to experiment with new flavours and exotic ingredients. The recipes are divided into eleven easy-to-use chapters: Soups, Starters and Snacks, Fish and Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Salads, Noodles, Rice, Desserts, and Sauces, Sambals and Accompaniments. Each recipe is photographed and step-by-step pictures of all the key stages of preparation make following the recipes simple. The introduction includes helpful advice on techniques, such as how to season and use a wok, as well as a glossary of ingredients. Whether you want a full Chinese banquet or a speedy Balti curry, a fragrant Thai salad or an elegant Japanese dinner party, this beautiful book is a must for every adventurous cook.
The Cook's Encyclopedia of the Italian Kitchen - Thryft
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Carla Capalbo | Lorenz Books

The Cook's Encyclopedia of the Italian Kitchen

$4.87

Goodreads rating: 4.0

$4.87

One of the delights of Italian food is its diversity. This cookbook is an easy-to-read guide to different ingredients used and how to use them in the kitchen. There are over 100 recipes included, all illustrated step-by-step.
1,000 Classic Recipes From Around the World - Thryft
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Jo-Anne Cox, Elizabeth Towers  | Dempsey Parr

1,000 Classic Recipes From Around the World

$3.10

Goodreads rating: 3.63

$3.10

Fragrant risottos from Italy or spicy stirfrys from China. Roasted vegetables from the Mediterranean and tempting stews from Turkey. Once you have started using this indispensable book, you will wonder how you ever did with it! Delve deep into these pages to experience a feast of enticing tastes and cultures, transporting you around the globe in a instant!Each comprehensive section deals with a different main ingredient, helping you to get the most from the food you buy every day. You will discover familiar favorites such as fish pies, pizzas, and Pavlova, through to the more exotic such as Salmon Yakitori, Caribbean Shrimp, and Mixed Fruit Brulee.Beautifully designed and produced, 1000 Classic Recipes for Every Cook is the complete cookbook for your kitchen!
Don't Throw It, Grow It! - Thryft
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Deborah Peterson | Storey Publishing, Llc

Don't Throw It, Grow It!

$5.70

Goodreads rating: 3.69

$5.70

Don’t throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you’ll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat.
Whisky: The Manual - Thryft
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Dave Broom | Mitchell Beazley

Whisky: The Manual

$10.62

Goodreads rating: 3.87

$10.62

This highly accessible and enjoyable guide is full of practical and fascinating information about how to enjoy whisky. All whisky styles are covered, including (just whisper it) blends. Along the way a good few myths are exploded, including the idea that whisky has to be taken neat. In 'What to Drink', Dave Broom explores flavour camps - how to understand a style of whisky - and moves on to provide extensive tasting notes of the major brands, demonstrating whisky's extraordinary diversity. In 'How to Drink', he sets out how to enjoy whisky in myriad ways - using water and mixers, from soda to green tea; and in cocktails, from the Manhattan to the Rusty Nail. He even looks at pairing whisky and food. In this spirited, entertaining and no-nonsense guide, world-renowned expert Dave Broom dispels the mysteries of whisky and unlocks a whole host of exciting possibilities for this magical drink.
The Calorie Myth : Eat More, Exercise Less, Lose Weight, and Live Better - Thryft
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Jonathan Bailor | Harper

The Calorie Myth : Eat More, Exercise Less, Lose Weight, and Live Better

$11.85

Goodreads rating: 3.86

$11.85

Jonathan Bailor's The Calorie Myth is a revolutionary diet book that explains how cutting-edge science supports a radically different approach to weight loss, offering evidence that calories do not matter.Bailor shows that the key to long-term weight-loss is not the number of calories consumed but rather what kinds of calories. Some foods are used to repair tissue, boost brain power, and fuel our metabolism--while others are stored as fat. The human body has a set point--the weight it naturally "wants" to be--that is regulated by hormones.When we eat the right foods--plants, lean proteins, nuts, and legumes--our bodies are naturally able to maintain a healthy set point weight. But when we eat sugar, starches, fats, and other poor-quality foods, our bodies' regulatory systems become "clogged" and prevent us from burning extra calories. Translation: Those extra 10 pounds you've been carrying around for years aren't the result of eating too much: They're the result of eating hormone-clogging foods.With its step-by-step program, including a "SANEity" scale that determines which foods are optimal for weight-control; an eating plan; and a high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program that allows you to spend less time in the gym and achieve better results, The Calorie Myth offers a radical new model for weight loss.
The Adventures of Fat Rice : Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau [A Cookbook] - Thryft
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Adrienne Lo, Abraham Conlon  | Ten Speed Press

The Adventures of Fat Rice : Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau [A Cookbook]

$14.28

Goodreads rating: 4.01

$14.28

With 100 recipes, this is the first book to explore the vibrant food culture of Macau—an east-meets-west melting pot of Chinese, Portuguese, Malaysian, and Indian foodways—as seen through the lens of the cult favorite Chicago restaurant, Fat Rice.   An hour’s ferry ride from Hong Kong, on the banks of the Pearl River in China, lies Macau—a modern, cosmopolitan city with an unexpected history. For centuries, Macau was one of the world’s greatest trading  a Portuguese outpost and crossroads along the spice route, where travelers from Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and mainland China traded resources, culture, and food. The Adventures of Fat Rice is the story of how two Chicago chefs discovered and fell in love with this fascinating and, at least until now, unheralded cuisine. With dishes like Minchi (a classic Macanese meat hash), Po Kok Gai (a Portuguese-influenced chicken curry with chouriço and olives), and Arroz Gordo (if paella and fried rice had a baby), now you, too, can bring the eclectic and wonderfully unique—yet enticingly familiar—flavors of Macau into your own kitchen.
Whisky: The Manual - Thryft
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Dave Broom | Mitchell Beazley

Whisky: The Manual

$10.62

Goodreads rating: 3.87

$10.62

This highly accessible and enjoyable guide is full of practical and fascinating information about how to enjoy whisky. All whisky styles are covered, including (just whisper it) blends. Along the way a good few myths are exploded, including the idea that whisky has to be taken neat. In 'What to Drink', Dave Broom explores flavour camps - how to understand a style of whisky - and moves on to provide extensive tasting notes of the major brands, demonstrating whisky's extraordinary diversity. In 'How to Drink', he sets out how to enjoy whisky in myriad ways - using water and mixers, from soda to green tea; and in cocktails, from the Manhattan to the Rusty Nail. He even looks at pairing whisky and food. In this spirited, entertaining and no-nonsense guide, world-renowned expert Dave Broom dispels the mysteries of whisky and unlocks a whole host of exciting possibilities for this magical drink.
Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast

$13.25

Goodreads rating: 3.95

$13.25

This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style. The cookbook is all of the delicious foods Nigella is known for but the emphasis is on fast, really fast! This is for everyone who loves good food, but just doesn't have time or patience at the end of the day for a long, drawn-out cooking session. More than 130 recipes!
Paleo Diet Cookbook - Thryft
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Nell Stephenson, Loren Cordain  | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Paleo Diet Cookbook

$11.18

Goodreads rating: 3.59

$11.18

Dr. Loren Cordain's The Paleo Diet has helped thousands of people lose weight, keep it off, and learn how to eat for good health by following the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors and eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat. Now this revolutionary cookbook gives you more than 150 satisfying recipes packed with great flavors, variety, and nutrition to help you enjoy the benefits of eating the Paleo way every day. Put The Paleo Diet into action with The Paleo Diet Cookbook and eat your way to weight loss, weight control maintenance, increased energy, and lifelong health-while enjoying delicious meals you and your family will love.
The Primal Blueprint Cookbook : Primal, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free - Thryft
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Mark Sisson, Jennifer Meier  | Primal Blueprint Publishing

The Primal Blueprint Cookbook : Primal, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free

$3.70

Goodreads rating: 3.88

$3.70

The popularity of the low carb/paleo/Primal way of eating has exploded, as people discover an appealing and sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets and flawed conventional wisdom that lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts.The dream of eating satisfying meals-even on a budget-controlling weight and feeling great has now become a reality. As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the bland, boring, low-fat foods that previously were the central focus of your diet. How can you argue with a menu that includes Roasted Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Garlic, Salmon Chowder with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes Stuffed with Ground Bison and Eggs, and Baked Chocolate Custard?This isn't a crash course diet. These and the other Primal recipes provide the foundation for a lifetime of delicious, healthy eating, high energy and protection from common health problems that arise from eating the SAD (Standard American Diet).
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why - Thryft
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Jonny Bowden | Fair Winds Press

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why

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Goodreads rating: 4.21

$3.94 $2.00 49% off

A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them! Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the 150 featured foods contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat - plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
Eat Right for Your Baby : The Individualised Guide to Fertility and Maximum Health During Pregnancy Nursing and Your Babys First Year. - Thryft
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Peter J. D'Adamo, Catherine Whitney  | Berkley

Eat Right for Your Baby : The Individualised Guide to Fertility and Maximum Health During Pregnancy Nursing and Your Babys First Year.

$9.90 $4.90 51% off

Goodreads rating: 3.78

$9.90 $4.90 51% off

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If the idea of tailoring your diet to your body's specific needs intrigues you, Dr. D'Adamo's book could resonate well with you — especially during such a transformative time as pregnancy and the first year of your baby's life. With a focus on the blood type diet, this guide goes beyond generic advice, offering blood-type-specific advice for a nutrition plan, which could be exactly the sort of individualized approach you're seeking to support your and your baby's health optimally.
Fictitious Dishes : An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals - Thryft
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Dinah Fried | Harper

Fictitious Dishes : An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals

$10.81

Goodreads rating: 3.65

$10.81

Fifty Iconic Culinary Scenes from Literary Classics Sure to Delight Readers, Foodies, and Photo-Junkies AlikeFictitious Dishes serves up a delectable assortment of photographic interpretations of culinary moments from contemporary and classic literature. Showcasing famous meals such as the madcap tea party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the watery gruel from Oliver Twist, the lavish chicken breakfast from To Kill a Mockingbird, the stomach-turning avocado-and-crabmeat salad from The Bell Jar, and the seductive cupcakes from The Corrections, this unique volume pairs each place setting with the text from the book that inspired its creation. Interesting food facts and entertaining anecdotes about the authors, their work, and their culinary predilections complete this charming book, which is sure to whet the appetites of lovers of great literature and delicious dishes.
James Beard's American Cookery - Thryft
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James Beard, Earl Thollander  | Bbs Publishing Corporation

James Beard's American Cookery

$8.27

Goodreads rating: 4.22

$8.27

From the James Beard Foundation:Listen to Beard describe his own book, which included some 1,500 recipes, from Blushing Bunny (tomato rarebit) to Cracker (mock apple) Pie: “This is not a book of regional cookery, it is not a collection of family recipes, it is not primarily a critique of American cuisine. It is simply a record of good eating in this country with some of its lore.” Beard went on to express the hope that “we are now in another epoch of gastronomic excellence.” In a New York Times review, Nika Hazelton praised the book as “the value of the year, and as good for us as it will be for our children. The author, who has done more than anybody else to popularize good food in America, puts a lifetime of experience into the page.” Book history:1972 published1975 new cover *unable to verify date1980 new cover1996 new cover2009 released as an e-book with new covernote about the author:Books would be released not only as "James Beard", but also "Jim Beard" and "James A. Beard". "Jim Beard" is what his books were first published under.
The Cafe Boulud Cookbook : French-American Recipes for the Home Cook - Thryft
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Daniel Boulud, Dorie Greenspan  | Scribner

The Cafe Boulud Cookbook : French-American Recipes for the Home Cook

$3.07

Goodreads rating: 4.15

$3.07

"Cook the sauce another minute, then add just a touch of olive oil," urges Daniel Boulud in his kitchen at Cafe Boulud in New York City. "Not too much. That's it," he exclaims. His voice carries his passion as he swirls the copper pan holding the finished dish. Over the tops of his glasses he assesses the color and takes in the aroma of the sauce. Then he brings a few drops of it to his lips. After thirty years of cooking in France and America, the chef knows what he wants. "I'm looking for balance," he explains. "A hint of herb, a little acidity -- sweet seafood needs a bit of sharpness -- and all the brininess and flavor of the scallops." It is a simple but perfect recipe and it has been given all his attention, commitment, and talent -- as have each of the recipes in this simple but perfect cookbook. "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" contains all his creative cooking skills made accessible. By means of Dorie Greenspan's expertly written recipes, Daniel accompanies you into your home kitchen, where his inspiration becomes yours and his instructions are easy to follow. With little effort, you find yourself reproducing his magic on your own stove. One ingredient for a perfect dish is family tradition. In the book's first section, La Tradition, we are transported to the original Cafe Boulud run by Daniel's grandparents on the outskirts of Lyon -- France's culinary capital. Daniel's education as a cook began with his grandmother and the Poulet Grand-mere she lovingly prepared for her guests. It continued with great chefs that shaped his unique interpretation of home cooking. Recipes such as Skate with Brown Butter and Capers, Hanger Steak with Shallots, and splendid Pommes Frites reveal the influences of his French roots. But tradition also includes respect for seasonal ingredients. In the next section, La Saison, Daniel accompanies us through the market. We select peas and sugar snaps that are ready to tumble into the pot for the Chilled Spring Pea Soup. Fresh corn becomes the surprise ingredient in Lobster with Sweet Corn Polenta. Complete the celebration of the seasons with Ruby Grapefruit with Pomegranate Sabayon or a milk chocolate-cherry tart like no other. In the third section, Le Voyage, "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" takes us on an exploration of many of the world's cuisines with dishes as varied as Italian-style Veal Gremolata, Spanish Gazpacho with Anchovy Toast, or a fast and easy Asian salad of crab, cucumber, and mango. Imagine yourself under the warm Middle Eastern sun as you taste Daniel's Coffee-Cardamom Pots de Creme. In the last section, Le Potager, Daniel offers an extraordinary selection of vegetarian dishes, from easy starters like Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad to main courses such as Lemon-Lime Risotto with Asparagus or bone-warming Root Vegetable Cassoulet, and, of course, sublime desserts to cap any meal. "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" opens wide the door of his kitchen and invites you in with 150 recipes that will unfailingly stimulate your passion for flavor while offering a healthy, easy, and modern approach to good eating. He also provides a collection of basic recipes that are used at Cafe Boulud; a glossary of terms, techniques, and ingredients; and a short batterie de cuisine, a guide to pots, pans, and a few gadgets. He even provides a list of trusted suppliers so you can find the same ingredients he uses at Cafe Boulud. Thirty-two pages of color photographs of finished dishes prepared personally by Daniel will allow you to see, and almost smell and taste, what you are cooking. Watch as this book becomes the extension of your own hands. Whether making a salad for one or a dinner for eight, let "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" be your reliable guide to great food.
The Cake Bible - Thryft
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Rose Levy Beranbaum | William Morrow Cookbooks

The Cake Bible

$5.07

Goodreads rating: 4.23

$5.07

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The Cake Bible is an indispensable resource for anyone who loves baking cakes. With easy-to-follow recipes, the book simplifies even the most complex techniques. It includes recipes for every major type of cake, from simple layer cakes to multi-tiered wedding cakes, and offers options for those with dietary restrictions. What makes this book stand out is the author's ability to provide maximum flavor and texture with minimum sugar and fat. Users will delight in the delicious creations they can whip up with the help of this book.
The Science of Good Cooking : Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen - Thryft
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Cook's Illustrated | Cook's Illustrated

The Science of Good Cooking : Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen

$5.44

Goodreads rating: 4.44

$5.44

In this radical new approach to home cooking, we use science to explain what goes on in the kitchen. Unlike other food science books, we make a direct and practical connection between the science and the cooking. We divide the book into 50 core principles, support them through detailed yet friendly explanations, bring them alive with color illustrations and inventive experiments, and reinforce them through recipes that put the principle to work. At Cook's Illustrated, we've been asking why in the kitchen for over 20 years and often find our answers in science. We believe good science makes great food and that understanding basic science will make you a great cook.
Low-carb Meals in Minutes - Thryft
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Linda Gassenheimer | Kyle Cathie Limited

Low-carb Meals in Minutes

$7.97

Goodreads rating: 2.84

$7.97

Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso
Very Fond of Food : A Year in Recipes [A Cookbook] - Thryft
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Sophie Dahl | Ten Speed Press

Very Fond of Food : A Year in Recipes [A Cookbook]

$16.39

Goodreads rating: 3.83

$16.39

A stylish and charming cookbook from a rising food star that interweaves personal anecdotes about food and the good life with 100 simple and appealing seasonal recipes. Bestselling author Sophie Dahl offers up 100 wholesome recipes for health-minded home cooks who yearn for a bit of indulgence in her gorgeous second cookbook. Favoring natural sweeteners, minimal meat, and abundant produce, these dishes satisfy yet never feel ascetic. Recipes ranging from Roasted Pumpkin with Sautéed Greens and Toasted Cumin Dressing to Rhubarb Rice Pudding are organized seasonally, and the book finishes with a full chapter of luscious desserts. But the recipes are only part of the story--Sophie’s food-filled memories and musings on the good life make this a book to treasure for its writerly charms as much as for its advice in the kitchen. Very Fond of Food will enchant the eye with evocative photography and whimsical drawings; inspire the mind with witty recollections on family, travel, and romance; and captivate the palate with recipes that comfort body and soul. Sophie Dahl invites you into a delightful world where every meal is a story, and there’s always an excuse for cake.
Cooking Light Vegetarian Cookbook
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Cooking Light, Susan M. McIntosh  | Oxmoor House

Cooking Light Vegetarian Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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This book could be your guide to transforming everyday vegetables into enchanting meals. If you're looking to lighten up your diet without sacrificing taste or variety, Susan McIntosh's recipes will inspire you to create vibrant, delicious dishes. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or a curious omnivore, this cookbook offers a refreshing take on healthy eating.
Economy Gastronomy : Eat well for less - Thryft
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Allegra McEvedy, Paul Merrett  | Michael Joseph

Economy Gastronomy : Eat well for less

$11.61

Goodreads rating: 3.91

$11.61

Economy Gastronomy is a way of life! One hundred mouth-watering recipes - including hearty breakfasts, tasty lunch-time bites as well as snacks, treats and dinner-party ideas - will have you making luxurious meals without spending a fortune or discarding surplus food. You'll learn how easy it is - Plan your meals and shrink your food bills - Get two or even three meals out of one basic ingredient - Turn leftovers into new and exciting dishes - Stock your cupboards so there's always a meal in the house - Shop seasonally and freeze and store food Crammed full of creative ideas and practical tips, Economy Gastronomy will help you cook smarter, not harder, and along the way save you a lot of money. This book will change the way you spend, cook and eat, for the better.
Delia's How To Cook: Book Two - Thryft
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Delia Smith | Bbc Physical Audio

Delia's How To Cook: Book Two

$3.49

Goodreads rating: 4.17

$3.49

Delias How to Book Two continues Delia's simple-to-follow teaching course for people of all ages and abilities. With her unique powers of communication, Delia removes the fear and mystique from cooking both the simplest and the more advanced dishes. For those who have mastered the techniques and for those who are already accomplished cooks, How to Book Two contains 120 new recipes, from Roast Lamb in a Shrewsbury Sauce to Fresh Pecan and Almond Crumble. The book and television series feature the following ten The Store Cupboard; Fish; Meat; Poultry; Vegetables; Salads; Dairy Produce; Fruit; Cheese; and Chocolate. How to Cook is a complete guide to cookery for the 21st century. Delia shares not only her vast experience but also her extensive knowledge of English cooks, such as Eliza Acton. This tradition is combined with the latest advances and innovations in cooking during the last 20 years.
Impress for Less! - Thryft
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Hope Fox, Beth D'Addono  | Harvest

Impress for Less!

$1.00

Goodreads rating: 4.0

$1.00

How would you like to serve up five-star restaurant food at your next dinner party? QVC personality Hope Fox makes it possible with this one-of-a-kind cookbook, which shares amazing recipes from 100 top restaurants across the country—ten each from ten top food cities. Best of all, Fox has streamlined and simplified all of the recipes so you can easily prepare them in your own kitchen, using basic equipment and supermarket ingredients. The book is brimming with impressively delicious starters and main courses—Braised Duck Legs with Asian Spices from Jean Georges in New York, Seared Scallops with Tomato Beurre Blanc from Restaurant Michael Mina in San Francisco, and Chicory Coffee Lacquered Game Hens from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, to name just three. With dishes like these, plus 97 more from restaurants like Spaggia in Chicago, Jöel in Atlanta, and Lucques in Los Angeles, it’ll be a cinch to impress your dinner party guests—for less!
A Cook's Tour - Thryft
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Anthony Bourdain | Bloomsbury Publishing

A Cook's Tour

$7.64

Goodreads rating: 4.08

$7.64

Anthony Bourdain, life-long line cook and bestselling author of "Kitchen Confidential", sets off to eat his way around the world. But being Anthony Bourdain, this was never going to be a conventional culinary tour. Bourdain heads out to Saigon where he eats the still-beating heart of a live cobra, and travels deep into landmined Khmer Rouge territory to find the rumoured Wild West of Cambodia (Pailin). Other stops include dining with gangsters in Russia, a medieval pig slaughter and feast in northern Portugal, the Basque All Male Gastronomique Society in Saint Sebastian, rural Mexico with his Mexican sous-chef, a pilgrimage to the French Laundry in the Napa Valley and a return to his roots in the tiny fishing village of La Teste, where he first ate an oyster as a child. Written with the inimitable machismo and humour that has made Tony Bourdain such a sensation, "A Cook's Tour" is an adventure story sure to give you indigestion.
Fragrant Rice : My Continuing Love Affair with Bali [Includes 115 Recipes] - Thryft
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Janet De Neefe | Periplus Editions

Fragrant Rice : My Continuing Love Affair with Bali [Includes 115 Recipes]

$10.45

Goodreads rating: 3.42

$10.45

This memoir, peppered with authentic Balinese recipes, is a love letter to the food and culture of BaliWhen Janet De Neefe stepped off the plane in Bali in 1974, she felt an immediate connection to this island paradise. Though curious about Bali's culture, its warm people and its mouthwatering cuisine, she didn't expect to fall in love with a Balinese man and make a new life there. Now, years later, Janet and her husband have four children and run two of the most successful restaurants in Bali.In this delightful memoir, Janet shares entertaining stories of being 'gently shaped like warm rice for offerings' as she adapts to another culture and way of life. She offers insights into the ancient myths and rituals still alive in Bali today and passes on delicious recipes handed down through generations of her husband's family.Fragrant Rice shows how the love, hope and warmth that makes this island such a special place is still very much alive today.Family recipes included
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Jamie Oliver | Penguin Books Ltd

The Naked Chef

$4.30

Goodreads rating: 4.03

$4.30

Avoiding culinary jargon and complicated, time-consuming processes, Jamie Oliver has created a repertoire of simple, feisty recipes which combine bold flavours with fresh ingredients.
China Modern : 100 Cutting-edge, Fusian-style Recipes for the 21st Century - Thryft
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Ching-He Huang | Kyle Books

China Modern : 100 Cutting-edge, Fusian-style Recipes for the 21st Century

$3.06

Goodreads rating: 3.71

$3.06

Modern Chinese food has come a long way from the traditional favourites that we order by rote from our local takeaway. China?s culinary traditions are continually evolving to create a new and exciting cuisine that can best be described as fusion. In China
1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die : A Food Lover's Life List - Thryft
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Mimi Sheraton | Workman Publishing Company

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die : A Food Lover's Life List

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Goodreads rating: 3.77

$24.45 $1.00 96% off

The ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world’s best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it’s the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheraton―award-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times .1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)―the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it’s dinner at Chicago’s Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photographs, it celebrates haute and snack, comforting and exotic, hyper-local and the universally a Tuscan plate of Fritto Misto. Saffron Buns for breakfast in downtown Stockholm. Bird’s Nest Soup. A frozen Milky Way. Black truffles from Le Périgord.Mimi Sheraton is highly opinionated, and has a gift for supporting her recommendations with smart, sensuous descriptions―you can almost taste what she’s tasted. You’ll want to eat your way through the book (after searching first for what you have already tried, and comparing notes). Then, following the romance, the where to taste the dish or find the ingredient, and where to go for the best recipes, websites included.
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Nigella Lawson | Chatto & Windus

Nigella Express

$17.25

Goodreads rating: 3.95

$17.25

Her bestselling book (with all the recipes from the tv series), available for the first time in paperback.The Domestic Goddess is back and this time it's instant - here are fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas, effortless entertaining and simple scrumptious meals.
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

How to be A Domestic Goddess

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

$9.33

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Nigella Lawson's How to Be a Domestic Goddess is about not only baking, but the enjoyment of being in the kitchen, taking sensuous pleasure in the entire process, and relishing the outcome. Nigella's deliciously reassuring and mouthwatering cookbook demonstrates that it's not terribly difficult to bake a batch of muffins or a layer cake, but the appreciation and satisfaction they bring are disproportionately high. At last, a book that understands our anxieties, feeds our fantasies, and puts cakes, pies, pastries, breads, and biscuits back into our own kitchens.
Nigella Bites : From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners--Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

Nigella Bites : From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners--Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion

$18.92

Goodreads rating: 4.02

$18.92

With her charming style, delicious recipes, bestselling cookbooks, and popular cooking show, Nigella Lawson has become a household name--symbolizing all that is sumptuous and pleasurable about food. In Nigella Bites, Nigella shares her favorite recipes that are easy to make after a busy day at the office, perfect to linger over during a lazy weekend, or fun to make with kids on a rainy afternoon. All the recipes are delectable to read, dreamy to look at, and, of course, delicious to eat. Whether cooking Pasta E Fagioli or baking Orange Breakfast Muffins, Nigella knows just how to achieve maximum flavor with minimum effort.
The Great Chile Book : [A Cookbook] - Thryft
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Mark Charles Miller, John Harrisson, Lois Ellen Frank  | Ten Speed Press

The Great Chile Book : [A Cookbook]

$7.29

Goodreads rating: 3.73

$7.29

The COYOTE CAFE cookbook was a howling success that spawned a wonderful pair of posters created by Mark Miller. This full-color handbook presents an expansion of the posters' information in book form, covering 100 chiles (50 each of fresh and dried), each with a color photograph, hotness scale, and brief description. THE GREAT CHILE BOOK also includes background information, an introduction to the use of chiles in the cuisines of Mexico and the Southwest, and delicious recipes from the kitchen of the Coyote Cafe. This is a treasured guide for kitchen and market, and a visually stunning companion to COYOTE CAFE.
Rachael Ray's 30-minute Meals : Cooking 'round the Clock - Thryft
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Rachael Ray | Lake Isle Press

Rachael Ray's 30-minute Meals : Cooking 'round the Clock

$3.28 $2.00 39% off

Goodreads rating: 3.78

$3.28 $2.00 39% off

Rachael Ray is a household name and a best-selling author, thanks to her simply fabulous recipes, free-hand style of cooking, and unfailing good results. This latest collection of recipes, a companion book to her show, will feature flexible menus for cooking great meals 24/7.
Quick-Fix Indian : Easy, Exotic Dishes in 30 Minutes or Less - Thryft
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Ruta Kahate | Andrews Mcmeel Publishing

Quick-Fix Indian : Easy, Exotic Dishes in 30 Minutes or Less

$7.34

Goodreads rating: 3.67

$7.34

Ruta brings a fresh perspective to a cuisine most people think of as mysterious, complex to cook, and overly rich. Her Indian food is stylish, modern and light—equally at home with a glass of Pinot Grigio or mango lassi. Ruta’s 125 quick and easy Indian recipes all made in 30 minutes or less comprise the 5th cookbook in the highly successful AMP Quick-Fix series.For too long, Indian cuisine has been perceived as complex and time-consuming to prepare. Quick-Fix Indian aims at making Indian cooking accessible to everybody--the beginner, the experienced cook, absolutely anyone wanting to try his or her hand at a new cuisine.The 125 dishes in Quick-Fix Indian are modern and fresh, yet rooted in tradition. These recipes are identifiable as Indian, but that's where the familiarity ends--most of these recipes haven't been seen before, anywhere.While the dishes are simple to make, they are by no means simplistic. They are bright, modern, and complex tasting, belying the fact that they only took 30 minutes or less to prepare. The recipes range from quick breakfasts and soups, to curries, snacks, and sweet drinks. Some of the recipes included Chickpea Salad with Pomegranate , Stir-Fried Beef with Peppers, Beet Raita with Cilantro, Sweet Coconut Rice, Spicy Coastal Scramble, Pan-Fried Silky Eggplant, Coriander Shrimp with Zucchini, and Kids' Favorite Banans Fritters.While most of the recipes use easy-to-acquire ingredients, there are a few that will require a trip to a health-food or Indian store. As an added bonus, the book also lists 'exotic' substitutions for readers who'd like to try them. For example, mustard oil adds a special zing to the Sprouted Mung Bean Salad, but canola oil works just fine.And finally, this cookbook is fun. Written in a lighthearted manner, Quick-Fix Indian amuses readers while also providing solid information.
Simply Delicioso : A Collection of Everyday Recipes with a Latin Twist - Thryft
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Ingrid Hoffmann, Raquel Pelzel  | Clarkson Potter

Simply Delicioso : A Collection of Everyday Recipes with a Latin Twist

$3.04

Goodreads rating: 3.9

$3.04

From Food Network and Galavision/Univision cooking star Ingrid Hoffmann comes a fresh, vibrant cookbook full of simple recipes with a Latin twist. Using bold, bright flavors, Ingrid brings her lively, modern take on classic cuisine to the everyday kitchen, turning any meal into a fiesta.Combining ingredients you know with fresh, exciting flavors that will make your taste buds dance, Ingrid's fast and easy recipes will have you, your family, and your guests living la vida delicioso in no time! Spice up any table with colorful, quick dishes • Rum Chica Rum Chicken• Caribbean Salmon with Mango-Veggie Salsa and Guava Barbecue Sauce• Easy Breezy Coconut Ceviche• Latina Lasagna• Golden Sunshine Quinoa SaladPacked with 125 tasty recipes, vivid color photographs shot in Ingrid’s hometown of Miami, fun sidebars, a handy shopping guide, and time-saving “chica tips,” Simply Delicioso will inspire you to whip up festive Latin fare for every meal.
Cravings: Hungry for More : A Cookbook - Thryft
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Chrissy Teigen, Adeena Sussman  | Clarkson Potter

Cravings: Hungry for More : A Cookbook

$17.46

Goodreads rating: 4.17

$17.46

After the extraordinary success of Cravings, Chrissy Teigen comes back with more of her signature wit and take-no-prisoners flavor bombs.Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen…and life. It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary: recipes for quick-as-a-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter, healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly. And it will have you hungry for more.
Boutique Baking : Delectable Cakes, Cookies and Teatime Treats - Thryft
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Peggy Porschen | Quadrille Publishing

Boutique Baking : Delectable Cakes, Cookies and Teatime Treats

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Goodreads rating: 4.28

$8.24 $4.94 40% off

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Peggy Porschen's Boutique Baking offers a vast collection of traditional and contemporary cake recipes, with chic and simple finishing touches. Her creations not only look beautifully crafted but also taste amazing. A must-read for baking enthusiasts and those who want to create their own masterpiece.
South-east Asian Specialties : A Culinary Journey - Thryft
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Rosalind Mowe | Konemann

South-east Asian Specialties : A Culinary Journey

$14.65

Goodreads rating: 4.36

$14.65

A comprehensive guide to the cuisines of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia
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Tina Rupp, Kate Zuckerman  | Bulfinch

The Sweet Life : Desserts from Chanterelle

$13.28

Goodreads rating: 4.0

$13.28

Created by the award-winning pastry chef at New York City's renowned Chanterelle restaurant, this dessert cookbook offers delightful recipes for a plethora of sweet treats--from tarts and cakes to custards, souffls, and frozen desserts. 50 full-color photos. 15 line drawings.
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Gordon Ramsay | Harpercollins

Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends

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Goodreads rating: 4.05

$13.45

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TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.
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Gordon Ramsay | Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

$12.33

Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen: Recipes from ''The F Word'' [Hardcover] Gordon Ramsay
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Michaele Weissman | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

God in a Cup

$10.08

Goodreads rating: 3.85

$10.08

Can a cup of coffee reveal the face of God? Can it become the holy grail of modern-day knights errant who brave hardship and peril in a relentless quest for perfection? Can it change the world? These questions are not rhetorical. When highly prized coffee beans sell at auction for $50, $100, or $150 a pound wholesale (and potentially twice that at retail), anything can happen. In God in a Cup, journalist and late-blooming adventurer Michaele Weissman treks into an exotic and paradoxical realm of specialty coffee where the successful traveler must be part passionate coffee connoisseur, part ambitious entrepreneur, part activist, and part Indiana Jones. Her guides on the journey are the nation's most heralded coffee business hotshots—Counter Culture's Peter Giuliano, Intelligentsia's Geoff Watts, and Stump-town's Duane Sorenson.With their obsessive standards and fiercely competitive baristas, these roasters are creating a new culture of coffee connoisseurship in America—a culture in which $10 lattes are both a purist's pleasure and a way to improve the lives of third-world farmers. If you love a good cup of coffee—or a great adventure story—you'll love this unprecedented look up close at the people and passions behind today's best beans.

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Here at Thryft, our Food & Drink section offers a chance for you to explore new recipes, or the rich histories of your favourite dishes. Whether it’s perfecting a particular cuisine, or understanding the intricacies of a vintage wine, our collection can open the door to culinary adventures. Here, no matter if you’re a novice or an enthusiast, you can find something to inspire you in your kitchen.