 | John Ash: Cooking One on One: Private Lessons in Simple, Contemporary Food from a Master Teacher
Brand: Clarkson Potter
You love good food. You prefer fresh ingredients, you appreciate lively flavors, you try to eat healthy. So what's keeping you out of the kitchen? Fear? Boredom with making the same old things? In this book, renowned cooking teacher and innovative California chef John Ash says, "Let's get back in there."<br><br>Those lucky enough to have learned in the classroom alongside John Ash know that he is an extraordinarily gifted teacher who empowers beginning cooks and kitchen veterans alike to reach new culinary heights. In his celebrated classes, Ash takes the fear out of creative cooking by demonstrating the basics, then encouraging students to dive right in and experiment with the endless possibilities. Now, home cooks can reap the benefits of a private course with John Ash in this enlightening guide to cooking essentials and beyond.<br><br><b>John Ash: Cooking One on One </b>features lessons that focus on specific techniques, ingredients, or flavor-makers--vinaigrettes, pestos, and other building blocks that turn ordinary dishes into something special. With each lesson, Ash presents a handful of recipes--variations on a theme that start simply, then progress to reveal more complex combinations. With clear-cut instructions and a dash of charm, Ash helps cooks build confidence in the kitchen and proves that any dish, no matter how intricate, is based on a handful of simple techniques and troubleshooting know-how.<br><br>This unique new collection of recipes--his first since the IACP Cookbook of the Year <b>From the Earth to the Table</b>--offers savory soups, satisfying main course salads, comforting vegetarian and nonvegetarian entrées, and delectable desserts for every occasion. Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Pineapple Melon Salsa. Mojo-Marinated Skewered Beef. Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon, Apple Cider Dressing, and Oven-Dried Grapes. Mushroom-Ginger Soup with Roasted Garlic Custards. Orange Ricotta Cake with Strawberries. Discover an irresistible assortment of extraordinary recipes prepared with global accents and a light touch. As one of the guiding forces behind California cuisine, Ash uses fats judiciously and encourages cooking with seasonal produce. His final lesson, an introduction to wine, rounds out this groundbreaking cookbook.<br><br>An unprecedented blend of instruction and inspiration, <b>John Ash: Cooking One on One</b> swings open the kitchen door, stocks the pantry, and invites cooks of all skill levels to dish up fresh, flavorful food at home. | *$7.59 |
 | The Backyard Bartender: 55 Cool Summer Cocktails
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Muggy afternoons spent poolside, picnics at the beach, parties under a starry sky; summer is all about relaxation and fun. <br><br>And when the mercury climbs, thereâs no better way to unwind than with an ice-cold cocktail. With more than fifty recipes for stylish martinis and fizzy libations that celebrate summerâs laid-back attitude, <i>The Backyard Bartender</i> brings out your inner mixologist and turns your yard into summerâs coolest hangout. Frozen, on the rocks, or shaken, <i>The Backyard Bartender</i> offers an array of must-try concoctions that celebrate the season. Nicole Aloni includes creative recipes based on summerâs freshest ingredients, refined interpretations of classics like martinis and sidecars, plus nonalcoholic quaffs with plenty of zing. <br><br>Why not try a:<br>Spicy Ginger Blush Martini<br>Aromatic Lavender Lush<br>Dessert-inspired Key Lime Pie<br>Swimming Pool-blue The Deep End<br><br>From cocktail lingo to the tools of the trade, youâll find everything you need to transform your backyard into a summer retreat. | *$10.02 |
 | The Family Kitchen: Easy and Delicious Recipes for Parents and Kids to Make and Enjoy Together
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Want to prepare one meal the entire family will actually eat? Get your children to finish their vegetables? Spend more quality time with your kids?<br><br>Enter <i>The Family Kitchen</i>, where award-winning chef and mother of three Debra Ponzek shares recipes that are simple enough to please kids, refined enough to satisfy parents, and easy enough for everyone to roll up their sleeves and help make. From Breakfast to Dinnertime, Bake Sales to Vegetables and Salads, Snow Days to Summer Supper on the Grill, chapters include 125 flavorful crowd-pleasers such as Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Green AppleâCranberry Compote, Honey-Glazed Carrots, and Double Hot Chocolate with Homemade Marshmallows. This is food you and your kids will want to eat every dayâand not a smiley-face pizza in sight!<br><br>While dinner may frequently be over all too soonâcut short by homework, practice, or bath timeâpreparing meals together in the kitchen can help you steal a little more time with your kids. The kitchen is warm, the pace relaxed, and the conversation easy. Children are also proud of their culinary accomplishments, exclaiming at the table: âI helped make it!â and then diving into a huge portion of those very same carrots they peeled just minutes earlier. Each recipe includes a list of exactly which steps kids can tackle. In addition, there are tips on how to incorporate healthful ingredients and new flavors into a childâs diet; how to make a kitchen safe for children; and how to pull off a kidsâ cooking party. The indispensable companion to every familyâs favorite gathering spot, <i>The Family Kitchen</i> has a place in every home.<br><br><br><br><i>Surely I am not the only mother</i> who can barely recall what it was like before three kids took over the house, the car, the backyard, and my heart, and itâs precisely because of this 180-degree turnaround that I wanted to write this book. The book is for moms and dads who like to cook, who want to teach their kids proficiency in the kitchen, and who want to eat wellâwithout pretensionâwhen they find time to cook at home. Above all, this book is about the possibilities for connecting with your kids and enjoying your family by cooking together. <b>âFrom the Introduction</b> | *$12.50 |
 | Michael Symon's Live to Cook: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Hometown boy turned superstar, Michael Symon is one of the hottest food personalities in America. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, he is counted among the nationâs greatest chefs, having joined the ranks of Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, and Masaharu Morimoto as one of Americaâs Iron Chefs. At his core, though, heâs a midwestern guy with family roots in old-world traditions. In <i>Michael Symonâs Live to Cook</i>, Michael tells the amazing story of his whirlwind rise to fame by sharing the food and incredible recipes that have marked his route.<br><br>Michael is known for his easy, fresh food. He means it when he says that if a dish requires more than two pans to finish, heâs not going to make it. Cooking what he calls âheritageâ foodâbased on the recipes beloved by his GreekâItalianâEastern EuropeanâAmerican parents and the community in ClevelandâMichael draws on the flavors of traditional recipes to create sophisticated dishes, such as his Beef Cheek Pierogies with Wild Mushrooms and Horseradish, which came out of the pierogies that his grandpa made. Michael translates the influences of the diverse working-class neighborhood in which he grew up into dishes with Mediterranean ingredients, such as those in Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Fennel, Rosemary, and Garlic; Italian-style handmade pastas, like Linguini with Heirloom Tomato, Capers, Anchovies, and Chilies; and re-imagined Cleveland favorites, such as Mac and Cheese with Roasted Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Rosemary.<br><br>Part of Michaelâs irresistible allure on the Food Network comes from how much fun he has in the kitchen. To help readers gain confidence and have a good time, <i>Michael Symonâs Live to Cook</i> has advice for cooking like a pro, starting with basic instructions for how to correctly use techniques such as braising, poaching, and pickling. Thereâs also information on how caramelizing vegetables and toasting spices can give dishes a greater depth of flavorâinstead of a heavy, time-consuming stock-based sauceâand why the perfect finishing touch to most meat or fish dishes can be a savory hot vinaigrette instead.<br><br>With fantastic four-color photography throughout and tons of helpful âSymon Saysâ tips, <i>Michael Symonâs Live to Cook</i> is bound to get anyone fired up about getting into the kitchen and cooking up something downright delicious. | *$23.10 |
 | American Heart Association Low-Fat & Luscious Desserts: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Other Temptations
Brand: Clarkson Potter
With its first-ever dessert cookbook, the American Heart Association proves that you can indulge in soul-satisfying desserts -- and still keep your heart healthy and your waistline trim. These sweet treats are heavy on decadence, but light on saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Here are more than 100 mouthwatering recipes, every one of which can fit into a healthful eating plan.<br><br>Whether you want to pack a special treat into a lunch box, whip up a quick goodie to end a weekday meal, or create a show-stopping finish to a birthday, dinner party, holiday feast, or other special occasion, here are your answers. You'll satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth with these delectable, easy-to-prepare cakes, cookies, puddings, pies, fruit treats, and frozen delights -- and, of course, chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!<br><br>With its gorgeous photography, this beautiful volume will be the perfect finale to your American Heart Association cookbook collection.<br> | *$12.02 |
 | Pure Flavor: 125 Fresh All-American Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
Brand: Clarkson Potter
The creator of the award-winning Beecherâs Handmade Cheese in Seattle, Kurt Beecher Dammeier knows that great food begins with the highestquality ingredients prepared simply,so their natural, intense flavors shine through. In this, his first cookbook, youâll discover that meals based on great raw materials require fewer ingredients,take less time to prepare, are healthier for you and your family, and taste phenomenal.<br><br>In <i>Pure Flavor</i>,Kurt shares more than 125 favorite recipes from his popular gourmet food shops and restaurant. This is fresh food that celebrates the quintessentially American flavors of the Pacific Northwest region that Kurt calls home. He shows you how pan-searing locally grown broccoli brings out its unique flavor, how an outstanding aged American Cheddar turns a bowl of tomato soup into ameal to remember, how a simple marmalade sauce can effortlessly enliven pork chops, and how asplash of light vinaigrette punctuated with lemon and basil makes any fresh fish shine. <br><br>Here are recipes for everything from a winning weekend breakfast dish of Apple-Hazelnut Waffles with Northwest Berry Syrup to hearty dinners like Dungeness Crab Mac & Cheese.Kurt knows where to find plump Washington cherries, crunchy Oregon hazelnuts,and fresh Puget Sound salmon and encourages home cooks to explore the culinary bounties of their area. He even includes helpful sidebars that demystify food terms, explaining the difference between Dungeness and peekytoe crabs,farmed and wild salmon, and ânaturalâand âorganic.â <br><br>Whether itâs the sweet-tart bite of a juicy blackberryor the pungent tang of awonderful blue cheese, natural and fresh flavors can be discovered anywhere. With stunning photography and irresistible recipes, <i>Pure Flavor</i> will inspire you to seek out Americaâs pure flavors, wherever you live. | *$19.89 |
 | The Panera Bread Cookbook: Breadmaking Essentials and Recipes from America's Favorite Bakery-Cafe
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Nothing satisfies or delights the appetite quite like bread, from rustic sourdough sandwiches and crostini piled high with Roma tomatoes to Sunday morning French toast and savory Thanksgiving stuffing. No one knows better than Panera Bread that well-made bread is the centerpiece to a great meal. Now Americaâs favorite bakery-cafe offers a practical guide to baking artisan breads at home, along with more than 120 recipes for tantalizing dishes that begin with handcrafted breadâwhether youâre baking your own or starting with a warm, crusty loaf fresh from your local bakery.<br><br>Paneraâs expert bakers guide you through the six easy steps to successful bread-making at home, outlining the ingredients, tools, and techniques that guarantee a perfect loaf. Learn how to work with fresh yeast, adjust recipes according to the bakerâs percentage, and craft more than a dozen varieties of white, wheat, and rye breads.<br><br>Too often, great bread is relegated to the sidelines during a meal, so the Panera Bread team also serves up creative ways to cook with artisan breads in appetizers, breakfast and brunch fare, sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, and even desserts. Innovative sandwiches such as Fuji Apple and Fontina Panini and new twists on family favorites like Bananas Foster French Toast showcase the bold flavors and remarkable textures of breads like Kalamata Olive, Raisin Pecan, Three-Cheese, and Focaccia. Panera Bread also shares, for the first time ever, a handful of recipes from their award-winning bakery-cafe menu.<br><br>A thorough introduction to bread-making for beginners and an indispensable reference for experienced bakers, <i>The Panera Bread Cookbook</i> is a celebration of this eternal comfort foodâa must-own for bread lovers and bakers everywhere. | *$11.61 |
 | Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Long gone are the days when only âa meat and two vegâ qualified as a real meal; today, says Sara Foster, âsalads are meals, sandwiches and quesadillas qualify as respectable grown-up dinners (or breakfasts or lunches, for that matter), and eggs can be eaten any time of day.â In this new cookbook, Sara acts as a mentor to the rest of us, sharing her passion for practical, comfortable cooking at home with more than 100 recipes for everyday meals.<br><br>As the owner of two of the mid-Atlanticâs busiest gourmet markets, Sara shares her professional knowledge about ingredients and techniques, incorporating the changing trends in cooking, health, and entertaining. Formal is out; instead we want relaxed, versatile recipes that are full of flavor but donât require precision cooking or fussy techniques. We want to approach cooking with a sense of comfort and ease, and <i>Sara Fosterâs Casual Cooking</i> teaches us how: it is relaxed yet refined homey yet sophisticated, showcasing the kind of meals we all want to eatâand will actually cook, day in, day out. <br><br>In <i>Sara Fosterâs Casual Cooking</i>, Sara will help you navigate both the kitchen and the market with greater ease, resulting in satisfying meals that wonât take all day to make. The recipes include the most popular dishes at Fosterâs Market and her own personal favorites, and all feature the updated Southern flair that has made her one of the Southâs best-known cooks.<br><br>From easy party platters to assemble for impromptu guests to ingenious ways of turning a bag of spinach, a package of sausages, or a ball of pizza dough into a fresh and fabulous dinner, here finally is a cookbook that reflects the way we really eat today. | *$18.95 |
 | Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Tucked away in the rolling hills and hidden valleys of idyllic southern California, the Golden Door is the epitome of the luxury spa experience. As the quintessential holistic retreat, the spa is equally renowned for its inspired, bold, and innovative cuisine. In celebration of fifty sensational years, the Golden Door shares the secrets of its celebrated kitchen, bringing its famously fresh and healthful cuisine into your home.<br><br>With a focus on lean proteins, whole grains, fresh vegetables, and other wholesome foods combined in astoundingly delicious ways, <i>Golden Door Cooks at Home </i>shares Chef Dean Ruckerâs most sought-after recipes, including:<br><br>⢠Spiny Lobster and Mango Gazpacho Shooters<br>⢠Soft Rosemary-Lemon Polenta with Sweet Corn, Oyster Mushrooms, and Rainbow Chard<br>⢠Adobo-Marinated Grass-Fed Flank Steak with Spinach Salad and Roasted Poblano Dressing <br>⢠Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes and Apple-Mint Salad<br>⢠Blackberry Nectarine Crisp<br><br>Also featured are cooking tips from Chef Ruckerâs popular cooking classes, information about how to boost flavor healthfully, recipes for easy-to-make sauces and vinaigrettes, and sidebars on fitness, nutrition, and other aspects of the unique Golden Door experience. Whether youâve been a guest in the past or have only dreamed of getting a taste of the Golden Door, youâll enjoy this culinary tribute to one of the worldâs most restorative and nurturing destinations. | *$23.69 |
 | Cooking with the Two Fat Ladies
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<b>A recipe from Cooking with the Two Fat Ladies</b><P><b>SCONES</b><br>Makes about 12<P>Fresh scones, still warm from the oven, are part and parcel of the delicious teas of our childhoods. No one seems to make them nowadays; instead, they buy terrible things in supermarkets tasting of soda and studded with soggy fruits. Scones take but a moment, so do try them.<P>1 2/3 cups self rising flour<br>small pinch of salt<br>4 tablespoons butter<br>2/3 cup milk, fresh or buttermilk.<P>Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it all resembles crumbs. Mix in the milk. Form into a soft dough with a metal spatula. Knead lightly on a floured board, then pat out into a round 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 2-inch rounds with a cutter.<P>Place the rounds on a greased and floured baking sheet and brush with milk. Bake for 10 minutes until well risen and brown. Cool on a rack, but eat when still warm, with lots of butter, clotted cream, and jam. Yummo.<P>Variations:<br>Fruit scones: Add 1/3 cup dried fruit and 2 tablespoons superfine sugar.<br>Savory scones: Add 3/4 cup grated hard cheese and 1 teaspoon dry mustard, or 1/3 cup minced olives, anchovies, or what you fancy.<br> | *$9.48 |
 | The Lobster Roll: {and other pleasures of summer by the beach}
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Just east of the village of Amagansett, toward Montauk, the towns fall away, the trees disappear, the sky opens up, and the lush farmland gives way to sand and reeds and scrub in an area called Napeague. On the ocean side of this lonely stretch of Route 27, nestled in front of dunes, a sign announces âLunchâ at a shingle-style diner. As New York magazine explained, âAnyone whoâs ever been to a Hampton has seen the Lobster Roll, better known as Lunchâa weather-beaten roadside clam bar, no-frills seafood restaurant, and geographic point of reference thatâs as much a part of the South Fork as the Montauk lighthouse.â<br><br>The Lobster Roll is indeed an institution, evocative of carefree, casual summer eatingâexactly the type of food in this book: <br><br>⢠Soups and appetizers such as New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, and Steamers and Broth<br>⢠Rolls and sandwiches that include Lobster Rolls and the Perfect Hamburger<br>⢠Perfect summer entrées like Lavender-and-Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Barbecued Ribs, and Grilled Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary<br>⢠Refreshing sides such as Creamy Coleslaw, Pickled Squash and Mint Salad, and simple recipes for summertime treasures like corn, tomatoes, and new potatoes<br>⢠Desserts like Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie and Raspberry-Peach Cobbler as well as drinks such as Homemade Berry-Citrus Iced Tea and Fresh Strawberry-Mint Lemonade<br><br>The Lobster Roll has been dishing up this food for three decades to locals, tourists, and summer residents alike. This book is a celebration of that cuisine, with the restaurantâs preparations adapted for home cooks, plus non-restaurant recipes for quick, simple dishes that take advantage of summerâs fresh bounty. And the beautiful color photographs perfectly capture both the food and the regionâthis book is what summer looks like, and this food is what summer tastes like. | *$3.98 |
 | American Heart Association One-Dish Meals: Over 200 All-New, All-in-One Recipes
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Juggling work, school, family, and home seems to be the norm in todayâs hurried world. Many of us often grab a quick bite and keep on moving, sidelining healthful eating habits and nutrition. How wonderful it would be to wind down after a long, hard day with a wholesome, home-cooked meal. Now, the American Heart Association, Americaâs most trusted authority on heart-healthy living and diet, presents a brand-new cookbook that can help.<b> </b><i>One-Dish Meals</i> is designed for the millions of health-conscious Americans who are always on the go.<br><br>The more than 200 simple and tasty one-dish recipes offer sensible, convenient alternatives to fatty fast food and high-sodium frozen dinners. The American Heart Association once again proves that healthful, satisfying meals neednât mean sacrificing great flavors or precious time. Many of these delicious dinners practically cook themselves. And forget about washing a sinkful of dishes, because almost every recipe here cooks in just one potâso dinner is easy to make and quick to clean up.<br><br>Arranged by categoryâmeat, poultry, seafood, or vegetarianâeach recipe includes nutrients essential for heart-healthy living. Youâll find everything from weeknight dinners to special-occasion favoritesâfrom stews, meat loaf, and pot roasts to cassoulets, enchiladas, and even a tagine. All you need is one dish and this cookbook, and in no time at all, youâll have a healthful, home-cooked meal. | *$9.79 |
 | NOLS Cookery (National Outdoor Leadership School)
Brand: Claudia Pearson, Editor Part Number: 0811731081
Wilderness chefs looking to make their meals more nutritious and appealing need look no further than this newest edition of NOLS Cookery, the National Outdoor Leadership School's classic guide to backcountry cooking. From Cowboy Coffee to Darn Tootin' Black Beans to Scrambled Brownies, the book's recipes and culinary advice are guaranteed to please the palate and provide the energy needed for strenuous outdoor activity. Extensive revisions based on up-to-date research have been made to the nutrition section, and nutrient analyses are provided for all recipes. Additional sections cover fire preparation, cooking technique, and ration planning. | *$8.69 |
 | Green Chile Bible: Award-Winning New Mexico Recipes
Brand: Clear Light Books | *$7.48 |
 | Bourbon at its Best: The Lore and Allure of America's Finest Spirits
Brand: Clerisy Press
<DIV><DIV>Whether they drink it straight, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails, Americans love their bourbon. <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> is the most comprehensive guide to this drink available, with detailed descriptions of these elixirs, from the tried and true ways in which they are made to the amazing range of flavors they deliver. <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> reveals the flavorful history of this red-white-and-blue spirit, from its rural origins as "corn likker" to its rough- and- tumble days as moonshine to its downright genteel status as a premium liquor. Readers will find out what makes bourbon different from other whiskeys of the world and how to truly savor all of its better qualities. They'll experience the magic of bourbon-making first-hand, traveling to classic distilleries in America's heartland. Perfect for both newcomers and connoisseurs, <I>Bourbon at Its Best</I> is an entertaining, informative tour of this intoxicating world.</DIV> | *$12.45 |
 | The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook
Brand: Coffee and Cale
From the bestselling authors of The Four Ingredient Cookbook comes this special collection for those on a diabetic diet. With over 300 hearty recipes requiring four ingredients or less and complete nutritional data for each meal, itâs the only cookbook the busy, diabetic cook will need. Learn to make: <P>-Savory Baked Lemon-Chicken <BR>-Orange Roughy with Red Peppers <BR>-Swiss Steak <BR>-Herbed Pasta <BR>-Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake <BR>-Stuffed Baked Potatoes <BR>-And more! <P>With delectable appetizers, salads, vegetables, main dishes, desserts, and more, the whole family will love eating great diabetic cuisine! | *$15.99 |
 | Living on Live Food
Brand: Cohen | *$29.99 |
 | America's Great Delis: Recipes And Traditions from Coast to Coast
Brand: Collectors Press
Whether itâs a pastrami on rye or a bagel with a schmear, Americaâs Great Delis, by Sheryll Bellman, explores the history and recipes of the countryâs most beloved delis. From New Yorkâs Lower East Side to Detroit and all points west, the delicatessen remains a quintessential part of the American landscape. In New York, as in much of America, lunch is synonymous with deli. Perfected in the early twentieth century by Eastern European Jewish immigrants, the deli, short for delicatessen, quickly won our hearts â and stomachs! <P>From Barney Greengrass "The Sturgeon King" to Katzâs Deli, with their beloved slogan "Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army," and the renowned Carnegie Deli, celebrity hotspot for generations, Americaâs Great Delis is the authoritative answer to all your noshing needs. <P>Vintage photographs, menus, and signs complement the mouth-watering recipes made famous in delis across the country. Matzo ball soup, classic coleslaw, and cheesecake are just a few of the classic made-to-order tastes included for deli aficionados everywhere. <P>Features: â¢More than one hundred nostalgic deli photographs, historical food and deli details, and a guide to "deli speak." â¢Recipes including Benâs Kosher Noodle Kugel, Zingermanâs Hamentaschen, Ratnerâs Potato Pancakes, Nate ân Alâs Corned Beef Hash, and many more. â¢Famous delis such as 2nd Avenue Deli, Ratnerâs, and The Stage Deli in New York, and Canterâs and Langers in Los Angeles, among others across the country. | *$9.89 |
 | The President's Table: Two Hundred Years of Dining and Diplomacy
Brand: Collins
<p> <i>The President's Table</i> offers a sweeping visual history of the American Presidency as seen through Presidential entertaining from George Washington to George W. Bush. </p> <p> In this lavishly illustrated history of Presidential dining, historian Barry Landau brings the backstory of the American Presidency to life. Interweaving stories of dining and diplomacy, he creates a spellbinding narrative from the early days of provincial entertaining in the capital, through the golden era of sumptuous state banquets, to the modern White House dinners of today. </p> <p> With more than 300 never before seen illustrations, <i>The President's Table</i> provides an insightful and entertaining look at our dining habits as the nation grew through social and economic change. The book reveals the parallel growth of the United States and its Chief Executives, and the diplomatic and political interests served along with Presidential meals. <i>The President's Table</i> will fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and Presidential politics. </p> | *$9.59 |
 | Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture
Brand: Collins
Good Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and the inevitable funeral. Packed with practical information, Good Luck Life contains an abundance of facts, legends, foods, old-village recipes, and quick planning guides for Chinese New Year, Clear Brightness, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, and many other festivals. <P>Written with warmth and wit, Good Luck Life is beautifully designed as an easily accessible cultural guide that includes an explanation of the Lunar Calendar, tips on Chinese table etiquette for dining with confidence, and dos and don'ts from wise Auntie Lao, who recounts ancient Chinese beliefs and superstitions. This is your map for celebrating a good luck life. | *$5.06 |
 | In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules
Brand: Collins Business
<blockquote> <p> The untold story of the renegade burger chain that evokes a passionate following unlike any other </p> </blockquote> <p> In fast-food corporate America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has steadÂfastly refused to franchise or be sold. It is a testament to old-fashioned values and remÂiniscent of a simpler time when people, loyalty, and a freshly made, juicy hamburger meant something. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become nothing less than a cultural instituÂtion that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. </p> <p> Perman uses her investigative skills to uncover the story of a real American success story. It is not only a tale of a unique and profitable business that exceeds all expectations, but of a family's struggle to maintain a sustainable pop empire against the industry it helped pioneer, internal tensions, and a bitter lawsuit that threatened to bring the company to the brink. </p> <p> This is a lesson in a counterintuitive approach to doing business that places quality, customers, and employees over the riches promised by rapid expansion. <i>In-N-Out Burger</i> is a keenly observed narrative that explores the evolution of a California fad that transformed into an enduring cult of popularity; it is also the story of the conflicted, secretive, and ultimately tragic Snyder family who cooked a billion burgers and hooked a zillion fans. As the story of In-N-Out Burger unfolds, so too does the cultural history of America as influenced and shaped by car culture and fast food. </p> | *$15.33 |
 | The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It
Brand: Collins Business
<blockquote> <p>The story of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, showed the world how to live with style, and emerged a legend</p> </blockquote> <p>Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. But who was this young widowâthe Veuve Clicquotâwhose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did she rise to celebrity and fortune?</p> <p>In <i>The Widow Clicquot</i>, Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to lifeâfor the first timeâthe fascinating woman behind the iconic yellow label: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin. A young witness to the dramatic events of the French Revolution and a new widow during the chaotic years of the Napoleonic Wars, Barbe-Nicole defied convention by assumingâafter her husband's deathâthe reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she became one of the world's first great businesswomen and one of the richest women of her time. </p> <p>Although the Widow Clicquot is still a legend in her native France, her story has never been told in all its richnessâuntil now. Painstakingly researched and elegantly written, <i>The Widow Clicquot</i> provides a glimpse into the life of a woman who arranged clandestine and perilous champagne deliveries to Russia one day and entertained Napoléon and Joséphine Bonaparte on another. She was a daring and determined entrepreneur, a bold risk taker, and an audacious and intelligent woman who took control of her own destiny when fate left her on the brink of financial ruin. Her legacy lives on today, not simply through the famous product that still bears her name, but now through Mazzeo's finely crafted book. As much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered woman, <i>The Widow Clicquot</i> is utterly intoxicating.</p> | *$12.93 |
 | McIlhenny's Gold: How a Louisiana Family Built the Tabasco Empire
Brand: Collins Business
<p> In this fascinating history, Jeffrey Rothfeder tells how, from a simple ideaâthe outgrowth of a handful of peppers planted on an isolated island on the Gulf of Mexicoâa secretive family business emerged that would produce one of the best-known products in the world. </p> <p> A delectable and satisfying read for both Tabasco fans and business buffs, <i>McIlhenny's Gold</i> is the untold story of the continuing success of an eccentric, private company; a lively history of one of the most popular consumer products of all times; and an exploration of our desire to test the limits of human tolerance for fiery foods. </p> | *$2.00 |
 | The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea-Market Budget
Brand: Collins Design
The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. <P>In <I>The Paris Apartment,</I> Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. <P>As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, <I>The Paris Apartment</I>Â is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.<P>Â </P> | *$14.04 |
 | The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition (Harperresource Book)
Brand: Collins Living
<p>Charlie Papazian, master brewer and founder and president of the American Homebrewer's Association and Association of Brewers, presents a fully revised edition of his essential guide to homebrewing. This third edition of the best-selling and most trusted homebrewing guide includes a complete update of all instructions, recipes, charts, and guidelines. Everything you need to get started is here, including classic and new recipes for brewing stouts, ales, lagers, pilseners, porters, specialty beers, and honey meads.</p><p><i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>, third edition, includes:</p><uL><li>Getting your home brewery together: the basics -- malt, hops, yeast, and water <li>Ten easy lessons for making your first batch of beer <li>Creating world-class styles of beer (IPA, Belgian wheat, German Kölsch and Bock, barley wine, American lagers, to name a few)<li>Using fruit, honey, and herbs for a spicier, more festive brew <li>Brewing with malt extracts for an unlimited range of strengths and flavors<li>Advanced brewing techniques using specialty hops or the all-grain method or mash extracts <li>A complete homebrewer's glossary, troubleshooting tips, and an up-to-date resource section <li>And much, much more</uL><p>Be sure to check out Charlie's <i>The Homebrewer's Companion</i> for over 60 additional recipes and more detailed charts and tables, techniques, and equipment information for the advanced brewer.</p> | *$8.50 |
 | Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
Renowned cardiac researcher and bestselling author Dean Ornish, M.D., has inspired millions of people to choose a healthier lifestyle and a low-fat diet. But low-fat cooking can be time-consuming and hard to fit into a busy schedule, so Dr. Ornish has found 150 wonderful ways to make it fast, delicious and fun.<P> <I>Everyday Cooking with Dean Ornish</I> includes 150 easy and extraordinary recipes that are extremely low in fat and cholesterol -- and high in flavor. You'll find slimmed-down versions of comfort foods that are delicious and nutritious, from French Toast and Hashed Browns to enchiladas and lasagna, from Creamy Corn Soup and Spicy Arkansas Chili to Southwest Pizza and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The recipes are quick to prepare, the ingredients are familiar and inexpensive and there are hundreds of smart time-saving tips on cooking, shopping and serving. Now you no longer have to choose between good food and good health. | *$4.71 |
 | The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Lose belly fat first in just 14 days with this fun and easy cookbook from Jorge Cruise, bestselling author of <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i>! </p> </blockquote> <p> Jorge Cruise has empowered thousands of busy Americans to take control of their weight and live happier and healthier lives. His bestselling books <i>8 Minutes in the Morning<small><sup>®</sup></small></i>, <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i>, and <i>The 12-Second Sequence<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i > have helped even the busiest people get slimâwithout deprivation, counting calories, or giving up carbsâand keep the pounds off for good. Now, with <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i> Cookbook, he offers all-new, time-friendly recipes that make following <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small></i> even easier. </p> <p> Filled with delicious recipes the whole family will loveâfrom a Turkey, Bacon, and Egg Wrap to Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza to Chicken Teriyakiâthis cookbook gives you more than 200 options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Nearly all the recipes can be made in less than ten minutes of cooking time and are portioned to fit the diet exactly. </p> <p> With motivational success stories from real people, beautiful full-color photographs, and Jorge's trademark easy-to-follow instructions, <i>The 3-Hour Diet<small><sup>â¢</sup></small> Cookbook</i> is an essential tool for anyone who wants to get slim, fit, and healthyâand stay that wayâfor a long time to come. Losing weight has never been easier! </p> | *$9.64 |
 | Zone Meals in Seconds: 150 Fast and Delicious Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Zone (Regan))
Brand: Collins Living
<P><B>A quick, easy, family-friendly cookbook for the millions of Zone households around the world</B>.</P> <P>Millions of people worldwide have discovered the incredible weight-loss and health benefits of living in the Zone. For almost 10 years, Lynn and Barry Sears have maintained a completely Zone-friendly kitchen. With two daughters - one a finicky first-grader and one a vegetarian teenager - Lynn has had to use all of her creative and culinary skills to keep her family healthy and happy.<I> Zone Meals in Seconds</I> combines Lynn's hard-won wisdom and valuable experience with Barry's Zone expertise and medical knowledge in the first-ever family-friendly Zone book. From quick and easy family dinner recipes and snack tips, to advice on packing school lunches and surviving backyard barbecues, this book is a must-have for people who want to experience the incredible benefits of the Zone but need help answering the all-important question, 'What do I eat?'Written with the help of an experienced chef and recipe developer, <I>Zone Meals in Seconds</I> offers more than 200 fast and family-tested recipes for Zone-approved breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. </P> | *$10.31 |
 | A Week in the Zone: A Quick Course in the Healthiest Diet for You
Brand: Collins Living
<P>A national bestseller for more than three years in hardcover, The Zone has introduced millions of people worldwide to a breakthrough approach to dieting based on Novel Prizeâwinning scientific research. Treating food as the most powerful drug available, The Zone plan shows how food, when used unwisely, can be toxic. Used wisely however, it will take anyone into the Zone, a state of exceptional health familiar to champion athletes. </P><P> Now the benefits of Barry Searsß²evolutionary program can be experienced in just one week! With <i>A Week in the Zone</i>, everyone can start on the path to permanent weight loss and learn how to burn body fat, and keep it off â without deprivation or hunger. </P><P> They'llalso discover how the Zone helps to both increase energy and fight heart disease, diabetes, PMS, chronic fatigue, depression, and cancer. </P> | *$5.87 |
 | Raw Food Life Force Energy: Enter a Totally New Stratosphere of Weight Loss, Beauty, and Health
Brand: Collins Living
<p> According to top nutritionist Natalia Rose, the secret to a beautiful lean body, youthful radiant skin, abundant energy, and a state of natural bliss is Life Force Energy. If we can properly harness and increase our Life Force Energy through simple dietary and environmental principles, we can experience radically improved levels of health, beauty, and happiness. </p> <p> With <i>Raw Food Life Force Energy</i>'s more than seventy irresistibly fresh and energizing recipes, you'll see amazing results, including: </p> <ul> <li>Effortless, abundant weight loss</li> <li>Glowing, healthy skin</li> <li>Markedly increased energy</li> <li>Fewer colds and flus</li> <li>A more positive attitude and increased mental acuity</li> </ul> <p> Natalia Rose offers a new vision of how to honor and revitalize our bodies and become powerfully attractive inside and out. <i>Raw Food Life Force Energy</i> shows us how to break out of our destructive, energy-draining patterns of poor eating, unsuccessful dieting, and stressful living to lift ourselves to a whole new stratosphere of well-being. </p> | *$9.08 |
 | Cooking the RealAge Way: Turn Back Your Biological Clock with More Than 80 Delicious and Easy Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>RealAge<sup><small>®</small></sup></ i> and coauthor of <i>You: The Owner's Manual</i> shows you how to cook your way to a younger you. </p> </blockquote> <p> In his RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> books, Dr. Michael F. Roizen proved that incorporating simple changes to your lifestyle can take years off your biological age and leave you looking and feeling younger. In <i>Cooking the RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> Way</i>, he and nutritionist and professional chef Dr. John La Puma show you how you can create RealAge-smart and energy-rich meals that are as delicious as they are healthy. </p> <p> <i>Cooking the RealAge<small><sup>®</sup></small> Way</i> includes more than 80 savory recipes, from asparagus frittata with smoked salmon to a chocolate strawberry sundae, as well as tricks and techniques to help you maintain your RealAge lifestyle, from stocking your pantry to tips on eating out and preparing time-friendly meals. It's the ultimate guide to eating and feeling youngerâwithout sacrificing great taste. </p> | *$3.52 |
 | The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat
Brand: Collins Living
Food Can Make You Younger!Dr. Michael Roizen presents his program for eating the RealAge way: a diet that is good for your overall health, plus works to delay or even reverse aging. If there's one thing you will learn from this book, it's that no matter who you are, if you eat foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories you will be on the road to renewed health and vitality.</p>The RealAge Diet Shows You How To:<ul><li>Use foods to regain the energy of your youth</li><li>Eat nutritiously while still enjoying delicious food choices</li><li>Choose the right vitamins and supplements to keep you young</li><li>Modify various popular weight-loss diets to maximize their age-reducing benefits</li><li>Read between the lines of restaurant menus to find the most healthful options</li><li>Make your RealAge younger with every bite</li></ul> | *$5.97 |
 | The Homebrewer's Companion
Brand: Collins Living
<p>More great advice from Charlie Papazian, homebrew master and author of the bestselling <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>.<p>"Many ask me, 'What's different about <i>The Homebrewer's Companion</i>?' It's a book that I might have titled <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, Volume 2</i>. The information is 98 percent new information, including improved procedures for beginning and malt-extract brewers as well as advanced and veteran brewers. There are loads of new recipes and useful charts and data that I continually refer to in my own homebrew recipe formulation (I still homebrew about 20 batches a year). My theme throughout is 'Keep it practical. Keep it useful.' I wanted to answer 10 years' worth of questions in this one volume. I did ... and I had fun doing it."</p><p>-- Charlie Papazian</p><p>Get the Most from Your Malt!</p><uL><li>Easy-to-follow techniques and trouble-shooting tips<li>Answers to the most-often asked questions<li>A guide to world beer styles<li>Useful facts on fermenting, yeast culturing and stove-top boiling<li>Charts, tables, support information and much, much more<li>Over 60 exotic recipes to try -- from "You'll See" Coriander Amber Ale to Waialeale Chablis Mead</ul><p>Make sure to check out the third edition of <i>The Complete Joy of Homebrewing</i>. | *$8.55 |
 | Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children
Brand: Collins Living
<p> Remember how simple school lunches used to be? You'd have something from every major food group, run around the playground for a while, and you looked and felt fine. But today it's not so simple. Schools are actually feeding the American crisis of childhood obesity and malnutrition. Most cafeterias serve a veritable buffet of processed, fried, and sugary foods, and although many schools have attempted to improve, they are still not measuring up: 78 percent of the school lunch programs in America do not meet the USDA's nutritional guidelines. </p> <p> Chef Ann Cooper has emerged as one of the nation's most influential and most respected advocates for changing how our kids eat. In fact, she is something of a renegade lunch lady, minus the hairnet and scooper of mashed potatoes. Ann has worked to transform cafeterias into culinary classrooms. In <i>Lunch Lessons</i>, she and Lisa Holmes spell out how parents and school employees can help instill healthy habits in children. </p> <p> They explain the basics of good childhood nutrition and suggest dozens of tasty, home-tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The pages are also packed with recommendations on how to eliminate potential hazards from the home, bring gardening and composting into daily life, and how to support businesses that provide local, organic food. </p> <p> Yet learning about nutrition and changing the way you run your home will not cure the plague of obesity and poor health for this generation of children. Only parental activism can spark widespread change. With inspirational examples and analysis, <i>Lunch Lessons</i> is more than just a recipe book&#8212it gives readers the tools to transform the way children everywhere interact with food. </p> | *$2.00 |
 | The Hungry Scientist Handbook: Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivate </p> </blockquote> <p> <i>The Hungry Scientist Handbook</i> brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in the formation of the Hungry Scientist Societyâa loose confederation of creative minds dedicated to the pursuit of projects possessing varying degrees of whimsy and utility. </p> <p> Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something to delight DIYers of all skill levels. </p> | *$7.98 |
 | Southern Lady: Gracious Tables: The Perfect Setting for Any Occasion
Brand: Collins Living
<P> Entertaining doyenne Phyllis Hoffman shows how to prepare a stunning table for any occasion. </p> <P> So many of the events of our lives, from the formal to the informal, are celebrated by gathering around a table. Whatever the occasion--whether it's a holiday dinner, Sunday brunch, or a casual lunch with friends--the table is the place where we relax and enjoy each other's company while savoring a great meal. </p> <P> No one knows how to dress a table with elegance and flair better than Phyllis Hoffman, publisher of <i>Southern Lady</i> magazine, the quintessential resource for entertaining the gracious Southern way. Now, Hoffman draws upon her years of expertise to create <i>Southern Lady Gracious Tables</i>, the definitive guide to creating gorgeous "tablescapes" for every occasion. </p> <P> Starting with the basics, Hoffman presents a series of breathtaking spreads for a whole range of occasions, from formal settings to casual get-togethers, and describes how to achieve each look, right down to the recipes--55 in total--for her mouthwatering specialties. Enjoy a lovely outdoor lunch of tasty Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab and Green Chile Cream Sauce, or finish off a dinner party with delectable Praline Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. </p> <P> Hoffman then builds a "wardrobe for the table," navigating through the complex world of dinnerware, fine linens, and serving pieces. Each and every element of the table--from fruit saucer to lemon fork to water goblet--is covered in a friendly, helpful way. </p> <P> Finally, there's advice on adding that all-important personal touch, with instructions on how to craft flowers, family heirlooms, collectibles, and other unexpected treasures into the perfect centerpiece, place marker, or accent. All along, her advice includes refreshingly simple techniques for presentation and encourages the reader's own creativity in playing with colors, patterns, and styles. </p> <P> Complemented by lush photography and told in Hoffman's accessible, encouraging, and deliciously Southern voice, <i>Southern Lady Gracious Tables</i> is a must-have for every aspiring hostess, south or north of the Mason Dixon. The perfect gift for any woman who loves to entertain, it has all the tools, tips, and inspiration you need to elevate the ordinary to the unforgettable. </p> | *$11.51 |
 | Super Cleanse: Detox Your Body for Long-Lasting Health and Beauty
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> Unleash your life force with the power of cleansing! </p> </blockquote> <p> Today's stressful schedules and hectic lifestyles can leave us feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. But we don't always know the best way to reboot and rejuvenate. Now, in <i>Super Cleanse</i>, holistic chef and cleanse expert Adina Niemerow reveals the key to de-stressing, detoxing, clearing your mind, and revitalizing your body: by tapping into the miracle benefits of a cleanse. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to cleansing here; instead, Niemerow presents ten comprehensive cleanse experiences for both the beginning and the veteran cleanser, with specifically tailored recipes and exercise/activity suggestions that combine to form mini-retreats for the body, mind, and spirit. </p> <p> There are more than one hundred delicious recipes for juices, soups, smoothies, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, with full menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also a pre-cleanse checklist, ways to ease the detox process, a rundown on the best juicers, and tips for how to get the most out of your cleanse. Complete with first-person success stories from Niemerow's happy clients that bring the cleanses to life, <i>Super Cleanse</i> is an enjoyable and effective way for readers to jump-start their health and reenergize their lives. </p> | *$6.60 |
 | The Joy of Home Wine Making
Brand: Collins Living
Port and sharries, whites, reds, roses and melomels -- make your own wine without owning a vineyard!<p>If you can follow a simple recipe, you can create delectabletable wines in your own home. It's fun, it's easy-and the resultswill delightfully complement your favorite meals and provide unparalleledpleasure by the glass when friends come calling. You don't have tore-create Bordeaux in your basement to be a successful home vintner-you can make raisin wine and drink it like sherry, or use it to accent yourChinese cooking. Raspberry or apricot wine lend themselves to deliciousdesserts. And if you are interested in more exotic concoctions,rhubarb champagne is the ultimate treat.</p><i>The Joy of Home Winemaking</i> is your comprehensive guide to:<ul><li>the most up-to-date techniques and equipment</li><li>readily available and affordable ingredients and materials</li><li>aging, bottling, racking, blending, and experimenting</li><li>dozens of original recipes for great-tasting fruit wines,</li><li>spice wines, herb wines, sparkling wines, sherries, liqueurs</li><li>even homemade soda pop!</li><li>a sparkling brief history of winemaking</li><li>helpful illustrations and glossary</li><li>an extensive mail-order resource section</li></ul> | *$6.64 |
 | The Soy Zone: 101 Delicious and Easy-to-Prepare Recipes
Brand: Collins Living
<P>As America is finding out, soy is the most complete and versatile protein in existence. It has no cholesterol or saturated fat but plenty of vitamins and fiber and offers amazing health benefits for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Based on the simple idea that food is your best medicine, <I>The Soy Zone</I> shows you how to maintain peak mental alertness, increase your energy, and reduce the likelihood of chronic disease -- all while losing excess body fat. Dr. Barry Sears brings all the life-enhancing benefits of the Zone to a mouthwatering collection of delicious soy-based Zone meals, featuring:<UL><LI>Soy Zone-perfect breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, dinners, and snacks<LI>Appetizing new recipes from top chefs, such as Red Bean Chill, Hong Kong Burger, and Soy Zone-friendly Vegetarian Pad Thai<LI>The ultimate healthful food plan, with quick and easy fat-burning alternatives to dangerous high-carb diets<LI>An exercise and longevity plan for men and women<LI>Helpful recommendations for Soy Zoning your kitchen<LI>A scientifically proven plan for achieving perfect hormonal balance while losing weight</UL> | *$1.99 |
 | Sly Moves: My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power, and Live your Dream
Brand: Collins Living
<P>Are you ready to be a contender? Sylvester Stallone's actionâoriented program for getting fit and eating right is also a revealing portrait of one of Hollywood's biggest stars.</P><P> Sly Moves is more than just a handbook on fitness and nutrition. It's a provocative and candid inside look at the trials and triumphs of one of Hollywood's most famous stars. Throughout his career, Sly has always been body conscious, and as he experimented with intense training methods for various films, he has learned â often the hard way â what works and what definitely doesn't. His goal here is to help readers change harmful fitness habits, learn to counter reckless eating, and appreciate who they are even when they don't feel much like action heroes.</P><P> Part 1 is a history of Sylvester Stallone's physique, as the Rocky star shares stories about his being bullied as a child, finding comfort and strength at the gym, and then later, the wild ride of fad diets, crashâtraining regimens and workout disasters that fringed on obsession. </P><P> Part 2, The Sly Moves workout, outlines four exercise programs: classic, advanced, women's and hardcore. The workouts only require a commitment of about three hours a week (exactly the same amount of time Sly works out). </P><P> The Sly Moves eating plan (Part 3) is Sly's nutrition guide, highlighted by a unique meal plan for a lifetime of good eating. </P><P> Part 4 gives Sly an opportunity to inspire and encourage readers to make Sly Moves part of a longâterm picture of health, fitness and wellbeing, with tips on everything from keeping goals and relaxation techniques to lessons learned from The Contender.</P> | *$5.67 |
 | The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss
Brand: Collins Living
If you're looking for the secret to a perfect body, you're going to find it right here. When you apply the principles in this book to your life, you're going to uncover a thinner, younger looking, more beautiful version of your current self and experience the renewed energy of youth. . . . Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done. It can be done.<P> The raw food craze has taken off: Raw restaurants are springing up, and celebrities, models, and other fans are swearing by the benefits of eating "all raw." But what if you¹re just curious about raw food and don't want to give up your lifestyle or the foods you love? The good news is, you can have your cake and eat it too! In The Raw Food Detox Diet, top nutritionist Natalia Rose shows you exactly how it's done. Raw food is a powerful detoxifying agent that can cleanse your body of all the waste that you have accumulated from years of eating processed foods. A diet rich in raw foods can set you on a course toward greater energy, clearer skin, a slimmer figure, and amazing natural health. But detoxifying too quickly will only shock your system. Rose advises you to transition gently, based on your dieting history and individual needs. Complete the Raw Food Detox questionnaire, and determine your personal Raw Food Transition Number (1 to 5) to find out which suggested menus, recipes, and cleansing methods are just right for you. At last, here's a diet book that's as fresh and accessible as its food while promising optimal health and weight loss results. Stop counting calories and oversubscribing to fad diet foods, such as soy milk, low-carb products, nutrition bars, and vitamin tablets. Whether you aim to lead an all-raw lifestyle, or are disillusioned with other diets and just want to lose weight while still eating the foods you love, The Raw Food Detox Diet offers all the inspiration -- including more than eighty delicious, simple gourmet recipes! -- and the guidance you'll need to achieve your goals. | *$10.98 |
 | Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too: Eating to Be Sexy, Fit, and Fabulous!
Brand: Collins Living
<p> Mediterranean women live lives free from empty calories, empty diet promises, impossible standards, and a "say no to food" mentality. Thanks to the influence of cooking lessons in her Italian grandmother's kitchen, Melissa Kelly, co-owner and executive chef of Primo Restaurant, has learned how every woman can extract the essence of the Mediterranean spirit and make it uniquely her own. </p> <p> She shares these lessons in <i>Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too</i>, along with more than one hundred diverse and mouth-watering recipes, as well as a detailed menu planner. While sampling everything from traditional Hummus to Prosciutto, Fennel, and Pear Salad with Persimmon Vinaigrette, you'll join women in enjoying the timeless, artful Mediterranean way of eating well and living a long, sensuous, beautiful life. </p> | *$0.81 |
 | Emily Post's Entertaining
Brand: Collins Living
Is the butter plate on the right or the left? How should you introduce someone whose name you can't remember? What is the polite way to handle a guest who arrives early? <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> provides answers to these and many other questions that vex today's hosts and guests. <P> <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> is a practical guide to hosting with elegance and ease. Its goal is to give everyone the confidence to handle any get-together, from casual and cozy to formal and fancy. Among the wide range of events and entertaining quandaries Peggy Post addresses are: getting together for everything from a Super Bowl party to dinner with the boss; throwing children's birthday parties; giving a casual dinner with takeout food; making appropriate introductions; jump-start dinner conversation; choosing the right wine; and much more. <I>Entertaining</I> covers the basics of hosting, but most importantly, it reminds you that successful entertaining springs not from the good china and an elaborate table setting, but from the people you are with and the memorable time you spend together. <P> "The best hosts spin magic out of thin air, creating the kind of special occasion guests can't stop talking about." <P> From simple dinners and casual parties to formal business functions and catered events, <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> shows you how to be the perfect host. With Peggy Post's guidance, you can breeze through toasting your guest of honor and unflinchingly manage sticky social situations such as unanswered invitations and surprise guests. <I>Emily Post's Entertaining</I> helps you to entertain with elegance and ease, making every get-together a memorable event. | *$8.88 |
 | Essentially Lilly: A Guide to Colorful Entertaining
Brand: Collins Living
<p>More than just the woman who created the fashion empire that bears her name, Lilly Pulitzer exemplifies an attitude, a casual sort of elegance, a style called "affluence at ease." Lilly and her clothing wholeheartedly embrace color -- she made famous the pink and green combination -- and her love of vibrant hues and bold prints led the <i>New York Times</i> to recently call her "a major force in prep resort wear for forty years."</p><p>But Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau is also almost as well-known for her entertaining as she is for her fashions. A tribute to her insouciant lifestyle, <i>Essentially Lilly</i> is lavishly illustrated and peppered with anecdotal memories of a life filled with color. Joined by her family and close friends, Lilly recalls the parties, the decorating, the food, and the fashion that have been part of her life in Palm Beach since she arrived there in the 1950s.</p><p>With sections devoted to each part of the day, <i>Essentially Lilly</i> captures a variety of social events -- from a sunrise sail to a beach supper under the stars -- and imbues each with singular "Lilly style": </p><p>Mellow Yellow Mornings -- start the day off easy with a walk on the beach or a luxuriously lazy breakfast in bed. Take some friends out for an early morning sail or a country club brunch. Round off the morning hunting for a one-of-a-kind treasure at a local flea market.</p><p>Think Pink Afternoons -- rev up the middle of the day with a bridesmaids' lunch, a birthday cookout, or a charity tea. Perhaps you'd rather relax with a fruity pool party or a "just-looking" stroll down Palm Beach's fabled Worth Avenue.True Blue Evenings -- gather your friends together for a festive cocktail party or a romantic beach dinner under a full moon. Maybe it's a deep woods campfire that appeals to you, or watching a movie out under the stars, or just a simple pizza party for your family.</p><p><i>Essentially Lilly</i> presents memories and menus, beautiful photographs and dazzling illustrations as well as dozens of recipes and entertaining suggestions to make your own get-togethers as successful as one of Lilly's famed parties. Best of all, Lilly offers her spirited advice throughout: "Just relax and have fun -- and be an individual," she says. "It's better that you enjoy yourself than it is to get it right." Good rules to live by. </p> | *$8.62 |
 | The Ultimate Tea Diet: Burn Fat and Lose Pounds Fast and Forever
Brand: Collins Living
<blockquote> <p> It's proven! Tea can be a powerful tool for fast and lasting weight loss. </p> </blockquote> <p> <i>The Ultimate Tea Diet</i> harnesses tea's incredible weight-loss potential in a straightforward plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Tea's ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of its three main ingredients: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralize the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG, which causes you to burn fat faster and more efficiently. In other words, tea reduces your appetite and stimulates your metabolism. </p> <p> Don't worryâyou won't go hungry on the <i>Ultimate Tea Diet</i>. The food plan includes tea-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as tempting choices for midday snacks and sweet treats. All are made with tea so not only is your food incredibly flavorful, but you're also getting the weight-loss benefits in every single bite you enjoy. </p> <p> Drinking teaâand maintaining a conscientious focus on good healthâcan easily become a way of life. Slim down to a leaner, more energetic, and healthier you with the <i>Ultimate Tea Diet</i>. </p> | *$7.44 |
 | What Color Is Your Diet?: The 7 Colors of Health
Brand: Collins Living
<P>Many of us make the wrong food choices every day by consuming foods that were never intended for our genetic makeup. According to renowned medical researcher David Heber, M.D., all of our most common major diseases are caused by the imbalance between our modern diet and our DNA, which was laid down more than 50,000 years ago.<P>Now <I>What Color Is Your Diet?</I> introduces Dr. Heber's "Eat for Your Genes" food plans -- revolutionary approaches incorporating the latest breakthroughs in nutritional and genetic research -- and his unique 7 Colors of Health food-selection system, which groups fruits and vegetables by the colorful, beneficial chemical substances they contain. Dr. Heber shows you how to make the appropriate food choices to reduce your risks of heart disease, common forms of cancer, premature aging, and reduced vision and mental function -- and lose body fat at the same time.<P>The typical American diet features the brown and beige colors of meat and starches -- with fruits and vegetables often nowhere in sight. While almost every food has some nutritional value, many are virtually devoid of the powerful colorful chemicals that can protect your genes, your vision, and your heart and reduce inflammation in your body, helping to prevent common forms of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Heber shows you how to benefit from the rainbow of colors contained in a nutritionally rich, DNA-compatible diet. His easy-to-follow Color Code empowers you to start eating the foods that match your genetic inheritance.<P>This groundbreaking new work includes:<P>DNA-compatible food plans that supercharge your health and help you lose excess body fat<P>The fifteen most common myths about nutrition<P>Twenty fully Color-Coded recipes<P>Tips on colorizing your diet<P>An updated vitamin and supplement guide<P>The ten best herbal remedies for everyday health problems<P>Advice on traveling and dining out with the Color Code<P>Sample weekly menus for men and women<P>Helpful shopping lists for incorporating the 7 Colors of Health into your diet<P>The only book that teaches you how to eat specifically for your genetic makeup, <I>What Color Is Your Diet?</I> is an extraordinary tool to help you live a long, strong, vital life. | *$3.73 |
 | Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
<P>Hervé This (pronounced "Teess") is an internationally renowned chemist, a popular French television personality, a bestselling cookbook author, a longtime collaborator with the famed French chef Pierre Gagnaire, and the only person to hold a doctorate in molecular gastronomy, a cutting-edge field he pioneered. Bringing the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory into the kitchen, This uses recent research in the chemistry, physics, and biology of food to challenge traditional ideas about cooking and eating. What he discovers will entertain, instruct, and intrigue cooks, gourmets, and scientists alike.</P><P> <I>Molecular Gastronomy</I>, This's first work to appear in English, is filled with practical tips, provocative suggestions, and penetrating insights. This begins by reexamining and debunking a variety of time-honored rules and dictums about cooking and presents new and improved ways of preparing a variety of dishes from quiches and quenelles to steak and hard-boiled eggs. He goes on to discuss the physiology of flavor and explores how the brain perceives tastes, how chewing affects food, and how the tongue reacts to various stimuli. Examining the molecular properties of bread, ham, foie gras, and champagne, the book analyzes what happens as they are baked, cured, cooked, and chilled. </P><P>Looking to the future, This imagines new cooking methods and proposes novel dishes. A chocolate mousse without eggs? A flourless chocolate cake baked in the microwave? <I>Molecular Gastronomy</I> explains how to make them. This also shows us how to cook perfect French fries, why a soufflé rises and falls, how long to cool champagne, when to season a steak, the right way to cook pasta, how the shape of a wine glass affects the taste of wine, why chocolate turns white, and how salt modifies tastes.</P> | *$10.51 |
 | Kitchen Mysteries: Revealing the Science of Cooking (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
<P>An international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy, or the scientific investigation of culinary practice, Herv& eacute; This is known for his ground-breaking research into the chemistry and physics behind everyday cooking. His work is consulted widely by amateur cooks and professional chefs and has changed the way food is approached and prepared all over the world. </P><P>In <I>Kitchen Mysteries</I>, Herv& eacute; This offers a second helping of his world-renowned insight into the science of cooking, answering such fundamental questions as what causes vegetables to change color when cooked and how to keep a souffl& eacute; from falling. He illuminates abstract concepts with practical advice and concrete examples& mdash;for instance, how saut& eacute;ing in butter chemically alters the molecules of mushrooms& mdash;so that cooks of every stripe can thoroughly comprehend the scientific principles of food. </P><P> <I>Kitchen Mysteries</I> begins with a brief overview of molecular gastronomy and the importance of understanding the physiology of taste. A successful meal depends as much on a cook's skilled orchestration of taste, odors, colors, consistencies, and other sensations as on the delicate balance of ingredients. Herv& eacute; then dives into the main course, discussing the science behind many meals' basic components: eggs, milk, bread, sugar, fruit, yogurt, alcohol, and cheese, among other items. He also unravels the mystery of tenderizing enzymes and gelatins and the preparation of soups and stews, salads and sauces, sorbet, cakes, and pastries. Herv& eacute; explores the effects of boiling, steaming, braising, roasting, deep-frying, saut& eacute;ing, grilling, salting, and microwaving, and devotes a chapter to kitchen utensils, recommending the best way to refurbish silverware and use copper.</P><P>By sharing the empirical principles chefs have valued for generations, Herv& eacute; This adds another dimension to the suggestions of cookbook authors. He shows how to adapt recipes to available ingredients and how to modify proposed methods to the utensils at hand. His revelations make difficult recipes easier to attempt and allow for even more creativity and experimentation. Promising to answer your most compelling kitchen questions, Herv& eacute This continues to make the complex science of food digestible to the cook.</P> | *$14.34 |
 | Building a Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)
Brand: Columbia University Press
An internationally renowned chemist, popular television personality, and bestselling author, Herve This heads the first laboratory devoted to molecular gastronomy& mdash;the scientific exploration of cooking and eating. By the testing recipes that have guided cooks for centuries, and the various dictums and maxims on which they depend, Herve This unites the head with the hand in order to defend and transform culinary practice.With this new book, Herve This's scientific project enters an exciting new phase. Considering the preparation of six bistro favorites& mdash;hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise, simple consomme, leg of lamb with green beans, steak with French fries, lemon meringue pie, and chocolate mousse& mdash;he isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he connects the mind and the stomach, identifying methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity. By showing that the creation of a meal is as satisfying as its consumption, Herve This recalibrates the balance between food and our imaginations. The result is a revolutionary perspective that will tempt even the most casual cooks to greater flights of experimentation. | *$8.83 |
 | Texas Cowboy Cooking
Brand: Comanche Moon Pub
TEXAS COWBOY COOKING collects Tom Perini's all-time favorite recipes for mouth-watering Texan food and drinks. Perini also shares his award-winning tips preparing them, including his secrets to cooking the perfect steak - for selecting the cut, preparing it, knowing when to turn it, and when to call it done. Throughout, stunning photography, archival illustrations, and Perini's own dry, Texan wit bring to life the romance, adventure, character, and humor of life in cowboy country. <P>* Beautiful, artful photographs complemented by drawings of regional western art <P>* Written descriptions of historic Texas regions capture the romance of cowboy food and culture <P>* Showcases heritage food, with heirloom recipes and cowboy practicality complemented by modern kitchen shortcuts | *$15.65 |
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