"Wolfgang Puck: Adventures in the Kitchen is an essential cookbook for home chefs who enjoy the glamour of gourmet food and the satisfaction of cooking it themselves."--Back jacket.
The acclaimed cookbook author shares creative new dishes that bring Mediterranean inspiration to the seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. Eva Kosmas Flores finds inspiration in her Greek heritage and the bountiful produce of her garden in Oregon. She uses both to craft her seasonal and approachable recipes, each paired with a mouthwatering image. Showcasing her unforgettable, atmospheric photography style, First We Eat is a gorgeous reference on seasonal cooking that celebrates the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean influences, effortless and stylish presentations, and simple preparations, all designed to share with friends and family.
Enjoy a fun and delicious journey through the Caribbean in this vibrant collection of gourmet and home-style recipes. Hugh Sinclair and Cynthia Verna, known as "Chef Irie" and "Chef Thia" on their television show Taste the Islands, introduce ingredients and flavors that open windows into the region's many cultures. Sinclair and Verna share their own recipes as well as traditional island favorites. Starting with "stop gap" snacks like fritters made from malanga root and continuing through desserts and cocktails, they include refreshing salads like pineapple pepper slaw, soups with "a healthy dose of soul" made with bases such as calabaza pumpkin or black beans, and main dishes such as curried goat or mussels chorizo in mango coconut sauce. From the authors' home nations of Jamaica and Haiti to St. Lucia, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, the communities represented in these dishes have deep histories. The recipes feature both native and colonial food traditions that have been passed down for generations and showcase African, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences. Sinclair and Verna also incorporate tastes and techniques from their international travels, capturing the eclectic variety of Caribbean cuisine today. Filled with colorful photographs and infused with the joy of two expert chefs celebrating the foods that are closest to their hearts, Taste the Islands brings the places, histories, and rhythms of the Caribbean into your home kitchen.
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Your kids can learn to love vegetables—and have fun doing it! So long to scary vegetables; hello to friendly new textures, colors, and flavors! Here is a foolproof plan for getting your kids to love their vegetables. Just follow the “Three E’s”: Expose your child to new vegetables with sensory, hands–on, educational activities: Create Beet Tattoos and play Cabbage Bingo! Explore the characteristics of each veggie (texture, taste, temperature, and more) with delectable but oh–so–easy recipes: Try Parsnip-Carrot Mac’n’Cheese and Pepper Shish Kebabs! Expand your family’s repertoire with more inventive vegetable dishes—including a “sweet treat” in every chapter: Enjoy Pears and Parsnips in Puff Pastry and Tropical Carrot Confetti Cookies! With 100 kid–tested activities and delicious recipes, plus expert advice on parenting in the kitchen, Adventures in Veggieland will get you and your kids working (and playing!) together in the kitchen, setting even your pickiest eater up for a lifetime of healthy eating.
Every day is an adventure for Little Tyke, an adorable little Yorkshire Terrier puppy. Everything he experiences presents a new challenge and learning experienceain the house, on walks, playing in the yard, visiting the vet, meeting new friends, relating to his family members as well as other animals he meets along the way. He also tells about his favorite holidays and how his family and he celebrate each of them. He learns how to relate to each of these challenges and experiences, and the reader will quickly feel a connection to the ways that Little Tyke faces each experience and learns from each one of them.
In 'Tales of Fantastical Adventures E. Nesbit Collection of Children's Books', Edith Nesbit showcases her unparalleled talent for weaving captivating narratives that transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with magic and wonder. With a unique blend of fantasy and adventure, Nesbit's stories appeal to both children and adults, making this collection a timeless classic in children's literature. Her engaging literary style and imaginative storytelling set her apart as a pioneer of the fantasy genre, influencing future generations of writers. Each tale in this collection is beautifully illustrated, enhancing the reading experience and bringing the stories to life in vivid detail. Fans of fantasy and adventure literature will be delighted by the magical journeys that await within these pages. Edith Nesbit, a prolific author and poet, drew inspiration from her own experiences and surroundings to create the fantastical worlds found in her stories. Her deep understanding of childhood imagination and her ability to capture the essence of wonder and curiosity make her a beloved figure in the realm of children's literature. Nesbit's lasting impact on the genre can be seen in her enduring popularity and continued influence on contemporary fantasy writers. I highly recommend 'Tales of Fantastical Adventures' to readers of all ages who appreciate imaginative storytelling and the wonder of magical worlds. Edith Nesbit's timeless tales are sure to captivate and enchant, providing a delightful escape into realms where anything is possible.
Prepare to be immersed in the lively world of Bindle, a mischievous and charismatic cockney with a unique moral compass, in this novel. As he embarks on a series of cunning practical jokes and pranks, Bindle fearlessly exposes and seeks justice against hypocrisy, bullying, prejudice, and arrogance. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the story also offers a glimpse into the lives of lower middle-class Londoners. With wit, humor, and a keen eye for societal intricacies, 'Adventure of Bindle' provides an enthralling exploration of a vibrant and resilient community during a transformative era.