At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.
Albertina Merci is back in this delightful second book featuring everyone’s favorite blues singer turned evangelist! After Albertina’s dear friend Mr. Mario, the owner of Mr. Mario’s Downhome Café, has a heart attack and then loses his wife to diabetes, he decides that his lifetime love of soul food is over for good. Mr. Mario vows to go healthy, both personally and professionally, and tries to get Albertina on board, but it quickly becomes clear that he may be looking for more than pastoral support. And while he is undeniably romantic, Mr. Mario believes in the power of man…not God. The only heat isn’t in the kitchen, though. Clifford Bloom, a white DJ who has been a fan of Albertina’s since her days as a blues singer, is now a member of her church and he always seems to be there just when Albertina needs him. Could this blossoming friendship be leading somewhere romantic? Caught between two very different men, Pastor Merci also has to battle to save her little church in the heart of Los Angeles as mega-church pastor Bishop Gold wants not only the land where her church sits, but her nephew Patrick’s loyalty, as well.
Anna Pagonis could never have anticipated how dramatically her life would be changed by a frightening encounter within a San Antonio office parking complex. On a frigid February evening, Anna's escape is assisted by two women who are reluctant to come forward after the rescue. When Anna finally locates Rona and her friend, they become a daily part of her life and a comfortable routine is established. Then a harsh betrayal casts doubts between them and causes Anna to make a hasty decision. What will it take for Anna and Rona to find their way back to each other again?
It is February 1947 in post-war London when four-year-old Trish Smithers and her younger sister, Debbie, are abandoned by their mother at an orphanage. After they are eventually adopted by an Anglican minister and his wife, the sisters lead a sheltered life in a quaint country village—until tragedy strikes again. As Trish struggles to overcome life’s hurdles, she must balance her protective nature for her younger sister with their need for a secure future. Her relationship with her loving mentor—Aunt Tina, the village postmistress—is invaluable as she encounters life's harshest lessons. As Trish continues on her coming-of-age journey into womanhood, she experiences a close call with the underworld through an unfortunate love choice. While living alone in London as a young, naïve widow, Trish transitions into a confident and vivacious lawyer who learns how to succeed in a man’s world. But will she find a way to persevere through the tough times to smash the glass ceiling and ultimately influence history? Don’t Cry for Me, Aunt Tina is the tale of an orphan’s coming-of-age journey as she overcomes several hurdles to transform into a talented attorney who must claw her way to the top.
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Celebrated food blogger and best-selling cookbook author Deb Perelman knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion—from salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe. “Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." —Cooking Light Deb Perelman loves to cook. She isn’t a chef or a restaurant owner—she’s never even waitressed. Cooking in her tiny Manhattan kitchen was, at least at first, for special occasions—and, too often, an unnecessarily daunting venture. Deb found herself overwhelmed by the number of recipes available to her. Have you ever searched for the perfect birthday cake on Google? You’ll get more than three million results. Where do you start? What if you pick a recipe that’s downright bad? With the same warmth, candor, and can-do spirit her award-winning blog, Smitten Kitchen, is known for, here Deb presents more than 100 recipes—almost entirely new, plus a few favorites from the site—that guarantee delicious results every time. Gorgeously illustrated with hundreds of her beautiful color photographs, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is all about approachable, uncompromised home cooking. Here you’ll find better uses for your favorite vegetables: asparagus blanketing a pizza; ratatouille dressing up a sandwich; cauliflower masquerading as pesto. These are recipes you’ll bookmark and use so often they become your own, recipes you’ll slip to a friend who wants to impress her new in-laws, and recipes with simple ingredients that yield amazing results in a minimum amount of time. Deb tells you her favorite summer cocktail; how to lose your fear of cooking for a crowd; and the essential items you need for your own kitchen. From salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake, Deb knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion. Look for Deb Perelman’s latest cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers!
Quinton’s story Tina Jackson ends up living in New Orleans with Quinton Lawson and his daughter. Her family back in Atlanta thinks she has been kidnapped because she didn’t show up for her wedding and her apartment looked as if it had been ransacked. Quinton is faced with a dilemma. He is in love with Tina and thinks she is in love with him but finds out she is confusing gratitude for love. He tries to fight his feelings for her, but it is a losing battle. Elston’s story Roxanne Keyes is a prime example of an ugly duckling turning into a swan. She has been deeply hurt by men in the past. And now with a body to die for all she does is use men. At one time Elston Baker was considered the essence of tall and handsome. After an accident, his wife cleans out their joint bank accounts and divorces him. Those incidents caused him to become a very angry and bitter man, especially towards women. Quincy’s story Sharon James goes against her father’s wishes and gets into a world of trouble. A month later he kicks her out of his house and life when he finds out she is pregnant. Quincy Lawson has seen his brother and best friend fall in love in the midst of unusual circumstances, get married, and have children. He feels as if he is missing out on something. He desperately wants the feeling of fatherhood.
What would happen if Jane Austen's MANSFIELD PARK was set in the twenty-first century? When Frankie Price goes to live with her wealthy cousins, she finds herself part of a social scene that she'd only read about in magazines. Shy and overwhelmed, she retreats into her own passion: writing - pouring out her feelings into her short stories. But when the entire family is rocked by scandal, and her mate Ned comes under the spell of the beautiful but manipulative Alice, Frankie realises that she has to fight for the life she wants.
Continue the journey with Aunt Tina to the quiet and secluded gated community located somewhere in Indiana. We welcome your presence again to enter the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence Squirrels. These extraordinary A.I. Squirrels are programmed mechanical devices that can imitate human intelligence and thought. To humans, they look just like ordinary squirrels. However, these robots have a unique capability of learning through simple observation. Some people say this story never happened. Others say it may have happened. A few say it did happen. At the end of this story, we hope you are asking yourself this question. Do Artificial Intelligence Squirrels really exist? It’s up to you to be the judge.
Linda Dalal Sawaya painter, illustrator, gardener, cook, and Alice's youngest daughter presents the time-honored recipes of her Mother Alice, and their Lebanese immigrant family, with stories and love.While Lebanese cuisine, a very popular and healthy Mediterranean diet, is known for hommus, tabbouli, baba ghannouj, and falafel, Sawaya shares a variety of basic recipes not generally found in this genre of cookbook, for example how to cure olives, bake pita bread, and how to make Lebanese ice cream. The recipes which vary from simple and delicious to complex and sublime are seasoned with family stories that touch the hearts of all readers Middle Eastern and beyond.This newly revised and expanded edition of Alice's Kitchen is greatly anticipated by many since the book out of print for several years.
To country music icon Martina McBride, cooking and singing aren't all that different. When she makes something delicious, she wants to share it, which is a lot like sharing her music with an audience. When she's not on stage or in the studio, Martina is most likely experimenting in the kitchen and cooking with family and friends. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, Martina began helping her mother in the kitchen at an early age, preparing fresh-from-the-field ingredients. Meals and stories were shared daily around the table. It's a tradition she continues with her own family as often as she can because real life is what's worth celebrating. In this gorgeously photographed cookbook, readers will find more than 100 simple and satisfying recipes filled with fresh, seasonal ingredients and downhome flavor. Martina encourages cooking "outside the lines" and shows you how to make cooking fun with creative "ad-lib" tips for recipe riffs you might consider. Mix things up in the kitchen and create your own delicious memories with her inspired recipes to feed a handful or a houseful. Whip up Martina's family favorites like her mother-in-law Flavia's Deviled Eggs, husband John's Bacon-Wrapped Olives, or her go-to Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce and Slaw. Plan a weekend brunch menu, serving Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble and Blackberry-Maple Syrup and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole with Tomato Gravy. Toast friends at happy hour with her Blackberry-Lemon Gin & Tonic while enjoying Grilled Sweet Peppers with Goat Cheese and Herbs. And when it's time to celebrate with family and indulge in dessert, try Martina's Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce or No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies.
