The Comfort of Figs
The Comfort of Figs

Author: Simon Cleary

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0702263826

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&‘A poignant tale of secret histories and the mechanics of forgiveness' The Age1939. As a burgeoning city emerges from its landscape, so too does a bridge that will transform it from a sleepy country town. Three young men work on the construction of this iconic steel bridge. Labouring high above the river in dangerous conditions, close bonds develop between them. But one slip can &– and does &– alter their lives forever.A generation later, Robbie, a young landscaper, grapples with his difficult relationship with his father whose past is inextricably linked with the famous cantilevered bridge. Robbie is also battling to save his future with his girlfriend Freya, after a violent assault by a stranger sends her spiralling into herself.The Comfort of Figs is the engrossing story of the birth of a city and the burden of a family secret. Its legacy is two monuments &– one of nature and one of engineering &– both of them unforgettable.

The
The

Author: Todd English

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1998-11-11

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 0684852640

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A collection of more than one hundred Italian-inspired recipes from the chef at the award-winning restaurant Figs, in Boston.

Three Scoops and a Fig
Three Scoops and a Fig

Author: Sara Akin

Publisher: Peachtree Pub Limited

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781561455225

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Tired of always being in the way in the busy kitchen of her familys Italian restaurant, Sofia comes up with a delicious new recipe of her own.

Orange, Lavender & Figs
Orange, Lavender & Figs

Author: Fanny Slater

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1476796319

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From the winner of The Rachael Ray Show’s Great American Cookbook Competition, a compilation of sophisticated yet approachable recipes along with the heartwarming—and often humorous—tales that inspired them. Fanny Slater has been at home in the kitchen since before she could reach the stove. Standing on chairs to watch her parents form the perfect crab cake or whip up their famous brownie batter, Fanny developed a flair for cooking that has continued into adulthood. In a fun new cookbook packed with as much irresistible charm as the self-taught cook herself, Fanny—a homegrown food enthusiast and winner of The Rachael Ray Show’s Great American Cookbook Competition—brings you on a journey through the mouth-watering foods of her childhood, updated with eclectic twists for the modern palate. From Fanny’s sweet and savory Orange, Lavender and Fig Sandwich, to her tangy and crunchy Butternut Squash Tacos with Apple-Fennel Slaw, this unique book is filled with delicious, one-of-a-kind recipes. You’ll love Fanny’s quirky “Fanfare Tips,” which range from wine pairings to presentation advice gleaned from years of catering, as well as “Flippidy Doos,” which provide creative ways to pair leftovers. With her must-have recipes and whimsical anecdotes, Fanny’s cookbook is a celebration of the stories, people, and ingredients that have guided her along the path to foodie stardom.

Under the Fig Leaf
Under the Fig Leaf

Author: Sherri Lee

Publisher: Sherri Lee

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780615280301

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In addition to great fig recipes, this cookbook includes educational information about figs: preparation, selection, freezing, drying options, rehydration, packaging, and storage tips. A fabulous horticulture guide to growing fig trees and includes contact information for frequently used products and fig trees.

Figs
Figs

Author: Ephraim Philip Lansky

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2010-07-26

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1420089676

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With a history as ancient as any cultivated fruit, many believe the fig has been with us even longer than the pomegranate. The Ficus constitutes one of the largest and hardiest genera of flowering plants featuring as many as 750 species. Although the extraordinary mutualism between figs and their pollinating wasps has received much attention, the p

Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus
Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus

Author: Yasmin Khan

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 1324006668

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A Finalist for the 2022 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award and the 2022 IACP Award (International) Longlisted for the 2022 Art of Eating Prize A New York Times Best Cookbook of 2021 • A Guardian Best Food Book of 2021 • A Simply Recipes Favorite Cookbook of 2021 • A WBUR Here & Now Favorite Cookbook of 2021 The acclaimed author of Zaitoun returns with vibrant recipes and powerful stories from the islands that bridge the Mediterranean and the Middle East. For thousands of years, the eastern Mediterranean has stood as a meeting point between East and West, bringing cultures and cuisines through trade, commerce, and migration. Traveling by boat and land, Yasmin Khan traces the ingredients that have spread through the region from the time of Ottoman rule to the influence of recent refugee communities. At the kitchen table, she explores what borders, identity, and migration mean in an interconnected world, and her recipes unite around thickets of dill and bunches of oregano, zesty citrus and sweet dates, thick tahini and soothing cardamom. Khan includes healthy, seasonal, vegetable-focused recipes, such as hot yogurt soups, zucchini and feta fritters, pomegranate and sumac chicken, and candied pumpkin with tahini and date syrup. Fully accessible for the home cook, with stunning food and location photography, Ripe Figs is a dazzling collection of recipes and stories that celebrate an ever-diversifying region and imagine a world without borders.

Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1949-04

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.