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“David Alan is the epitome of Oscar Wilde’s good advice: ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’ You can’t get more ‘yourself’ than David, known far and wide for his unique, creative, and delightful Tipsy Texan handcrafted cocktails. And now, thanks to his truly delicious book, we can all mix up our own tastes of David’s Texas—from Austin loquats to Hill Country peaches, blended with the state’s finest artisan liquors. Cheers!”—Jim...
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A revealing look at the history and production of spices, with modern, no-nonsense advice on using them at home.
Every home cook has thoughts on the right and wrong ways to use spices. These beliefs are passed down in family recipes and pronounced by television chefs, but where do such ideas come from? Many are little better than superstition, and most serve only to reinforce a cook's sense of superiority or cover for their insecurities. It doesn't...
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Welcome to a culinary voyage like no other, where science and art converge to unravel the secrets of flavor, texture, and aroma. In this exploration of the Chemistry of Cooking, we embark on a gastronomic adventure that transcends boundaries and traditions, seeking to understand the profound chemical transformations that occur in our favorite dishes.Our journey takes us beyond the familiar and into the world of spices, herbs, and ingredients that...
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Properly labeled and exquisitely made Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is one of life's greatest delights. With its great taste and health benefits, high quality olive oil empowers habitual consumers to have a higher-standard of culinary experience. Their newfound tasting expertise will allow them to find, procure, and enjoy many brands worldwide-like fine wine, an array of oils to suit their palate.
In Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Truth In Your Kitchen,...
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You can spice up your cooking when you learn how to grow, dry, store and use over 100 herbs and spices-from angelica to woodruff, allspice to vanilla.
Herb and Spice Companion is your ultimate guide for using fresh and dried herbs and spices in the kitchen. Inside this handy book, get descriptions of more than 100 herbs and spices from around the world. Discover useful tips on storing and using spices to create innovative combinations of flavors....
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This introductory guide to the romance of spices and herbs offers historical, geographical, literary, and culinary details. More than 85 familiar and exotic plants are illustrated, examined for legendary lore, and current use. The book also includes 73 recipes, a spice chart, and tips for gardening, drying, freezing, and more.
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A pinch of this and a dash of that, and you'll be creating distinctive and delectable flavors in every dish! Today, more than ever, we have access to almost every spice and herb imaginable. But it's the careful blending of herbs and spices that is the true art of the spice handler. The Magic of Spice Blends reveals the secrets of creating and cooking with the world's classic spice blends from seven regions: Africa, the Far East, Europe, India, the...
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What is extra virgin olive oil and how do you find the best kind? How do you cook with flavored vinegars and should they be bought or made at home? What are the best oils for frying? How does the strength of a vinegar influence a recipe?
The Good Cook's of Oil and Vinegar answers these and many other questions about this important culinary duo. The most comprehensive oil and vinegar guide available today, it offers key scientific, nutritional, and...
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First published in 1964, The Spice Cookbook is an astounding treasury of over 1,400 recipes from around the world. As the title implies, this book contains a wealth of fascinating and mouth-watering information about a huge range of spices and herbs including flavor profiles, uses (culinary and otherwise), and historical information about where each herb and spice originated and how they made their way around the globe. Recipes range in complexity...
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The sharp, bright taste of mustard has been used to enhance food for centuries, and all the varieties-from the classic yellow French's and the traditional Dijon to the more exotic flavored mustards-are widely available to home cooks everywhere. The Good Cook's Book of Mustard, an installment in the expertly researched and newly updated culinary series of the Good Cook's Books, not only explains the history of this versatile condiment, but also shows...
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In Acid Trip, Michael Harlan Turkell takes readers on a fascinating journey through the world of vinegar. An avid maker of vinegars at home, Turkell traveled throughout North America, France, Italy, Austria, and Japan to learn about vinegar-making practices in places where the art has evolved over centuries. This richly narrated cookbook includes recipes from leading chefs including Daniel Boulud, Barbara Lynch, Michael Anthony, April Bloomfield,...
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This handy field guide introduces over 35 herbs, spices and aromatics commonly found in Thailand. Each exotic item is described in detail and its country of origin and areas of growth are discussed. Culinary options are given, with tips and how to make the most of these tasty flavorings, and there are four recipes. Illustrated with beautiful color photographs, clearly presented for easy identification, this book is a must for lovers of tropical tastes....
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150 simple ways to use this amazing, low cost ingredient. Cleaning, cooking and everything in between!
• Make delicious dips and marinades
• Soften your towels
• Do away with dandruff
• Descale your kettle
• Discover sumptuous slow roasts
• Tone greasy skin
• Freshen your beauty brushes
• Create the perfect pavlova
Brimming with tips, tricks and recipes for everything from ferments to fresheners, salad dressings to skincare. Let...
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