 | Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar Featuring the Origina
Brand: Perigee Trade
A lively, historically informed, and definitive guide to classic American cocktails. <P>Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colorful, little-known history of classic American drinks-and the ultimate mixologist's guide-in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar. <P>Wondrich reveals never-before-published details and stories about this larger-than-life nineteenth-century figure, along with definitive recipes for 100 punches, cocktails, sours, fizzes, toddies, slings, and other essential drinks, plus twenty new recipes from today's top mixologists, created exclusively for this book. <P>This colorful and good-humored volume is a mustread for anyone who appreciates the timeless appeal of a well-made drink-and the uniquely American history behind it. | *$10.51 |
 | CloneBrews, 2nd Edition: Recipes for 200 Brand-Name Beers
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
<p>Brewing home versions of popular commercial beers has never been simpler or more fun than it is with the 200 recipes in <i>CloneBrews</i>. Home brewers will find everything they need to brew up a batch of their own clone of Magic Hat #9, Ithaca Brown Ale, Moose Drool, or Samuel Adams Boston Ale. And with 200 possibilities to choose from, home brewers will find the perfect taste for every mood and every season.</p> <p>Revised, updated, and expanded, the second edition of <i>CloneBrews</i> contains 50 new recipes that reflect the current popularity of strongly hopped India pale ales and American pale ales as well as the growing interest in brown ales, imperial beers, English bitters, porters, stouts, wheat beers, and Belgian ales. The new edition also contains expanded and updated mashing guidelines and a complete review of ingredients and materials. All new to the second edition is a Food Pairing feature that recommends the best foods for every beer an indispensable feature for the brewer who also loves to barbecue or cook!</p> <p>Tested and retested, tasted and retasted, Tess and Mark Szamatulskis recipes are the product of 20 years spent running a successful homebrew supply shop and working with customers to create perfect beer clones. They deliver the flavors that home brewers want, described in clear recipes that every brewer will want to make. <br></p> | *$10.50 |
 | Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking: More than 250 Great-tasting, From-scratch Recipes from Around the World, Perfect for Every Meal and for Anyone on a Gluten-free Diet--and Even Those Who Aren't
Brand: Experiment, The
<DIV><B>Here at last is the delectable and doable gluten-free cooking so many people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy have been looking for</B><BR><BR><I>Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking</I> is based on authors Kelli and Peter Bronskiâs cooking philosophy that follows four simple rules: the food should be fresh, the recipes should be simple, the meals should be made from scratch, and the food should be delicious. Their more than 250 recipes span the globe, from Italian to Indian, Belgian to Mexican, and Asian to American. <BR><BR>Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls, Chicken Pad Thai, Curry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Lasagna, thin crust and deep dish pizzas, Blueberry Pie and Zucchini Cake will delight anyone following a gluten-free dietÂand even those who arenât! More than 70 recipesÂincluding breads, pastas, pizzas, and more than 20 of their desserts, from Chocolate Chip Cookies to Carrot CakeÂshowcase their own intensively developed gluten-free flour blend. This is food so flavorful and enjoyable to eat that no one will know itâs gluten-free.</DIV> | *$10.50 |
 | Reluctant Entertainer, The: Every Woman's Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality
Brand: Bethany House
Hospitality can be a blessing to both the host and her guests, but for many women today, it simply doesn't happen. Feelings of inadequacy, unrealistic expectations, fear of failure, lack of time--all conspire to steal the joy that comes from opening one's home and sharing fellowship with others. In The Reluctant Entertainer, Sandy Coughlin relates to people in real ways about real meals that mortals cook, during which real conversations draw people together. Wouldbe hostesses will discover that true hospitality is not about being perfect, cooking a fancy meal, or spending a lot of money. Rather, it's about an open door and an open heart. | *$10.50 |
 | Cooking the Whole Foods Way: Your Complete, Everyday Guide to Healthy, Delicious Eating with 500 VeganRecipes, Menus, Techniques, Meal Planning, Buying Tips, Wit, and Wisdom
Brand: HP Trade
The revised and updated edition of the popular, whole foods cookbook-with more than 80 new recipes...now 100% vegan! <P>With a dash of fun, Christina Pirello introduces whole foods cooking, inviting health-conscious readers to cut out processed and chemically enhanced food, as well as dairy, sugar, and meat, and embrace fruit, whole grains, vegetables, and beans. From savory soups to innovative entrŽes and delectable desserts, here are more than 500 recipes and ideas for wholesome, gourmet eating. With tips on meal planning, a shopping guide, productresource list, and extensive glossary, Christina makes healthy eating a most delicious adventure. | *$10.47 |
 | The French Chef Cookbook
Brand: Knopf
All the recipes that Julia Child demonstrated on her first public television series, <i>The French Chef</i> -- the 119 shows that made Julia a household name and changed forever the way Americans cook. | *$10.47 |
 | Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
Brand: Bantam
For the first time in trade paperback, the critically acclaimed counterculture manifesto by the wildly popular McKenna. "Deserves to be a modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens."--The Washington Post. Photos and illustrations. | *$10.46 |
 | A Guide to Canning, Freezing, Curing & Smoking Meat, Fish & Game
Brand: LEM Part Number: 202
This no-nonsense guide to canning, freezing, curing, and smoking meat, fish, and game is written in down-to-earth, informative, everyday language. The third edition of this perennial bestseller is completely revised and updated to comply with the latest USDA health and safety guidelines. Includes dozens of delicious recipes for homemade Beef Jerky, Pemmican, Venison Mincemeat, Corned Beef, Gepockelete (German-style cured pork), Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Smoked Sausage, Liverwurst, Bologna, Pepperoni, Fish Chowder, Cured Turkey, and a variety of hams. Learn tasty pickling methods for tripe, fish, beef, pork, and oysters. An excellent resource for anyone who loves meat but hates the steroids and chemicals in commercially available products. | *$10.45 |
 | The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles
Brand: Clarkson Potter
How do you boil pasta? How much water and salt do you need? Should you add oil to the water? How well should you drain it? (Turn to page viii for the answers.)<br><br>One part cooking course, one part kitchen reference, and one part foolproof recipes, <b>The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles</b> tells the story of flour and water like no other book on the market. Extensively covering the basics of pasta and noodles, this thoroughly researched and taste-tested guide is dedicated to the home cook who needs practical advice on everything from penne to pad thai. The experts at Cook's Illustrated present their knowledge and techniques in a hands-on way so that each and every step of the cooking process can be understood and easily executed. The authors leave room for interpretation and taste, of course, but you will not walk away from this book without knowing which olive oil to buy, why egg pastas tend to complement cream sauces, or how to mince garlic.<br><br>The book is arranged in four sections, exploring first dried semolina pasta, then fresh Italian-style pasta, Mediterranean pasta and European dumplings, and finally, Asian noodles. There are thirteen chapters devoted to sauces alone, and recipes are included with the type of pasta with which they work best -- from the simplest to the complex, but all within reach of the home cook. As a bonus, the book includes excellent photographs of the various pasta and noodle shapes, and impeccable illustrations clearly depict each step of key techniques. Special sections are devoted to such specific topics as "Are Electric Pasta Machines Worth the Money?" and "A Guide to Popular Cheeses."<br><br>"Cook's has always been the definitive word on any subject it tackles," says The Post and Courier, and <b>The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles</b> will serve as the definitive reference volume for pasta lovers.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$10.43 |
 | You Can Can!: A Visual Step-by-Step Guide to Canning, Preserving, and Pickling, with 100 Recipes (Better Homes & Gardens)
Brand: Wiley
<b>A comprehensive beginner's guide to home canning and preserving, complete with tasty recipes!</b> <p> Preserving your own fruits and vegetables is an affordable and sustainable way to sweeten your pantry with delicious seasonal bounty to last all year. With <i>Better Homes and Gardens You Can Can!</i>, you'll learn everything you ever needed to know about canning and preserving your farmer's market finds and the fresh produce from your garden. Whether you're canning for the first time or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect guide. <p> All the basics are covered, from hot water baths and freezing techniques to food safety information and clever ideas for making gifts from your preserves. With a wide variety of recipes and step-by-step instruction, this book is clear and straightforward enough for any inspired do-it-yourselfer. <ul> <li>Includes 100 recipes for classic flavors as well as bold new delights <li>Features more than 50 beautiful color photos, including step-by-step photos to guide the novice canner through the most critical procedures <li>Covers all the basics of equipment and ingredients and provides handy charts and go-to lists, as well as tips on produce seasonality </ul> <p> With recipes for jams, jellies, preserves, and chutneys, as well as pickles, relishes, and veggies, this book proves that you really can can! | *$10.43 |
 | The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook: Old-Fashioned Recipes From New York's Sweetest Bakery
Brand: Simon & Schuster
<P> On the corner of Bleecker and Eleventh Streets in the heart of Greenwich Village sits the Magnolia Bakery. This unassuming shop, where the smells of home-style baking weaken even the strongest will, has attracted a clientele that ranges from kids on their way home from school to celebrity glitterati. Cupcakes swirled with pastel frosting crowd the counter, and cakestands display Lemon Vanilla Bundt Cake, Apple Walnut Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing, and Coconut Layer Cake, swathed in fluffy white frosting and covered in drifts of coconut. As <I>Time Out New York</I> says: "The secret to Magnolia's success is simple: Nobody knows how to bake like this anymore." <P> Magnolia's owners Jennifer Appel and Allysa Torey know how, and in <I>The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook</I> they share their most mouth-watering recipes, from sweet breakfast treats like Dried-Cherry Crumb Buns to classic Iced Molasses Cookies, from decadently rich Caramel Pecan Brownies and Raspberry Marzipan Cheesecake to refreshing Lemon Icebox Pie. Their easy-to-follow recipes and invaluable baking hints mean that even the inexperienced baker will be able to frost the perfect layer cake, turn out the flakiest pie crust, and whip up the creamiest cheesecake. Illustrated with eight pages of glorious color photographs, <I>The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook</I> will inspire you to turn on the oven and create sweet memories for your family and friends. | *$10.42 |
 | Crazy About Cupcakes
Brand: Sterling
<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">Go cupcake crazy! With nearly 300 awesome, mouthwatering ideas to choose from, home bakers will find the right recipe for any occasion and every palate. And whether theyâre chocolaty, spicy, crunchy, fruity, or creamy, these exquisitely decorated treats look as astounding as they tasteâperfect little temptations designed to make adults nostalgic and children happy. All the basics are lovingly explained so anyone can whip up a beautiful batch, and there are varieties for every day (from healthy cupcakes to ice cream indulgences); parties big and small; holidays ranging from Christmas to the Fourth of July; just for kids; and fund-raisers and bake sales. Plus, to make things easy, an entire chart- and template-filled chapter focuses on flavor combinations and design elements. </P></DIV> | *$10.38 |
 | American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Eat wisely, eat well. <br><br>The nationâs most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the fourth edition of this classic cookbook, with the most up-to-date information on heart health and nutritionâincluding the effects of saturated and trans fats and cholesterolâand 50 exciting new recipes.<br><br><i>American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook</i> offers more than 200 delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes, including:<br><br>â¢Fresh Basil and Kalamata Hummus<br>â¢Elegant Beef Tenderloin <br>â¢Tilapia Tacos with Fresh Salsa<br>â¢Garlic Chicken Fillets in Balsamic Vinegar <br>â¢Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce<br>â¢Thai Coconut Curry with Vegetables<br>â¢Sweet Potatoes in Creamy Cinnamon Sauce<br>â¢Pumpkin-Pie Coffeecake<br>â¢Streusel-Topped Blueberry Bars<br>â¢Key Lime Tart with Tropical Fruit<br><br>The perfect companion for todayâs healthy cook, this indispensable cookbook will help you put delicious food on the table and make the best choices for your heartâs health.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$10.38 |
 | Salt: A World History
Brand: Vintage
Homer called it a divine substance. Plato described it as especially dear to the gods. As Mark Kurlansky so brilliantly relates here, salt has shaped civilization from the beginning, and its story is a glittering often surprising part of the history of mankind. So valuable that it has often served as currency and still does in places today, salt inspired the earliest trade routes across unknown oceans and the remotest deserts. Wars have been fought over salt, and while salt taxes secured empires across Europe and Asia, they have also inspired revolution - Gandhi's salt march in 1930 began the overthrow of British rule in India. From the rural Sichuan province where the last home-made soya sauce is made to the Cheshire brine springs that supplied salt around the globe, Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of world history, a multilayered masterpiece that blends political, commercial, scientific, religious and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale. | *$10.38 |
 | The Hour: A Cocktail Manifesto
Brand: Tin House Books
<DIV>One part celebration, one part history, two parts manifesto, Bernard DeVoto's <I>The Hour</I> is a comic and unequivocal treatise on how and why we drink â properly. The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author turns his shrewd wit on the spirits and attitudes that cause his stomach to turn and his eyes to roll â warning: this book is not for rum drinkers. DeVoto instructs his readers on how to drink like gentlemen and sheds new light on the simple joys of the cocktail hour. Daniel Handler's introduction to this reprint of the 1950s classic provides a humorous framework for the modern reader.</DIV> | *$10.38 |
 | A Gringo's Guide to Authentic Mexican Cooking (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides)
Brand: Northland
Popular TV host and author Mad Coyote Joe takes the foreign out of Mexican cuisine and replaces it with genuine, mouth-watering dishes. Featuring more than 100 of Joe's favorite recipes, this is the real enchilada. | *$10.37 |
 | 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, Herve 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> | *$10.37 |
 | Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook
Brand: Chronicle Books
The much-anticipated follow-up to the <em>New York Times</em> best-selling <em>Top Chef: The Cookbook</em> is here! Drawing from all 5 seasons of the show, <em>Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook</em> features 75 of the best recipes from Spike's Pizza alla Greek to Stephanie's Bittersweet Chocolate Cake culled from the Top Chef Quickfire Challenges. Everything the home chef needs to assemble an impressive meal and channel the energy of the Quickfire kitchen is collected here, including advice on hosting a Quickfire Cocktail Party and staging Quickfire Challenges at home. Best of all, this book is spilling over with sidebar material, including tips for home chefs, interviews with contestants, fabulous photos, and fun trivia related to the chefs, dishes, and ingredients that make <em>Top Chef</em> a favorite. | *$10.35 |
 | Glorious One-Pot Meals: A Revolutionary New Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch-Oven Cooking
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<p><b>A totally new patented way to cook quick and easy one-pot meals, while keeping ingredients intact and full of flavor.<br></b><br><br>Elizabeth Yarnell developed her revolutionary infusion-cooking method to avoid often mushy slow-cooker results and to make cooking and cleaning up after dinner a breeze. Now anyone with too many tasks and not enough time can use her technique to get dinner on the table in an hour or less, with no more than twenty minutes of hands-on prep workâand just one pot to clean. All it takes is a Dutch oven and a few basic fresh or even frozen ingredients layered--never stirred. <i>Glorious One-Pot Meals</i> provides the most convenient method yet of serving highly nutritious, satisfying suppers every night of the week.</p> | *$10.31 |
 | Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes
Brand: Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers has helped teach millions of Americans to lose weight and keep it off while incorporating delicious, good-for-you recipes into a daily diet. Now, Weight Watchers brings you the very best in low-fat, low-calorie cooking: an award-winning collection of 250 outstanding dishes from across the country. These recipes -- Weight Watchers members family favorites -- are sure to win kudos from your own friends and family. They're so delicious and easy that they're certain to become a regular part of your cooking repertoire -- and your family will love every healthful bite. Simply the Best has a recipe to please every palette: Asian Meatballs, Corn and Bean Chowder, Cranberry Basmati Rice, Chicken Tetrazzini -- plus a wealth of selections from soups and appetizers to main dishes and desserts. Simply the Best contains completely up-to-date Weight Watchers weight loss program information and each recipe includes complete nutritional data. Its stylish design and full-color photography make it attractive enough for gift-giving. | *$10.25 |
 | Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation's Finest Beers and Breweries
Brand: Running Press
<DIV> <p><i>Great American Craft Beer</i> takes readers on a passionate and informative journey through the most palate pleasing ales and lagers produced in America today. Built on the inalienable truth that there is a beer out there for everyone, the book directs readers to focus on the flavors they already enjoy tasting, such as sweet fruits, roasted coffee, or bitter hops. More than 80 styles and 340 beer profiles are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations of the beers and beer labels. This unconventional approach allows drinkers of all experience levels to step right up to the bar and order their next pint with confidence.</p> <DIV> <DIV>If you like the taste of . . .</div> <DIV>fresh oranges</div> <DIV>tangy lemons</div> <DIV>ripe raspberries</div> <DIV>creamy pumpkin</div> <DIV>toasted caramel</div> <DIV>rich espresso</div> <DIV>bananas</div> <DIV>dark chocolate</div> <DIV>smoked meats                </div> <DIV>Try . . .</div> <DIV><b>Address Unknown IPA</b> by Willimantic Brewing</div> <DIV><b>312 Urban Wheat Ale </b>by Goose Island Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Raspberry Tart</b> by New Glarus Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Punkin Ale</b> by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery</div> <DIV><b>Anchor Bock </b>by Anchor Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Speedway</b><b> Stout </b>by Alesmith Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Hefeweizen </b>by Live Oak Brewing</div> <DIV><b>Black Chocolate</b> <b>Stout </b>by Brooklyn Brewery</div> <DIV><b>Smokestack Heritage</b> <b>Porter </b>by East End Brewing</div> </div> <p>Both a personal guide and companion to the exciting world of American craft beer, this unique book touches upon several subject areas, including not only beer, but food, travel, history, and the stories and personalities of those who brew Americaâs best beers. It includes 25 perfect pairing recipes and profiles of some of the best brewpubs in the country.</p> </div> <p> </p> | *$10.25 |
 | Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV><DIV>As grocery costs continue to rise, many family cooks are finding themselves in a tough predicament: How can they feed their families healthy, satisfying meals without breaking the bank? In <I>The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook</I>, <I>New York Times </I>best-selling author Devin Alexander shows families that eating on a budget can be easy, nutritiousÂand delicious! </DIV><DIV>With more than 125 recipes that will satisfy every member of the family, Chef Alexander provides complete, affordable options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with mix-and-match side dishes, healthy snacks, and desserts. From Broccoli & Cheddar Frittatas to Steak Fajita Quesadillas, Family Sized Meatball Parmesan to Peanut Butter Fudge Sundaes, these wholesome, satisfying dishes will become an essential part of every family cookâs repertoire. </DIV><DIV>In addition to an overview of the Biggest Loser eating plan and Chef Alexanderâs recipes, readers will find helpful cooking and cost-saving tips from favorite <I>Biggest Loser </I>contestants and online club members. They will also find simple ways to get kids involved in the kitchen and fun ideas for family mealtimes. Designed to make healthy eating accessible for everyone, <I>The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook </I>will help pad walletsÂnot waistlines.</DIV></DIV> | *$10.24 |
 | Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked With Spirits, Wine, and Beer
Brand: Quirk Books
This gorgeous full-color cookbook features easy step-by-step recipes for a variety of decadent delicacies, including traditional Booze Cakes (Black Forest Cakes and English Trifle) as well as more contemporary cocktail cakes (Pi a Colada Cake, White Russian Cupcakes, and Sex-on-a-Beach Cake). There's even a chapter devoted to cake shots delicious cupcake morsels infused with the flavors of mojitos, kamikazes, and more. These tasty treats are ideal for parties, potlucks, and pitch-ins and this cookbook's affordable price and adorable format make it the perfect gift for your favorite hostess! | *$10.24 |
 | Brew Ware: How to Find, Adapt & Build Homebrewing Equipment
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Using this handbook, homebrewers, tinkerers, and putterers can create their own microbrewery that is safe and makes brewing easier. | *$10.24 |
 | Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue
Brand: Harvard Common Press
<i>Smoke & Spice</i>, the best-selling and James Beard Award-winning cookbook that revolutionized backyard home cooking, has been completely revised and updated to include 400 recipes. Culinary experts Cheryl and Bill Jamison use their barbecue savvy to show that smoke-cooked barbecue-- what many believe to be "real" barbecue and the province of pitmasters and Southern barbecue joints-- can be mastered by anyone. The first cookbook solely devoted to the subject, <i>Smoke & Spice</i> remains the definitive guide to authentic smoke-cooked barbecue. The book also features information on equipment and techniques, as well as recipes for a variety of rubs, mops, marinades, sauces, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks. | *$10.23 |
 | The Italian Slow Cooker
Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | *$10.23 |
 | The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook: All you need to meet and maintain your weight loss goals (Everything Series)
Brand: Adams Media
<B>Brian Thornton</B> earned his BA in history from Gonzaga University and both his BAE (English) and MA (history) from Eastern Washington University. Since entering the teaching profession in 1993, he has taught at every level from sixth grade through college, serving on a variety of committees at both the middle and high school levels, working on numerous teaching teams, and mentoring countless junior and student teachers. He is the author of <I>The Everything Kids' States Book, The Everything Kids' Presidents Book,</I> and <I>Teacher Miracles</I>, and is the coauthor of <I>101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln</I>. | *$10.23 |
 | Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
Brand: Basic Books
<DIV> <p>Ever since Darwin and <i>The Descent of Man</i>, the existence of humans has been attributed to our intelligence and adaptability. But in <i>Catching Fire</i>, renowned primatologist Richard Wrangham presents a startling alternative: our evolutionary success is the result of cooking. In a groundbreaking theory of our origins, Wrangham shows that the shift from raw to cooked foods was the key factor in human evolution. When our ancestors adapted to using fire, humanity began. Once our hominid ancestors began cooking their food, the human digestive tract shrank and the brain grew. Time once spent chewing tough raw food could be sued instead to hunt and to tend camp. Cooking became the basis for pair bonding and marriage, created the household, and even led to a sexual division of labor. Tracing the contemporary implications of our ancestorsâ diets, <i>Catching Fire</i> sheds new light on how we came to be the social, intelligent, and sexual species we are today. A pathbreaking new theory of human evolution, <i>Catching Fire</i> will provoke controversy and fascinate anyone interested in our ancient originsâor in our modern eating habits.</p> </div> | *$10.22 |
 | Growing Great Garlic: The Definitive Guide for Organic Gardeners and Small Farmers
Brand: Filaree
<i>The first garlic book written specifically for organic gardeners and small-scale farmers</i><br /><i>Growing Great Garlic</i> is the definitive grower's guide written by a small scale farmer who makes his living growing over 200 strains of garlic. Commercial growers will want to consult this book regularly.<br />The author tells us:<br /><li>which strains to plant</li><br /><li>when to fertilize</li><br /><li>when to plant</li><br /><li>when to prune flower stalks</li><br /><li>how to plant</li><br /><li>when to harvest<br />Plus, how to store, market, and process the crop.<br /><i>Growing Great Garlic</i> makes a genuine contribution in the field of garlic classification that will help the public recognize several distinct varietal types of garlic. | *$10.20 |
 | Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life
Brand: Doubleday Religion
<b>With just a few ingredients and a few hours of time, your kitchen can become the perfect setting not only for a delicious meal but for experiencing the greatest blessings in life.</b><br><b>Â </b><br>In <i>Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life</i>, Father Leo Patalinghug (yes, the same Father Leo who defeated Bobby Flay on <i>Throwdown!</i>) helps you make family meals a way of life. Combining more than 30 simple but delicious recipes related to personal milestones, family holidays, and faith observances, along with scriptural references and short essays offering wisdom on faith, values, and family togetherness, Father Leo shows that mealtime is the perfect setting for discussing the major issues all families face. In fact, research shows that frequent family dinners can reduce many risks facing children, including drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, depression, eating disorders, and poor academic performance. These are meals that nourish body and spirit. | *$10.18 |
 | The Oil Protein Diet Cookbook
Brand: Apple Pub Co Ltd | *$10.17 |
 | Pops!: Icy Treats for Everyone
Brand: Quirk Books
<em>Pops!</em> introduces a whole new Popsicle one that's fashionable as well as fun. This first-ever ice pop compendium includes more than 100 recipes for pops with unique tastes and flavor combinations, such as Sour Plum, Sweet Martini, Thai Iced Coffee, and Blueberry Cheesecake cool treats today's grown-up kids will be proud to serve at their birthday gatherings, barbecues, and cocktail parties. <p>And for those whose creative interests stretch beyond the kitchen and into the DIY realm, <em>Pops!</em> offers innovative techniques for making ice molds from found objects and even small toys. With more than 30 full-color photographs and tons of quirky sidebars, <em>Pops!</em> features frosty indulgences for every occasion. | *$10.13 |
 | Restaurant Success by the Numbers: A Money-Guy's Guide to Opening the Next Hot Spot
Brand: Ten Speed Press
Ninety percent of restaurants fail, and those that succeed stumbled on the X factor, right? Wrong! Accountant-turned-restaurateur Roger Fields shows how a restaurant can survive its first year--based on far more than luck--and produce good profit for many to come. Sprinkled with restaurant start-up stories from all over the country, this how-to includes lessons on location research, pricing, hiring, and more. Opening a restaurant isn't easy, but this realistic dreamer's guide helps ensure success at the finish line. | *$10.12 |
 | The Pot and How to Use It: The Mystery and Romance of the Rice Cooker
Brand: Andrews McMeel Publishing
In <I>The Pot and How to Use It</i>, Roger Ebert--Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, admitted "competent cook," and long-time electric rice cooker enthusiast--gives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and often-overlooked kitchen appliance.<P>While <I>The Pot and How to Use It</i> contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much more than a cookbook. Originating from a blog entry on Roger's popular Web site, the book also includes readers' comments and recipes alongside Roger's own discerning insights and observations on why and how we cook.<P>With an introduction by vegetarian cookbook author Anna Thomas and expert assistance from recipe consultant and nutritionist Yvonne Nienstadt, <I>The Pot and How to Use It</i> is perfect for fans of Roger's superb writing, as well as anyone looking to incorporate the convenience and versatility of electric rice cookers into his or her kitchen repertoire. | *$10.11 |
 | In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules
Brand: Harper Paperbacks
<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 steadfastly refused to franchise or be sold. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become nothing less than a cultural institution that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. </p> <p> Stacy Perman's <i>In-N-Out Burger</i> is the inside story behind a real American success storyânot only a tale of a unique and profitable business but also of a family's struggle to maintain a sustainable pop empire against the industry it helped pioneer. A keenly observed narrative that explores the transformation of a California fad 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. </p> | *$10.11 |
 | The Everything Rice Cooker Cookbook (Everything (Cooking))
Brand: Adams Media
Think a rice cooker is just for rice? Think again! While it's true that a rice cooker can save time when cooking rice, you can also cook hundreds of dishes in a rice cooker--and author and food blogger Hui Leng Tay can show you how. Inside you'll discover how to cook 300 delicious and versatile meals in your rice cooker, including:<P><UL><LI>Mini Indonesian Potato Cakes <LI>Coconut Chicken Soup<LI>Seafood Congee<LI>Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta<LI>Garlic-Infused Glass Noodles with Tiger Shrimp<LI>Sweet Corn Pancakes<LI>Toasted Pita Pizza</UL><P>From breakfast porridges to noodle entr?es, this cookbook has it all. Whether you're looking for new ways to utilize your trusty ol' rice cooker or experiencing this resourceful appliance for the first time, you will delight in these recipes for Asian favorites, American comfort food, and more! | *$10.10 |
 | Macarons: Authentic French Cookie Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Brand: Ulysses Press
<DIV>From acclaimed pastry chef Cecile Cannone, founder of MacarOn café in New York City, comes the ultimate guide to baking delicious French macarons. These adorable sandwich-like treats have exploded in popularity and have been declared by many to be the hottest dessert since the cupcake. With stunning photographs and easy-to-follow directions, the chef shares her expert secrets for creating the perfect cookie. Featuring delicious favorite flavors â like rich dark chocolate, nutty pistachio, and creamy lemon as well as more unusual offerings such as white crème brule, espresso, and even green tea â the book includes macaron recipes for every taste.</DIV> | *$10.08 |
 | Best Food Writing 2009
Brand: Da Capo Lifelong Books
<DIV><I>Best Food Writing 2009</I> authoritatively and appealingly assembles the finest culinary prose from the past yearâs books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and Web sites. This anthology features both established food writers and rising stars cooking up everything from erudite culinary history to food-inspired memoirs. By turns opinionated, evocative, sensuous, and just plain funny, itâs a tasty sampler to dip into time and again.<P>As in previous editions, <I>Best Food Writing 2009</I> will include top-notch writers like Colman Andrews, Anthony Bourdain, Frank Bruni, Bill Buford, Madhur Jaffrey, Ruth Reichl, Raymond Sokolov, Calvin Trillin, Alice Waters, and many others.</DIV> | *$10.07 |
 | American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet
Brand: Clarkson Potter
This revised and expanded third edition of the <i>American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook</i> is an indispensable resource for sodium-watchers.<br><br>The statistics are inâ65 million Americans have high blood pressure, and nearly 5 million suffer from congestive heart failure. Whether you have these health problems now or want to avoid having them in the future, keeping your sodium intake low is one of the best ways to help your heart.<br><br>The human body requires sodium to function properly, but if you are like most other Americans, you consume about ten times more than you need. If thatâs because you think low-sodium food means low flavor, think again! The American Heart Association shows here that a low-salt diet is not only good for you but delicious, too.<br><br>Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrées and desserts, the <i>American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition</i>, is a wonderful collection of more than 200 scrumptious low-sodium recipesâ50 of them brand-new to this edition. Whether youâre in the mood for a beloved classic dish or an up-to-the-minute future favorite, youâll find just the thing to please your palateâand youâll learn that shaking the salt habit is easier than ever before. <br><br>The American Heart Association knows that food is one of lifeâs great pleasures and that no one should have to sacrifice tasty meals for a healthful lifestyle. This new edition of one of its classic cookbooks is the perfect guide to making flavorful, satisfying low-sodium food. With the latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out, the <i>American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition</i>, will help you follow a low-sodium dietâand thoroughly enjoy it.<br><br><br>More than 200 low-sodium recipes, including:<br><br>Appetizers such as Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip; Spinach-Artichoke Hummus <br><br>Soups such as Onion Soup with Cheesy Pita Crisps; Corn and Green Chile Soup <br><br>Meats such as Caribbean Jerk Pork; Sirloin with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce<br><br>Seafood such as Cajun Snapper; Halibut with Cilantro Pesto <br><br>Vegetarian Entrées such as Fettuccine Alfredo; Cheese-Topped Stuffed<br>Eggplant<br><br>Salads such as Balsamic-Marinated Vegetables; Tomato-Artichoke Toss <br><br>Poultry such as Tarragon Turkey Medallions; Cumin-Lime Chicken <br><br>Breads and Breakfast Dishes such as Rosemary Rye Bread; Oatmeal-Banana Waffles with Strawberry Sauce <br><br>Desserts such as Denver Chocolate Pudding Cake; Lemon Cream with Raspberries and Gingersnap Topping<br><br>Side Dishes such as Scalloped Potatoes; Parmesan-Lemon Spinach<br><br>The American Heart Association is the nationâs most trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Its bestselling library of books includes:<br><br>â¢American Heart Association No-Fad Diet<br>â¢The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition<br>â¢American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition<br>â¢American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook<br>â¢American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook<br>â¢American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook<br>â¢American Heart Association One-Dish Meals<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$10.03 |
 | 101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes
Brand: Cedar Fort, Inc.
Everyone loves a cupcake. But not many people have the time or know-how to create gourmet masterpieces. Now even the most novice baker can make delicious cupcakes with the ease and convenience of using a cake mix! With step-by-step recipes and numerous tips for success, baking gourmet cupcakes has never been faster or easier. Each mouth-watering, full-color photograph showcases the artfully decorated treats, such as Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Caramel Surprise. Whether it s for a birthday party, a holiday, or just because, there s a cupcake recipe for every occasion. With Wendy Paul s baking advice, it won t be long before you re wowing your friends and family with elaborate, delectable creations worthy of any bakery! | *$10.02 |
 | The Making of a Chef: Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute of America
Brand: Holt Paperbacks
<DIV><DIV><P>"Well reported and heartfelt, Ruhlman communicates the passion that draws the acolyte to this precise and frantic profession."â<I>The New York Times Book Review</I></B></P><P>Just over a decade ago, journalist Michael Ruhlman donned a chefâs jacket and houndstooth-check pants to join the students at the Culinary Institute of America, the countryâs oldest and most influential cooking school. But <I>The Making of a Chef</I> is not just about holding a knife or slicing an onion; itâs also about the nature and spirit of being a professional cook and the people who enter the profession. As Ruhlmanânow an expert on the fundamentals of cookingârecounts his growing mastery of the skills of his adopted profession, he propels himself and his readers through a score of kitchens and classrooms in search of the elusive, unnameable elements of great food. </P><P>Incisively reported, with an insiderâs passion and attention to detail, <I>The Making of a Chef</I> remains the most vivid and compelling memoir of a professional culinary education on record.</P></DIV></DIV> | *$10.01 |
 | Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
<div> <div>With more than 200 recipes and two-ingredient âcouplesâ to choose from, youâll never be hungry again! Get ready to chew on: <p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in"></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Crazy Pineapple Salmon Teriyaki (347 calories)</li> <li>Mom-Style Creamy Chicken ân Veggies (307 calories)</li> <li>Queen-of-the-Castle Sliders (254 calories)</li> <li>Caramel Swirl Cream Puffs (121 calories)</li> <li>Corndog Millionaire Muffins (160 calories)</li> <li>Chili Cheese Dog Nachos (218 calories)</li> <li>Turkey & Veggie Meatloaf Minis (142 calories)</li> <li>Planet Hungrywood Sweet & Capân Crunchy Chicken (234 calories)</li> <li>Shrimp & Grits . . . for Hungry Chicks! (380 calories)</li> <li>Cannoli-Stuffed French Toast Nuggets (228 calories)</li> </ul> </div> </div> | *$10.00 |
 | Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition, and Health, Revised and Expanded Edition (California Studies in Food and Culture)
Brand: University of California Press
An accessible and balanced account, <I>Food Politics </I>laid the groundwork for today's food revolution and changed the way we respond to food industry marketing practices. Now, a new introduction and concluding chapter bring us up to date on the key events in that movement. This pathbreaking, prize-winning book helps us understand more clearly than ever before what we eat and why. | *$10.00 |
 | Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
Brand: Book Publishing Company (TN)
The authors of Becoming Vegetarian explore the benefits of a vegan diet (eating without meat, eggs or dairy products). More and more people are being motivated to become vegans because of the impact of their nutritional choices on their health, the environment, animal rights, and human hunger. As registered dietitians, Davis and Melina are well-qualified to provide the latest information on: <P>how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses getting all the protein you need without meat meeting your needs for calcium without dairy products what vegans need to know about B12 why good fats are vital to healthy and how to get them balanced diets for infants, children, and seniors pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms considerations for overweight, underweight, and eating disorders achieving peak performance as a vegan athlete how to deal gracefully with a non vegan world | *$10.00 |
 | Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes
Brand: Da Capo Press
<DIV>This is the ultimate gourmet, living foods "uncookbook" for busy people. You don't have to sacrifice taste or style to reap the benefits of raw foods. These delectable, easy recipes emphasize fresh, animal-free ingredients and how to include more organics into your daily diet. Chef Ani offers delicious raw, animal-free versions of: breakfast scrambles, pancakes, chowders, bisques, and other soups, cheezes, mylks, lasagna, burgers, cobblers, pies, and cakes, and more. Included are recipes for dishes such as Stuffed Anaheim Chili with Mole Sauce, Ginger Almond Nori Roll, Coconut Kreme Pie with Carob Fudge on Brownie Crust, Mediterranean Dolmas, and Chicken-Friendly Spanish Scramble. Make your own kitchen more living-foods friendly with Chef Ani's tips on Essential tools, Key ingredients, Stocking your pantry, and How-to kitchen skills.</Div> | *$10.00 |
 | The No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
Donald Gazzaniga, diagnosed with congestive heart failure, was on a waiting list for a heart transplantthe only effective medical treatment. Urged by his doctor to keep his sodium intake down under 1,500-2,000 mg. a day, Don headed for the kitchen and went to work. Aware that cutting table salt from your diet is the barest beginning of a true low-sodium menu, Don devised recipes that were 70% lower in sodium than those in other low-sodium cookbooks. The result? Dons name was removed from the transplant list; his doctors believe that his diet played a significant role. The No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook contains: Hundreds of good-tasting, easy-to-make recipesA 28-day low-sodium menu planner Advice on finding low-sodium prepared foods, eating in restaurants, etc. Accurate sodium content of every ingredient and of the total servings Substitutes for high-sodium flavorings, and information on other taste-improving substances. | *$10.00 |
 | The Complete Vegan Kitchen: An Introduction to Vegan Cooking with More than 300 Delicious Recipes-from Easy to Elegant
Brand: Thomas Nelson
<p>A vegan diet-one without any animal products-is unusually healthy because it is high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and very nutritious. Nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis says, "My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet. . . . My weight is under control, I like the way I look, I enjoy eating more, and I feel great."</p> <p><i>The Complete Vegan Kitchen</i> is "one of the best vegan cookbooks I have read," said famousveggie.com. For the person just beginning to chose meatless meals, it provides information on choosing a vegan diet, nutritional information, and recipes with familiar foods and techniques. "The powerful nutrition information in the first forty pages is worth the price of the book!" says Dr. Neal D. Barnard. However, for the person more experienced with a plant-based, diet, it provides recipes that will broaden their culinary horizon.</p> | *$10.00 |
 | SOS! The Six O'Clock Scramble to the Rescue: Earth-Friendly, Kid-Pleasing Dinners for Busy Families
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
<DIV><DIV><P>Dinner with kids shouldnât be a battleground. And it shouldnât make a martyr out of the parent whose job it is to get it on the table fast, fresh and hot every day at 6 PM. Aviva Goldfarbâs cheerful Scramble system takes the hassle and worry out of mealtime. Her users and readers rely on her grocery lists, weekly meal plans and recipes not just for the healthy dinners themselves but for taking the stress out of dinnertime. She wants families to actually enjoy their dinners together! Now, with <I>SOS!</I> <I>The</I> <I>Six O'Clock Scramble to the Rescue</I>, Goldfarb is taking an extra of-the-moment stress away from meal planning for busy families: concern about the environment, about the cost of shipping out-of-season food halfway around the world, about packaging, about additives and preservatives.</P><P>In <I>SOS!</I> <I>The</I> <I>Six <I>O'Clock Scramble to the Rescue</I></I>, readers will get a full year of weekly meals that:</P><P>--help readers eat seasonally without missing their favorite foods<BR>--move toward a slightly more vegetarian menu for health and a lighter environmental footprint<BR>--reveal when organic matters (and when it doesnât)<BR>--save money through easy, efficient planning, bulk buying, freezing and storing, and avoiding waste<BR>--pack the power of achievable ethnic meals, such as Easy Cheesy Tex Mex Scramble and Greek Pasta Salad<BR>--make grocery trips count</P></DIV></DIV> | *$10.00 |
| | Every Step in Canning
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Cooking / General; | *$1.99 |
 | Cook Yourself Thin Faster: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with Over 75 New Recipes You Can Make in a Flash!
Brand: Voice
<b>From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling Series . . . <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> <P>Lose Weight without Losing Your Mind!</b> <P>Discover what everyone is talking about: the easiest, most enjoyable way to lasting weight loss. Following the smash hit original comes this brand-new collection of over 75 even easier recipes, plus smart cooking tips and real-life success stories. Finally, a diet to savor . . . <P><i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> delivers <b>more</b> mouthwatering low-fat recipes, <b>more</b> skinny alternatives to your cravings, and <b>more</b> quick and easy meals in HALF the time! We know there's hardly ever enough time to cook. With <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> you can drop a dress size without sacrificing the foods you love <i>and</i> spend less time in the kitchen so you can enjoy . . . life! <P>Have your cake and eat it too with these delectable recipes: <P>Mini Blueberry Muffins<br> Seven-Layer Dip<br> Pineapple Mojitos <br> Asian Chicken Salad<br> Shrimp and Grits <br> Cheese "Fries" <br> Carrot Soup with a Kick <br> Flank Steak with Indian Salsa <br> White Pizza with Roasted Mushrooms <P>What are you waiting for? <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER!</i> | *$1.99 |
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