The Little Foods of the Mediterranean

The Little Foods of the Mediterranean
Author: Clifford Wright
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2003-09-26
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781558322271

Mediterranean food expert Wright presents a jaw-dropping collection of more than 500 recipes for all sorts of traditional Mediterranean appetizers, snacks, and little foods.

500 Tapas

500 Tapas
Author: Christine Watson
Publisher: Sellers Publishing
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-03-12
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781416206538

Maraia Segura is the pseudonym for Christine Watson.

500 Cupcakes

500 Cupcakes
Author: Fergal Connolly
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-12-04
Genre: Cupcakes
ISBN: 9781845435899

Whether it’s their individual size, their pretty frosting, or just their ability to bring back fond memories of childhood — cupcakes really do have ultimate treat-appeal. Every generation loves them, and even the most curmudgeonly among us find it hard not to smile when presented with a plateful of cupcakes. Cupcakes come in many shapes and guises, but the one thing they all have in common is their small, individual size and the fact that they are baked in a muffin pan or cup-shaped moulds, which are often lined with a crimped foil or paper case. Almost any cake batter can be baked in a cup-shaped mould to make cupcakes. Classic yellow cake or pound cake mixtures are particularly popular, but gingerbread, carrot cakes, fruit cakes, yeasted cakes and brownies can all be transformed into cupcakes. Whether it’s a smear of cream cheese frosting or an intricately decorated cake topped with fondant decorations — it’s the topping that often provokes the greatest delight. Children and adults alike will love helping to decorate the cakes, and it can make a fun afternoon activity before you even get round to sitting down with a glass of milk to enjoy them. Once you get started on the recipes in this book, you’ll realize just how fun baking and decorating cupcakes can be — and you might just find yourself with a new hobby!

Tapas Revolution

Tapas Revolution
Author: Omar Allibhoy
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-08-16
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1448148928

Prepare to fall in love with Spanish food! With stunning photography, easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes and a real sense of love for the cuisine, this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to bring a little bit of Spain into the home. Your next 'go-to' cookbook! 'This is real fast food for people who care about eating' -- Tom Parker Bowles 'The Antonio Banderas of cooking' -- Gordon Ramsay 'The ease with which it can be made at home is a revelation' -- Daily Mail Online 'Delicious' -- The Sun 'Lovely authentic Spanish recipes' -- ***** Reader review 'Awesome recipes' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 'If you want to venture into Spanish cooking, this is the book you should have at home' -- ***** Reader review 'Fantastic book, engaging writing and recipes that actually work. Definitely recommend'-- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************************************** Tapas Revolution is the breakthrough book on simple Spanish cookery. Using everyday store cupboard ingredients, Omar offers a new take on the classics like tortilla de patatas (Spanish tortilla), making this iconic dish easier than ever, and brings a twist to favourites like pinchos morunos (pork skewers) and pollo con salsa (chicken in tomato sauce). With sections covering vegetables, salads, rice dishes, meat, fish, cakes and desserts, the emphasis is on simplicity of ingredients and methods - reinforcing the fact that absolutely anyone can cook this versatile and accessible food. Omar Allibhoy - trained at El Bulli - is charismatic, effusive, passionate and wants to bring Spanish food to the people of the UK. TAPAS NOT PASTA!

The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink

The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Author: Andrew F. Smith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0195307968

Offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of food and drink in America with fascinating entries on everything from the smell of asparagus to the history of White Castle, and the origin of Bloody Marys to jambalaya, the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink provides a concise, authoritative, and exuberant look at this modern American obsession. Ideal for the food scholar and food enthusiast alike, it is equally appetizing for anyone fascinated by Americana, capturing our culture and history through what we love most--food!Building on the highly praised and deliciously browseable two-volume compendium the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, this new work serves up everything you could ever want to know about American consumables and their impact on popular culture and the culinary world. Within its pages for example, we learn that Lifesavers candy owes its success to the canny marketing idea of placing the original flavor, mint, next to cash registers at bars. Patrons who bought them to mask the smell of alcohol on their breath before heading home soon found they were just as tasty sober and the company began producing other flavors.Edited by Andrew Smith, a writer and lecturer on culinary history, the Companion serves up more than just trivia however, including hundreds of entries on fast food, celebrity chefs, fish, sandwiches, regional and ethnic cuisine, food science, and historical food traditions. It also dispels a few commonly held myths. Veganism, isn't simply the practice of a few "hippies," but is in fact wide-spread among elite athletic circles. Many of the top competitors in the Ironman and Ultramarathon events go even further, avoiding all animal products by following a strictly vegan diet. Anyone hungering to know what our nation has been cooking and eating for the last three centuries should own the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. DT Nearly 1,000 articles on American food and drink, from the curious to the commonplace DT Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of historical photographs and color images DT Includes informative lists of food websites, museums, organizations, and festivals

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain
Author: Josephine Quintero
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0756685079

DK Eyewitness Spain travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Packed with photographs and illustrations, discover Spain region by region; from the unique culture of luscious Catalonia to unspolit paradise island, Formentera. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where and when to find a traditional Spanish fiesta to where to sample the most delicious paella. With comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region, the guide is suitable for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites of grand Spanish cities and quaint towns. DK Eyewitness Spain explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this varied country, not forgetting the best scenic routes, beaches and flamenco venues. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car or ferry and all the sights and resorts listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Spain is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Spain.

Spain

Spain
Author: DK Publishing, Inc
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 714
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780756615512

Covers sights, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and maps. Provides information that places Spain in geographical, historical and culture context.

A Mediterranean Feast

A Mediterranean Feast
Author: Clifford A. Wright
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 844
Release: 1999-10-20
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0688153054

A groundbreaking culinary work of extraordinary depth and scope that spans more than one thousand years of history, A Mediterranean Feast tells the sweeping story of the birth of the venerated and diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean. Author Clifford A. Wright weaves together historical and culinary strands from Moorish Spain to North Africa, from coastal France to the Balearic Islands, from Sicily and the kingdoms of Italy to Greece, the Balkan coast, Turkey, and the Near East. The evolution of these cuisines is not simply the story of farming, herding, and fishing; rather, the story encompasses wars and plagues, political intrigue and pirates, the Silk Road and the discovery of the New World, the rise of capitalism and the birth of city-states, the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition, and the obsession with spices. The ebb and flow of empires, the movement of populations from country to city, and religion have all played a determining role in making each of these cuisines unique. In A Mediterranean Feast, Wright also shows how the cuisines of the Mediterranean have been indelibly stamped with the uncompromising geography and climate of the area and a past marked by both unrelenting poverty and outrageous wealth. The book's more than five hundred contemporary recipes (which have been adapted for today's kitchen) are the end point of centuries of evolution and show the full range of culinary ingenuity and indulgence, from the peasant kitchen to the merchant pantry. They also illustrate the migration of local culinary predilections, tastes for food and methods of preparation carried from home to new lands and back by conquerors, seafarers, soldiers, merchants, and religious pilgrims. A Mediterranean Feast includes fourteen original maps of the contemporary and historical Mediterranean, a guide to the Mediterranean pantry, food products resources, a complete bibliography, and a recipe and general index, in addition to a pronunciation key. An astonishing accomplishment of culinary and historical research and detective work in eight languages, A Mediterranean Feast is required--and intriguing--reading for any cook, armchair or otherwise.

Lonely Planet South India & Kerala

Lonely Planet South India & Kerala
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2017-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787012395

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet South India & Kerala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore ancient rock-cut shrines in Ajanta, cruise along the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, or fine-tune your bargaining skills at a bazaar in Hyderabad; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India and Kerala and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet South India & Kerala Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, religion, architecture, wildlife, environment, bazaars, dance, music, painting, cinema, literature, festivals Over 75 maps Covers Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashta, Goa, Karnataka, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Andaman Islands and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet South India & Kerala , our most comprehensive guide to South India and Kerala, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.