The Relaxed Kitchen

The Relaxed Kitchen
Author: Brigit Binns
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1466857986

Did you ever have a dinner party disaster? Yes, I'm afraid so. Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew by cooking a complex main course? Well, yes. Did you ever find yourself barbecuing a large pig in your swimsuit and sarong when uninvited porn stars show up for dinner? Uh...now wait just a minute... If any or all of these things happened to you, fear not. They've all happened to Brigit Binns, the globe-trotting expert on relaxed and elegant entertaining, and she's here to help turn disasters into delight. Brigit's not afraid to admit that she's had plenty of dinner party nightmares because she's learned from her mistakes. In The Relaxed Kitchen, she's here to share some hilarious stories of her failures, her embarrassments and, happily, her triumphs; but, most importantly, she's here to share her hard-won entertaining secrets. From a precariously balanced Napoleon dripping with deep red berry sauce – served in a pristine, just-decorated, all-white London flat – to frying an almost hallucinatory overabundance of duck breasts and potato cakes on a blisteringly hot terrace in Spain, Brigit's learned what works beautifully and what doesn't. From her years as a cookbook author, she's developed a surefire plan that insures casually elegant entertaining. The recipes? Well, they're just what you'd expect from someone in love with bold, Mediterranean flavors: - smoky shrimp escabeche - fried almonds with turmeric - Tuscan style artichokes - roasted pepper and sausage torta rustica - butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary - roast chicken strewn with thyme branches - chimichurri skirt steak - grilled lobster with smoked paprika mayo As Brigit says at the opening of the book, "I fell in love with food before I got my first bra." Only someone like Brigit, who is passionate about cooking, whose insatiable quest to entertain often and well has led to some questionable decisions and amusing results could persevere and arrive at a fail-safe plan for entertaining with elegance and ease. So invite Brigit Binns home, and make your own kitchen a Relaxed Kitchen.

Miss Maggie's Kitchen

Miss Maggie's Kitchen
Author: Héloïse Brion
Publisher: Flammarion
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-09-02T00:00:00+02:00
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 208151298X

Welcome to Miss Maggie's Kitchen—the charming world of Héloïse Brion—and savor her generous, effortless, and family-style recipes featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce. From cocktails and starters to mains and desserts, served against a chic vintage backdrop, nearly 100 original yet simple recipes from Miss Maggie’s Kitchen—Avocado Toast with Thyme and White Truffle Oil, Butternut Squash and Sage Galette, Baked Chicken and Peaches, or Decadent Pecan Cake—will make every occasion special. The author shares how to create the perfect setting for memorable meals with table settings inspired by nature.

Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone

Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone
Author: Curtis Stone
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2010-10-20
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0307885631

“For me, there are few things that are more relaxing than lingering at the table with good friends . . . But I know that for a lot of people, putting together a meal, especially for guests, is the opposite of relaxing . . . I’m here to tell you: It doesn’t have to be that way.” —from the Introduction Aussie Curtis Stone, host of TLC’s Take Home Chef, is best known for his laid-back approach to cooking. Though he’s worked as head chef in several Michelin-starred London restaurants, some of his most memorable meals are the ones he’s shared with friends at home. Now, Curtis shows you how to have as much fun in the kitchen as your guests are sure to have over a comfortable, unforgettable meal. In Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone, you’ll find everything from “First Thing in the Morning” bites and “Brunches to Blow Their Minds” to “Weekend Lunches” and “Something to Eat on the Sofa.” With the home cook in mind, Curtis avoids off-putting culinary lingo and hard-to-find ingredients. Instead, he picks what’s in season and just around the corner. This down-to-earth approach results in wonderfully interesting and flavorful taste combinations that are perfect for parties or just hanging out with a close friend or loved ones. Recipes include: • Caramelized Nectarines with Yogurt and Honey • Crispy Tortilla with Ham, Chile, Spinach, and Fried Eggs • Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pepper-Crusted New York Steak • Pan-Fried Calamari with Roasted Asparagus Salad • Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn • Baby Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives • Sticky Chicken Drumsticks • Red Curry with Lobster and Pineapple • Veal Cutlet Coated in an Aged Jack Cheese Crust • Slowly Cooked Brisket with a BBQ Bourbon Sauce • Creamy Mascarpone and Parsley Polenta • Brownie Cupcakes These delicious recipes and Curtis’s infectiously easygoing attitude are all it takes to end your entertaining stress and get you and your guests into a relaxing mood.

The Calm Kitchen

The Calm Kitchen
Author: Lorna Salmon
Publisher: National Trust
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1911657461

'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food' – Hippocrates Our lives have never been so hectic, so controlled by technology, so commodified. We find ourselves with less and less time to invest in nourishment – of both our bodies and our minds. Nutrition, exercise, rest – these are the first to fall by the wayside. The Calm Kitchen is more than just a recipe book. Following the four seasons, it’s a beginners' guide to reconnecting with nature through food, cookery and ingredient-sourcing as a form of self-care; from the soothing smell of lavender fields to the simple magic of baking your first loaf of bread on a frosty winter’s night. The Calm Kitchen shows how mindful cooking, baking and ingredient sourcing can lead to better peace of mind, and better health and wellbeing. Featuring a blend of vegetarian recipes including duck egg shakshuka with burrata, hazelnut and cranberry brownies and the perfect mushroom stroganoff, this is an informative and insightful guide to ingredients and how they can benefit your physical and mental health. This book offers a focused, innovative approach to self-care; the foodie approach – the slice of freshly baked bread, toasted, buttered liberally and enjoyed with a cup of tea by the window kind of approach.

Kitchen Think

Kitchen Think
Author: Nancy Hiller
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733391641

The Scandinavian Home

The Scandinavian Home
Author: Niki Brantmark
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781782494119

Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Scandinavia is famous for its distinctive style: homes are pared-back and simple, and form and function are combined to create aesthetically pleasing and practical interiors. Scandinavians are inspired by light, having an abundance of it in summer but so little of it in winter, and house designs tend to maximize the amount of natural light that enters the home, and allow the inhabitants to make the most of outdoor life during the summer. Similarly, nature and the weather are major influences: homes are made warm and cozy for the freezing winter months—not just literally with log burners, but also through incorporating wood and natural materials. Here Niki Brantmark, owner of the interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, presents a wide-ranging collection of these beautiful homes and explores how the Scandinavian lifestyle is reflected in them all. The first chapter, Urban Living, features styles ranging from minimalist to bohemian, and pale palettes to dramatic dark colors. By contrast, the Country Homes tend to have a softer, calmer feel, through color and textiles, in line with a slower pace of life. Finally, the spectacular Rural Retreats include a mountain cabin, beach house, and rustic summer cottage, and demonstrate how having somewhere to escape to is so important to many Scandinavians. This collection of stunning interiors will put Scandi style within every reader’s reach.

The Calm and the Strife

The Calm and the Strife
Author: David J. Sloat
Publisher: CCB Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 177143032X

It is 1856 in a quiet town tucked away in the hills of central Pennsylvania. The people of Gettysburg go about their lives under the looming shadow of secession. This important new historical novel traces the ordinary lives of three of Gettysburg's former citizens - "Jennie" Wade, Wesley Culp, and Johnston Skelly - from their childhoods together through the climactic battle that changed the town forever. The Calm and the Strife dramatizes the divisions created by the storm of violence that exploded during an extraordinary period in American history. This meticulously researched story provides a personal view of the American Civil War, seen though the eyes of its real inhabitants, and presents a rarely seen perspective of the town of Gettysburg before and during the epic three-day battle in July 1863. About the Author David J. Sloat, a New York University graduate, is a former documentary filmmaker and marketing executive. He is currently an Information Technology director for an environmental services company. He resides with his wife and three children in Western Pennsylvania. This is his first novel. John W. Sloat, a graduate of Princeton and Pittsburgh Seminaries, was a Presbyterian minister for 40 years, serving churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He and his wife have three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is a musician and leads spirituality groups. This is his seventh book.

Rottenkid

Rottenkid
Author: Brigit Binns
Publisher: Sibylline Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1960573071

A memoir sauteed in Hollywood stories, world travel, and always, the need to belong Prolific cookbook author Brigit Binns’ coming-of-age memoir—co-starring her alcoholic actor father Edward Binns and glamorous but viciously smart narcissistic mother—reveals how simultaneous privilege and profound neglect lead Brigit to seek comfort in the kitchen, eventually allowing her to find some sense of self-worth. In the old Hollywood of her childhood, Brigit seems to live in an elite world. But when her parents eventually divorce—her father flees and her mother sends her off to boarding school so she can more easily conduct her decades-long romance with a married California governor—Brigit racks up seven schools and a host of bad decisions before the age of 16. Marriage to an Englishman takes her across the pond and to professional cooking school. But when that life comes crashing down, she returns heartbroken and alone to Los Angeles eighteen years after vowing never to return. Here she thrives, cold pitching herself to top chefs as co author for their cookbooks. Peppered with humor and seasoned with optimism, Brigit’s story is an entertaining tribute to female resilience.

Mastering the Art of Relaxation: A Guide to Unwinding and Rejuvenating Your Life

Mastering the Art of Relaxation: A Guide to Unwinding and Rejuvenating Your Life
Author: Jack Goddard
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 125
Release:
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In our fast-paced, always-on world, the art of truly relaxing has become a lost skill—one that "Mastering the Art of Relaxation" is here to revive. This comprehensive guide provides you with the tools and insights needed to transform relaxation from a rare indulgence into a seamless part of your daily life. With ten engaging chapters that cover everything from optimizing your environment and mastering relaxation techniques to the roles of nutrition, physical activity, and social interactions in stress relief, this book offers a holistic approach to reducing stress and enhancing well-being. Discover practical tips for digital detoxing, learn how creative expression can aid relaxation, and explore the profound benefits of mindfulness. Whether you're redesigning your living space to promote peace, exploring dietary changes to boost your mood, or integrating physical activities that soothe the soul, this guide is your roadmap to a calmer, more centered life. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the demands of daily life and is seeking to reclaim their sense of inner peace, "Mastering the Art of Relaxation" is an essential companion in your journey towards a happier, healthier, and more relaxed existence. Embrace the tranquility you deserve and unlock the secrets to living a life where relaxation and productivity coexist harmoniously.

The Kitchen as Laboratory

The Kitchen as Laboratory
Author: Cesar Vega
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0231153457

In this global collaboration of essays, chefs and scientists test various hypotheses and theories concerning? the physical and chemical properties of food. Using traditional and cutting-edge tools, ingredients, and techniques, these pioneers create--and sometimes revamp--dishes that respond to specific desires, serving up an original encounter with gastronomic practice. From grilled cheese sandwiches, pizzas, and soft-boiled eggs to Turkish ice cream, sugar glasses, and jellified beads, the essays in The Kitchen as Laboratory cover a range of culinary creations and their history and culture. They consider the significance of an eater's background and dining atmosphere and the importance of a chef's methods, as well as strategies used to create a great diversity of foods and dishes. Contributors end each essay with their personal thoughts on food, cooking, and science, thus offering rare insight into a professional's passion for experimenting with food.