Wassailing

Wassailing
Author: Simon Reed
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-03-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780738765891

With legends going back over a millennia, Wassailing is a fascinating part of Britain's folklore traditions. This ancient blessing practice has adapted itself to every level of society, from agriculture workers to lords. Author Simon Reed explores all aspects of Wassailing with the hope that it will inspire people to revive and enjoy the colorful tradition.

Stars and Ribbons

Stars and Ribbons
Author: Rhiannon Ifans
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786838265

Wassail songs are part of Welsh folk culture, but what exactly are they? When are they sung? Why? And where do stars and pretty ribbons fit in? This study addresses these questions, identifying and discussing the various forms of winter wassailing found in Wales in times past and present. It focuses specifically on the Welsh poetry written over the centuries at the celebration of several rituals – most particularly at Christmas, the turn of the year, and on Twelfth Night – which served a distinct purpose. The winter wassailing aspired to improve the quality of the earth’s fertility in three specific spheres: the productivity of the land, the animal kingdom, and the human race. This volume provides a rich collection of Welsh songs in their original language, translated into English for the first time, and with musical notation. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of these poems and of the society in which they were sung.

Simple, Elegant Pasta Dinners

Simple, Elegant Pasta Dinners
Author: Nikki Marie
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781624148651

Shake up your spaghetti and meatballs routine with this collection of 75 easy, elevated pasta dinners. Nikki Marie introduces simple techniques and unexpected twists inspired by her Italian family ties. Each dish is a perfectly composed meal, using a wide range of flavorful produce, tender meats and fresh seafood. Nikki’s creative dried pasta recipes quickly transform a pantry staple into a luxurious dinner— perfect for busy weeknights. For weekend entertaining, readers can learn Nikki’s easy Basic Fresh Pasta recipe, and customize it with impressive flavors like pumpkin and spinach. With so much variety, there’s a pasta dish for any time of year. Lighten up with Spinach and Avocado Linguine, or indulge in Fresh Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta and Fig. French Onion Penne is quick and comforting, while Fresh Chestnut Pasta with Pancetta and Sage makes family occasions extra special. With recipes like Leftover Pasta Frittata over Spring Greens readers can make the most of every bite. Full of essential tips based on heirloom Italian methods, this book makes it easy to create complex flavors. Every dish is elegant enough to impress at a dinner party, and easy enough to throw together for a quick, satisfying family meal. Pasta has never been this versatile, or delicious.

Christmas Wassail

Christmas Wassail
Author: Kate Sedley
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780104200

Christmas, 1483: Roger the Chapman is looking forward to twelve days of peace and celebration with his wife and children in Bristol. The family is particularly excited by the arrival of a troupe of mummers, who will perform their plays in the outer ward of the castle throughout the festival. But the gruesome murders of two of the town’s most prominent and venerable citizens, both veterans of the French wars, scupper Roger’s hopes as he is gradually drawn into the hunt for the killer. Once again, Roger finds himself in grave danger, but it is someone else who pays the price of his inability to keep his nose out of matters that do not concern him . . .

Brewing Mead

Brewing Mead
Author: Robert Gayre
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1986
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Trace the history and discover the smooth, subtle secrets of mead. Learn how to brew this age-old drink with your basic homebrew equipment and Charlie Papazian's easy-to-follow directions.

Wassailing

Wassailing
Author: Colin Cater
Publisher: Gwasg y Bwthyn
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9780955647550

Make It Fast, Cook It Slow

Make It Fast, Cook It Slow
Author: Stephanie O'Dea
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1401394825

Make It Fast, Cook It Slow is the first cookbook from Stephanie O'Dea, the extremely popular slow cooking blogger: affordable, delicious, nutritious, and gluten-free recipes to delight the entire family. In December 2007, Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year's resolution: she'd use her slow cooker every single day for an entire year, and write about it on her very popular blog. The result: more than three million visitors, and more than 300 fabulous, easy-to-make, family-pleasing recipes, including: Breakfast Risotto Vietnamese Roast Chicken Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Cranberry Syrup Falafel Philly Cheesesteaks Creme Brulee -- and much more. Make It Fast, Cook It Slow is the perfect cookbook for easy, quick prep, inexpensive ingredients, and meals that taste like you spent hours at the stove.

Lavender & Lovage

Lavender & Lovage
Author: Karen Burns-Booth
Publisher: Passageway Press
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781334999123

Part travel diary, part memoir, part history, and all cookbook, Lavender & Lovage is an invitation from Karen Burns-Booth to join her on a personal culinary journey through the memories of the places she has lived and visited. Born from her eponymous award winning blog this book contains 160 unique recipes, all beautifully photographed by the author. They showcase the breadth and depth of her travel. Karen has lived and travelled all over the world and has brought some of her favourite recipes, experiences, and memories to share here with her readers. Karen focuses on the best of traditional recipes, preserving the ways of eating that kept our ancestors healthy, a vital contribution to the modern food landscape. If you would like to see the old made new again, to taste slow food instead of fast, to make food personal yet international, you will find it here.

Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book

Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book
Author: Kristin Hoffman
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1642506591

Learn Pastry Recipes from Professional Cook Baker Bettie “I wish I had this book when I started baking! It’s not only a collection of amazing recipes, but it answers the ‘why’ to your baking questions.”―Gemma Stafford, chef, author, and host of Bigger Bolder Baking #1 Bestseller in Professional Cooking, Pastry Baking, Cake Baking, Pies, Desserts, and Cookies Do you find baking difficult, or are you just not sure how it works? This cookbook is your new go-to baking book full of pastry recipes and more. Baking from scratch can be hard. The science of baking is a particular science that requires precise measurements and steps. But with professional cook Kristin Hoffman, aka Baker Bettie, the science behind baking becomes second nature! Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book is like a lifetime’s worth of baking classes. This baking book lays a foundation of basic baking skills and tools for mastering cake, cookie, pie, and pastry recipes that are sure to boost your baking confidence. Learn top tips from a professional cook. Consider Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book your at-home culinary and baking classes guide. This baking book goes beyond the recipe by teaching the science behind baking, from measurements, techniques, and step-by-step processes, to directions on how to use base recipes to create endless drool-worthy baked goods. This book ensures that you are able to tackle any baking task, such as pastry recipes, making cakes, baking pies, making cookies, and cake decorating with confidence! In this baking book, learn more about: The science of baking from a professional cook Foundational baking techniques and mixing methods How to bake from scratch How master formulas are used to bake a ton of delicious and easy recipes! If you enjoyed books like Beginner's Baking Bible, Small Batch Baking, or Nadiya Bakes, you’ll love Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book!