1001 Foods To Die For

1001 Foods To Die For
Author: Corby Kummer
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 1038
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780740770432

An essential list for food lovers, this culinary catalogue features luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from soup to nuts--from all over the world.

1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die

1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die
Author: Universe
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0789315920

From single press extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal cheeses to more exotic fare such as zebra jerky, this compilation is a cornucopia of culinary delicacies from every cuisine around the globe. Featuring luscious photographs and descriptions of must-eat foods from sweet to savory, this culinary gazetteer of the world offers expert guidance on how to really eat like a local when in Rome or how to find the most authentic Peking duck when visiting Beijing. Any foodie will delight at the fact-filled descriptions and marginalia and sidebars bursting with culinary history and trivia. Whether looking for the "must-taste treats" to seek out on your next vacation or inspiration for a romantic dinner for two, this compendium is sure to be a source of gourmet inspiration, certain to expand even an experienced epicure’s mental grocery list. The book is divided into sections based on food type (meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, sweets and confections, etc). Included are classics as well as delicacies little known outside their home turf. Each entry features authoritative yet opinionated descriptions as well as anecdotes about the producers or the region ensuring that this book will have wide appeal to connoisseurs and novices alike.

1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
Author: Mimi Sheraton
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2015-01-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 076118306X

The ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world’s best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it’s the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheraton—award-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times. 1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)—the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it’s dinner at Chicago’s Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photographs, it celebrates haute and snack, comforting and exotic, hyper-local and the universally enjoyed: a Tuscan plate of Fritto Misto. Saffron Buns for breakfast in downtown Stockholm. Bird’s Nest Soup. A frozen Milky Way. Black truffles from Le Périgord. Mimi Sheraton is highly opinionated, and has a gift for supporting her recommendations with smart, sensuous descriptions—you can almost taste what she’s tasted. You’ll want to eat your way through the book (after searching first for what you have already tried, and comparing notes). Then, following the romance, the practical: where to taste the dish or find the ingredient, and where to go for the best recipes, websites included.

1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die

1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die
Author: Neil Beckett
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 1968
Release: 2012-02-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1844037207

If you're after a good quality wine to try, you are no longer restricted to the greats of the Old World - Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhine Valley and Barolo to name but a few. Countries everywhere from Argentina to Australia, and even China, Canada, India and Thailand are now producing great wines at affordable prices. So what to choose?1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die is here to lift you out of the grapey confusion. Entries written by experts cover everything you'll need to choose between the Chardonnay or the Grenache, including evocative tasting notes, informative and entertaining reviews, suggestions as to when the wines will be at their best and recommendations for other great vintages and similar wines. Accompanied by images of the wine labels and beautiful photographs of the wineries and vineyards, this book is a sumptuous guide to discovering the world's most interesting and exciting wines.

1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die

1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die
Author: Dominic Roskrow
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 962
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0789324873

This latest volume in the hugely popular 1001 series supplies the connoisseurs’ scoop on the finest spirits from the Scottish highlands to the exotic new whiskies emanating from Japan and the evolving world of American micro-distilleries. The book also covers bourbons and ryes, making this the go-to volume for the serious whisky connoisseur as well as the passionate beginner. This essential guide represents the collective, subjective wisdom of an international team of critics who winnow the world of spirits down to the “must-try” whiskies—from high-quality, mass-produced brands to small-batch specialty bourbons from micro-distilleries. Each entry includes critical tasting notes, a history of the distillery, and temperature recommendations. From grain to glass, everything important is covered—including storing and serving whiskies, making whisky cocktails, and pairing whisky with food—making this the most important illustrated exploration of whisky published in years.

1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die

1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die
Author: Jenny Linford
Publisher: Pier 9
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Restaurants
ISBN: 9781743361108

What makes a restaurant truly great? Inside the pages of this delectable book you will discover the world's finest, oldest, most modern, and most elegant places to eat. Some are so famous that their reputations are known worldwide, others are little-known establishments you are unlikely ever to discover unless by pure chance. All are recommended by a global team of food critics and culinary writers, who encourage you to visit them and experience the fabulous welath of delicious delights they offer. Full-colour photographs and informative, vibrant text help to bring the restaurants, their chefs, and their signature dishes to life.

A Love for Food

A Love for Food
Author: Carole Bamford
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1473579538

'Real, simple, organic and sustainable food is what Daylesford offers - and these are the recipes for putting it on your table' Raymond Blanc 'Now more than ever chimes with the way we want to eat' The Times A fully updated reissue of the pioneering seasonal cookbook by Carole Bamford, the founder of Daylesford. This book shares over 150 seasonal recipes created in Daylesford's kitchens and using produce grown sustainably in the farm's fields. With sections on soups, salads, savoury dishes, meat, fish and bread, A Love for Food is a timeless cookery bible. This beautiful new edition, which uses fully recycled paper, makes a natural companion to Nurture, which tells the Daylesford story. 'Seasonal classics' BBC GOOD FOOD 'Carole Bamford's elegant, unfussy approach shines through' Tatler 'Supremely sophisticated - yet surprisingly straightforward' Stylist

Grandma's Miracle Food Fixes

Grandma's Miracle Food Fixes
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2016
Genre: Diet
ISBN: 9781935574408

Discover the only book you need to eat better, live healthier, and fight back against the effects of aging. You'll learn about the 9 foods proven to ease joint pain; fat burning foods that flatten your belly; plus, the one essential nutrient your body needs to stay strong as you get older. And that's only the beginning. There are lots more secrets and solutions for everything from memory to hair loss to cholesterol, diabetes, and even cancer. Best of all, the foods that fuel these amazing and healthy benefits are available at your nearest grocery store.

1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die

1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die
Author: Paul Gravett
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0789322714

Visually amazing, this critical history of comic books, manga, and graphic novels is a must-have for any comic buff or collector. Over the centuries, comic books and their offshoots, such as graphic novels, manga, and bandes dessinées, have evolved into a phenomenally popular, influential, and unique art form with which we can express our opinions, our fantasies, our nightmares, and our dreams. In short: comics are emphatically no longer just for kids. This diverse, constantly evolving medium is truly coming into its own in the 21st century, from Hollywood's blockbuster adaptations of super-powered caped crusaders to the global spread of Japan's manga and its spinoffs, and from award-winning graphic novels such as Maus and Persepolis to new forms such as online webcomix. This volume is the perfect introduction to a dynamic and globally popular medium, embracing every graphic genre worldwide to assess the very best works of sequential art, graphic literature, comics, and comic strips, past and present. An international survey, this engaging volume is organized according to the year of first publication in the country of origin. An opening section acknowledges pioneering pre-1900 masterpieces, followed by sections divided by decade, creating a fascinating year-by-year chronicle of the graphic medium worldwide. The material includes the very earliest one-off albums to the latest in online comics and features some series and characters that have run for decades. Packed with fantastic reproductions of classic front covers and groundbreaking panels, this book is visually stunning as well as a trove of information--perfect for the passionate collector and casual fan alike.

1001 TV Series

1001 TV Series
Author: Paul Condon
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1788400461

This is the ultimate book for the Netflix and boxset generation, featuring all the greatest drama series ever broadcast as well as the weirdest game shows, controversial reality TV experiments and breathtaking nature documentaries. It is a must for anyone who wants to know why India's Ramayan is legendary, why Roots was groundbreaking, or what the ending of Lost was all about. Written by an international team of critics, authors, academics, producers and journalists, this book reviews TV series from more than 20 countries, highlights classic episodes to watch and also provides cast summaries and production details.