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Food City: Four Centuries of Food-Making in New York

Joy Santlofer · W W Norton
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

From the breweries of New Amsterdam to Brooklyn's Sweet'n Low, a vibrant account of four centuries of food production in New York City. New York is hailed as one of the world's "food capitals," but the history of food-making in the city has been mostly lost. Since...
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A Taste of Paris: A History of the Parisian Love Affair with Food

David Downie · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A Taste of Paris is a delectable culinary history of the gastronomic capital of the world, written by David Downie, the critically acclaimed author of Paris, Paris and A Passion for Paris."A joyous romp through time . . . The streets and tables of Paris will never be the same and I could...
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The Baby-Led Weaning Family Cookbook: Your Baby Learns to Eat Solid Foods, You Enjoy the Convenience of One Meal for Everyone

Gill Rapley · The Experiment
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Yes, your baby can join in at family mealtimes - right from the start!Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett are the creators of baby-led weaning (BLW) , a commonsense way to introduce your baby to solid foods. There's no need to struggle with purées and spoon-feeding! Instead, Baby can explore...
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Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Today's Kitchen

Leah Koenig · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

From a leading voice of the new generation of young Jewish cooks who are reworking the food of their forebears, this take on the cuisine of the diaspora pays homage to tradition while reflecting the values of the modern-day food movement. Author Leah Koenig shares 175 recipes showcasing...
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The Enchilada Queen Cookbook: Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, and More Classic Recipes from Texas-Mexico Border Kitchens

Sylvia Casares · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Better than going out for Mexican food!Mexican food -- by which most of us mean Tex-Mex -- is a favorite from Los Angeles to New York and everywhere in between. And the heart of great Tex-Mex cooking comes from home kitchens along the Rio Grande. In THE ENCHILADA QUEEN COOKBOOK, Sylvia...
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Duck Season: Eating, Drinking, and Other Misadventures in Gascony--France's Last Best Place

David Mcaninch · Harpercollins
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A delicious memoir about the eight months food writer David McAninch spent in Gascony - a deeply rural region of France virtually untouched by mass tourism - meeting extraordinary characters and eating the best meals of his life.Though he'd been a card-carrying Francophile all of his life,...
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Brazilian Food

Luciana Bianchi · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

Thiago is a master craftsman, serving up fresh and original dishes from one of the richest natural larders in the world. -- Michael Palin A groundbreaking exploration of outstanding modern Brazilian cuisine, with 100 recipes. Brazil is a vast country with a cornucopia of fabulous...
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The Elements of Pizza: Unlocking the Secrets to World-Class Pies at Home

Ken Forkish · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

A follow-up to the James Beard and IACP award-winning book Flour Water Salt Yeast, featuring an unprecedented look into the mechanics of pizza-dough making, plus scores of recipes for pizzas in every style: Neapolitan, Roman, American pan pizza, New York-style, creative flat breads, gluten-free...
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The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine

Erin French · Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

An evocative, gorgeous four-season look at cooking in Maine, with 100 recipes No one can bring small-town America to life better than a native. Erin French grew up in Freedom, Maine (population 719) , helping her father at the griddle in his diner. An entirely self-taught cook who used...
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Entertaining: Recipes and Inspirations for Gathering with Family and Friends

Abigail Kirsch · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 346
Format: Print book

A must-have resource for anyone who loves entertaining friends and family at home In this new book from the CIA, you'll find everything you need to plan and pull off unforgettable get-togethers - from important formal events to simple, casual affairs with friends. It's packed with...
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Butter Celebrates!: Delicious Recipes for Special Occasions

Rosie Daykin · Alfred A Knopf
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

What's a celebration without something delicious that's been baked with love? Rosie Daykin, author of Butter Baked Goods and owner of the Vancouver bakery of the same name, believes that celebrating is about much more than just circling a date on the calendar. It's a chance...
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Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One

Anita Lo · Knopf
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From the Michelin-starred chefand Iron Chef America and Top Chef Masters contestant - a hilarious, self-deprecating, gorgeous new cookbook - the ultimate guide to cooking for one. Anita Lo puts the "Lo" in alone. The life of a Michelin-starred New York City chef is a solitary...
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Home Cheese Making: Recipes for 75 Homemade Cheeses

Ricki Carroll · Storey Publishing, LLC; 3 edition
Format: Print book

The classic home cheese making primer has been updated and revised to reflect the increased interest in artisanal-quality cheeses and the availability of cheese making supplies and equipment. Here are 85 recipes for cheeses and other dairy products that require basic cheese making techniques...
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Orange Blossom & Honey: Magical Moroccan Recipes

John Gregory Smith · Kyle Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Orange Blossom & Honey takes you on a culinary journey across Morocco, from the souks of Marrakesh, through the Sahara, and onto the wind-swept shores of the Atlantic. In researching this book, John travelled into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains to learn the secrets of traditional...
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Naturally Sweet: Bake All Your Favorites with 30% to 50% Less Sugar

America's Test Kitchen · America's Test Kitchen
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

In this timely, unique cookbook, America's Test Kitchen tackles the monumental challenge of creating foolproof, great-tasting baked goods that contain less sugar and rely only on natural alternatives to white sugar. White sugar is one of the most widely demonized health threats out there,...
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