Health/Lifestyle

"This isn't just any cookery book. It is "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", first published in 1961, and it's a book that is (read more)

"This isn't just any cookery book. It is "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", first published in 1961, and it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child was like Amelia Earhart, or Eleanor Roosevelt: she was a hero who'd gone out there and made a difference. (hide)

This indispensable guide to the Medicinal Plants of Britain and Europe is part of the new Black's Nature Guide series. Over 350 species (read more)

This indispensable guide to the Medicinal Plants of Britain and Europe is part of the new Black's Nature Guide series. Over 350 species of plants are covered, each beautifully illustrated with detailed paintings and clear photographs. The images not only show you what the medicinal plant looks like in its habitat, but also focus in on specific features such as the leaves, flower head or berries to aid identification.

Clear and concise information is provided, such as when the plant is in flower, the approximate petal size and preferred habitat. (hide)

Benefit from the Mediterranean diet For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that people in Mediterranean (read more)

Benefit from the Mediterranean diet For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that people in Mediterranean countries have much lower occurrences in vascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes than their counterparts in northern European countries and the United States. Now, Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies shows you how to cook meals inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, Spain, and southern France so you too can live a healthier life free of excess weight and disease. The Mediterranean diet ranked #2 in Best Diets overall, it is high in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, and whole grains, and moderate in protein and animal fats has proven to be beneficial in reducing the risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Now, a new study shows it may also be good for the brain. The Mediterranean diet isn't just a fad or a quick fix it's a healthy lifestyle choice that's here to stay! Create more than 150 tasty recipesGet expert tips on meal planning and exercise regimesPrevent and fight diseases by eating delicious foodFind delicious alternatives to unhealthy ingredients Whether you're just discovering the Mediterranean diet or are looking for some new recipes to add to your repertoire, this updated, hands-on guide offering the latest research has everything you need to start living a healthier life.
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A lot has changed since Kitchen Confidential - for the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restaurant business-and for Anthony (read more)

A lot has changed since Kitchen Confidential - for the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restaurant business-and for Anthony Bourdain. Medium Raw explores these changes, moving back and forth from the author's bad old days to the present. Tracking his own strange and unexpected voyage from journeyman cook to globe-travelling professional eater and drinker, Bourdain compares and contrasts what he's seen and what he's seeing, pausing along the way for a series of confessions, rants, investigations, and interrogations of some of the most controversial figures in food.

And always he returns to the question: 'Why cook?' Or the harder one to answer: 'Why cook well?' Beginning with a secret and highly illegal after-hours gathering of powerful chefs he compares to a Mafia summit, Bourdain, in his distinctive, no-holds-barred style, cuts to the bone on every subject he tackles. (hide)

With more than 60 delicious recipes, this book celebrates sharing good food with family and friends, inspired by the sweetness of (read more)

With more than 60 delicious recipes, this book celebrates sharing good food with family and friends, inspired by the sweetness of living by the beach. Accompanied by food photography and beautiful Cape Cod landscapes, chapters focus on baked goods such as cakes, cookies, quick breads, cheesecake and biscotti, as well as appetizers, entrees, and salads and even summertime-perfect drinks. Many of the easy-to-follow recipes rely on seasonal and regional ingredients, such as Linda's Supreme Lemon Cake, Cape Cod Cranberry Loaf, Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas, Linda's Simple Lobster Salad, and Bella's Raspberry Tea.

Children will enjoy helping with treats such as Nana's No-Fail Sugar Cookie Recipe, which the author makes with lobster-shaped cookie cutters. This celebration of Cape Cod focuses on gratitude for simple pleasures and includes reflections on life in a seaside community. (hide)

A mouth-watering collection of dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share from the Mediterranean and Middle East, to enjoy (read more)

A mouth-watering collection of dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share from the Mediterranean and Middle East, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. Mezze features a mouth-watering collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. At its simplest, mezze can be represented by a bowl of gleaming olives marinated in lemon juice and crushed coriander seeds, or a mixture of roasted nuts and seeds tossed in salt and dried thyme.
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Nothing says pure indulgence like supping a creamy chocolate thickshake through a stripy straw, the ice cream melting and oozing (read more)

Nothing says pure indulgence like supping a creamy chocolate thickshake through a stripy straw, the ice cream melting and oozing down the side of a cool soda glass. Or perhaps your guilty pleasure is a frothy ice-cold frappe or a fizzy float? Now you can enjoy an authentic soda fountain experience at home. Take a masterclass in making a range of syrups before you dive into the Classic recipes, which include a retro Cream Soda Float, a Banana Caramel Milkshake, and a deliciously thick Vanilla Malt Shake.

For a lighter option, turn to the Fruity chapter which is full of brilliant blends: from a refreshing Watermelon Cooler to a delicate Apple Snow Shake. Fun recipes are perfect for the child in all of us - from a cute Doughnut or Raspberry Ripple Float to a Honeycomb Shake - while Indulgent recipes are for milkshakes which have definitely grown-up! Sip a sweet Salted Caramel Shake, a decadent Chocolate Cherry Freeze, or a fragrant Rose Dream. Whatever your choice, remember that shakes are not just for summer, they make a perfect treat or dessert for those happy days all year round! (hide)

Dive into the wonderful world of innovative knitter, Sachiyo Ishii and create an ocean of fishy friends. This charming book contains (read more)

Dive into the wonderful world of innovative knitter, Sachiyo Ishii and create an ocean of fishy friends. This charming book contains over 30 fun, simple knitting patterns for a range of cute and cuddly underwater characters. Create simple nautical knits such as dolphins, whales, clownfish and sharks, and then try your hand at larger maritime toys, including a fishing vessel, a ship's crew, some magical mermaids and a yellow submarine.

The book is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, and all the patterns require only small amounts of readily available yarn. The book also contains a useful techniques section with step-by-step instructions for the necessary techniques, including stuffing and sewing up figures, creating crocheted fins, and all the embroidery stitches needed to create the facial features and details.
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Pop a penguin in your handbag, take an elephant on holiday or chill out on the sofa with a sloth. With these tiny polymer clay projects (read more)

Pop a penguin in your handbag, take an elephant on holiday or chill out on the sofa with a sloth. With these tiny polymer clay projects you can have fun with these adorable animals no matter what size your home is. Mini Menagerie includes a gorgeous giraffe, cute cat, sweet swan and fabulous flamingo, the projects have clear step-by-step instructions that will ensure your miniature creatures are perfectly formed.

Published:7 Oct 2018 (hide)

Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation (read more)

Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back - this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning colour palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your favourite ruler and the full-size block templates to create equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles with ease.

With no tricky seams, these sampler blocks are perfect to mix and match.

Pub Date:01/01/2017 (hide)