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The beauties of organic cooking
Jeff Cox writes From Vines to Wines, an engaging read that helps you create your own wines! You will have tips that will allow you to grow your own grapes and make them thrive from home. Whether you have your own vineyard or just want to learn more about the art, this book gives you practical advice on how to start your own winemaking practices right away. You will be… Continue Reading
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Critical review of the book entitled “Sal-A Feast of Kashmiri Cuisine”
I wanted to prepare a typical Kashmiri sherbat in the time of Ramzaan. I was looking for Kashmiri recipes. I didn't have the chance to find out. Fortunately, I discovered the recipe details in the book called "Sal-A Feast of Kashmiri Cuisine". It was written by Smt. Neerja Mattoo, Professor of English Literature and Lecturer at the University of Kashmir. It was a colorful book with lots of recipes from… Continue Reading
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The flavors of Italy
The tastes of Sicily are as bold as the colors of Sicily - the fiery reds of tomato undertones or the peperocini, the hot red pepper that Sicilians prefer to black peppercorns. Memories of the Moors still live in the air conjuring up golden raisins and pine nuts, in fact a seed harvested from the large cones. The yolks are bright saffron brought from ancient Greece, sour lemons dancing on… Continue Reading
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Libation, a bitter alchemy
Deirdre Heekin wrote the book I wish I had written. I love his book called "Libation, A Bitter Alchemy". It means to pour, as in an offering. When Deirdre pours me a glass of wine, it's like a party before the fruit reaches my lips. I was hooked from the first line. Deirdre's book is a journey into the heart of an artist, reader, writer, world traveler, perfumer, gardener, cook… Continue Reading
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The five most delicious game birds
The game has a reputation for not being for the faint of heart, and gamy has been used to describe a range of tastes that many people find distasteful. Many reasons have been proposed as the source of these flavors, and each likely has a role in at least some cases: a rich red meat/blood flavor can be found in game that has not been bled very well; some male… Continue Reading
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“Crazy Sexy Kitchen” produces herbal excitement
Several years ago, there were only a handful of vegan cookbooks. Today there are dozens, and I recently learned that there are 200 new vegan cookbooks in the works! Good news, unless you're deciding which cookbook to add to your library. Luckily for me, I didn't have to choose, because I received a paper version of Crazy Sexy Kitchen as a gift. With the subtitle "150 Plant-Based Recipes to Spark… Continue Reading
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Assemble by Annabel Langbein
This book, aptly subtitled "sensational food made simple", is a very useful book. This is the twelfth book by the author who lives in New Zealand, on a rural property, growing her own fruit and vegetables, believing as she does in sustainable food production. She focuses on using fresh, seasonal ingredients and has a very down-to-earth approach, even as she provides information in an exciting and imaginative way. This book… Continue Reading
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Review: Filipino Fever by Bruce Cook
Author: Bruce R. Cook Publisher: Capital Crime Press ISBN: 0977627675 Bruce R. Cook's debut novel, Philippine Fever, is an engaging and entertaining quick read, if a little bloody at times. Mysteries are usually about corpses, and this one is no exception with its search for suspects. Set in Manila in the Philippines, where the author had worked and researched the material for the book, the story centers on an American… Continue Reading
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The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander
This enormous volume, at 1126 pages, is a comprehensive resource for all Australian cooks. It was first published in 1996, revised in 2004, and contains a wealth of information on ingredients and how they can be used in recipes. It is ideal for someone new to the kitchen for the first time. Alexander has been cooking for a long time and is dedicated to his profession. In the introduction to… Continue Reading
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Book Review – Dana Carpender “How I Ditched My Low Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds”
After reading "Diabetes Solution" by Dr. Bernstein, we came across the name "Dana Carpender" and purchased her 500 Low Carb cookbook. In a number of related books, we discovered that his book "How I Ditched My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds - and How You Can Too!" came highly recommended. As a diabetic, I was fed up with hypoglycemia and high sugar levels as part of a normal diet… Continue Reading
