Polydore Vergil of Urbino (ca.1470-1555) fired his readers' imagination with his encyclopaedic book On the inventors of all things ( De inventoribus rerum 1499). His account of the manifold origins of sciences, crafts and social institutions is a praise of man's inventive genius and a prototypical cultural history. Polydorus was a household name for several centuries. Erasmus envied his friend the book's success, Rabelais heaped scorn on it, Catholic censors put it on the index, while Protestants were fascinated with that papist work. In this first in-depth study of the Renaissance...

Discover the rich tastes of slow-cooked food with this collection of 500 recipes, from slow-cooker and clay-pot dishes to one-pot recipes for oven and stove-top cooking. It features wonderfully tasty comfort food that is both simple to prepare and serve, including mouthwatering dishes from all over the world. You can learn how to master classics such as Irish Stew, Lamb and Carrot Casserole, Seafood Chowder, Fish Goulash, Potato Gratin, Beef Hotpot and Rich Chocolate Cake. Slow-cooked recipes are ideal for busy families who prefer easy meals with maximum taste. With many of the recipes in...

This introduction covers the history of preserving as well as the essential equipment needed, the basic methods used and every technique, whether it be jam, jelly, pickle or chutney-making.

This book is designed for home cooks who want to create wholesome meals full of taste, but with a minimum of effort. The detailed reference section describes the equipment that is needed, from the different types of slow cooker to clay pots, tagines, tians, chicken bricks, bean pots, casseroles, pans and woks. The recipes cover a wide range of dishes from spicy chicken jambalaya for a hungry family to wild mushroom soup for a simple but satisfying lunch, and desserts include the irresistible chocolate chip walnut cake.

Simple ways to make great-tasting nut and seed products at home; boost your health and nourish your body, and replace dairy with nature's blockbuster ingredients.

This book contains over 400 wonderful recipes for cookies, biscuits, muffins, bars and brownies that will delight, inspire and fill the oven with delicious baking all year round. It includes classic teatime recipes such as coconut macaroons and apple and cinnamon muffins; celebration cookies such as baklava and brandy snaps; cookies for people with special dietary requirements,such as gluten-free cashew nut button cookies; and a fun section of cookies for kids, including peanut butter and jelly cookies and ice cream sandwiches. With plenty of tips and illustrated step-by-step techniques...

More than 150 tried, tested and tasty slow cooker recipes, all shown step-by-step in over 570 photographs. Classic dishes to suit all occasions, from an appetizing Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup to main courses such as Braised Beef with Horseradish, and indulgent desserts such as Steamed Chocolate and Fruit Puddings.

The most comprehensive and practical book on the newest kitchen appliance, with a guide to the different kinds of equipment and their usage and assembly, all the techniques for spiralizing vegetables and fruits, and a fantastic collection of new recipes to try.