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French Provincial Cooking
ISBN: 9780141181530 / Angielski / Miękka / 544 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1962, Elizabeth David's culinary odyssey through provincial France forever changed the way we think about food. With elegant simplicity, David explores the authentic flavors and textures of time-honored cuisines from such provinces as Alsace, Provence, Brittany, and the Savoie. Full of cooking ideas and recipes, French Provincial Cooking is a scholarly yet straightforward celebration of the traditions of French regional cooking. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than...
First published in 1962, Elizabeth David's culinary odyssey through provincial France forever changed the way we think about food. With elegant simpli...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
ISBN: 9780143038580 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year
Winner of the James Beard Award Author of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore's Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan's revolutionary... One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year
Winner of the James Beard Award Author of #1 New York... |
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Feast: Why Humans Share Food
ISBN: 9780199209019 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The family dinner, the client luncheon, the holiday spread--the idea of people coming together for a meal seems the most natural thing in the world. But that is certainly not the case for most other members of the animal kingdom. In Feast, archeologist Martin Jones presents both historic and modern scientific evidence to illuminate how prehistoric humans first came to share food and to trace the ways in which the human meal has shaped our cultural evolution.
Jones shows that by studying the activities of our closest animal relative, the chimpanzee, and by unearthing ancient... The family dinner, the client luncheon, the holiday spread--the idea of people coming together for a meal seems the most natural thing in the world. B...
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155,82 |
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Culture of the Fork: A Brief History of Everyday Food and Haute Cuisine in Europe
ISBN: 9780231121507 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. We know where he went, what he wrote, and even what he wore, but what in the world did Christopher Columbus eat? The Renaissance and the age of discovery introduced Europeans to exotic cultures, mores, manners, and ideas. Along with the cross-cultural exchange of Old and New World, East and West, came new foodstuffs, preparations, and flavors. That kitchen revolution led to the development of new utensils and table manners. Some of the impact is still felt--and tasted--today. Giovanni Rebora has crafted an elegant and accessible history filled with fascinating information and...
We know where he went, what he wrote, and even what he wore, but what in the world did Christopher Columbus eat? The Renaissance and the age of discov...
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178,97 |
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British Food: An Extraordinary Thousand Years of History
ISBN: 9780231131100 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, English cuisine was known throughout Europe as extraordinarily stylish, tasteful, and contemporary, designed to satisfy sophisticated palates. So, as Colin Spencer asks, why did British food "decline so direly that it became a world-wide joke, and how is it now climbing back into eminence?" This delectable volume traces the rich variety of foods that are inescapably British--and the thousand years of history behind them. Colin Spencer's masterful and witty account of Britain's culinary heritage explores what has influenced and changed eating in...
Until the middle of the nineteenth century, English cuisine was known throughout Europe as extraordinarily stylish, tasteful, and contemporary, design...
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325,58 |
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The Taste of America
ISBN: 9780252068751 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A scathing review of America's culinary elite offers an overview of American cooking and the expert class that has commented on it--focusing particular attention on cooking shows in the 1970s and the subsequent fads, fashions, and fool's advice that has followed food since.
A scathing review of America's culinary elite offers an overview of American cooking and the expert class that has commented on it--focusing particula...
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106,83 |
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Dining by Rail: The History and Recipes of America's Golden Age of Railroad Cuisine
ISBN: 9780312187118 / Angielski / Miękka / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dining by Rail is James D. Porterfield's book of history and recipes from America's golden age of railroad cuisine. Porterfield is a devotee of railroad history and a gourmet cook, and while preparing this book he sorted through 7,500 railroad recipes. Full of authentic menus and classic recipes like Lobster Newburg, deviled eggs and blanc mange, Dining by Rail is the book for anyone who has ever dreamed of returning to the days of glamorous travel. Dining by Rail is James D. Porterfield's book of history and recipes from America's golden age of railroad cuisine. Porterfield is a devotee... |
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98,78 |
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The Sex Life of Food: When Body and Soul Meet to Eat
ISBN: 9780312363765 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Food and sex. Hunger and the psyche. These are the forces that shape our lives. It's both a banquet and a late-night nosh. Taste it, devour it, and enjoy Food and sex. Hunger and the psyche. These are the forces that shape our lives. |
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87,38 |
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Food in Early Modern Europe
ISBN: 9780313319624 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rarely do we read about the roles of food in history. Yet its study offers us a humanizing look at those who lived before us. This unique book examines food's importance during the massive evolution of Europe following the Middle Ages. It was a time when even forks and table manners were remarkable and new. Food became a cardinal concern in explorations of the New World, as well as a fundamental element of global trade. Agricultural revolution gave rise to new farming methods. Science illuminated diet and nutrition. Food historian Ken Albala has written the perfect book for students and... Rarely do we read about the roles of food in history. Yet its study offers us a humanizing look at those who lived before us. This unique book exam... |
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276,13 |
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Cooking with the Bible: Biblical Food, Feasts, and Lore
ISBN: 9780313334108 / Angielski / Twarda / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since biblical times, the Judeo-Christian lifestyle has centered on meals. Extending hospitality to both friends and strangers was a divine command, and an invitation to dine was sacred. The Judeo-Christian bible is peppered with stories of meals; these range from simple meals put together quickly in order to feed a few unexpected guests, to elaborate feasts carefully prepared to please dozens of partygoers for many days. "Cooking with the Bible" looks at eighteen of these meals found in the Scriptures, providing full menus and recipes for re-creating some of the dishes enjoyed by the... Since biblical times, the Judeo-Christian lifestyle has centered on meals. Extending hospitality to both friends and strangers was a divine command... |
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357,95 |
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Oranges
ISBN: 9780374512972 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A classic of reportage, Oranges was first conceived as a short magazine article about oranges and orange juice, but the author kept encountering so much irresistible information that he eventually found that he had in fact written a book. It contains sketches of orange growers, orange botanists, orange pickers, orange packers, early settlers on Florida's Indian River, the first orange barons, modern concentrate makers, and a fascinating profile of Ben Hill Griffin of Frostproof, Florida who may be the last of the individual orange barons. McPhee's astonishing book has an almost... A classic of reportage, Oranges was first conceived as a short magazine article about oranges and orange juice, but the author kept encounte... |
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68,42 |
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Grapes Into Wine: The Art of Wine Making in America
ISBN: 9780394731728 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the first to write a basic book in English on winemaking from the winemaker s point of view, Philip Wagner has long been considered an authority on the subject, and his bookAmerican Wines and Wine-Makinghas become a bible for small producers and home winemakers in this country. Now, in this completely new version of that classic, Mr. Wagner takes into account the many dramatic changes that in recent years have revolutionized the American wine scene.
With the knowledge that comes from his own experimentation, Mr. Wagner discusses the new, successful hybrids that have now made it... As the first to write a basic book in English on winemaking from the winemaker s point of view, Philip Wagner has long been considered an authority on...
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76,02 |
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1855 Bordeaux
ISBN: 9780471194217 / Angielski / Miękka / 560 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines, rooted in Napoleon III's submissions of French products for the World's Fair of that year, is a guide to appreciating Bordeaux wines. The classification has resulted in a hierarchy of the finest wine-producing properties in Bordeaux, with only 61 of over 5000 producers holding the cru class rating.
The 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines, rooted in Napoleon III's submissions of French products for the World's Fair of that year, is a guide to ap...
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380,10 |
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The Czechoslovak Cookbook: Czechoslovakia's Best-Selling Cookbook Adapted for American Kitchens. Includes Recipes for Authentic Dishes Like Goula
ISBN: 9780517505472 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Joza Brizova
In Czechoslovakia, a country known for fine cooks, a copy of Varime Zdrave Chutne a Hospodarne graces nearly every kitchen. Now this best-selling Czechoslovak cookbook has been adapted for American use. The Czechoslovak Cookbook contains over 500 authentic recipes that convey the essence of Czechoslovak cuisine. Hearty soups made from modest ingredients are one of the hallmarks of Czechoslovak cuisine. Contained in this volume are recipes for such favorites as Garlic Soup, Creamed Fish Soup, and Rye Bread Soup. Robust meat dishes include Ginger Roast Beef, Braised Beef... Joza Brizova
In Czechoslovakia, a country known for fine cooks, a copy of Varime Zdrave Chutne a Hospodarne graces nearly every kitchen. Now this ... |
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Crafting the Culture and History of French Chocolate
ISBN: 9780520221260 / Angielski / Miękka / 326 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This absorbing narrative follows the craft community of French chocolatiers--members of a tiny group experiencing intensive international competition--as they struggle to ensure the survival of their businesses. Susan J. Terrio moves easily among ethnography, history, theory, and vignette, telling a story that challenges conventional views of craft work, associational forms, and training models in late capitalism. She enters the world of Parisian craft leaders and local artisanal families there and in southwest France to relate how they work and how they confront the representatives and...
This absorbing narrative follows the craft community of French chocolatiers--members of a tiny group experiencing intensive international competition-...
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186,96 |
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Russian Cuisine: Exclusive Prime-Time Recipes
ISBN: 9780595333653 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Centuries of mysterious Russian history have produced a unique Russian cuisine. Generations of Russians experimented with new spices and ingredients that came from different parts of the world. "Russian Cuisine" gracefully combines recipes of two different continents--Europe and Asia--to create unique, immense flavors.
Peter the Great; Ivan the Terrible; Kathryn the Great; and Nicolas the Second, the last Russian Czar, were all gourmets. Kathryn the Great used to have fifty-course dinners just for everyday meals. Her holiday menu could have up to five hundred different dishes just for one... Centuries of mysterious Russian history have produced a unique Russian cuisine. Generations of Russians experimented with new spices and ingredients t...
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53,03 |
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Russian Cuisine: Exclusive Prime-Time Recipes
ISBN: 9780595668694 / Angielski / Twarda / 113 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Centuries of mysterious Russian history have produced a unique Russian cuisine. Generations of Russians experimented with new spices and ingredients that came from different parts of the world. "Russian Cuisine" gracefully combines recipes of two different continents--Europe and Asia--to create unique, immense flavors.
Peter the Great; Ivan the Terrible; Kathryn the Great; and Nicolas the Second, the last Russian Czar, were all gourmets. Kathryn the Great used to have fifty-course dinners just for everyday meals. Her holiday menu could have up to five hundred different dishes just for one... Centuries of mysterious Russian history have produced a unique Russian cuisine. Generations of Russians experimented with new spices and ingredients t...
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91,04 |
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Finer Cooking: Dishes for
ISBN: 9780710310552 / Angielski / Twarda / 342 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A complete guide for the planning of fine meals, this volume instructs budding and experienced hostesses alike in the art of entertaining. The beautifully written and illustrated book contains chapters on parties, the duties of a hostess, Christmas meals, Lenten fare, exotic food, and Gothic parties. Vegetables, fish, pancakes, pastries, and drinks are each discussed in detail, and all recipes are carefully explained in a separate section. Users of the book will enjoy sampling such sumptuous dishes as BA(c)casse FlambA(c)e, Aubergines Napolitaine, and CrAapes Verlaine.
A complete guide for the planning of fine meals, this volume instructs budding and experienced hostesses alike in the art of entertaining. The beautif...
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Cooking Lessons: The Politics of Gender and Food
ISBN: 9780742515741 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meatloaf, fried chicken, Jell-O, cake--because foods are so very common, we rarely think about them much in depth. The authors of Cooking Lessons however, believe that food is deserving of our critical scrutiny and that such analysis yields many important lessons about American society and its values. This book explores the relationship between food and gender. Contributors draw from diverse sources, both contemporary and historical, and look at women from various cultural backgrounds, including Hispanic, traditional southern White, and African American. Each chapter focuses on a certain...
Meatloaf, fried chicken, Jell-O, cake--because foods are so very common, we rarely think about them much in depth. The authors of Cooking Lessons howe...
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204,03 |
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Culinary Landmarks: A Bibliography of Canadian Cookbooks, 1825-1949
ISBN: 9780802047908 / Angielski / Twarda / 1008 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Culinary Landmarks is a definitive history and bibliography of Canadian cookbooks from the beginning, when La cuisini?re bourgeoise was published in Quebec City in 1825, to the mid-twentieth century. Over the course of more than ten years Elizabeth Driver researched every cookbook published within the borders of present-day Canada, whether a locally authored text or a Canadian edition of a foreign work. Every type of recipe collection is included, from trade publishers' bestsellers and advertising cookbooks, to home economics textbooks and fund-raisers from church women's... Culinary Landmarks is a definitive history and bibliography of Canadian cookbooks from the beginning, when La cuisini?re bourgeoise was pu... |
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