Saturday, December 5, 2009

The New York Book of Tea or BitterSweet World of Chocolate

The New York Book of Tea

Author: Bo Niles

Discover the soothing delights of tea. The act of "taking tea" has long been known to relax and rejuvenate the soul. Newfound health benefits have increased tea's popularity, as have the tasty new variations-from chai lattes to Asian tapioca pearl teas. This new third edition of The New York Book of Tea takes the reader on a journey beyond the hustle and bustle of New York City to discover the finest tea oases, from a proper English tea for an afternoon with friends to a late-night cup to end the perfect evening out.

Author and tea aficionado Bo Niles also uncovers the best retail shops in which to buy tea and teaware, hotel teas that offer civilized atmosphere for a party, and the multitude of new Chinese and Japanese teahouses.

Revised and updated for this new third edition, The New York Book of Tea is the must-have reference for anyone who cherishes this ancient elixir and the rituals that enhance it.



Go to: The Dromedary Cook Book or Remembering Recipes

BitterSweet World of Chocolate

Author: Nikki Van der Gaag

For some people, one of the most enjoyable pleasures is a delicious piece of chocolate. Chocolate is more than just a sweet. It's a rich sensation, a comfort, a stimulant, and it's good for you - in moderation. And of course chocolate is the magic ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes.

But with people becoming more aware of the sources of this delectable food, this book explores the story of chocolate. It reveals an eventful history and explains why more of us are buying Fair Trade chocolate. Accompanied by 50 recipes from around the world, such as turkey in chocolate sauce, orange and chocolate biscuits, fondue and cheesecake, this book is chocolate for the mind and the body.



Table of Contents:
Foreword     7
Introduction     8
A passion for chocolate     10
Recipes
Main courses
Chili con carne with chocolate     12
Spanish roast with chocolate     14
Chocolate & zucchini/courgette chili     18
Chicken chocolate mole     20
Turkey & bean chocolate chili     24
Chicken-chocolate enchiladas     26
Chili sin carne con chocolate     28
Pumpkin & chocolate chili     34
Southwestern chili with chocolate     36
Cakes & cookies
Vegan chocolate cake     40
Brazil nut cake with chocolate chips     42
The sticky world of Big Chocolate     44
Marble chocolate cake     46
Chocolate banana bread     48
Irish potato cake with chocolate     52
Chocolate carrot cake     54
Chocolate cake with lemon filling     58
Oat & chocolate cupcakes     60
Vegan chocolate sponge cake     64
Fruitcake with chocolate     66
The source of our delight     68
Chocolate raspberry shortcakes     70
Oatmeal chocolate cake     72
Orange chocolate muffins     78
Chocolate rum cake     80
No-bake chocolate treats     84
Orange & chocolate cookies     86
Chocolate pumpkin spice cake     90
Dark chocolate brownies     92
The costs of chocolate: unfair trade     94
Chocolate chip scones     96
Chocolate cinnamon flapjacks/squares     98
Easy chocolate cake     102
Desserts, sweets & drinks
Chocolate sorbet     104
Chocolate balls     108
Chocolate pecan pie     110
Biscotti with almonds, orange & chocolate     114
Chocolate truffles     116
From pyramids to plunder     118
Chocolate fruit snacks     120
Fruit & chocolate bars     126
Chocolate cinnamon fondue     128
Chocolate cocktail     132
Coffee with rum & chocolate     136
Brazil nut & chocolate mousse     140
No-bake chocolate, date & nut pie     142
Fair Trade     144
Chocolate cream dessert     146
Pancakes with chocolate sauce     148
Mexican chocolate drink     152
Chilled chocolate drink     154
No-bake chocolate squares      158
Dried fruit crumble with chocolate chips     160
Chocolate chip sponge snacks     164
Chocolate samosas     166
Action - organizations & contacts     170
Index - subject     172
Index - recipes & ingredients     174
About the authors     176
About the NI     176

Friday, December 4, 2009

Basic Cookbook or Farlows Game and Fish Cookbook

Basic Cookbook: Classic Recipes for Every Kitchen

Author: Lesley Pagett

The Basic Cookbook is a collection of those versatile and simple recipes you grew up with, and how to successfully cook them at home. Being practical and accessible, the book details directions for the novice chef on how to cook rice, scramble eggs, make stock and bake a cake and features those all-important conversion charts, to ensure you get the recipe right the first time around. It also contains classic recipes that have stood the test of time - pumpkin soup, shepherd's pie, coleslaw and cheesecake, as well as delicious curries, stir-fries and casseroles that people enjoy eating today. So whether you are leaving home and want to learn how to cook, or you just want to create those nostalgic dishes from your childhood, The Basic Cookbook will enable you to enjoy good food at home with stunning results.



Look this: Science Sold Out or Personal Beauty

Farlow's Game and Fish Cookbook: With the Game Conservancy Trust

Author: Barbara Thompson

All-new color photography in large hard-cover format

-Outstanding modern and traditional recipes for all levels of cooking expertise

Invaluable addition to every cook and sportsman's library

This spectacular new game and fish cookbook is based upon the best-selling classic, The Game Cookery Book, but it has now been brought up to date, expanded and enhanced by specially commissioned color photography. It caters for the well-seasoned cook who might be looking for more modern ideas, as well as those new to game cookery who need to know how long to hang a pheasant or the best way to prepare a salmon.



Thursday, December 3, 2009

The Food and Cooking of Thailand or Recipes for Sea Food

The Food and Cooking of Thailand

Author: Judy Bastyra

The book includes all the most famous, popular and classic Thai dishes, and then goes on to feature dozens of more innovative and contemporary ideas and variations. Galangal, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Scented Fish Salad, Red Chicken Curry with Bamboo Shoots, Lemon Grass Pork, Pak Choi with Lime Dressing and Papayas in Jasmine Flower Syrup are just a handful of the delights featured on these pages.



New interesting textbook: Microsoft Office 2007 or Approximation Algorithms

Recipes for Sea Food: How to Prepare and Serve Fish, Oysters, Clams, Scallops, Lobsters, Crabs, and Shrimp

Author: Creative Cookbooks

Recipes for Sea Food contains recipes on how to prepare and serve fish, oysters, clams, scallops, lobsters, crabs and shrimp. Recipes for Sea Food was originally published in 1913.



Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Betty Crocker PocketChef Desserts or Gourmet Baby

Betty Crocker PocketChef Desserts

Author: Silverback Books Staff

Introducing PocketChef cards - the perfect combination of your favorite Betty Crocker recipes with portable convenience!

Say goodbye to lost and crumpled shopping lists.  Fitting easily into your purse, briefcase, backpack or glove box, PocketChef's handy "bookmark" format provides you with a simple approach to cooking and menu planning. 

PocketChef cards fan out to reveal 36 scrumptious Betty Crocker recipes, as seen in the latest edition of the bestselling Betty Crocker Cookbook. These timeless recipes haven been chosen by consumer focus groups for their reliability, ease of preparation and great taste.

Available in six convenient titles: Breakfast and Brunch, Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Quick Dinners 1, Quick Dinners 2, and Desserts.  A must-have for cooks on the go who don't have much time to spend in the supermarket!



Book about: The Science of Getting Rich or 101 Ways to Promote Your Web Site

Gourmet Baby: Fresh, Fun Healthy Recipes

Author: Kristi Riches

As a professional cook, restaurant owner and a mum, I wanted to give my son Oscar the very best that I could. Gourmet Baby offers an exciting range of healthy, fresh and fun recipes for your child and whole family to enjoy.The challenge of brand new taste buds with nothing but an honest opinion to give (whether I agreed or not!) has rewarded with recipes such as apricot chicken, fruit pate, peach salsa spaghetti, five*star*vegetable*mash and orange braised carrots among many. Happy Eating