This is the book on the way we eat Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer & scholar of everyday life Margaret Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners from the civilizations of ancient Greece & medieval Europe to the way that technology has altered & continues to alter our behaviour over dinner She writes of everything from cultural idiosyncrasies around preparation & consumption to the surprising origins of tableware
- forks took eight centuries to become common utensils the plate began as a four-day-old slice of bread Blending folklore history & humour this is a feast of fact & observation on one of our most primal rituals the meal
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Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions & who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous Ritz London Hotel? This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime & provides us with all the expertise on the ceremony as well as the recipes Stories about the legendary afternoon teas at The Ritz & fascinating details about the history of tea drinking are complemented with passages from such diverse writers as Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde Over fifty recipes are included for different kinds of afternoon tea specialities from delicate sandwiches strawberry shortcake & rose petal jam to crumpets & muffins for hearty teas in front of a roaring fire The author gives an infallible guide to the many blends of tea & their suitability to particular occasions Beautifully presented & delightfully illustrated this book is the perfect gift for tea drinkers everywhere ...

The Rivals for Catan is a reimplementation of Catan Card Game Each player portrays a prince for Catan developing their individual provinces & competing to build a more successful province than the other The basic mode of play is similar to the original Catan Card Game where players expand their provinces by building settlements connected by roads Players may also build expansions in their settlements that aid them in various ways or upgrade their settlements to cities to allow more expansions to be built They build these additions by using resources that they accumulate each turn which are determined by the roll of a die Cards are drawn on each turn to replenish the players& hands The players may also use action cards that directly affect either their own province or their opponent&s province The Rivals for Catan features a reduced pool of cards without the more aggressive style of action cards found in the original Catan Card Game Therefore all action cards will be able to be used from the beginning of the game unlike in the original card game Ways to Play The Introductory Game focuses on the basics of the card game featuring gameplay that is more appropriate for newcomers This game is played to 7 victory points &

Includes:: 36 Expansion Cards in four stacks This play style should take beginner players 25 to 30 minutes to play Three Theme Games add more rules expansions & aggressive cards These Theme Games may be played individually or combined to play a variant called " The Duel of the Princes" Each Theme Game adds 24 Expansion & Event Cards to the cards from the Introductory Game which are placed in two stacks separately from the cards from the Introductory Game When playing a Theme Game playtime should be around 45 to 60 minutes As with the original Catan Card Game players can also play the Tournament Game in which each player chooses specific cards to build their deck ahead of time from which they draw from during the game Theme The theme of The Rivals for Catan is no longer restricted only to the feudal era of the Middle Ages like the original Catan Card Game The Introductory Game portrays the very early years of the world of Catan while each Theme Game takes place in progressively later eras These eras are known as " The Era of Gold" " The Era of Turmoil" & " The Era of Progress" Age 10 Players 2 Play Time 45 Minutes

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You will need The Rivals for Catan to play this expansion The Rivals for Catan Age of Darkness a 90-card expansion for The Rivals for Catan

Includes:: three separate theme sets that can be used with the base game The Era of Intrigue – You will witness the confrontation of followers of new & old beliefs & take part to determine Catan&s spiritual balance " Religious Dispute" causes both players to lose cards; Churches & Temples minimize losses; Temple cards strengthen your access to your own draw stacks Church cards lure opposing heroes & earn gold With a Church & a Temple you may build the Great Thing stead & end the conflict The Era of Merchant Princes – Using the " Commercial Harbor" & the " Merchant&s Residences" decisive buildings in the struggle for trade advantage players try to control Catan&s commerce " Maritime Trade Monopolies" & the " Master Merchants" enhance trade ships " The Shipbuilder" reduces the building costs of ships Dominate trade using clever card combinations! The Era of Barbarians – Use Castles Border Fortresses the Strategist the Caravel & new heroes to fend off both the barbarian attacks & your rival&s efforts to dominate your holdings Ages 12 2 Players Play Time 45-60 Minutes

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Follow a little fish on her epic journey downriver as she travels out into the unknown With stunning artwork from Hanako Clulow ...

Explores life on the Makuyu & Kameno ridges of Kenya in the early days of white settlement Faced with an alluring new religion & magical customs the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown & those who see beyond it ...

n The River you & the other mayoral players each struggle to create the best pioneer settlement by developing land along a river bed in your town collecting resources from the area & constructing buildings As you explore & build up the untouched frontier your workers will settle down along the way meaning that your other workers will shoulder more of the burden to do what you want to do which

Includes:: making nicely organized landscapes to please the aestheticians in town Every decision counts in this fast & streamlined tile-placement game & in the end the player with the most impressive settlement will win! Players 2-4 Playing time 30-45 mins Ages 8

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Description below is for brand new sealed products & may not represent the item fully Images are for illustration only Contents & item condition may vary All items are sold in working condition Instruction manuals guides downloadable or online accessible content listed on the product are not guaranteed to be included n The River you & the other mayoral players each struggle to create the best pioneer settlement by developing land along a river bed in your town collecting resources from the area & constructing buildings As you explore & build up the untouched frontier your workers will settle down along the way meaning that your other workers will shoulder more of the burden to do what you want to do which

Includes:: making nicely organized landscapes to please the aestheticians in town Every decision counts in this fast & streamlined tile-placement game & in the end the player with the most impressive settlement will win! Players 2-4 Playing time 30-45 mins Ages 8

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' Their best book yet' Independent The River Cafe serves the best of Italian food This is THE cookbook The best of the best of their classic Italian recipes Enjoy a simple creamy risotto con latte accompanied by a cool glass of prosecco Toss spaghetti alla carbonara with juicy pancetta & fresh parsley Or serve up a tray-baked chicken drizzled in squeezed lemon stuffed with tomatoes & olives For afters a treat from northern Italy baked blackberry & apple strudel' Their favourite classic Italian recipes in one place is something not to be missed' Jamie Oliver Opened by Rose Gray & Ruth Rogers in 1987 the legendary River Cafe changed the way we cook eat & think about Italian food Over decades they travelled extensively through Italy cooking with friends chefs & wine makers who shared with them their traditional & regional classic family recipes This book is Rose & Ruth's personal interpretation of those precious recipes the pages rich with their experiences & knowledge A passionate celebration of Italy & its unique culture of food these 200 inspiring recipes sit side by side with memories of the places stories of the people & insights into the regions seasons ingredients & techniques Woven with evocative photography taken in the Italian homes where Rose & Ruth cooked & in the cities villages vineyards markets & shops they grew to know so well this is a book you will turn to time & time again for special occasions everyday meals or simply to read & relish ' It's hard to decide Rose & Ruthie's outstanding restaurant or their wonderful & inspiring cookbooks If pushed I would plump for the latter' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ...

THE RIVER CAFE COOK BOOK is one of the most influential cookbooks ever published & is the winner of both the Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year & BCA Illustrated Book of the Year awards Acclaimed for their innovative re-interpretation of Italian farmhouse cooking
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- at the River Cafe restaurant Rose Gray & Ruth Rogers have produced an outstanding selection of Italian recipes with an emphasis on uncomplicated food which is vibrant with flavour Beautifully illustrated THE RIVER CAFE COOK BOOK is a wonderful guide to this approachable & exciting form of Italian cooking & a celebration of a great restaurant

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