The New York Times Top Five Bestseller
- Michael Pollan's uniquely enjoyable quest to understand the transformative magic of cooking.
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In 1994 Anchee Min published Red Azalea a memoir of growing up during the violent trauma of the Cultural Revolution. It became an international bestseller. Twenty years later Min returns to give us the next chapter as she moves from the shocking deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of the promised land of America without language money or a clear path. With the help of actress Joan Chen Anchee applies to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She shows a portfolio of her self-taught brush paintings at the US consulate & is granted an entry visa but once in America Anchee finds she is on her own forced to survive by her wits & indomitable spirit. She teaches herself English by watching Sesame Street has five jobs at once sleeps in unheated rooms in desolate neighbourhoods. As well as her struggle to understand her new country
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- Anchee suffers rape collapses from exhaustion marries poorly & divorces after giving birth to her daughter Lauryann. Despite her tough lonely journey Anchee finds that it is Lauryann who will save her & root her finally in America. As a child Anchee understood herself as a mere 'bolt on the great machine that was Communism'; in America she learns how to succeed in a radically different culture despite bitter hardships & countless setbacks. The Cooked Seed is an unforgettable story.

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This is a great opportunity to pick up some great cookery tips! Depending on the school you pick & the season you will have different themes to choose from such as vegetarian Asian Italian Mediterranean Indian Seafood or bread-making. Enjoy a warm welcome complimented with refreshments on your arrival. A qualified chef will then provide you with a cookery demonstration in a fun atmosphere where you will witness the cooking of several dishes in the theme of the lesson. Depending on the location you will either get to taste food along the way or sit down to a meal at the end comprising of the dishes that were cooked in front of you. ...

This is an indispensable guide to preparing fish from sourcing & seasoning to gutting & filleting with over 50 mouthwatering recipes. If you have ever found yourself at the fishmongers feeling overwhelmed at the variety of fish available then this is the book for you. Cooking fish doesnt have to be difficult if you are well prepared & have a few essential techniques mastered. The book begins with a detailed look at types of fish including white fish & oily fish as well as shellfish. A comprehensive techniques section follows covering essential skills such as gutting scaling filleting & marinating. Once the basics have been mastered choose from 50 delicious yet simple recipes each clearly explained with step-by-step photography & text. Cookery School: Fish" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skills in the kitchen & understand more about where the food we eat comes from." ...

This is an indispensable guide to preparing meat from sourcing & seasoning to boning & carving with over 50 delicious recipes. If you have ever found yourself in a butchers shop feeling overwhelmed at the variety of cuts of meat then this is the book for you. Cooking meat doesnt have to be difficult if you are well prepared & have a few essential techniques mastered. The book begins with a detailed look at the various cuts of meat available with invaluable advice on sourcing & choosing ingredients. A comprehensive techniques section follows covering essential skills such as slicing carving & de-boning & seasoning. Once the basics have been mastered choose from 50 mouthwatering yet simple recipes each clearly explained with step-by-step photography & text. Cookery School: Meat" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skills in the kitchen & understand more about where the food we eat comes from." ...

This title presents more than 200 great cookie biscuit bar & brownie recipes. Learn everything you need to know about making baking decorating & storing all types of cookies
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Includes:: more than 200 fantastic recipes for every occasion from sweet & sticky treats to wholesome crackers. With more than 650 glorious photographs each recipe is accompanied by a picture of the finished cookie & illustrated instructions to ensure perfect results every time. Try your hand at classic butter cookies sweet & funny puppy faces rich & indulgent praline Pavlova cookies or quick & simple no-bake white chocolate snowballs. Whether youre an experienced baker or a novice cook this stunning book is a must-have for every kitchen. This wonderful practical cookbook is perfect for everyone who loves cookies. The in-depth introduction covers all the basic techniques from making different doughs to decorating ideas. Over 200 classic & modern recipes are divided into tempting chapters on childrens party cookies brownies & bars indulgent treats celebration cookies no-bake cookies crackers & even healthier options & recipes for special diets. From Giant Triple Chocolate Cookies to Chinese Fortune Cookies there is a tantalizing treat for any occasion.


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Kate Shirazis endless reinvention of baking classics doesnt stop at cakes so shes followed her successful title Cupcake Magic with a new volume devoted entirely to delicious biscuits & cookies. All her recipes are made with eggs from her own free-range flock of (battery rescue) hens & a donation from the sale of each book will be made to a rescue charity. A perennial favourite biscuits & cookies are quick to make & impossible to resist. Here are recipes for all the biscuit tin must-haves & some creative reinventions of old classics. Packed with baking tips captivating new recipes modern photography & delightful illustrations this book provides ideas for sweet & savoury childrens & adults seasonal & special occasion biscuits
- & even a section for those with special dietary needs so nobody misses out on these delicious treats. A section devoted to ingredients & equipment makes sure youve always got the right kit to h&. Filled with Kates enthusiasm humour & expert baking knowledge fans of Cupcake Magic will love this must-have follow-up."
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This slipcased set of two hardback cookery books

Includes:: a definitive collection of cookies The Great Big

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Theres only one thing that Coolios been doing longer than rapping & thats cooking. He was cooking for himself from the age of ten & he hasnt ever looked back. When growing up poor Coolio learned how to turn a tin of tuna some bread & a bottle of chilli sauce into a masterpiece. As the first exponent of Ghetto Gourmet" Coolios recipes are built solid comfort foods with a healthy twist. His meals dont break the bank because while growing up poor Coolio learned that you dont have to be rich to eat well. Coolio mixes-in fusion recipes including Italian Mexican & Asian. As Coolio says " All you need is a little bit of food & a little bit of know-how." Cookin with Coolio features 75 tasty easy-to-make & economical recipes accompanied by 25 full-colour pictures. The book covers everything you need to know & is sure to entertain with chapters called How to Become a Kitchen Pimp Appetizers for that ass Salad eatin bitches & Pimpin the poultry." ...

Get your child cooking with activity expert Jane Bull. If youre bored with your usual culinary creations get into the kitchen with your child & put the fun back into cooking! From cool fruit lollies to tasty cheese tarts create 50 nutritious & mouth-watering recipes together including Upside-Down Cake Perfect Pasta & Pick & Mix Soup. Easy-to-follow step-by-steps show exactly how to whip up perfection on a plate so your child will learn the basics of cooking in no time. Its the ultimate cooking adventure for all trainee chefs. ...