This work is a continuous text made up of extracts from Dorothy Wordsworths Journal" & a selection of her brothers poems. Dorothy Wordsworth kept her journal because I shall give William pleasure by it. In doing so she never dreamt that she was giving future readers not only the chance to enjoy her fresh & sensitive delight in the beauties that surrounded her at Grasmere but also a rare opportunity to observe the progress of a poets mind. Colette Clarks skilful & perceptive arrangement of Dorothys entries alongside Williams poems throws a unique light on his creative process & shows how the interdependence of brother & sister was a vital part in the writing of many of his great poems. By reading these poems in relation to the journal it is possible to trace the processes by which they were committed to paper & so achieve a fuller understanding of them. A writer in her own right Dorothy kept her journal sparse in personal & emotional detail. Yet there is nevertheless a deep emotional undercurrent running beneath the surface which only falters when William marries Mary Hutchinson. Never again was Dorothy to achieve the freedom spontaneity & the limpidly beautiful prose with which she infused & irradiated the Grasmere journals." ...

Nothing lifts the heart like the smell of a cake baking the first slice of a warm homemade tart a hot muffin with your coffee in the morning or a steamed pudding on a cold night. There are a few simple secrets to making home baking wonderful. Whether youre cooking cakes meringues pastries biscuits or puddings you will discover in Home Bake" how to make them the best. The books simple cakes include classics such as Genoise Sponge & Light Fruit Cake alongside more surprising recipes such as Apple & Honey Crumble Sponge. There are flour-free cakes muffins & cupcakes too
- from the Marshmallow Muffin to the Chai-tea Cupcake. Delicious puddings are also made easy. Discover how to make the perfect Baked Lemon Cheesecake or a simple Blueberry Cheesecake. Create a gorgeous Steamed Sticky Toffee Pudding or a glamorous Hot Ginger Bread Souffle. Or learn the simple tricks behind a great Tarte Tatin or a delicious Bakewell Tart. Delicious recipes simple tricks...this book contains everything you need to know to make gorgeous homemade bakes."
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The growing movement of Nordic cuisine centres on its devotion to high-quality regional produce the creativity of the chef & a sound awareness of the workings of nature-a set of principles that guides author Hanne Risgaard in Home Baked. With enticing full-colour photographs throughout Home Baked offers recipes & techniques for baking artisan bread & pastry using organic nutrient-rich grain & stone-milled flour grown & milled on Skortoft Molle the Risgaards' farm on Als an idyllic island in the southeast of Denmark. Copenhagen's celebrated restaurant NOMA recently accorded a ' World's Best Restaurant' award uses Skortoft Molle products. Risgaard's recipes include unique ingredients like foraged herbs & greens-such as the Cocotte with Ramsons elderflower muffins & ' Green Knots' made with stinging nettle-that emphasize the distinct Nordic approach to bread baking that is worlds away from most conventional baking books. The book

Includes:: a guide to basic equipment & kitchen set-up ingredients & the history of Skortoft Molle & their philosophy.

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* Make your own wine beer ale cider or cordials at home * Information on ingredients techniques & the all-essential brewing kit * Over 90 recipes suitable for any ability Ever wondered how to make your own beer cider or fruit wine? Home Brew provides the recipes techniques & essential information to get you started as well as the low-down on the kit needed. Handy tips & guidance will ensure that before long you are enjoying your own brew. Brewing 'your own' is the perfect way to make the most of seasonal fruits & gluts & there are recipes for every taste
- from scrumptious blackberry wine to sparkling cider fruity cherry beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer.
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There can be little more satisfying than taking your first sip of delicious home-brewed beer. In this step-by-step guide beer & brewing expert Ted Bruning shows how easy it can be to make your own beer wine & cider with just basic equipment & a few key skills. Made without the unnecessary chemicals & additives added to shop-bought drinks the beverages featured in this book will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. With guidelines for each step of the way from what equipment you'll need & advice on different malts & ingredients how to mash & boil through to how to bottle your finished product. Accompanied by colour illustrations of the equipment & ingredients & a detailed guide to suppliers shops & home brewing societies. Home Brewing provides clear instructions & handy hints for beginners & delicious recipes for those already adept; this guide is the perfect way to enjoy the fruits vegetables & grains of the season in the most delicious way! ...

Award-winning chef & restaurateur Neven Maguire shows everyday cooks how to achieve kitchen success with his indispensible new culinary guide & cookbook. Determined to raise the standards of home cooking Neven Maguire transfers his expertise from the restaurant to the kitchen offering expert advice to the novice & experienced cook alike. In his straightforward & friendly way Neven coaches the reader through essential kitchen skills reinforcing the fundamentals such as basic equipment & cooking terminology before moving on to demystify more advanced techniques like mastering knife skills & preparing meat & fish. Accompanying Nevens in-depth knowledge are 130 impeccable recipes derived from his own highly-regarded & award-winning menu all adapted for the home cook. With recipes ranging from easy to advanced there are ideas here for every course including extras such as breads canapes condiments & cocktails. Step-by-step instructions & Nevens insightful hints & tips show you how to use your newly-acquired skills & techniques to achieve faultless results. With its clean user-friendly design stunning food photography & Nevens endless encouragement this book will give every cook a little bit of know-how & plenty of new-found confidence in their own ability. RECIPES INCLUDE: * Red Onion Olive & Rosemary Focaccia * Carrot Ginger & Honey Soup * Chicken Liver Pate with Fig Jam * Gratin of Hake Prawns & Basil on a bed of Spinach * Toulouse Sausages with Creamy Apple & Potato Mash & Red Onion Gravy * Wild Mushroom Strudel * Amaretti Baked Peaches with Mascarpone Cream * White Chocolate Tiramisu * Apple & Mint Vodka * Classic Madeira Sauce ...

Bestselling TV cook Rachel Allen feeds her family & yours with a collection of easy & delicious recipes that everyone will love plus handy kitchen tips & tricks to make your life easier. In this her sixth cookbook Rachel shows how easy it is to feed your family great food every day. From school run to bedtime Rachel has suggestions that even the fussiest eater will love. Treat your loved-ones to nourishing delicious food with this indispensable inspirational recipe collection full of wise words clever hints & tips & above all Rachels irresistible recipes. CHAPTER BREAKDOWN
- Breakfast & Brunch
- Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
- Supper
- Snacks & treats
- Baby Food
- Desserts
- Sweets
- Basics
- Plus handy sections explaining meal planning home freezing healthy eating & much more!









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TV chef Lorraine Pascale author of the phenomenal bestseller Baking Made Easy is back with her second cookery book
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TV chef Lorraine Pascale author of the phenomenal bestseller Baking Made Easy is back with her second cookery book -- this time packed with simple & delicious recipes for relaxed home cooking that go far beyond baking. The queen of cookery is back with 100 scrumptious & seriously easy recipes from cosy soups & roasts to delicious autumnal breads in this beautifully photographed second book to accompany Lorraines BBC2 prime time four-part autumn cookery series. ...

This comprehensive fully illustrated book written by a team of specialists shows you exactly how to tackle a variety of home decorating tasks. Whether you are painting wallpapering or tiling it guides you step-by-step through every stage in the process from initial preparation to the finishing touches helping to ensure attractive & long-lasting results. ...