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! ...

Moving house is officially one of life's most stressful experiences with many nasty traps awaiting the unwary. Collapsing chains abortive fees gazundering gazumping & hidden mortgage penalties can all prove ruinously expensive & emotionally devastating. So before entering the property jungle it's essential to know what you're doing. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an old hand the good news is that the Home Buying & Selling Manual" will put you firmly in the driving seat so you can confidently manage your own sale & purchase
- & save money. Haynes have made the experience as painless as possible enabling you to take control of each step in the process. Despite the credit crunch market downturns have always presented big opportunities & there are rich pickings for those who know the rules. But in recent years the advent of the Internet HIPs & e-conveyancing have transformed the way houses need to be sold & purchases funded. Recognised as one of the most comprehensive book available on this subject this manual is divided into separate parts devoted exclusively to buying & selling. Each stage is clearly explained in plain English backed up with hundreds of fascinating colour photos. All common problems are covered with plenty of tried & tested solutions provided. The conveyancing process is explained in full along with advice on how to get the best from estate agents solicitors surveyors & auctioneers as well as how to get the right mortgage when supply is rationed."
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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 ...

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. ...

Home Economics: AQA Child Development for GCSE 3rd Edition is a clear & informative introduction to all aspects of child development. With its full-colour reader-friendly format it provides comprehensive coverage of all topics of the AQA Home Economics for GCSE specification: Written by a leading examiner & expert in this field. Teachers & students can be confident that the book provides the correct level of information Breaks topics down into easily digested units Many full colour diagrams illustrations & photos to help bring the subject to life Complete & comprehensive coverage ensuring teachers/students don't have to spend time supplementing reading. Home Economics: AQA Child Development for GCSE 3rd Edition has been fully revised & updated in line with current practice & terminology & is the indispensable introductory text for a wide range of GCSE & Level 2 Child Care courses supporting Key Skills up to Level 2. Contents include: 1. Parenthood 2. Pregnancy 3. Diet health & care of the child 4. Development of the Child 5. Support for the Parent & Child. This new edition is supported by a separately available AQA Child Development for GCSE Online Teacher's Resource. ...

Look no further for an accessible & comprehensive guide to the OCR qualification as well as other Level 2 child development qualifications. Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE Home Economics: Child Development

Specification this book is a clear & informative introduction to all aspects of child development. Written by a bestselling author in this field it is filled with colourful diagrams illustrations & photos to help bring the subject to life. Activities & practical tasks throughout are aimed at a range of ability levels ensuring all students can access the material. Contents: 1. Family & Parenting 2. Preparation for Pregnancy & Birth 3. Physical development 4. Nutrition & Health 5. Intellectual Social & Emotional Development 6. Community Support 7. About the coursework (controlled assessment) 8. Exam preparation 9. Glossary This resource is supported by a separately available Teacher Resource CD-ROM.

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