For a nation with a long & proud-military tradition one token stands above all others as a mark of recognition for the ultimate individual feats of arms: the Victoria Cross. Awarded for one reason alone
- to mark extreme acts of great heroism by British & Commonwealth servicemen in the face of the enemy
- it is unquestionably the hardest club in the world to gain entrance to. Its holders
- ordinary soldiers sailors & airmen
- are linked by an uncommon bond of exceptional bravery displayed often at great personal risk & against impossible odds. The VC has been awarded only sixteen times since the end of the Second World War in 1945. Three of these awards were made to recipients who had paid the ultimate sacrifice while demonstrating gallantry beyond the call of duty.



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Vefas Kitchen" is the first authoritative & all-encompassing Greek recipe book in English. Doing for Greek cuisine what the hugely successful " Silver Spoon" did for Italian it contains more than 700 fully updated straightforward & mouthwatering recipes. Aimed at all lovers of Mediterranean food the book will appeal to anyone who loves to cook easy tempting & delicious dishes from simple but stunning salads & mezedes in summer to slowly simmered meat dishes & crisp filo pastries in winter. As well as presenting definitive recipes for taverna favourites such as moussaka tzatziki & hummus the book documents the extraordinary variety of local sweets & pastries delicious home-baked breads & cheeses of the mountainous interior as well as the fish & vegetable dishes of coastal areas simply fragranced with lemons & herbs. Like Italian cuisine Greek cooking is incredibly simple & delicious & is based on the natural qualities of good olive oil fruit & vegetables grains & seafood. & more than almost any other cuisine modern Greek food contains many traces of its remarkable history with its origins as far back as Homer & the wine-dark Aegean Sea of the Iliad. The health benefits of the traditional Greek diet are well documented & the extensive Greek repertoire of vegetable dishes is well represented with more than 300 dishes that do not contain meat or fish. There is a comprehensive introduction on local ingredients & wines the history of Greek cooking & the culinary characteristics of each region as well as recipes for traditional & religious dishes. Vefa Alexiadou is the leading culinary authority in Greece today & is the author of many bestselling cookbooks. " Vefas Kitchen" will quickly become a must-have for all home cooks & lovers of Mediterranean food." ...

Drawing directly from his experience as an acclaimed climate-change gardener & of setting up a kitchen garden from scratch for River Cottage Mark explains the practical aspects of organic growing introduces us to a whole world of vegetables we may not have previously considered & does away with alienating gardening jargon once & for all. Mark begins with a catalogue of vegetables that will grow in this country explaining for each their benefits what varieties to go for dos & donts & popular culinary uses. He then invites us to create a wish list of foods & shows us his own list from his early gardening days. Next he explains how to turn this wish list into a coherent kitchen garden plan appropriate for our space whether it be a patch of acidic soil a roof-top garden or an allotment whether we put on our wellies in every free moment or are time-poor gardeners. Then he puts all the theory into practice showing us how to look after nutrients in the soil how to resist pests & diseases & how to make our garden sustainable & organic. In clear concise sections we learn about seed trays supporting plants with climbing structures mulching composting companion planting irrigation & promoting pollination & there are additional tables showing sowing & harvesting times plant sizes & alternative varieties of plants for different sites. About thirty recipes & a directory of useful addresses finish the book & the handbook is complemented by bright colour photography throughout. Practical & inspiring with a textured hard cover & an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Veg Patch is destined to join Handbooks No. 1 2 & 3 as an indispensible household reference. ...

Whether you are a full-time vegan or you choose to cut out animal products whenever possible theres no need to miss out on your favourite cakes. Baking without eggs butter & milk is not only possible but also easy & just as delicious as what you are used to baking. There are now so many alternative ingredients available from supermarkets & healthfood stores & with Dunja Gulins recipes youll have all the inspiration you need to start baking. Simple Cakes & Muffins to try include Muffins with Summer Berries; Fancy Cakes like the stunning Chocolate Layer Cake are sure to impress; for a mid-morning snack try Slices & Bars like Bean Brownies & Fruity Oat Bars; choose from Cookies & Biscuits such as Hazelnut Bites & Coffee-Toffee Cookies; vegan Pies Tarts & Strudels can be just as good as real pastry so try a Pear Strudel; bake vegan Herb Focaccia & you will never buy regular Bread again; & finally Special Baked Treats like Jam Parcels & Baked Plum Dumplings make mouthwatering desserts. ...

This is the ultimate guide to dairy-free cookies & bars from the authors of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World & Veganomicon. Going vegan doesnt mean giving up dessert. In this sweet n sassy guide Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romeros vegan world domination mission continues with dairy-free batches of everyones favourite treat-cookies! From classic favourites to fancy delights " Vegan Cookies Are Invading Your Cookie Jar" features 100 original recipes with beautiful colour photographs throughout. Its full of Isa & Terrys signature advice on ingredients baking tools & tricks how to share your cookies & even what cookies to eat for dinner. Delicious recipes include Classy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Green Tea Walnut Biscotti." ...

The hosts of the vegan cooking show The Post Punk Kitchen are back with a vengeance & this time dessert. A companion volume to Vegan with a Vengeance Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World is a sweet & sassy guide to baking everyone's favorite treat without using any animal products. This unique cookbook contains over 50 recipes for cupcakes & frostings some innovative some classics with beautiful full color photographs. Isa & Terry offer delicious cheap dairy-free egg-free & vegan-friendly recipes like Classic Vanilla Cupcakes (with chocolate frosting) Crimson Velveteen Cupcakes (red velvet with creamy white frosting) Linzer Torte Cupcakes (hazelnut with raspberry & chocolate ganache) Chai Latte Cupcakes (with powdered sugar) & Banana Split Cupcakes (banana-chocolate chip-pineapple with fluffy frosting). Included also are gluten-free recipes decorating tips baking guidelines vegan shopping advice & Isa's true cupcake anecdotes from the trenches. When Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World no dessert lover can resist. ...

This is a major new vegan bible on international cuisine from the coauthor of the national bestseller Veganomicon". The world is vegan! As the popularity of meat-free dairy-free health-focused & global-footprint-reducing eating continues to gain momentum this cookbook answers the call with a wealth of novel flavors & ingredients. In " Vegan Eats World" a collection of more than 200 recipes Terry Romero makes delicious cuisine from all corners of the globe accessible to everyone. Readers will find an exciting mix of new choices to add to their recipe rotation from surefire favorites like tofu pad thai & cucumber summer rolls to inspired creations including crispy falafel pizzettes & five-spice cauliflower bahn mi sandwiches. " Vegan Eats World" will also include helpful guides for everything from planning celebratory meals to satisfying weeknight dinners preparing party food for friends & potlucks or introducing novel additions to any holiday spread for delicious & memorable meals. " Vegan Eats World" will feature tons of helpful tips & insightful sidebars pitched in a voice our readers have grown to love. Highlights include: focus on how to shop for the right ingredients for the right meal. No need to work your life around cooking meals with just a few minutes of planning a week; the right cookware for the right job. When to use what you have or invest in ethnic cookware & how to make the most out of what you already have; & it doesnt have to be authentic to be authentically delicious! Dont fear ingredient substitutions. There are adjustments for less oil & lower-fat recipe guidelines gluten-free adaptation & sugar-free recipes." ...

This is a practical guide to vegan food & cooking with over 40 tempting recipes including nutritional advice & more than 350 step-by-step photographs. Explore the full potential of vegan cooking with this informative guide. It

Includes:: a useful introduction that covers every aspect of becoming a vegan from essential nutrition ethical shopping & the daily diet to eating out & vegan parties & veganism through pregnancy as well as a comprehensive directory of ingredients. It

Includes:: 40 fantastic recipes that cover all meas & occasions such as Classic Cooked Breakfast Roasted Root Vegetable Soup Falafel Sweet & Sour Vegetables with Tofu Vegetable Paella & Parsnip Cake with Orange Icing. It is beautifully illustrated with 350 photographs including step-by-step techniques & a picture of each finished dish. Full nutritional information is provided throughout. Whether you are already a vegan or are considering becoming one this book offers a wealth of advice for living a healthy life. It covers what foods & products to avoid & how to replace them maintaining a balanced diet preparing meals for the family planning foods for pregnancy eating out & entertaining at home. An in-depth directory of ingredients contains every kind of natural food from fruits vegetables grains nuts & seeds to tofu herbs & vegan alternatives to dairy products. This book also contains 40 sumptuous recipes so that you can put all these ingredients into action making it the perfect addition to any vegans kitchen shelf.



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You dont have to blow your budget to eat great meatless & dairy-free meals every day. With Vegan on the Cheap you can enjoy delicious vegan meals every day of the week. Veteran food writer & vegan authority Robin Robertson provides 150 mouth-watering exciting recipes that cost just 50 cents to $2 per serving-hefty savings to go with hearty vegan meals. This book presents great options for savory soups & stews satisfying salads hearty noodle dishes first-class casseroles favorites for the slow cooker & meatless & dairy-free recipes for classics like pizza burgers & sandwiches. Plus theres even a chapter for desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth. Throughout the book smart tips & creative ideas help you save money by cooking in bulk prepping meals in advance & finding tasty ways to reuse leftovers.

Includes:: 150 money-saving recipes for delicious vegan meals like Walnut-Dusted Fettuccine with Caramelized Vegetables & Fresh Pear Galette Written by renowned vegan & vegetarian expert & food writer Robin Robertson author of 1 000 Vegan Recipes Features cost-per-serving icons that highlight the cost of each affordable dish Packed with affordable recipes & money-saving tips this is the ultimate resource for every vegan kitchen.

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From the reigning queens of vegan baking this is a cookbook that elevates the latest dessert trend
- pies & tarts
- to a whole

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