A journey to some of the Earth's most endangered people in the remote Upper Amazon...a look at the rituals of the Bwiti cults of Gabon & Zaire...a field watch on the eating habits of 'stoned' apes & chimpanzees
- these adventures are all a part of ethnobotanist Terence Mc Kenna's extraordinary quest to discover the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. He wonders why as a species we are so fascinated by altered states of consciousness. Can they reveal something about our origins as human beings & our place in nature? As an odyssey of mind body & spirit Food of the Gods is one of the most fascinating & surprising histories of consciousness ever written. & as a daring work of scholarship & exploration it offers an inspiring vision for individual fulfilment & a humane basis for our interaction which each other & with the natural world. ' Brilliant provocative opinionated poetic & inspiring... Essential reading for anyone who ever wondered why people take drugs.' Rupert Sheldrake.
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The Grand Trunk Road is one of South Asias oldest & longest roads. For centuries it has linked the eastern & western regions of the Indian subcontinent running from Bengal across north India into Peshawar in Pakistan up to Afghanistan. Today it is still a major route the axis of Indias heavily populated north. The Food of the Grand Trunk Road" is a fascinating look at the food culture & traditions that have sprung up along this route promising recipes that reflect the eating traditions of the real India. In addition it presents a beautifully illustrated history of the road since its emergence as Indias first route for traders. This book follows Hardeep Singh Kohlis travels along this age-old route starting in Calcutta linking with Lucknow Aligargh & Delhi before curling north into the Punjab region of northwest India. The recipes are provided by Anirudh Arora head chef at Moti Mahal in London who has devoted his career to researching the long-forgotten recipes of rural India as found along the old Grand Trunk Road. Nostalgic favourites include bhalla papadi chaat a dish discovered in the streets of North India featuring crisp-fried pastry & chickpeas with a tamarind & mint chutney. From the seductive barbecued flavours of the Punjab to the sublime dals & vegetarian food of Lucknow this will be an eye-opening look at Indian food." ...

Create food that is dressed to impress with this collection of great-looking contemporary garnishing ideas. Packed with tips & expert instruction this book means that you can choose from more than one hundred realistically achievable garnishing ideas. An introductory section provides information on food presentation skills including choice of plate positioning of food & colour coordination as well as tips about equipment & useful gadgets. All the garnishes are designed to be deliciously edible & are composed from everyday natural ingredients. Whether youre a complete beginner or a seasoned professional cook this jargon-free manual guides you through the creation & uses of garnishes for all kinds of menus. About the authors Jo Denbury is a freelance journalist stylist & writer based in London. She was Features Director for Elle Decoration Associate Editor of Telegraph Magazine & Editor of Coast Magazine. She has written regularly on food for Source Magazine & Sunday Times Style. Cara Hobday has been a professional food journalist & stylist for 14 years & is the author of a number of cookery books most recently Kids Healthy Lunchbox. ...

In sixty-four bite-sized pieces of advice Michael Pollan's Food Rules" tells you everything you need to know to eat healthily dine happily & live well. Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much. Using those seven simple words as his guide internationally-acclaimed food journalist Michael Pollan offers this indispensable handbook for anyone concerned about health & food. Sensible easy to use & written in plain English " Food Rules" is a set of memorable adages designed to help you eat real food in reasonable amounts gathered from a wide variety of sources: nutritionists anthropologists ancient cultures
- & grandmothers. Whether at the supermarket a restaurant or an all-you-can-eat buffet this handy pocket-size resource is the perfect manual for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat. " In more than four decades I have come across nothing more intelligent sensible & simple to follow than these principles". (" The New York Times"). " Instantly makes redundant all diet books & 99 per cent of discussions around healthy eating... Sense at last". (" Daily Mail" praise for " In Defence of Food"). " Pollan invites us to grab our pots & pans & cook some real food for dinner". (" Time Out" praise for " In Defence of Food"). " Read this witty book for a healthier life & diet". (" The Times" praise for " In Defence of Food"). Michael Pollan has been writing for over twenty years about the places where the human & natural worlds intersect: food agriculture gardens drugs & architecture. " The Omnivore's Dilemma" about the ethics & ecology of eating was named one of the ten best books of 2006 by the " New York Times" & the " Washington Post". He is also the author of " The Botany of Desire" "A Place of My Own" & " Second Nature" & most recently " In Defence of Food"."
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The books in this series from the editors of the Food Service Professional are the best & most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train your wait staff & literally everything in between. They are easy & fast -to-read easy to understand & will take the mystery out of the subject. The information is boiled down" to the essence. They are filled to the brim with up-to-date & pertinent information. The books cover all the bases providing clear explanations & helpful specific information. All titles in the series include the phone numbers & web sites of all companies discussed. What you wont find are wordy explanations tales of how someone did it better or a scholarly lecture on the "theory". Every paragraph in each of the books is comprehensive well researched engrossing & just plain fun-to-read yet are packed with interesting ideas." ...

Food is a massive industry & the many key players involved have very different interests. In wealthy nations those interests can range from corporate survival & maintaining profitability in a market with limited demand to promoting a healthy diet & ensuring food safety. For the poor the emphasis is all too often on simply getting enough to eat. As information technology & biotechnology are set to revolutionize the food system it is essential to understand the broad context in which the different actors operate so that all the worlds people can enjoy a safe secure sufficient & sustainable food supply. This text provides an overview of todays dominant food system
- one developed in & controlled by northern industrialized countries & one that is becoming increasingly globalized.
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Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Food Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Resistant Materials Graphic Products Product Design & Textiles Technology. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Food Technology. The other five subjects are also available: Electronic Products Resistant Materials Graphic Products Product Design & Textiles Technology. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. FREE 16-page pull-out guide to Controlled Assessment included! ...

Intended for use alongside the GCSE Essentials Food Technology Revision Guide this workbook

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Food & wine are vital components of the tourism experience & are increasingly being seen as prime travel motivators in their own right. Food Tourism Around The World: Development Management & Markets" offers a unique insight into this phenomenon looking at the interrelationship between food the tourism product & the tourist experience. Using international case studies & examples from Europe North America Australasia & Singapore " Food Tourism Around The World: Development Management & Markets" discusses the development range & repurcussions of the food tourism phenomenon. The multi-national contributor team analyses such issues as: the food tourism product; food tourism & consumer behaviour; cookery schools
- educational vacations; & food as an attraction in destination marketing. Ideal for both students & practioners the book represents the most comprehensive & wide-ranging treatment yet of this recent development in tourism."
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How to start grow & succeed in the food truck business. Food trucks have become a wildly popular & important part of the hospitality industry. Consumers are flocking to these mobile food businesses in droves inspiring national food truck competitions & even a show dedicated to the topic on The Food Network. The relatively low cost of entry as compared to starting a restaurant combined with free & low-cost ways to market them to the masses via platforms like social media are just two of the reasons that food truck business are drawing in budding entrepreneurs. Author David Weber a food truck advocate & entrepreneur himself is here to offer his practical step-by-step advice to achieving your mobile food mogul dreams in The Food Truck Handbook. This book cuts through all of the hype to give both hopeful entrepreneurs & already established truck owners an accurate portrayal of life on the streets. From concept to gaining a loyal following to preventative maintenance on your equipment this book covers it all.

Includes:: profiles of successful food trucks detailing their operations profitability & scalability. Establish best practices for operating your truck using one-of-a-kind templates for choosing vending locations opening checklist closing checklist & more. Create a sound business plan complete with a reasonable budget & finding vendors you can trust; consider daily operations in detail from start to finish & ultimately expand your business. Stay lean & profitable by avoiding the most common operating mistakes. Author David Weber is Founder & President of the NYC Food Truck Association (NYCFTA) which brings together small businesses that own & operate premium food trucks in NYC focused on innovation in hospitality high quality food & community development.

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