18 books like Cooking and Eating

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Tasting the past Jacqui Wood · 2009 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The many influences of the past on our diet today make the concept of 'British food' very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans all brought ingredients to the table, and the country was introduced to all manner of spices after the Crusades. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess and then, of course, the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from… Shares: Food habits, Cooking, History

Food in England Dorothy Hartley · 1954 · 674p · ≈ 22h · Moderate The long poem at the centre of John Hartley Williams' new collection is a dramatic monologue narrated by a laconic, possibly lamed, forest dweller, a lowly crewmember on a barge travelling an unnamed waterway. Some of his remarks are addressed to his talisman, the shrunken head of an African tribesman. The barge carries a sinister cargo and its captain has a preference for sadistic sex. Other… Shares: Food habits, Cooking, History

The essence of Japanese cuisine Michael Ashkenazi · 2000 · 252p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The past few years have shown a growing interest in cooking and food, as a result of international food issues such as BSE, world trade and mass foreign travel, and at the same time there has been growing interest in Japanese Studies since the 1970s. This volume brings together the two interests of Japan and food, examining both from a number of perspectives. The book reflects on the social and… Shares: Food habits, Cooking

Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners Elizabeth Hiller · 2016 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Years ago nothing but butter or lard were used for shortening and frying; to-day the visible supply of these two products is insufficient to supply the demand, taking into consideration the amount of butter required for table use. Furthermore, as the demand increased it outgrew the supply of butter and lard, with the result that prices were materially advanced; and, incidentally, the quality has… Shares: Cooking

Weight Watchers Mini Series Weight Watchers · 2015 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate To celebrate the upcoming publication of the Weight Watchers 50th Anniversary Cookbook, we have selected some of the book's most scrumptious, share-able foods for one unbeatably priced e-book: Weight Watchers Party Favorites, the ultimate roundup of bites and drinks for a "Who knew it was healthy?" get-together. This e-book offers exclusive cocktails (like a caipirinha and a twist on a Bellini)… Shares: Cooking

The Supernatural Kids Cookbook Nancy Mehagian · 2011 · 85p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Shares: Cooking

Breakfasts and teas Paul Pierce · 1907 · 88p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The Breakfasts and Teas Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions. In appreciation of the many favorable press notices and high editorial comment given to my previous efforts in the compilation of books on suggestions for entertaining and in the publication of my magazine, What To Eat, this book on Breakfasts and Teas, is inscribed. Full well I realize the difficulties under which most Women Editors… Shares: Cooking

Maccabee meals Judyth Saypol Groner · 2012 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Provides instructions for preparing Hanukkah meals, including how to light the candle, how to play dreidel, and make table and Hanukkah decorations. Shares: Cooking

Lectin Free Cookbook Clarissa Fleming · 2018 · 104p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Ask yourself these questions:It is never too late to adopt a diet change that will vastly improve your quality of life. Whether your goal is to...- Eliminate the discomfort of mystery digestive issues- Stop unexplained bloating- Achieve or maintain your ideal body shape- Reduce general inflammation- Have a better idea of what is in your food- Control the symptoms of an autoimmune disorder- Or… Shares: Cooking

Meal Prep Mark Evans · 2019 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Discover How You Can Become Finally Fit Again and Never Look Back Ever!The first step is also always the easiest, however, which is why the information you find in the following chapters is so important to take to heart as they are not concepts that can be put into action immediately. If you file them away for when they are really needed in the gym, however, then when the time comes to use them,… Shares: Cooking

How to Cook Everything - The Basics Mark Bittman · 2003 · ★ 4.0 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Moderate "The next best thing to having Mark Bittman in the kitchen with youMark Bittman's highly acclaimed, bestselling book How to Cook Everything is an indispensable guide for any modern cook. With How to Cook Everything The Basics he reveals how truly easy it is to learn fundamental techniques and recipes. From dicing vegetables and roasting meat, to cooking building-block meals that include salads,… Shares: Cooking

Gabi's Fabulous Functions Caroline Karanja · 2018 · 24p · ≈ 48m · Moderate Computer coding in the kitchen? Yes! Best friends Gabi and Adi are baking a special birthday treat-and making a recipe is a lot like creating a function in a computer code. These scientifically minded junior programmers are always on the lookout for ways to work coding concepts into their day with Code Play! Shares: Cooking

Cooked Michael Pollan · 2013 · ★ 4.1 · 475p · ≈ 15h · Moderate "Fire, water, air, earth--our most trusted food expert recounts the story of his culinary education In Cooked, Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements--fire, water, air, and earth--to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession… Shares: Food habits, Cooking

Much Depends on Dinner Margaret Visser · 1986 · ★ 3.9 · 351p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Food. We spend a good part of every day buying, preparing, eating, and savouring it. Only sleep and work take more time out of our lives. Margaret Visser uses the ingredients of an ordinary meal as a jumping-off point for an engaging, thoroughly researched look into one of our essential obsessions. Did you know that lettuce is a member of the daisy family? That sea salt is cultivated in salt… Shares: Food habits, Cooking, History

The assumption of agency theory Kate Forbes-Pitt · 2011 · 172p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "The digital age is affecting all aspects of historical study, but much of the existing literature about history in the digital age can be alienating to the traditional historian who does not necessarily value or wish to embrace digital resources. History in the Digital Age takes a more conceptual look at how the digital age is affecting the field of history for both scholars and students. The… Shares: Social change, History

Hunger and work in a savage tribe Audrey I. Richards · 1932 · 238p · ≈ 7h · Challenging The force of hunger in shaping human character and social structure has been largely overlooked. This omission is a serious one in the study of primitive society, in which starvation is a constant menace. This work remedies this deficiency and opens up new lines of anthropological inquiry. The whole network of social institutions is examined which makes possible the consumption, distribution, and… Shares: Food habits, Cooking

Culinary taste Donald Sloan · 2003 · 208p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Culinary Taste: Consumer Behaviour in the International Restaurant Sector looks at the factors that influence our culinary tastes and dining behaviour, illustrating how they can translate into successful business in industry.With a foreword from Prue Leith, restaurateur, author, teacher, and prolific cookery writer and novelist, and a list of well-known and respected international contributors… Shares: Food habits, Cooking

Cooking Basics for Dummies Bryan Miller · 2004 · ★ 3.9 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Are you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners and learn the ropes of home cooking? Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5th Edition takes the intimidation out of cooking and helps you start cultivating your culinary prowess in no time. From learning fundamental cooking techniques like dicing, chopping, and sauteing to creating delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, you'll discover how to cook up… Shares: Cooking

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