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A selection of stellar contributors to the fabulous women's
magazine The Gentlewoman present a timely selection of
thought-provoking, witty essays on manners, offering the modern
woman viewpoints and advice on classic conundrums and totally
contemporary matters With contributions from a roster of The
Gentlewoman's impeccably engaging contributors and readers,
including Ann Friedman, Eva Wiseman, Otegha Uwagba, Caroline Roux,
Susan Irvine, and Joan Juliet Buck, this thoughtful, stylish
collection of essays is an essential guide to navigating today's
world. Individually arresting and unexpected, with advice on
subjects ranging from the classic topics of manners and social
behavior (tipping; arriving alone; godparenting; hosting) to
totally contemporary matters (the best legal drugs; the benefits of
a menstrual cup; the art of regifting; and crafting the perfect out
of office reply), and tips and opinions galore from fun friends of
the magazine from Miranda July and Hilary Mantel to Kylie Minogue
and Honey Dijon, together these essays form a singular perspective
on modern life: that of The Gentlewoman.
A Perfect Gift for the Cocktail Lover Inspiring, practical, and
designed for entertaining, this beautifully designed deluxe box set
includes two cocktail books and matching coasters-- The Negroni
Book: More than 30 recipes, including both the classic that
achieved cocktail perfection in Florence, Italy, and dozens of
variations, deviations, and delicious reinterpretations. The
Martini Book: A celebration of the timeless, sophisticated, and
iconic cocktail of choice among generations of writers, actors,
politicians, bon vivants--and of course, 007--and more than 30
recipes. 8 Coasters: Serve your perfect drinks in style. Eight
cocktail-bar quality coasters are included in the set, four Negroni
and four Martini, each featuring a striking image over a strong
cork base.
In official partnership with Downton Abbey and with 50 stunning
photographs featuring stills from across the series and right up to
the latest film release, this collection of 70 delicious cocktail
recipes is a lavish toast to the glamorous world of the Crawleys.
With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of
Downton Abbey, and an introduction by food historian Annie Gray,
this curated selection of recipes spans the world of Downton, from
drawing-room party drinks to downstairs hangover cures and more. In
addition to classic concoctions like a Mint Julep, Prince of Wales
Punch and Ginger Beer, this collection features character-specific
twists such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attache, The Valet and The
Chauffeur. With a brief history of each drink and peppered with
quotes from Downton characters, the recipes are organized by the
places the drinks were served: The library (stirred drinks and
after-dinner drinks) The grounds (refreshing drinks) The great hall
(party drinks) The drawing room (pre-dinner drinks and hangover
helpers) The village (everyday drinks) Photographed using the
original lead crystal used on set, each cocktail is guaranteed to
raise your spirits, whether by channeling the verve of Lady Mary,
the wit of Violet Crawley or the plain speaking of Mrs Patmore.
With these cocktails, relish the rich traditions and flavours of
Downton Abbey without end.
Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from
your kitchen! Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of
three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and
exciting meals from many cultures. Discover comfort food from
around the world, and add some international flair to your dinner
table. In addition to providing simple recipes for every meal and
occasion, Katie includes sidebars explaining how her recipes can be
adapted for vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies--and
how to add fresh new flavors to kids' lunches. From "meatless
Mondays" to "taco Tuesdays," the recipes in this book include
something for everyone! Bring the unforgettable flavors of the
world to your table through 170 recipes including: Seven Global
Go-To Sauces Mexican Chimichurri Chicken Burgers Thai Curry
Meatball Subs Cuban Fish Tacos with Citrus Mango Slaw Easy Pad Thai
Noodles Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza Crispy Korean Chicken Sliders
And so much more! This cookbook also provides great ideas for
celebrating cultures through food: Chinese New Year's
Dinner--featuring TV personality Jeannie Mai (The Real) and with
recipes provided by her mom, Mama Mai Greek Easter Dinner--with
recipes provided by TV personality and lifestyle expert Debbie
Matenopoulos (The Home & Family Show) Cinco de Mayo
Celebrations--with recipes provided by cookbook author and
celebrity chef Jeffrey Saad Hanukkah Dinner--with recipes provided
by Faye Levy, a prolific cookbook author and lead cooking columnist
for the Jerusalem Post Katie learned to cook alongside her mother,
and it's now an experience she loves to share with her daughter.
She hopes to inspire other families to have fun in the kitchen
together with these recipes everyone will love!
"Wherever I travel, be it a different state, country, or continent,
I always call Phil when I need to know where and what to eat. He's
the food guru of the world." -Ray Romano The ultimate collection of
must-have recipes, stories, and behind-the-scenes photos from the
beloved Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil. Phil Rosenthal, host of
the beloved Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, really loves food
and learning about global cultures, and he makes sure to bring that
passion to every episode of the show. Whether he's traveling
stateside to foodie-favorite cities such as San Francisco or New
Orleans or around the world to locations like Saigon, Tel Aviv, Rio
de Janeiro, Mexico City, or Marrakesh, Rosenthal includes a healthy
dose of humor to every episode-and now to this book. In Somebody
Feed Phil the Book, Rosenthal presents never-before-heard stories
from every episode of the first four seasons of the series, along
with more than sixty of viewers' most requested recipes from
acclaimed international chefs and local legends alike (including
Rosenthal' s favorite sandwich finds from San Francisco to Tel
Aviv), so you can replicate many of the dishes from the show right
at home. There are also "scripts" from some of Rosenthal's video
phone calls from the road with his family making this the ultimate
companion guide for avid fans of the show as well as armchair
travelers and adventurous at-home chefs.
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