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Handmade Gifts From The Kitchen is a delightful gift in itself, as well as a beautiful collection of culinary gift ideas for you to make and bake at home for friends and family.
Indulgent fudge, warming liqueurs, spicy chutneys, sweet and crumbly homemade biscuits … the list goes on. A jar of your favourite preserve or a box of homemade truffles is a delightful way to say thank you to someone special, or for Christmas or birthdays, or indeed for any celebration whatever time of the year. Full of love and
originality, the recipes are a pleasure to create and wrap as well as to give. Each recipe has a guide for how long it takes to prepare and make, and the introduction to each offers ideas on how to use it or adapt it for any occasion.
There is a myriad of ideas for wrapping the gifts in a stunning and stylish way, so that every gift is unique.
In a moment of madness, Costa Ayiotis, a former United Nations diplomat, quits the Joburg rat race and opens a Greek taverna in Hout Bay.
The local barflies and village idiots predict his demise in a notoriously fickle seasonal town. He is determined to prove them wrong.
In this refreshingly hilarious rollercoaster of a ride, Costa's fiery Greek temperament is tested by a constant stream of customers from all corners of the planet.
A book for anyone who ever yearned to escape from it all.
"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.
This comprehensive guide in official partnership with the hit TV
series Downton Abbey is a lavish celebration of the elegant
institution of afternoon tea, filled with recipes, historical facts
and etiquette guides. With over 150 stunning photographs featuring
stills from across the series and right up to the latest film
release, this collection of 70 delicious recipes will give you
everything you need to take afternoon tea just like the Granthams
do in the much-beloved series. With a foreword by Gareth Neame,
executive producer of Downton Abbey, this book investigates the
history of tea, covering its origins and varieties, the etiquette
surrounding its consumption in English aristocratic life, and its
presence in the series, both upstairs and downstairs. The book then
turns to 70 recipes for delicious bakes, bites and assorted sweet
and savoury delights to accompany a delightful afternoon tea, with
sections on: Pastries, buns and biscuits - Whip up classics like
the cream scone or chelsea buns, as well as enticing delicacies
such as raspberry eclairs and chocolate florentines. Cakes, tarts
and puddings - From colourful Battenburg cakes and lemon tarts to
warming spicy dark gingerbread or steamed toffee pudding, these
irresistable bakes will have something to suit every taste. Tea
sandwiches and savoury bites - Enjoy mini pork pies and cornish
pasties, or make carefully trimmed tea sandwiches to complete any
spread. Preserves and spreads - Make aromatic strawberry-rhubarb
jam, currant jelly or lemon curd from scratch to accompany your
bakes. This carefully curated selection of recipes spans the world
of Downton, from intimate afternoon tea taken in the drawing-room
to glamorous tea parties in the garden. Full of photographs and
quotes from Downton characters, with this book you can recreate the
rich traditions and flavours of Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea time
and time again.
Learn how to greet others politely! This nonfiction book covers a
variety of greetings and farewell gestures that students can use in
everyday life. Perfect for young readers, this book also includes a
short fiction piece related to the topic, a bonus activity, and
other useful features. This 20-page full-color book uses pictures
and words to teach students how to greet others. It also covers
important life skills such as meeting new people and includes an
extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom,
at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about polite
communication, meeting new people, and friendly interactions.
Arguably the best chef of his generation, and now a global superstar, over the course of his career Gordon Ramsay has built a restaurant empire, from Singapore to Las Vegas and from Bordeaux to Dubai. But alongside the new openings, tucked away in a quiet street in Chelsea in London is the jewel in Gordon's crown - Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. With its tiny dining room, the restaurant which Gordon opened 25 years ago has a legendary reputation and has been awarded 3 Michelin stars for the past 15 years.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: A Story of Excellence is an exclusive look behind the scenes at one of the best restaurants in the world, and captures the constantly evolving quest for culinary perfection as Gordon and his brilliant team challenge themselves to stay ahead of the game in the ever competitive world of fine dining.
Capturing the attention to detail that goes into each dish as they balance the best seasonal ingredients and flavors, set against the rich tapestry of restaurant life the book is a fascinating insight into the magical and rare experience of eating at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
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.
This is the 30th Anniversary Edition of Susan Branch's classic first cookbook ~ published in 1986, and written at the kitchen table of her little house on Martha's Vineyard. Susan has given us this revised and expanded version of Heart of the Home, Notes from a Vineyard Kitchen, with lots of new illustrations, new recipes, end papers, and cover ~ plus, a red ribbon bookmark, and 16 brand new pages. Homemade, hand-written, artist-crafted and watercolored, this delightful book celebrates the art of the home with delicious recipes such as Tangerine Confetti Cake, Stuffed Pork Chop Casserole with Apples and Sweet Potatoes, Banana Fritters, Onion Pudding, Asian Quinoa Salad, and Garlic Bread that we are assured is "to die for," plus stories from home, such as The Importance of Traditions and How to Make a Kitchen Garden. There is also a special section for Breakfast, including Breakfast in Bed, and recipes for Blueberry Corncakes and Cranberry Marmalade.
A humorous guide that features party-planning tips, delicious
recipes, and loving homages to the beloved TV comedy series,
Schitt's Creek. Dine, imbibe, and be blithesome in true Rose family
fashion. Whether they're throwing ostentatious soirees or
Valium-fueled tantrums, entertaining a crowd (and sometimes just
Stevie) is what the Roses do best! Let their sagacious advice and
biting wit wash over you with Fold In The Cheese: The Unofficial
Schitt's Creek Guide to Splendiferous Entertaining. Recipes like
"Cardamom Rose Cocktail", "Johnny's Hundred-Dollar Sliders", and
"Chocolate Ganache Torte" will titillate taste buds while tips on
how to put on a proper game night, host a holiday party, and even
organize your own movie premiere will help to create a most
consummate atmosphere for hosting. This illustrious tome gives you
everything you need to create an event that's sure to be. . .
memorable.
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