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Kitchen Medicine - How I Fed My Daughter out of Failure to Thrive (Hardcover): Debi Lewis Kitchen Medicine - How I Fed My Daughter out of Failure to Thrive (Hardcover)
Debi Lewis
R1,074 R779 Discovery Miles 7 790 Save R295 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this happily-ever-after tale, author Debi Lewis learns how to feed her mysteriously unwell daughter, falling in love with food in the process. For many parents, feeding their children is easy and instinctive, either an afterthought or a mindless task like laundry and driving the carpool. For others, though, it is on the same spectrum in which Debi Lewis found herself: part of what felt like an endless slog to move her daughter from failure-to-thrive to something that looked, if not like thriving, at least like survival. The emotional weight of not being able to feed one's child feels like a betrayal of the most basic aspect of nurturing. While every faux matzo ball, every protein-packed smoothie that tasted like a milkshake, every new lentil dish that her daughter liked made Lewis's spirit rise, every dish pushed away made it sink. Kitchen Medicine: How I Fed My Daughter out of Failure to Thrive tells the story of how Lewis made her way through mothering and feeding a sick child, aided by Lewis' growing confidence in front of the stove. It's about how she eventually saw her role as more than caretaker and fighter for her daughter's health and how she had to redefine what mothering--and feeding--looked like once her daughter was well. This is the story of learning to feed a child who can't seem to eat. It's the story of growing love for food, a mirror for people who cook for fuel and those who cook for love; for those who see the miracle in the growing child and in the fresh peach; for matzo-ball lovers and the gluten-intolerant; and for parents who want to feed their kids without starving their souls.

Mediterranean Diet - Step By Step Guide And Proven Recipes For Smart Eating And Weight Loss (Hardcover): John Carter Mediterranean Diet - Step By Step Guide And Proven Recipes For Smart Eating And Weight Loss (Hardcover)
John Carter
R564 R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Food Geographies - Social, Political, and Ecological Connections (Hardcover): Pascale Joassart-Marcelli Food Geographies - Social, Political, and Ecological Connections (Hardcover)
Pascale Joassart-Marcelli
R4,195 R2,957 Discovery Miles 29 570 Save R1,238 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text introduces students to the main issues, theories, and methods related to the study of food from a geographic perspective. Concise and accessible, it provides an overview of key issues in the study of food and illustrates them with current examples from around the world. As the first textbook on this topic, it provides students with theoretical concepts and analytical approaches grounded in the subfields of geography, showcasing the integrative nature of the discipline and its unique ability to combine environmental and social perspectives. It encourages students to think critically about food systems and develop solutions to make them more sustainable and equitable.

Tomb Raider - The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide (Hardcover): Tara Theoharis, Sebastian Haley Tomb Raider - The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide (Hardcover)
Tara Theoharis, Sebastian Haley
R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Inspired by the hit Tomb Raider videogame franchise, this book features over 40 recipes from the many locations Lara Croft visits and explores across the globe, with food and drinks inspired by key characters and locations. Also included is expert information on the cultural history of the many beautiful cities and countries to which she travels. A global exploration, this unique cookbook and travel guide takes fans on an exclusive journey across the planet chasing the thrills and adventures of Lara Croft. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as stunning art from the games, this is the ultimate gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike.

The Austrian Manuscript Cookery Book in the Long Eighteenth Century - Studies of Form and Function (Hardcover, New edition):... The Austrian Manuscript Cookery Book in the Long Eighteenth Century - Studies of Form and Function (Hardcover, New edition)
Helga Müllneritsch
R1,499 Discovery Miles 14 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The question of what a manuscript cookery book is or can be is still far from settled. Based on detailed archival research, this book establishes a basic typology of manuscript cookery books, with a focus on the function they served in the life of their owners: memory aid, manual of practical instruction, book in its own right, and showpiece. The author also investigates the work situation of women through an analysis of the educational role of the manuscript cookery book and its function as a tool for the professional cook. It represents a substantial contribution towards closing gaps in knowledge and material relating to reading and writing in eighteenth-century Austria.

Salsas and Dips - Over 101 recipes for the perfect sauces, seasonings and marinades (Paperback): Mamie Fennimore Salsas and Dips - Over 101 recipes for the perfect sauces, seasonings and marinades (Paperback)
Mamie Fennimore
R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From classic tomato salsa to baked goat cheese dip with honey drizzle, Salsas and Dips is packed with delicious ideas for any craving or occasion! Dress up every meal - or snack - with some extra flavor from Salsas and Dips! From classic dip and salsa recipes to bold new creations, cooks with any level of experience can recreate over 100 mouthwatering recipes for every occasion or event, with shopping lists and entertainment tips to match. What's more, this book is full of delicious dippables, like homemade potato chips, chocolate-covered pretzels, and grilled chicken skewers. Inside you'll find: *Chipotle and Adobo Salsa *Roasted Tomato Salsa *Baba Ganoush *Tiramisu Dip *Cheese Twists *Edamame Hummus *Broccoli Cheddar Dip *Watermelon Salsa *Cookie Dough Dip *Whipped Ricotta Dip *Tortilla Chips *Jicama and Apple Salsa Sure to please all palates, Salsas and Dips will help you add that punch of extra flavor to any meal!

American Indian Food (Hardcover, New): Linda Murray Berzok American Indian Food (Hardcover, New)
Linda Murray Berzok
R1,903 Discovery Miles 19 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This, the first, in-depth survey of Native American Indian foodways is an amazing chronicle of both human development over thousands of years and American history after the European invasion. It sheds light not only on this group and their history but on American food culture and history as well. For thousands of years an intimate relationship existed between Native Americans and their food sources. Dependence on nature for subsistence gave rise to a rich spiritual tradition with rituals and feasts marking planting and harvesting seasons. The European invasion forced a radical transformation of the indigenous food habits. Foodways were one of the first layers of culture attacked. Indians were removed from their homelands, forced to cultivate European crops such as wheat and grapes, new animals were introduced, and the bison, a major staple in the Great Plains and West, was wiped out. Today, American Indians are trying to reclaim many of their food traditions. A number of their foodways have become part of the broader American cookbook, as many dishes eaten today were derived from Native American cooking, including cornbread, clam chowder, succotash, grits, and western barbeque. The story of Native American foodways presented here is an amazing chronicle of both human development over thousands of years and American history after the European invasion. Through cultural evolution, the First Peoples worked out what was edible or could be made edible and what foods could be combined with others, developed unique processing and preparation methods, and learned how to preserve and store foods. An intimate relationship existed between them and their food sources. Dependence on nature for subsistence gave rise to a rich spiritual tradition with rituals and feasts marking planting and harvesting seasons. The foodways were characterized by abundance and variety. Wild plants, fish, meat, and cultivated crops were simply prepared and eaten fresh or smoked, dried, or preserved for lean winters. The European invasion forced a radical transformation of the indigenous food habits. Foodways were one of the first layers of culture attacked. Indians were removed from their homelands, forced to cultivate European crops, such as wheat and grapes, new animals were introduced, and the bison, a major staple in the Great Plains and West, was wiped out. Today, American Indians are trying to reclaim many of their food traditions. Other traditions have become part of the broader American cookbook, as many dishes eaten today were derived from Native American cooking, including cornbread, clam chowder, succotash, grits, and western barbeque. The scope is comprehensive, covering the six major regions, from prehistory until today. Chapters on the foodways history, foodstuffs, food preparation, preservation, and storage, food customs, food and religion, and diet and nutrition reveal the American Indians' heritage as no history can do alone. Examples from many individual tribes are used, and quotations from American Indians and white observers provide perspective. Recipes are provided as well, making this a truly indispensable source for student research and general readers.

The Yellow Kitchen (Hardcover): Margaux Vialleron The Yellow Kitchen (Hardcover)
Margaux Vialleron
R463 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R42 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Expectation meets Julie and Julia, The Yellow Kitchen is a brilliant exploration of food, belonging and friendship. London, 2019. A yellow kitchen stands as a metaphor for the lifelong friendship between three women: Claude, the baker, goal-orientated Sophie and political Giulia. They chase love and careers; dreaming and consuming in the city, but always returning to the yellow kitchen to share a meal. That is, until a trip to Lisbon unravels unexplored desires between Claude and Sophie. Having sex is one thing, waking up the day after is the beginning of something new. Exploring the complexities of female friendship, The Yellow Kitchen is a hymn to the last year of London as we knew it and a celebration of the culture, the food and the rhythms we live by. Praise for The Yellow Kitchen: 'Rich and thoroughly intoxicating, The Yellow Kitchen is a sensual journey into friendship, food and female sexuality, full of complex, fascinating characters and bold ideas. I loved it' Rosie Walsh 'A heady mix of politics, friendship, sex and food, poignant, provocative and utterly distinctive' Paula Hawkins 'An exquisite novel - beautifully rendered, powerfully told, and so deeply felt. I urge you to read this novel - you will never forget it' Lucia Osborne-Crowley 'Mixing female friendship, romance, loss, redemption, and memorable meals, The Yellow Kitchen is the perfect recipe for a flavorful literary feast. With subtle dashes of wit and generous sprinklings of honesty, Margaux Vialleron has crafted a brave and tender tale' Kim Fay, author of Love & Saffron 'The Yellow Kitchen is so warm and convivial in atmosphere, and its discussion of the politics of the UK and their impact very poignant. It portrayed beautifully the sense of adventure of being a certain age, with its rush and richness and emotional confusion, and I found it such a satisfying read' Emily Itami, author of Fault Lines

Vegetable Simple: A Cookbook - A Cookbook (Hardcover): Eric Ripert, Nigel Parry Vegetable Simple: A Cookbook - A Cookbook (Hardcover)
Eric Ripert, Nigel Parry
R774 Discovery Miles 7 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Food Education and Gastronomic Tradition in Japan and France - Ethical and Sociological Theories (Hardcover): Haruka Ueda Food Education and Gastronomic Tradition in Japan and France - Ethical and Sociological Theories (Hardcover)
Haruka Ueda
R4,027 Discovery Miles 40 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

presents a new approach to food education that moves beyond nutrition-centered education focuses on taste education and gastronomy, as two key concepts which have great potential to positively impact food education will greatly interest students, scholars, policymakers and educators working on food education, food related issues at the intersection between nutritional and social sciences, and 'gastronomes' searching for a pedagogical guide for developing their capabilities to eat in a more humanistic way.

Arbitrary Stupid Goal (Paperback): Tamara Shopsin Arbitrary Stupid Goal (Paperback)
Tamara Shopsin
R451 R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Save R28 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The centre of Tamara's universe is Shopsin's, her family's legendary greasy spoon, aka "The Store," run by her inimitable dad, Kenny - a loquacious, contrary, huge-hearted man who, aside from dishing up New York's best egg salad on rye, is Village sheriff, philosopher, and fixer all at once. All comers find a place at Shopsin's table and feast on Kenny's tall tales and trenchant advice along with the incomparable chili con carne. Filled with clever illustrations and witty, nostalgic photographs and graphics, and told in a sly, elliptical narrative that is both hilarious and endearing, Arbitrary Stupid Goal is an offbeat memory-book mosaic about the secrets of living an unconventional life, which is becoming a forgotten art.

Seven Days In The Valle - Baja California's Wine Country Cuisine (Hardcover): William S Koenig Seven Days In The Valle - Baja California's Wine Country Cuisine (Hardcover)
William S Koenig; Edited by Nicholas Gilman; Foreword by Nicholas Gilman
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Nostalgie - Kos Wat Vra Vir 'n Tweede Skep En Sê "Onthou Jy Nog" (Paperback): Herman Lensing Nostalgie - Kos Wat Vra Vir 'n Tweede Skep En Sê "Onthou Jy Nog" (Paperback)
Herman Lensing
R360 R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Save R28 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Nostalgie is Herman Lensing se sewende kookboek en volg op die uiters suksesvolle Huiskos/Home Cooking in 2021, wat vir ’n Gourmand-toekenning benoem is, en Dit Proe Soos Huis (Human & Rousseau), wat in 2019 verskyn het.

Herman se laaste boek in die trilogie vertel – in sy eie woorde – die storie van sy lewe tot op 36 jaar. Die eerste proe of geur van kos laat jou terugdink en verlang – dit bring Nostalgie. En om met kos ’n oorgang van die verlede na die hede te bring is vir Herman belangrik. Nostalgie is nes jy Herman se kombuis ken: Hy gebruik kos om mense te laat onthou en te verenig.

Nostalgie bevat meer as 80 resepte, van bykos tot hoofgeregte; van brood tot kos uit jou yskas; van kos van die kole af tot vleisgeregte, en van vakansiekoekies tot nageregte. Elke hoofstuk weerspieël Herman se liefde vir kos en vir mense, met staaltjies waarin jy jou kan verkneukel.

Stocking up - America's Classic Preserving Guide IC Preserving Guide, Completely Revised and Updated (Paperback, Revised... Stocking up - America's Classic Preserving Guide IC Preserving Guide, Completely Revised and Updated (Paperback, Revised edition)
Carol Hupping
R715 R658 Discovery Miles 6 580 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to harvesting, storing, preparing, and preserving foods of all kinds.

For the self-sufficient farmer or the urban weekend gardener, the third edition of Stocking Up is an invaluable addition to any kitchen. With detailed illustrations and easy-to-follow directions, this encyclopedic resource makes "stocking up" easy.

Follow step-by-step instructions for:

* Freezing, canning, drying, and preserving fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry
* Harvesting nuts, seeds, sprouts, fruits, and vegetables
* Preparing pickles, relishes, jams, jellies, butters, cheeses, and breads.

With more than 300 recipes for preservable foods -- from old standards like casseroles, fruit leather, and ice cream to new favorites such as sun-dried tomatoes, herb vinegars, and salt- and sugar-free versions of basic fare, Stocking Up covers everything for the home cook. Hundreds of charts and illustrations simplify preserving chores and choices for everyone interested in stocking up on wholesome, natural foods.

The Language of Food - A Linguist Reads the Menu (Paperback): Dan Jurafsky The Language of Food - A Linguist Reads the Menu (Paperback)
Dan Jurafsky
R391 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ketchup began as a fermented fish sauce from China's Fujian province: ke for fermented fish, tchup for sauce. The British were the first to add tomatoes to their anchovy "catsup" in 1817. A century later, Heinz changed the spelling again-and added sugar. In The Language of Food, Dan Jurafsky opens a panoramic window onto everything from the modern descendants of ancient recipes to the hidden persuasion in restaurant reviews. Combining history with linguistic analysis, Jurafsky uncovers a global atlas of premodern culinary influence: why we toast to good health at dinner and eat toast for breakfast and why the Chinese don't have a word for "dessert". Engaging and eclectic, Jurafsky's study reveals how everything from medieval meal order to modern menu design informs the way we drink and dine today. Tuck in!

Eating Your Words - 1001 Words to Tease Your Taste Buds (Hardcover): William Grimes Eating Your Words - 1001 Words to Tease Your Taste Buds (Hardcover)
William Grimes
R733 Discovery Miles 7 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Here is a feast of words that will whet the appetite of food and word lovers everywhere. William Grimes, former restaurant critic for The New York Times, covers everything from bird's nest soup to Trockenbeerenauslese in this wonderfully informative food lexicon.
Eating Your Words is a veritable cornucopia--a thousand-and-one entries on candies and desserts, fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, spices, herbs, wines, cheeses, liqueurs, cocktails, sauces, dressings, and pastas. The book includes terms from around the world (basmati, kimchi, haggis, callaloo) and from around the block (meatloaf, slim jims, Philly cheesesteak). Grimes describes utensils (from tandoor and wok to slotted spoon and zester), cooking styles (a bonne femme, over easy), cuts of meat (crown roast, prime rib), and much more. Each definition includes a pronunciation guide and many entries indicate the origin of the word. Thus we learn that olla podrida is Spanish for 'rotten pot' and mulligatawny comes from the Tamil words milaku-tanni, meaning 'pepper water.' Grimes includes helpful tips on usage, such as when to write whiskey and when to write whisky. In addition, there are more than a dozen special sidebars on food and food word topics--everything from diner slang to bad fad diets--plus a time line of food trends by decade and a list of the best regional snack foods.
Even if you don't know a summer sausage from a spring chicken, you will find Eating Your Words a delectable treat. And for everyone who loves to cook, this superb volume is an essential resource--and the perfect gift.

Kitchen Explorers! - 60+ recipes, experiments, and games for young chefs (Paperback): America's Test Kitchen Kids Kitchen Explorers! - 60+ recipes, experiments, and games for young chefs (Paperback)
America's Test Kitchen Kids
R332 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R20 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A-Z Guide to Healing Foods - A Shopper's Companion (Paperback): Elise Marie Collins A-Z Guide to Healing Foods - A Shopper's Companion (Paperback)
Elise Marie Collins
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Filled with science, natural remedies and modern wisdom, this portable and concise reference is needed by those confused by the all the claims of superfoods or who want to make an informed decision about what foods are best for them. Yoga instructor, nutrition expert and active mother Elise Collins has compiled a compact yet comprehensive list of healing foods, their vitamin and mineral content, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease symptoms of illness. Arranged alphabetically and complete with a cross-reference for what's best to eat to treat specific ailments, this guidebook to nutrition is designed to be as convenient as a shopping list. Included are preparation tips and recipes make this the ultimate tool for joyful eating and radiant health. The A-Z Guide to Healing Foods inspires the reader to explore, prepare, procure, grow, taste, savor, and above all, enjoy healing foods. This guide will steer readers towards fabulous foods that foster an overall sense of well being.

Classic Restaurants of Wichita (Hardcover): Denise Neil Classic Restaurants of Wichita (Hardcover)
Denise Neil
R721 Discovery Miles 7 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Atsuko's Japanese Kitchen - Home-Cooked Comfort Food Made Simple (Hardcover): Atsuko Ikeda Atsuko's Japanese Kitchen - Home-Cooked Comfort Food Made Simple (Hardcover)
Atsuko Ikeda 1
R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Expertly takes readers into a world of Japanese home cooking far from the austere precision of the sushi counter, or the late-night rush of the ramen-ya. . . .This welcome primer goes a long way toward making Japanese cooking accessible to home cooks curious but perhaps intimidated by the cuisine." Publishers Weekly Learn how to make the enigmatic and umami-rich comfort food of Japan, with over 75 recipes straight from Atsuko Ikeda's authentic yet modern Japanese Kitchen. Japanese home-cooking is full of comfort, but a version of comfort food that is stylish, mouth-watering and less unhealthy than most. For those who aspire to recreate the Japanese dishes enjoyed in restaurants or on holiday, and to discover even more about the secrets and techniques involved in Japanese home cooking, you are invited into Atsuko's Kitchen. Learn the subtle art of creating a balanced meal as demonstrated with an easy-to-follow infographic. Learn the basics, such as how to season food the Japanese way, how to prepare dashi stock and how to make variations on basic rice. Choose from the delicious array of main dishes you might be familiar with, such as chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu pork, beef tataki, gyoza, seared tuna with ponzu, vegetable tempura, okonomiyaki, grilled aubergine with sesame sauce, plus recipes from Atsuko's own family and modern creative repertoire. Also featuring 'izakaya' small plates for sharing and sumptuous modern desserts, there is Japanese comfort food for every occasion. With tips on how to present your dishes in the traditional way, anecdotes and cultural explanations of dishes, discover the secrets of Japanese home-cooking for yourself.

My Stir-fried Life (Hardcover): Ken Hom My Stir-fried Life (Hardcover)
Ken Hom 1
R621 R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Save R83 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As a boy, Ken Hom lived hand-to-mouth in the slums of Chicago's Chinatown. Today, he is one of the most celebrated TV chefs of all time, the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food and introduced the nation to the wok.This is the story of that remarkable journey.Aged just eight months when his father died, Ken was raised by his mother in an atmosphere of punishing poverty. But no matter how little they had, they ate well. Life would change when, at the age of eleven, Ken landed a job in his uncle's Chinese restaurant. From these humble beginnings, he travelled the globe and went on to become one of the world's greatest authorities on Asian food. His wildly popular books have inspired millions of home cooks, and he paved the way for a generation of celebrity chefs.High-spirited and frequently funny, My Stir-Fried Life is the epicurean's epic - a gastronomic narrative that lifts the spirits, tantalises the taste buds and feeds the soul of anyone and everyone who loves cooking, from the keen novice to the accomplished connoisseur.

Comfort Food - Meaning and Memories (Hardcover): Michael Owen Jones, Lucy M. Long Comfort Food - Meaning and Memories (Hardcover)
Michael Owen Jones, Lucy M. Long
R3,186 Discovery Miles 31 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Comfort Food explores this concept with examples taken from Atlantic Canadians, Indonesians, the English in Britain, and various ethnic, regional, and religious populations as well as rural and urban residents in the United States. This volume includes studies of particular edibles and the ways in which they comfort or in someinstances cause discomfort. The contributors focus on items ranging from bologna to chocolate, including sweet and savory puddings, fried bread with an egg in the center, dairy products, fried rice, cafeteria fare, sugary fried dough, soul food, and others. Several essays consider comfort food in the context of cookbooks,films, blogs, literature, marketing, and tourism. Of course what heartens one person might put off another, so the collection also includes takes on victuals that prove problematic. All this fare is then related to identity, family, community, nationality, ethnicity, class, sense of place, tradition, stress, health, discomfort, guilt, betrayal, and loss, contributing to and deepening our understanding of comfort food. This book offers a foundation for further appreciation of comfort food. As a subject of study, the comfort food is relevant to a number of disciplines, most obviously food studies, folkloristics, and anthropology, but also American studies, cultural studies, global and international studies, tourism, marketing, and public health. With contributions by: Barbara Banks, Sheila Bock, Susan Eleuterio, Jillian Gould, Phillis Humphries, Michael Owen Jones, Alicia Kristen, William G. Lockwood, Yvonne R. Lockwood, Lucy M. Long, LuAnne Roth, Rachelle H. Saltzman, Charlene Smith, Annie Tucker, and Diane Tye.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook Gift Set (Kit): Peggy Paul Casella The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook Gift Set (Kit)
Peggy Paul Casella
R1,049 Discovery Miles 10 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Book of Difficult Fruit - Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (Paperback): Kate Lebo The Book of Difficult Fruit - Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (Paperback)
Kate Lebo
R285 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R27 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'A richly researched food history, gentle memoir and left-field recipe book.' i newspaper 'A dazzling, thorny new essay collection.' Samin Nosrat, New York Times 'A beautiful, fascinating read full of surprises - a real pleasure.' Claudia Roden 'Inventive and charming . . . profound and deeply felt.' Buzzfeed Inspired by twenty-six fruits, essayist, poet and pie lady Kate Lebo expertly blends the culinary, medical and personal. A is for Aronia, berry member of the apple family, clothes-stainer, superfruit with reputed healing power. D is for Durian, endowed with a dramatic rind and a shifty odour - peaches, old garlic. M is for Medlar, name-checked by Shakespeare for its crude shape, beloved by gardeners for its flowers. Q is for Quince, which, fresh, gives off the scent of 'roses and citrus and rich women's perfume' but if eaten raw is so astringent it wicks the juice from one's mouth. In this work of unique invention, these and other difficult fruits serve as the central ingredients of twenty-six lyrical essays (and recipes!) that range from deeply personal to botanical, from culinary to medical, from humorous to philosophical. The entries are associative, often poetic, taking unexpected turns and giving sideways insights into life, relationships, self-care, modern medicine and more. What if the primary way you show love is to bake, but your partner suffers from celiac disease? Why leave in the pits for Willa Cather's Plum Jam? How can we rely on bodies as fragile as the fruits that nourish them? Lebo's unquenchable curiosity leads us to intimate, sensuous, enlightening contemplations. The Book of Difficult Fruit is the very best of food writing: graceful, surprising and ecstatic. Includes black and white illustrations.

Look Who's Cooking - The Rhetoric of American Home Cooking Traditions in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover): Jennifer... Look Who's Cooking - The Rhetoric of American Home Cooking Traditions in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover)
Jennifer Rachel Dutch
R3,175 Discovery Miles 31 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Home cooking is a multibillion-dollar industry that includes cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, high-end appliances, specialty ingredients, and more. Cooking-themed programming flourishes on television, inspiring a wide array of celebrity chef-branded goods even as self-described ""foodies"" seek authenticity by pickling, preserving, and canning foods in their own home kitchens. Despite this, claims that ""no one has time to cook anymore"" are common, lamenting the slow extinction of traditional American home cooking in the twenty-first century. In Look Who's Cooking: The Rhetoric of American Home Cooking Traditions in the Twenty-First Century, author Jennifer Rachel Dutch explores the death of home cooking, revealing how modern changes transformed cooking at home from an odious chore into a concept imbued with deep meanings associated with home, family, and community. Drawing on a wide array of texts-cookbooks, advertising, YouTube videos, and more-Dutch analyzes the many manifestations of traditional cooking in America today. She argues that what is missing from the discourse around home cooking is an understanding of skills and recipes as a form of folklore. Dutch's research reveals that home cooking is a powerful vessel that Americans fill with meaning because it represents both the continuity of the past and adaptability to the present. Home cooking is about much more than what is for dinner; it's about forging a connection to the past, displaying the self in the present, and leaving a lasting legacy for the future.

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