Many Americans have their choice of international cuisines when eating out, and ethnic ingredients and produce are easier to find locally for cooking at home. Interest in the foods, food history, and eating culture of other countries has grown exponentially as well. What more accessible way is there to learn about a culture than how its people satisfy and glorify a basic human need? The Food Culture around the World series offers individual volumes on a country or regional cuisine for which information is most in demand. These are ideal for country studies for student assignments and for enhancing a foodie's cultural knowledge. All are authored by food historians specializing in the country or region's cuisine. Each volume is arranged topically or by group, with chapter essays that analyze the role food and food rituals play in the culture and society.

Ever get a yen for hemp seed soup, digestive pottage, carp fritters, jasper of milk, or frog pie? Would you like to test your culinary skills whipping up some edible counterfeit snow or nun's bozolati? Perhaps you have an assignment to make a typical Renaissance dish. The cookbook presents 171 unadulterated recipes from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Elizabethan era. Most are translated from French, Italian, or Spanish into English for the first time. Some English recipes from the Elizabethan era are presented only in the original if they are close enough to modern English to present an easy exercise in translation. Expert commentary helps readers to be able to replicate the food as nearly as possible in their own kitchens. An introduction overviews cuisine and food culture in these time periods and prepares the reader to replicate period food with advice on equipment, cooking methods, finding ingredients, and reading period recipes. The recipes are grouped by period and then type of food or "course." Three lists of recipes-organized by how they appear in the book and by country and by special occasions-in the frontmatter help to quickly identify the type of dish desired. Some recipes will not appeal to modern tastes or sensibilities. This cookbook does not sanitize them for the modern palate. Most everything in this book is perfectly edible and, according to the author, noted food historian Ken Albala, delicious!

"Stickmaking: a complete course" (9781861080837) enjoys an excellent reputation amongst stickmakers and stick enthusiasts as a leading book in the field. This edition updates the original, with expanded sections on how to make and source tools and formers, and where to find materials. It also includes updated projects and a more in depth treatment of the history and philosophy of stickmaking. The revision brings "Stickmaking: a complete course" one step closer to becoming the stickmaker's bible, with a more comprehensive coverage of the history and tradition of the craft.

This ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes for more than 200 common bottlings. "Scotch whisky [has an] uncanny ability to transform a mundane moment into something special and memorable." --Margarett Waterbury Scotch whisky is beloved around the world. But for the uninitiated, its diversity can be bewildering. This comprehensive guide to Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation will help you navigate the world of Scotch with confidence. Along with an overview of its intricate production process and tips for visiting your favorite distillery, Scotch features profiles of more than 200 whiskies, from popular blends to coveted single malts, with a special focus on bottles you're likely to find with ease. You'll also find recommendations for matching the right whisky to the right occasion, from great values for everyday imbibing, to worth-the-splurge options for marking life's biggest moments. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply malt-curious, Scotch will be your go-to resource for demystifying the greatest of whiskies.

Lapkleurwerk om interessante patrone en kleure te skep, is 'n antieke kuns wat eeue lank regdeur die wereld beoefen is en die afgelope tyd weer met hernude entoesiasme aangepak word. Met hierdie titel ontsluit kleurkunsdeskundige Melanie Brummer die ongelooflike moontlikhede van gekleurde lap vir almal met eenvoudige tegnieke, huishoudelike toerusting en klaargemaakte klere. Sy neem die knoopkleurtegniek van die Hippie-era tot in die 21ste eeu en wys jou hoe om T-hemde te kleur, ou klere met kleur te herwin, die mooiste syserpe te maak of om kleurryke modestellings te maak met klere wat met haar beproefde kleurwerktegnieke versier is. Met meer as 50 projekte om uit te kies en met die vereiste vaardigheidsvlak by almal aangedui, is daar meer as genoeg vir die beginner en die handwerker wat tegnies gevorderd is. Elke projek word verduidelik aan die hand van duidelike stap-vir-stap aanwysings en foto's wat jou wys hoe om 'n groot verskeidenheid wonderlike kleureffekte te skep terwyl pragtige kleurfoto's die voltooide items illustreer. Die titel verduidelik ook die chemiese prosesse wat by kleurwerk betrokke is en lei jou deur die tegniese aspekte van kleur en kleurwerk. Dit sal jou help om jou lewe van 'n vaal blou baadjie in 'n Josefskleed van reenboogkleure te omskep. Begin sommer nou eksperimenteer en leef jou uit in jou eie kleure.

Dress to impress! Hugo the Bear, Becca the Deer, Duncan the Dog and Ray the Elephant have opened their wardrobes and it’s up to you to make, mix and match. Designer Madelenόn has created 4 huggable amigurumi friends who can change into 25 adorable outfits. You can make the most stunning outfit combinations, as everything fits on every animal character in the book. Turn Hugo into a Cupid with heart-shaped arrows and show Ray as a gallant knight. Becca would like to become a firewoman, and Duncan loves having his duck floatie with him when going for a swim. Or simply dress up your favorite character for a rainy day, a fun Christmas party or a day at the beach, there’s an outfit for every season and every occasion! Slip into something comfy and get crocheting. With step-by-step pictures and video tutorials, beginners as well as advanced crocheters can fit out these charming dress-up designs in no time.