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A captivating look at modern Canadian cuisine--from coast to coast to coast--with one of Canada's superstar chefsWith a foreword by Jamie OliverDerek Dammann is one of Canada’s most extraordinary culinary artists. The creative genius behind DNA and Maison Publique restaurants in Montreal, Derek has grown steadily in stature and influence in Canadian cuisine. True North is a culinary coming-of-age story, of both a chef and a country...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERTASTE CANADA AWARDS WINNERFrom the acclaimed and multi award-winning chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence restaurant comes a stunning, lyrical cookbook with over 125 recipes that celebrate the classic dishes of Québec and France.**WHERE THE RIVER NARROWS is a loving homage to Chef Jean-Christophe (J-C) Poirier’s home province, Québec—the phrase is a direct translation of the Algonquin word “kebec,” describing the area around Québec City where the St....

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive cookbook on French cuisine for American readers: "What a cookbook should be: packed with sumptuous recipes, detailed instructions, and precise line drawings. Some of the instructions look daunting, but as Child herself says in the introduction, 'If you can read, you can cook.'" —Entertainment Weekly“I only wish that I had written it myself.” —James Beard**Featuring 524 delicious recipes and over 100 instructive ...

A cornucopia of culinary essays from "the Henry Miller of food writing. His passion is infectious" (Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, The Wall Street Journal).Jim Harrison was one of this country's most beloved writers, a muscular, brilliantly economic stylist with a salty wisdom. For more than twenty years, he also wrote some of the best essays on food around, now collected in a volume that caused the Santa Fe New Mexican to exclaim: "To read this book is...

A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes that reflect the way Parisians eat today, featuring lush Parisian photography“David Lebovitz is a rare specimen: both a terrific storyteller and a brilliant, uncompromising recipe writer.”—Yotam OttolenghiIn 2004, David Lebovitz packed up his most treasured cookbooks, a well-worn cast-iron skillet, and his laptop and moved to Paris. In that time, the culinary culture o...

Food writing has exploded in the past decade; nowhere else is it as easy and enjoyable to catch the trends, big stories, and upcoming stars than in the annual Best Food Writing collection. From molecular gastronomy to the omnivore's dilemma, from meat-free to wheat-free to everything goes, there's something for every foodie in this acclaimed series.Best Food Writing 2011 once more authoritatively and appealingly assembles the finest culinary prose from the...

The beloved sequel to the bestselling classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume II presents more fantastic step-by-step French recipes for home cooks.Working from the principle that “mastering any art is a continuing process,” Julia Child and Simone Beck gathered together a brilliant selection of new dishes to bring you to a yet higher level of culinary mastery.They have searched out more of the classic dishes and regional specialties of...

In this revolutionary cookbook, Thomas Keller, America's most respected chef, explains why sous vide—cooking at precise temperatures below simmering—is a foolproof technique that yields results other culinary methods simply cannot.For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. Fish, which has a small window of doneness, is easier to finesse, and shellfish stays succulent no matter how long it's been on the sto...

Get ready to devour America. Adam Richman, the exuberant host of Travel Channel's Man v. Food and Man v. Food Nation, has made it his business to root out unique dining experiences from coast to coast.Now, he zeroes in on some of his top-favorite cities—from Portland, Maine, to Savannah, Georgia—to share his uproariously entertaining food travel stories, top finds, and some invaluable (and hilarious) cautionary tales. America the Edible also tells the sto...

The bestselling cookbook that launched the career of the celebrity chef. "A nice introduction to French home cooking." — Library JournalRachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Lit...

A beginner’s guide to sous vide, offering 100+ tender and succulent dishes cooked to perfection—from the creator of Nomiku, the first affordable sous vide machine“Sous Vide at Home gives every home cook the techniques and recipes they need to revolutionize the way they make food.”—Hugh Acheson, author of How to CookLearn how to make the perfect sous vide meal with this easy-to-follow cookbook that clearly illustrates how t...

This guide suggests plenty of fun activities compiled by authors who know where to find the most romantic spots. For couples of all ages and lifestyles, it has something to suit every taste and budget. Quaint inns & delightful restaurants are included for their high romantic appeal - not their high price tag. See the best of Pensacola, Panama City, Apalachicola, DeFuniak Springs, Fort Walton Beach and South Walton, with everything they have to offer. Scores of photos show most of the hotels, ...