Jimmy X shares his insider's view of America's marijuana evolution from the 1960s to the year 2020, based on more than 50 years working as a retail "apartment dealer" in New York City. What was once a secretive and criminal activity, pot smoking has become an open and everyday activity supplied by state-run dispensaries. Beginning as a teenager, Jimmy X describes the scene as weed and American pop culture grew and changed together. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever bought po...

Asheville has been a restaurant town for two centuries, since stagecoaches arrived bringing the first tourists. Neighborhood cafés and busy lunch counters, raucous roadhouses and white-linen dining rooms provided the backdrop for much of Asheville's development as a world-class foodie destination. Some, like the Stockyard Cafe and Three Brothers Restaurant, have vanished without a trace, while others, including the Art Deco S&W Cafeteria and the Woolworth soda fountain, are easy to spot be...

See Critical Role’s Mighty Nein through the eyes of nine of their friends and foes in this new anthology, with a foreword by Taliesin Jaffe.In these nine stories, the legend of the mighty adventuring party grows with tales from some of the most memorable characters who fought with—and against—the Mighty Nein!Within its pages:• Essek Thelyss grapples with the choices of his past and the potential of his future, as told by Dani...

Preserving the harvest doesn’t have to stop with jam and pickles. Many fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be made into delicious beverages to enjoy fresh or preserve for later. Drink the Harvest presents simple recipes accompanied by mouthwatering photographs for a variety of teas, syrups, ciders, wines, and kombuchas. DeNeice C. Guest and Nan K. Chase also provide advice for harvesting ingredients for maximum flavor and even creating your own backyard beverage garden. Pour a refre...

See Critical Role’s Mighty Nein through the eyes of nine of their friends and foes in this new anthology, with a foreword by Taliesin Jaffe.In these nine stories, the legend of the mighty adventuring party grows with tales from some of the most memorable characters who fought with—and against—the Mighty Nein!Within its pages:• Essek Thelyss grapples with the choices of his past and the potential of his future, as told by Dani...

From sweet to savory and from breakfast to bedtime, apples take center stage in this fun cookbook, with recipes ranging from traditional apple pies and crisps to unexpected surprises like Ground Lamb Kebabs with Apple Mint Raita.Learn all about apples – from selecting the right kind to how to properly store them, plus discover the many ways to prepare and cook an apple. Featuring 125 apple-themed goodies, this best-selling classic will teach you everything you need...

Making your own soda is easy, inexpensive, and fun. Best of all, you can control the sweetness level and ingredients to create a drink that suits your individual taste. In this guide to all things fizzy, Andrew Schloss presents a handful of simple techniques and recipes that will have you recreating your favorite commercial soft drinks and experimenting with new flavor combinations. Try your hand at Pomegranate Punch, Sparkling Espresso Jolt, Slightly Salty Caramel Seltzer, and more as you...

In this authoritative guide, Ed Smith shares how to grow a thriving and bountiful vegetable garden through his high-yield method that emphasizes wide rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil.Succeed with fussy plants, try new and unusual varieties, and learn how to innovatively extend your growing season. With thorough profiles of hundreds of popular varieties, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible provides expert information and an inspiring roadmap for...

"[A] step-by-step approach to container gardening . . . Smith's practical, assuring, timely, and handsomely produced how-to will see brisk traffic." — Booklist (starred review)Harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, and grow broccoli on a balcony! Bestselling author Ed Smith shows you everything you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from choosing the right pla...

Save money and time with the most nourishing, comforting and delicious one-pot recipesComfort Food from Your Slow Cooker contains more than eighty recipes that are pure delicious joy, save you time and money, and get the best out of your slow cooker.These recipes have delighted families for generations, and will make sure even the fussiest of eaters are satisfied. They include:· Rustic Coq au Vin· Comforting Beef Stew with Dumplings

Busy home cooks can create exciting meals straight from the pantry with this unique cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen.Cook more, shop less, and improvise like a pro with over 350 recipes and tricks for making the most of ingredients you already have on hand.Flexibility should be in every cook’s arsenal—sometimes you can’t always get to the supermarket. This invaluable cooking resource from America’s Test Kitchen shows cooks how to make u...

**A first-of-its-kind Southern cookbook featuring more than 300 Cook's Country recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary techniques and heroes of the American South.Tour the diverse history of Southern food through 200+ stories of women who've shaped the cuisine!**Shepherded by Toni Tipton-Martin and Cook's Country Executive Editor and TV personality Morgan Bolling, When Southern Women Cook showcases the hard work, hospitality, and creativity of w...