Culinary Landmarks is a definitive history and bibliography of Canadian cookbooks from the beginning, when La cuisinière bourgeoise was published in Quebec City in 1825, to the mid-twentieth century. Over the course of more than ten years Elizabeth Driver researched every cookbook published within the borders of present-day Canada, whether a locally authored text or a Canadian edition of a foreign work. Every type of recipe collection is included, from trade publishers' bestseller...

One of the most iconic, beloved, and bestselling books of our time from the bestselling author of City of Girls and Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert.Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love touched the world and changed countless lives, inspiring and empowering millions of readers to search for their own best selves. Now, this beloved and iconic book returns in a beautiful 10th anniversary edition, complete with an updated introduction from the auth...

How bourbon came to be, and why it’s experiencing such a revival todayUnraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America’s most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Whiskey has profoundly influenced America’s political, economic, and cultural destiny, just as those same factors have inspired the evolution and unique flavor of the whiskey itself.

Fat-back & Molasses is a collection of favourite old recipes from Newfoundland & Labrador. In addition to the homespun recipes, this book contains sketches and stories that also give a deep insight into the culture and life of a people very much in communion with nature and the joy of life.

" I found to my delight that I had stumbled across a kind of soup kitchen. The Tommy in charge was stirring a copperful of 'Shackles' (soup made from the very dregs of army cooking and stirred with a stick). I must have looked in need of extra nourishment for he said 'D'yer want a drop, son?' 'Yes please' I replied if you can spare it.' The warmth and zest from that beefy liquid, unexpected as it was, compelled me to accept a second bowlful which I drank with the same enthusias...

The original Asian fusion, Nonya cuisine developed from the 15th 17th century Chinese who settled in the Indonesian archipelago, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. Nonya cooking is the result of blending Chinese ingredients with local Malay spices. Nonya Favorites contains everything you need to create 100 easy and authentic Nonya recipes for condiments, noodles, soups, breads, fish, shellfish, poultry, meat, vegetables, and desserts. Recipes include:

Here are more than two hundred recipes from Hawaii that are as varied and distinctive, as appealing and inviting as are its delightful scenery and its charming people.Polynesian to begin with, the islanders and their food have been tempered extensively—and nicely—by assimilating many of the fine traits of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipinos, Portuguese, and mainland Americans who have make Hawaii their home.All of these influences are reflected in this...

New York is not a city for growing and manufacturing food. It’s a money and real estate city, with less naked earth and industry than high-rise glass and concrete. Yet in this intimate, visceral, and beautifully written book, Robin Shulman introduces the people of New York City - both past and present - who do grow vegetables, butcher meat, fish local waters, cut and refine sugar, keep bees for honey, brew beer, and make wine. In the most heavily built urban environment in the country, she...

The Girl Who Cannot Eat Peanut ButterThe Girl Who Cannot Eat Peanut Butter is a rhyming children’s picture book about coping with food allergies. The book approaches the subject of food allergies in a clear, concise, entertaining and engaging way. The book is perfect for teaching children with food allergies, their parents, classmates, teachers and caregivers about what it means to have a food allergy and what precautions need to be taken. Although the girl of the ...

With its clear photography and easy to read recipes, Thai Noodles & Snacks contains everything you need to create over 30 of your favorite authentic Thai snacks and noodles. This cookbook is sure to be a hit in your kitchen and contains instructions for dips, sauces, condiments, noodles, soups, seafood, poultry, vegetables, meats, and snacks. Recipes include:Pad ThaiTender beef noodle soupSpring rollsGolden cups

"Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle . . . we learn that wine is also science."—Neil deGrasse TysonA Wall Street Journal Best Book for Wine LoversAn excellent bottle of wine can be the spark that inspires a brainstorming session. Such was the case for Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle, scientists who frequently collaborate on book and museum exhibition projects. Whe...

Did you know...the term "hot dog" is believed to have been coined during a baseball game between the Yankees and the Giants in 1901?calzones get their name from their less-than-glamorous looks: calzone means "trouser leg" or "drooping sack" in Italian?the word "salary" comes from Roman soldiers being paid their wages in salt?shrimp cocktail became popular in the 1920s as a safe way of "havi...