At the heart of Portland's red-hot food scene is Toro Bravo, a Spanish-inspired restaurant whose small plates have attracted a fiercely loyal fan base. But to call Toro Bravo a Spanish restaurant doesn't begin to tell the...
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Author:Crain, Liz.Summary: - Author:Micallef, ShawnSummary:
What do your Eggs Benedict say about your notions of class? Every weekend, in cities around the world, bleary-eyed diners wait in line to be served overpriced, increasingly outré food by hungover waitstaff. For some, the ritual we call...
- Author:Purkayastha, IanSummary:
Ian Purkayastha is New York City's leading truffle importer and boasts a devoted clientele of top chefs nationwide, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, David Chang, Sean Brock, and David Bouley. But before he was purveying the...
- Author:Jacobsen, RowanSummary:
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide. The scent of one freshly unearthed...
- Author:Pendergrast, MarkSummary:
Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks.
- Author:Gundry, Steven R.Summary:
Grounded in cutting-edge science, Dr. Gundry reveals the biological mechanism that makes keto diets so successful and shows listeners how to reap the rewards of keto with less restriction.
- Author:Simpson, SarahSummary:
Uprisings offers practical advice to empower and inspire individuals and community groups interested in growing and eating local grains. Step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know for successful small scale grain...
- Author:Freston, KathySummary:
Kathy Freston shows listeners how to lean into the veganist life. Effortless weight loss, reversal of disease, environmental responsibility, and spiritual awakening are just a few of the ten profound changes that can be achieved through...
- Author:Waters, AliceSummary:
From chef and food activist Alice Waters, an impassioned plea for a radical reconsideration of the way each and every one of us cooks and eats In We Are What We Eat, Alice Waters urges us to take up the mantle of slow food culture, the...
- Author:Emery, JoannaSummary:
Food is in the eye of the beholder. This book assembles an amazing and often stomach-turning array of things people put in their mouths. Quite apart from delighting readers with exotic entrees, Joanna Emery asks the burning questions...
- Author:Wolke, Robert L.Summary:
Why is red meat red? How do they decaffeinate coffee? Do you wish you understood the science of food but don't want to plow through dry, technical books? In What Einstein Told His Cook, University of Pittsburgh chemistry professor...
- Author:Shapiro, LauraSummary:
A beloved culinary historian's short takes on six famous women through the lens of food and cooking-what they ate and how their attitudes toward food offer surprising new insights into their lives. "Establishes Laura Shapiro...
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If the world's cuisines share one common food, it might be the dumpling, a dish that can be found on every continent and in every culinary tradition, from Asia to Central Europe to Latin America. Originally from China, they evolved into...
- Author:Luntz, PerrySummary:
Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin...
- Author:Herz, RachelSummary:
Why You Eat What You Eat examines the sensory, psychological, neuroscientific, and physiological factors that influence our eating habits. Rachel Herz uncovers the fascinating and surprising facts that affect food consumption: bringing...
- Author:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, Mary, Egan, MaryannSummary:
An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? Wine All-In-One For Dummies provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume....
- Author:McCarthy, Ed, Ewing-Mulligan, MarySummary:
The #1 wine book—now updated! The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever. Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan...
- Author:James, VictoriaSummary:
An affecting memoir from the country's youngest sommelier, tracing her path through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world. At just twenty-one, the age when most people are starting to drink (well, legally at least),...
- Author:Phillips, RodSummary:
Overwhelmed when you walk into the local wine store? Just trying to find that special gift for that special occasion? Looking for the perfect pairing for tonight's dinner? Or are you just tired of the same ol' same ol'?...
- Author:Brenner, DeborahSummary:
United by the common denominators of gender and professional calling, today's women of wine have traveled diverse paths to fulfill their passions. Written from a distinctly female viewpoint, Women of the Vine explores the stories of...
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