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Just a century ago, cheese was still a relatively regional and European phenomenon, and cheese making techniques were limited by climate, geography, and equipment. But modern technology along with the recent artisanal renaissance has opened up the diverse, time-honored, and dynamic world of cheese to enthusiasts willing to take its humble fundamentals—milk, starters, coagulants, and salt—and transform them into complex edibles. Artisan Cheese Making at Home is the most ambitious and comprehensive guide to home cheese making, filled with easy-to-follow instructions for making mouthwatering cheese and dairy items. Renowned cooking instructor Mary Karlin has spent years working alongside the country’s most passionate artisan cheese producers—cooking, creating, and learning the nuances of their trade. She presents her findings in this lavishly illustrated guide, which features more than eighty recipes for a diverse range of cheeses: from quick and satisfying Mascarpone and Queso Blanco to cultured products like Crème Fraîche and Yogurt to flavorful selections like Saffron-Infused Manchego, Irish-Style Cheddar, and Bloomy Blue Log Chèvre. Artisan Cheese Making at Home begins with a primer covering milks, starters, cultures, natural coagulants, and bacteria—everything the beginner needs to get started. The heart of the book is a master class in home cheese making: building basic skills with fresh cheeses like ricotta and working up to developing and aging complex mold-ripened cheeses. Also covered are techniques and equipment, including drying, pressing, and brining, as well as molds and ripening boxes. Last but not least, there is a full chapter on cooking with cheese that includes more than twenty globally-influenced recipes featuring the finished cheeses, such as Goat Cheese and Chive Fallen Soufflés with Herb-Citrus Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Pear Galette. Offering an approachable exploration of the alchemy of this extraordinary food, Artisan Cheese Making at Home proves that hand-crafting cheese is not only achievable, but also a fascinating and rewarding process.
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From the world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, a dynamic, essential wine guide for a new generation NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD52 Aldo Sohm is one of the most respected and widely lauded sommeliers in the world. He's worked with celebrated chef Eric Ripert as wine director of three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin for over a decade, yet his philosophy and approach to wine is much more casual. Aldo's debut book, Wine Simple, is full of confidence-building infographics and illustrations, an unbeatable depth of knowledge, effusive encouragement, and, most important, strong opinions on wine so you can learn to form your own. Imbued with Aldo's insatiable passion and eagerness to teach others, Wine Simple is accessible, deeply educational, and lively and fun, both in voice and visuals. This essential guide begins with the fundamentals of wine in easy-to-absorb hits of information and pragmatic, everyday tips—key varietals and winemaking regions, how to taste, when to save and when to splurge, and how to set up a wine tasting at home. Aldo then teaches you how to take your wine knowledge to the next level and evolve your palate, including techniques on building a “flavor library,” a cheat sheet to good (and great) vintages (and why you shouldn't put everything on the line for them), tips on troubleshooting tricky wines (corked? mousy?), and, for the daring, even how to saber a bottle of champagne. This visual, user-friendly approach will inspire readers to have the confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm to taste smarter, drink boldly, and dive headfirst fearlessly into the exciting world of wine.
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Beautiful and comprehensive, this is the only cookbook you will ever need to master the art of French cooking. French Lessons is a comprehensive guide to mastering French cooking, from classic dishes to simple and modern interpretations. Drawing on his training in the kitchens of French restaurants in Europe and Australia, North shows you that learning the right techniques opens up a whole new world of cooking. He brings a wide range of skills within reach of even the most timid cook, and the focus is always on quality, flavor, and freshness. There are more than 300 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, complete with stunning photography and step-by-step shots to help master each technique and to cook with flair and confidence. Learn about different herbs and spices and the importance of stock. Make your own compound butters, savory sauces, and sweet flavorings. Master the art of fricassées and ragoûts, braising and slow cooking, grilling and frying. Satisfy your sweet tooth with creams, custards and fruit sauces, sorbets, parfaits, meringues and soufflés, chocolates, cakes, and tarts. There are even tips on planning your own menu! French Lessons is a must-have and will inspire anyone interested in French cookery.
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Expert Nutritionist Unveils the Ultimate Guide to Balancing Blood Sugar Without Giving Up Your Favorite Foods Do you feel overwhelmed by conflicting dietary advice after being diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes? Are you struggling to balance your blood sugar while still enjoying your favorite meals? Or perhaps, you're tired of restrictive diets that leave you unsatisfied and craving more? In today's world, managing prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes has become more critical than ever. With an abundance of misinformation and fad diets, many find it challenging to navigate the complexities of nutrition and blood sugar management. While low-GI diets are recommended, understanding how to implement them without sacrificing the foods you love isn't straightforward. The solution? The Diabetic Food Bible has been crafted for ANYONE looking to balance their blood sugar and manage diabetes effectively, all while enjoying delicious meals. Here is a tiny fraction of what you will learn: The basics of blood glucose and diabetes in simple, easy-to-understand terms The truth behind common diabetes myths that may be holding you back How to craft a personalized, diabetes-friendly diet without giving up your favorite foods 3 practical dietary strategies and 10 simple dietary hacks for better blood sugar control Mouth-watering, diabetic-friendly recipes for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and desserts How to build balanced meals and dining out confidently How to adapt your lifestyle to complement your dietary efforts for optimal diabetes management A comprehensive 60-day meal plan designed to kickstart your journey towards better health And much more! While many resources offer generic advice or overly restrictive meal plans, The Diabetic Food Bible provides a practical, flexible approach that fits into your lifestyle. This book delivers proven strategies and delicious recipes that have already helped countless individuals balance their blood sugar and reclaim their love for food. Are you ready to take control of your health without sacrificing taste?
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The perfect gift for kids ages 6-12 A sweet and savory cookbook that grows with your child's baking skills, including step-by-step instructions and photographs for every recipe! Newbie bakers ages 6-12 will learn essential baking techniques as they progress chapter-by-chapter, graduating from beginner to intermediate to pro. Each level keeps kids excited with easy-to-follow, mouthwatering recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, pizzas, muffins, and more. In the bonus level, they'll learn to whip up yummy treats for special occasions and holidays. With pictures for all 60 recipes, step-by-step instructions, and recipes organized by skill level, this cookbook sets kids up for success in the kitchen as they create tasty treats sure to impress friends and family. Bake Up! Kids Cookbook features: Photos for every recipe so kids can see the delicious results before they begin 60 sweet and savory recipes including Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cake, Cheesy Popovers, and Unicorn Cream Puffs Chapters organized by 4 skill levels--beginner, beginner plus, intermediate, and pro--to build baking confidence and add more excitement Tutorial recipes that offer hands-on learning and provide the building blocks for baking mastery Core baking skills and techniques--from separating eggs and rolling dough to melting chocolate and creaming butter and sugar Kids will be amazed by all the yummy treats they can bake--and parents will be proud to watch them rise from newbie baker to pro.
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Available for the first time in an American edition, this debut cookbook, from bestselling authors Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi of Plenty and Jerusalem, features 140 recipes culled from the popular Ottolenghi restaurants and inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. Yotam Ottolenghi’s four eponymous restaurants—each a patisserie, deli, restaurant, and bakery rolled into one—are among London’s most popular culinary destinations. Now available for the first time in an American edition and updated with US measurements throughout, this debut cookbook from the celebrated, bestselling authors of Jerusalem and Plenty features 140 recipes culled from the popular Ottolenghi restaurants and inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. The recipes reflect the authors’ upbringings in Jerusalem yet also incorporate culinary traditions from California, Italy, and North Africa, among others. Featuring abundant produce and numerous fish and meat dishes, as well as Ottolenghi’s famed cakes and breads, Ottolenghi invites you into a world of inventive flavors and fresh, vibrant cooking.
