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My Dining Hell: Twenty Ways To Have a Lousy Night Out (Penguin Specials)
by Jay RaynerI have been a restaurant critic for over a decade, written reviews of well over 700 establishments, and if there is one thing I have learnt it is that people like reviews of bad restaurants. No, scratch that. They adore them, feast upon them like starving vultures who have spotted fly-blown carrion out in the bush.They claim otherwise, of course. Readers like to present themselves as private arbiters of taste; as people interested in the good stuff. I'm sure they are. I'm sure they really do care whether the steak was served au point as requested or whether the soufflé had achieved a certain ineffable lightness. And yet, when I compare dinner to bodily fluids, the room to an S & M chamber in Neasden (only without the glamour or class), and the bill to an act of grand larceny, why, then the baying crowd is truly happy.Don't believe me? Then why, presented with the chance to buy this ebook filled with accounts of twenty restaurants - their chefs, their owners, their poor benighted front of house staff - getting a complete stiffing courtesy of the sort of vitriolic bloody-curdling review which would make the victims call for their mummies, did you seize it with both hands?
Perfect Too: 92 More Essential Recipes for Every Cook's Repertoire
by Felicity CloakeHaving rigorously tried and tested recipes from all the greats - Elizabeth David and Delia Smith to Nigel Slater and Simon Hopkinson - Felicity Cloake has pulled together the best points from each to create the perfect version of 92 more classic dishes, from perfect crème brulee to the perfect fried chicken.Never again will you have to rifle through countless different books to find your perfect pulled pork recipe, Thai curry paste method or failsafe chocolate fondants - it's all here in this book, based on Felicity's popular Guardian columns, along with dozens of practical, time-saving invaluable prepping and cooking tips that no discerning cook should live without. Following on from the much-loved Perfect, Perfect Too has a place on every kitchen shelf.
Bella Younger's Deliciously Stella
by Bella YoungerDeliciously Stella is the world's latest Instafoodie to take the chia seed-eating yoga-pant-wearing health world by storm. Here she tells all on how to get that elusive glow without breaking sweat and shares the#cleaneating life hacks she swears by to achieve a#strongnotskinny look and a #blessed outlook on life.Deliciously Stella is not your average superfoodie; she would rather turn her pictures upside down than brave a headstand and she thinks that Fruit Pastilles are one of your five-a-day. She's not a chef or a nutritionist, but in this day and age who needs to be? Anything can be a recipe if you put the right filter on it.Her first book is packed full of recipes, words of inspiration and yoga poses to help you #gettheglowin the time it takes you to massage your kale. This book will leave you feeling energised, happy and ready to hashtag your way back to health.
The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities and Meaning of Table Manners
by Margaret VisserThis is the book on the way we eat. Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer and scholar of everyday life, Margaret Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners, from the civilizations of ancient Greece and medieval Europe to the way that technology has altered, and continues to alter, our behaviour over dinner. She writes of everything from cultural idiosyncrasies around preparation and consumption, to the surprising origins of tableware - forks took eight centuries to become common utensils, the plate began as a four-day-old slice of bread. Blending folklore, history, and humour, this is a feast of fact and observation on one of our most primal rituals: the meal.
Stick with It: The Science of Lasting Behaviour
by Dr Sean YoungLearn how to make real, lasting changes in your lifeWe all have bad habits - whether it's a weakness for junk food, a smartphone addiction or a lack of exercise. But change is hard. Forty percent of dieters quit within a week. Eighty percent of New Year's resolutions don't last beyond January. How can we kick bad habits - and stick with it?According to psychologist and behaviour researcher Dr Sean Young, the answer is to stop trying to change the person, and instead change the process. In Stick With It, Dr Young draws on his own research and that of other leading experts to explain how the mind often interferes with breaking bad habits, and how we can outsmart it, increasing the likelihood of lasting change by 200%. Packed with practical exercises and real-life case studies, Stick With It shows that it is possible to control spending, stick to a diet, exercise regularly and overcome problem behaviours - forever.'Scientifically grounded and personally implementable. It's a winner' - Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion'A must-read for anyone who's been unable to keep a New Year's resolution or failed at making a lasting change in any other area of their life or work. - Jonah Berger, author of ContagiousDr Sean Young is one of the world's leading experts in the field of habit-forming. He is an acclaiedpsychologist and the founder and Executive Director of the UCLA Center for Digital Behavior. His research involves the study of cutting-edge ways of using social media and mobile technologies to change and predict human behaviour.
Diet Rehab
by Dr Mike DowFoods can create chemical reactions in the brain similar to those experienced from drugs. Recent scientific research has shown that it takes two days to detox from cocaine but TWO WEEKS to detox from junk food. It's simply not our fault we crave certain foods; we're addicted to how they make us feel.But using training from the world-famous Betty Ford Center in California, Dr Mike Dow will guide you through his pain-free 28-day weight-loss programme. Watch the pounds drop off!Dr Dow shows us how to withdraw painlessly from bad foods and looks at why we craved them in the first place. In just four weeks, you will have lost weight and be completely free from all your food cravings. Check into Dr Dow's Diet Rehab and rid yourself of all your food addictions.
Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes
by Jules ClancyCook up a storm in the kitchen every day. Delicious AND healthy food, using five ingredients, and just ten minutes cooking time.Make midweek meals, simple, quick and healthy with Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes. It is designed to come to the rescue when the 'What's for dinner?' question crosses your mind. From vegetable white bean stew to lamb fillet with fresh mint and hummus to creamed spinach with chickpeas to French toast with raspberry sauce, with Jules Clancy cooking quickly at the end of a long day shouldn't be a difficulty any more!Jules Clancy trained as a food scientist, before working for Kellogg, a wine company, and then as a designer of chocolate biscuits and cookies. She's is now a full-time blogger, with a virtual cookery school specialising in quick and easy, simple food.'Cause for major celebration' Telegraph
The Original Fasting Diet
by James B. JohnsonActivate your 'skinny gene' with The Original Fasting Diet, by James B Johnson - previously published as The Alternate-Day Diet.Surviving on rabbit food every day is miserable, let alone in the dark, cold depths of January which is why [this diet] is perfect... may sound too good to be true but it really does work.' ELLE Magazine.The Original Fasting Diet is easy: eat normal portions of your favourite foods one day, and diet the next. You will never feel deprived, and you won't suffer from diet or fatigue stress, the main reasons that most diets fail.This programme is a breakthrough technique that allows you to activate your 'skinny gene' and enjoy these remarkable benefits:·Lose fat easily and quickly without deprivation or stress·Improve fat metabolism·Avoid regaining lost fat·Slow the aging process·Optimize nutrition·Feel energizedFor anyone who was intrigued by the 5:2 or the DODO diet (Day On, Day Off), this is the original calorie restriction technique that will bring you results fast. Join the Original Fasting Diet revolution, and allow James B. Johnson to help you change the way you think about dieting and your body forever.James B. Johnson M.B. retired as an instructor in plastic surgery after spending years witnessing his patients struggle with their weight. He turned his interest in alternate-day calorie restriction into a mission: to find a healthy way for his patients to lose weight and improve their health. He's now one of the foremost innovators in their field, and after publishing various scientific articles into how this method can help treat disease, he's written this revolutionary book The Original Fasting Diet.
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: Over 100 Delicious Recipes From My Personal Cookbook
by Rachel KhooBestselling author Rachel Khoo is on the go once again with her latest cookbook, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook. Her latest cookbook is packed to the brim with 100 standout recipes, full-colour photography and Rachel's very own sketches of the food and places she encounters. Out and about, she finds the most delicious fare, recording it all in her kitchen notebook. From a Ham Hock Tiffin Box to Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Sloe Gin, and Rhubarb and Custard Millefeuille, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook will inspire even the most jaded cook to try something new.After graduating from Central Saint Martin's College with a degree in Art and Design, British food writer Rachel was lured to Paris to study pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. Rachel shot to fame when her TV series, The Little Paris Kitchen, was broadcast by the BBC. Her beautiful tie-in cookbook and the follow-up, My Little French Kitchen, have been published around the globe. Rachel now travels the world working on a variety of projects, including a weekly recipe column for the Evening Standard.'Rachel Khoo is the queen of creating culinary masterpieces' Glamour
Be Body Beautiful: My guide to a healthy, happy new you
by Lucy MecklenburghBe Body Beautiful is Lucy Mecklenburgh's first ever diet and fitness book.'I'm probably the happiest and most content I've ever been, but I've had to work really hard on my body and on my confidence to get here. This book is my personal journey, but it's also a diet and lifestyle plan that will help you transform your body and live a long, strong, healthy and happy life'When Lucy Mecklenburgh ditched the junk food and embarked on a journey to get fit, it was the best decision she ever made - the results are clear to see. Now Lucy is on a mission to get every woman looking and feeling her best.With the help of her nutritionist and personal trainer, Lucy shares the six-week diet and fitness plan that changed her life. Providing a lasting, lifestyle-based approach, this book is grounded in the latest science to help you become 'body beautiful' - because decisions we make about our diet and life impact hugely on how we look and feel.Discover how to:- Nourish your body with Lucy's favourite beauty foods- Energize your exercise routines with home workouts- Boost confidence with Lucy's top ten tips- Motivate yourself to make lasting changes- Break bad habits for goodBe Body Beautiful tells of Lucy's rollercoaster last few years and how she learned to take control of her body and her life. For anyone who wants to transform themselves for good, this book will be a life changing read.
Peace and Parsnips: Vegan Cooking for Everyone
by Lee WatsonHappy, healthy and hearty - it's time to cook vegan...In Peace and Parsnips, Lee Watson invites everyone to discover the delights of eating meat- and diary-free recipes, bursting with vitality and taste. Using fresh produce, Lee celebrates this incredibly healthy way of eating through recipes that are varied, nutritious and utterly delicious. From curries, burgers and bakes to show-stoppers for special occasions, this book is set to rock your concept of cooking vegan!Dishes include:- Braised Cauliflower and Puy Lentil Tabouleh- Fragrant Wilde Rice, Curly Kale and Pistachio Salad- Pakistani Pumpkin and Beetroot Bhuna- Chickpea, Squash and Apricot Burgers- Roasted Chestnut and Fennel Casserole- Rustic Apple and Whisky Marmalade Tart- Raw Blueberry and Macadamia CheesecakeSave money, feel healthier and be amazed at the incredible new flavours in your life.
Wine Folly: A Visual Guide to the World of Wine
by Justin Hammack Madeline PucketteRed or white? Cabernet or Merlot? Medium or full-bodied? Drinking great wine isn't hard, but finding a great wine is much easier when you understand the fundamentals.Using artistic info-graphics and flowcharts, Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack have created a robust resource packed with information.From tips on which glasses to use, and easy-to-grasp flavour wheels for each wine type, to simple tasting and food-pairing notes, Wine Folly is a fascinating modern and colourful guide.This accessible book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy great wines. The perfect wine companion.
Juiceman: Over 100 flavour-packed juices, smoothies and healthy dishes for all the family
by Andrew CooperThe quick and easy way to stay healthy . . . Andrew Cooper's Juiceman delivers over 100 delicious recipes packed full of goodness. For all the family and for every occasion, there's something for everyone.Promising 100% natural and unprocessed nutrition, Juiceman is brimming with easy, delicious juices, smoothies, teas, tonics and nut milks, as well as energising breakfasts, healthy snacks and ice cream. It even offers some amazing ideas on what to do with waste pulp!Andrew, a juicing expert, has created a diverse range of recipes to help achieve and maintain optimum health. From medicinal juices, which combat dehydration or digestive problems, to smoothies, for detoxing and retoxing, Juiceman is packed with essential recipes, including:Green Ninja JuiceFull Cream Cashew and Hemp MilkBlueberry Facial SmoothieSmoothie Breakfast BowlUltimate OJRecovery ShakeImmunity Boost SmoothieSkin ShotAs well as these delicious and effortless recipes, Andrew provides a juice cleanse plan, exercise tips and advice for keeping fit.
The Weekend Baker
by Paul HollywoodThe brand new cookery book from Britain's favourite baker, Paul HollywoodContaining both sweet and savoury recipes inspired by cities from around the world including Paris, Copenhagen, Miami, New York, London and Naples, Paul takes classic bakes and gives them his own twist. From Madeleines to Kale, cherry and cheese scones, Caprese cake to Chelsea buns and Polish cheesecake to Marble bundt cake, take some weekend time out in the kitchen to discover some new favourite bakes. As Paul found on his travels, baking is very much a family activity and so many of the world's recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Now he wants to pass them on to you and your families.'I have wanted to write this book for a long time. It sees me discovering baking cultures of the world in ten of its most amazing cities [...] the experience will stay with me forever.'
Oh She Glows Every Day: Simply Satisfying Plant-based Recipes To Keep Glowing From The Inside Out (Oh She Glows Ser.)
by Angela LiddonWith over one hundred tasty, family-friendly plant-based recipes in the follow-up to the bestselling Oh She Glows Cookbook, Oh She Glows Every Day is the perfect book for busy people wanting fuss-free healthy eating on a daily basis.Angela Liddon's irresistible and foolproof recipes have become the gold standard for plant-based cooking. Her phenomenally popular blog and bestselling debut, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, have amassed millions of fans eager for her latest collection of creative and accessible recipes. Now, in this highly anticipated follow-up cookbook, Liddon shares wildly delicious recipes that are perfect for busy lifestyles, promising to make plant-based eating convenient every day of the week-including holidays and special occasions! Filled with more than one hundred family-friendly recipes everyone will love, like Oh Em Gee Veggie Burgers, Fusilli Lentil-Mushroom Bolognese, and Ultimate Flourless Brownies, Oh She Glows Every Day also includes useful information on essential pantry ingredients and tips on making recipes kid-, allergy-, and freezer-friendly. A beautiful go-to cookbook from one of the Internet's most beloved cooking stars, Oh She Glows Every Day proves that it's possible to cook simple, nourishing, and tasty meals-even on a busy schedule.'A colourful compendium of plant-based recipes. A selection of healthy dishes for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike, as well as options for those with food allergies. Liddon provides easy, freezable and "kid friendly" dishes for time-strapped parents who are keen to ensure that both they and their offspring can maintain a healthy diet' Daily Telegraph
Super Food Family Classics
by Jamie OliverFreshen up your family favourites and expand your recipe repertoire to make your weekly menu something to shout about Sneak in extra veg with Squash Mac 'N' Cheese and enjoy a no-arguments family dinner with Chicken Fajitas, Smoky Dressed Aubergines & Peppers. When you need a no-fuss meal on the table fast try Chicken Goujons or Pasta Pesto, or get ahead with freezer-friendly Jumbo Fish Fingers or Proper Chicken Nuggets. Use ingredients you know the family already love in new, exciting ways, with Sweet Potato Fish Cakes or Chocolate Porridge. Every recipe is tried and tested, has clear and easy-to-understand nutritional information on the page, including the number of veg and fruit portions in each dish, plus there's a bumper back-section packed with valuable advice on everything from cooking with kids and tackling fussy eaters, to good gut health, the importance of fibre, budgeting and of course, getting more of the good stuff into your family's diet. If you're looking for fresh ideas and an easy way to make healthy eating a part of everyday family life, Jamie's Super Food Family Classics is the book for you. 'Brilliant recipes' Mail on Sunday'Our failsafe foodie of choice' Sunday Times'Jamie Oliver is great - I'd put him in charge of the country' Guardian
Cook, Nourish, Glow: Step into Summer
by Amelia Freer"I think it was Henry James who said that the two most beautiful words in the English language were 'summer afternoon', and I have to say that I wholeheartedly agree with him."In this brand new ebook nutritional therapist Amelia Freer shares exclusive mouth-watering recipes to help you nourish your body and step into summer.The recipes are accompanied by beautiful photographs and are free from gluten, refined sugar and dairy. Amelia will give you confidence in the kitchen, equipping you with the knowledge of which fruit and vegetables are in season, tasty barbecue ideas and delicious meals to feed friends and family with.The recipes include:· Monkfish kebabs· Chicken z'atar skewers· Heritage tomato salad· Raspberry and lemon muffinsSo get set to be inspired and get healthy for summer.
The Little Swedish Kitchen
by Rachel Khoo'A joy to behold' Yotam Ottolenghi Join Rachel Khoo on a delicious journey through the Swedish year . . . From spring picnics on the archipelago and barbecues at the summer cabin, to cosy autumnal suppers and dark snowy winters filled with candlelight, gingerbread and glögg. Complete with stunning location and food photography, Rachel's new cookbook lets you in on what the Swedish like to call Lagom . . . the art of not too little, not too much but just the right amount. Learn how to cook beautiful, fuss-free food . . . With over 100 recipes, Rachel explores Sweden's simple and balanced approach to cooking, celebrates their best-loved ingredients and reveals a must-try cuisine that is about far more than just meatballs, fika and cinnamon buns . . . _________________Inside you'll discover recipes from the Swedish summer, perfect for yours, food for autumn, through to winter, taking you all the way to spring . . . · POACHED CHICKEN WITH QUICK PICKLED STRAWBERRY SALAD. Or replace the chicken with grilled halloumi cheese for a delicious vegetarian alternative. This is the ultimate barbeque salad.· PEAS, POTATOES AND CHICKEN IN A POT. The one dish delight: the summer comfort food that's perfect for midweek. · MIDSUMMER MERINGE CROWNS. The Swedes have been wearing flower crowns long before the festivals, so why not make the edible kind for parties or puddings?· PLUM TOSCA CAKE. This Swedish favourite, named after Puccini's opera is filled with tart plums and sweet almonds._________________'I am so ready to race home and devour these fun, effortless and beautiful recipes that just beg to be cooked' Melissa Hemsley'The magic of Sweden's beautiful seasons comes alive . . . a real celebration of seasonal Swedish home cooking and tradition with Rachel's trademark inspirational twists!' Donal Skehan
Miss Magenta, Sweet Inventor: Ladybird Read it yourself
by Richard DungworthGenie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This ebook edition is an ideal first chapter book for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Miss Magenta is the chef at Fasta Pasta and she makes the best ice cream, but she's also the top sweet inventor in all of Lampland. When Miss Magenta is kidnapped by evil Count Sourtooth, Tom and Daisy are needed to save the day!
The Taste of War: World War Two and the Battle for Food
by Lizzie CollinghamFood, and in particular the lack of it, was central to the experience of the Second World War. In this richly detailed and engaging history, Lizzie Collingham establishes how control of food and its production is crucial to total war. How were the imperial ambitions of Germany and Japan - ambitions which sowed the seeds of war - informed by a desire for self-sufficiency in food production? How was the outcome of the war affected by the decisions that the Allies and the Axis took over how to feed their troops? And how did the distinctive ideologies of the different combatant countries determine their attitudes towards those they had to feed?Tracing the interaction between food and strategy, on both the military and home fronts, this wide-ranging, gripping and dazzlingly original account demonstrates how the issue of access to food was a driving force within Nazi policy and contributed to the decision to murder hundreds of thousands of 'useless eaters' in Europe. Focusing on both the winners and losers in the battle for food, this book brings to light the striking fact that war-related hunger and famine was not only caused by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, but was also the result of Allied mismanagement and neglect, particularly in India, Africa and China. American dominance both during and after the war was not only a result of the United States' immense industrial production but also of its abundance of food. This book traces the establishment of a global pattern of food production and distribution and shows how the war subsequently promoted the pervasive influence of American food habits and tastes in the post-war world. A work of great scope, The Taste of War connects the broad sweep of history to its intimate impact upon the lives of individuals.
The Gi Diet Clinic: Rick Gallop's 13 Week Plan for Permanent Weight Loss
by Rick GallopEver determined to turn losing weight into a positive experience, Rick Gallop recruited volunteers, who were officially obese, to participate in an e-clinic, which he would run from his website. Over 80 per cent of the participants stuck to the 13-week programme, and every single one of them lost significant amounts of weight.The Gi Diet Clinic collects together Rick's tips and tricks, his weekly meal plans and real-life advice, as well as the experiences and inspiring stories of the e-clinic participants. The plan includes:- 13-week Gi Diet weight-loss programme- Delicious recipes and meal plans- Plenty of tips, hints and motivational techniques to keep you on track- Inspirational real-life stories from the e-clinic participants
Slim Secrets: How to eat as much as you like and still lose weight
by Anita BeanMost diets make you eat less, yet this can leave you washed out and miserable. Understanding and controlling your appetite is the key to successful weight loss. Slim Secrets shows you how.- Learn how to think slim and act slim- Make food choices that control your hunger and enhance satiety- Manage 'portion distortion' and avoid overeating- Deals with eating psychology such as emotional eating and cravings With menu plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks, Slim Secrets will help you gain control of your appetite and set you on the road to successful weight loss.
How to be the Perfect Housewife: Entertain In Style
by Anthea TurnerHot on the heels of How to Be the Perfect Housewife comes an inspiring new guide to entertaining - in style! From the simplest supper for two to a summer wedding buffet, every type of event is catered for, whether casual or formal, on a shoestring or pushing the boat out. And with impressive ideas for seasonal entertaining - from Christmas parties to Valentine's dinners - you'll never be short of inspiration all year round. Discover...The secrets of successful entertaining The art of preparation, invitations and budgeting How to devise menus, drinks or themesAnd when to call in the experts From breathtaking barbecues to praiseworthy picnics, Perfect Housewife's countless ideas for any occasion will ensure you're the hostess with the mostest, every time.
Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth Book 2: A Companion To The Book By Peter Kelder (Ancient Secret Of The Fountain Of Youth Ser.)
by Peter KelderPicking up where Peter Kelder's remarkable book left off, Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth, Book 2 completes the Fountain of Youth health programme, with detailed information on a variety of topics discussed only fleetingly in the original bestseller: the history and origins of the Five Rites, valuable insights about how the Rites work, diet suggestions, and easy-to-follow exercises. Illustrated with fifty black-and-white photographs, this guide will help turn back the hands of time, invigorating and energizing readers' lives as never before.As its title suggests the book's message is one of compelling concern to just about anyone interested in their own wellbeing. So make time to turn back the clock, and achieve the health and vitality you've always dreamed of.
Eating for Better Health: Help Fight And Prevent Many Common Health Problems Through Diet
by Gillian Tidey Jane Plant CbeThis informative, accessible guide to eating for better health will help you regain control of your health whether you're fighting a chronic condition or want to prevent problems in the future. Bestselling author Jane Plant and dietician Gill Tidey show how eating the right foods can help you manage - and even prevent - a range of other common health problems, including: -allergies-heart disease-high blood pressure-digestive problems-diabetes-skin problems, and many more.With clear advice on what to eat - and what to avoid - for each of the conditions, and featuring over 200 easy-to-make, delicious recipes to get you on the road to optimum well-being, this is a book for everyone who wants to live a healthier life.Including a new foreword by Dr Michael Dixon, Medical Director of the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health and Chair of the NHS Alliance.