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Functional Foods: Technological Challenges and Advancement in Health Promotion
by Sajad Ahmad Wani Mohamed S. Elshikh Mona S. Al-Wahaibi Haroon Rashid NaikIt is reported Functional foods are highly nutritious and associated with a number of powerful health benefits. They may protect against disease, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and promote proper growth and development. Functional Foods: Technological Challenges and Advancement in Health Promotion presents information related to bioactive compounds present in the functional foods, derived from fruits and vegetables, cereals and pulses, dairy and meat, herbs and spices and other foods. It describes novel techniques and methodologies used in the extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification and characterization of bioactive compounds. Key Features: Covers the most recent research related to the bioactive compounds present in the functional foods Presents the latest information on extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification and characterization Discusses formulation challenges with an emphasis on stability and safety evaluations of functional foods Finally, it includes substantial and scientific research and innovation for new product development with health benefits. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, and students interested in many aspects of functional foods.
Functional Foods: Technological Challenges and Advancement in Health Promotion
by Sajad Ahmad Wani, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Mona S. Al-Wahaibi, and Haroon Rashid NaikIt is reported Functional foods are highly nutritious and associated with a number of powerful health benefits. They may protect against disease, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and promote proper growth and development. Functional Foods: Technological Challenges and Advancement in Health Promotion presents information related to bioactive compounds present in the functional foods, derived from fruits and vegetables, cereals and pulses, dairy and meat, herbs and spices and other foods. It describes novel techniques and methodologies used in the extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification and characterization of bioactive compounds. Key Features: Covers the most recent research related to the bioactive compounds present in the functional foods Presents the latest information on extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification and characterization Discusses formulation challenges with an emphasis on stability and safety evaluations of functional foods Finally, it includes substantial and scientific research and innovation for new product development with health benefits. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, and students interested in many aspects of functional foods.
Gender-responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation, Level 2.: Trainer’s Manual for the Gender-Responsive Plant Breeding Course
by Dr Margaret Najjingo Mangheni Professor Hale Ann Tufan Dr Elizabeth AsiimweThis manual presents the training process for the Gender-Responsive Plant Breeding course, implemented by Makerere and Cornell Universities, over a period of five years (2016-2020), under the Gender-Responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation (GREAT) project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It has five broad parts: I) Introduction; II) Required preparation before the course; III) Phase one (9-day, face-to-face training); IV) the 5-month Field Training phase; and V) Phase two (5-day, face-to-face training). Each session consists of specific learning objectives, session plans and slides, delivery methods, practical exercises and examples, as well as relevant tips and synthesized take-home messages. The sessions were developed by an international multidisciplinary team of experts in gender and agriculture and subjected to a rigorous peer review and quality assurance process. GREAT aims to contribute to building a pool of gender-responsive agricultural researchers able to advance more equitable and effective agricultural systems in Africa and beyond. This manual is for all facilitators/trainers interested in applied, gender responsive agricultural research.
Global Health Challenges: Nutrition and Management
by Sarita Srivastava Anju Bisht Avula Laxmaiah Anitha SeethaThis book is an up-to-date reference on some of the major global health issues and the role of nutrition in their prevention and management. The book covers undernutrition, degenerative diseases, mental health disorders and COVID-19 and reviews feeding and eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and delineates the risk factors and management. The book addresses the gaps in tackling these health problems and proposes comprehensive models and frameworks to manage them.Key Features: Explores practical solutions and management of looming health issues in terms of diet and nutrition Reviews health threats like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and COVID-19 Includes a section on feeding and eating disorders and sustainable models to manage them Covers mental-health issues like depression and dementia Discusses conditions like undernutrition, hidden hunger, and cardiovascular diseases The book is meant for health professionals, nutritionists, and policymakers. It is also useful for post-graduates in public health and nutrition.
Global Health Challenges: Nutrition and Management
by Sarita Srivastava Anju Bisht Avula Laxmaiah Anitha SeethaThis book is an up-to-date reference on some of the major global health issues and the role of nutrition in their prevention and management. The book covers undernutrition, degenerative diseases, mental health disorders and COVID-19 and reviews feeding and eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and delineates the risk factors and management. The book addresses the gaps in tackling these health problems and proposes comprehensive models and frameworks to manage them.Key Features: Explores practical solutions and management of looming health issues in terms of diet and nutrition Reviews health threats like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and COVID-19 Includes a section on feeding and eating disorders and sustainable models to manage them Covers mental-health issues like depression and dementia Discusses conditions like undernutrition, hidden hunger, and cardiovascular diseases The book is meant for health professionals, nutritionists, and policymakers. It is also useful for post-graduates in public health and nutrition.
Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications
by Jahangir Moini Oyindamola Akinso Raheleh AhangariGlobal Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications addresses various types of malnutrition including deficiencies (undernutrition), excesses (overnutrition), and imbalances in a person's intake of nutrients. Malnutrition is considered a global health crisis causing various types of chronic diseases in humans. Malnutrition is very serious when affecting children as the result can be a lifetime of serious health problems. This book addresses the importance of combating undernutrition and overnutrition. It discusses the prevalence of nutritional disorders and epidemics; assesses nutritional requirements for various populations; and focuses on special populations most affected by nutritional disorders. Features: · Covers various diseases caused by poor diet and nutrition · Provides suggestions on preventing malnutrition by improving diet and nutrition · Discusses nutritional disorders and epidemics · Presents information on nutritional requirements in special populations · Contains clinical case studies with critical thinking questions and answers, clinical treatments, and costs Featuring an engaging writing style and excellent flow of material, Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications contains practical applications for use in clinical practice. It includes suggestions for improving diet and nutrition in order to prevent malnutrition. Figures enhance content, and questions at the end of the chapters with corresponding answers at the end of the book reinforce the subject matter.
Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications
by Jahangir Moini Oyindamola Akinso Raheleh AhangariGlobal Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications addresses various types of malnutrition including deficiencies (undernutrition), excesses (overnutrition), and imbalances in a person's intake of nutrients. Malnutrition is considered a global health crisis causing various types of chronic diseases in humans. Malnutrition is very serious when affecting children as the result can be a lifetime of serious health problems. This book addresses the importance of combating undernutrition and overnutrition. It discusses the prevalence of nutritional disorders and epidemics; assesses nutritional requirements for various populations; and focuses on special populations most affected by nutritional disorders. Features: · Covers various diseases caused by poor diet and nutrition · Provides suggestions on preventing malnutrition by improving diet and nutrition · Discusses nutritional disorders and epidemics · Presents information on nutritional requirements in special populations · Contains clinical case studies with critical thinking questions and answers, clinical treatments, and costs Featuring an engaging writing style and excellent flow of material, Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications contains practical applications for use in clinical practice. It includes suggestions for improving diet and nutrition in order to prevent malnutrition. Figures enhance content, and questions at the end of the chapters with corresponding answers at the end of the book reinforce the subject matter.
The Good Bite’s High Protein Meal Prep Manual: Delicious, easy low-calorie recipes with full nutritional breakdowns & food-tracking barcodes
by Niall Kirkland The Good BitePre-order your copy of The Good Bite's High Protein, Meal Prep Manual now, for food as tasty as it is good for you.Niall Kirkland, founder of The Good Bite, is on a mission to bridge the gap between healthy and delicious. In this book, he shares 80 calorie-counted, meal-prep, air fryer and slow cooker recipes - with a photo for every one - that will help you fill your fridge with mouth-watering, high-protein dishes that take the stress out of mealtimes.PB&J Protein French ToastPeri-peri Rice Bake with Grilled CornSticky Korean Popcorn ChickenSlow Cooker Sweet Potato Shepherd’s PieCreamy Peanut Noodles with PrawnsHot Honey Halloumi Pittas with Harissa-Lime MayoCreamy Tuscan Butter BeansCookie Dough BitesWith chapters covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks – as well as essential advice on calculating your ideal protein intake, full nutritional breakdowns and barcodes that feed directly into your food-tracking app for each recipe – this is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to harness the power of protein. Inside you’ll find delicious, nourishing meals packed with flavour, to keep you eating strong all week long.
The Good Eater: A Vegan’s Search for the Future of Food
by Nina GuilbeaultAn enlightening and delicious look at how vegans – and their critics – are redefining the way the world eats in the twenty-first century.For years, there has been no doubt that widespread consumption of meat is both environmentally destructive and morally dubious. A growing chorus of scientists, health experts, and activists champion the benefits of a plant-based diet. Nevertheless, change has been slow to arrive, and the chasm between our appetites and our collective well-being seems impossibly vast. We know we must transition to a more plant-based world. But what would such a world look like, and how do we realistically get there?One group of people has been grappling with this question for decades: vegans. Once mocked for its hempy puritanism, the vegan movement has grown from a fringe identity into a veritable cultural juggernaut. Yet visions of what our food system should look like continue to conflict. Is the healthful vegan lifestyle appealing-or alienating? Are high-tech meat alternatives merely a repeat performance of harmful fast-food values? Is modern veganism itself misguided-a wrong answer to the right questions?In The Good Eater, Harvard-trained sociologist (and vegan) Nina Guilbeault, PhD vividly explores the movement's history and its present-day tensions by grappling with the most fundamental question of all: Is there a truly ethical way to eat? What emerges is a fascinating portrait of how social change happens, with profound implications for our plates-and our planet.
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Glucose, Metabolism and Limitless Health
by null Dr. Casey Means'The best deep dive into the diseases that plague us all today, and what to do to heal.' Jessie Inchauspe, The Glucose Goddess 'Good Energy is a powerful vision for a brighter future – for both people and the planet.' Jay Shetty 'A tour de force' Dr Mark Hyman Fix your metabolism to feel better today and prevent disease tomorrow. A bold new vision for optimizing our health now and for the future. What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and many other health conditions actually have the same root cause? Our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions – and feel incredible today – is under our control and simpler than we think. The key is our metabolic function – the most important and least understood factor in our overall health. As Dr Casey Means explains in this groundbreaking book, nearly every health problem we face can be explained by how well the cells in our body create and use energy. To live free from frustrating symptoms and life-threatening disease, we need our cells to be optimally powered so that they can create 'good energy', the essential fuel that impacts every aspect of our physical and mental wellbeing. If you are battling signals of 'bad energy' inside your body, it is often a warning sign that more life-threatening illness may emerge later in life. Weaving together cutting-edge research and personal stories, Good Energy offers an essential four-week plan and explains: The five biomarkers that determine your risk for a deadly disease Six lifelong food principles to implement whether you’re carnivore or vegan The crucial links between sleep, circadian rhythm, and metabolism A framework for exercise focused on building simple movement into every day How cold and heat exposure helps build our body’s resilience Steps to navigate the medical system to get what you need for optimal health Good Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness. It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age.
Greekish: Everyday recipes with Greek roots
by Georgina Hayden120 STRAIGHT-FORWARD AND STRAIGHT-UP TASTY RECIPES FROM AWARD WINNING FOOD WRITER, GEORGINA HAYDENBrimming with vibrant, modern food that sings of the Mediterranean, Greekish is a must-have for simple recipes that are perfect any day of the week.'THIS FOOD, FROM MY GREEKISH SISTER, IS EXACTLY THE KIND I WANT TO EAT' JAMIE OLIVER'If you like Greek food, you'll adore Greekish!' Itamar Srulovich, Honey & Co'Sunshine on a plate' Tom Kerridge____________________'This book? It's Greek. ish. And if you are saying 'ish' with a scrunched-up nose, a squinted eye and a slight wobble of the head or tilt of the hand, then you are on the right track. Truth be told, when it comes to writing recipes, sometimes hiding behind tradition actually makes life easier. You don't like something? Take it up with my ancestors. But these Greekish dishes are all me and I think they're some of the best I have written. I hope that you love them, that they become part of your repertoire and that over time you make them your own.' Inspired by her Greek-Cypriot roots and Greek travels, Georgina has collected recipes that are easy, bursting with flavour and sure to be cooked on repeat. With fewer ingredients and less stress, the recipes include familiar Mediterranean classics, as well as plenty of Greek-influenced dishes with Georgina's twists.Standout recipes include:Fried sesame cheese bites to serve up as an irresistible snackTuna, egg and caper salad to make an easy lunchSticky aubergine and pomegranate tart for a crowd-pleasing centrepieceSpanakopita jacket potatoes as a twist on the weeknight classicOne-pot pastisio for an easy meal everyone will loveMeat, fish and veggie kebabs delivering the ultimate barbecueBaklava cheesecake as a show-stopping dessertThere are easy breakfasts, small dishes and snacks, salads, desserts and even whole sections of recipes inspired by the iconic spanakopita and baklava. Greekish is full of flavour-packed recipes that are easy, enticing and ready to be made your own.______________'Vibrant, flavoursome food that everyone can enjoy' Tom Kerridge'Simple, vibrant, joyful dishes' Jamie Oliver'Georgina has a magic touch – her food looks and tastes so beautiful and is always so easy to make' Itamar Srulovich, Honey & Co
The Green Cookbook: Easy vegan & vegetarian meals from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Roasting Tin series
by Rukmini Iyer'Rukmini just keeps pulling all these absolute bangers out of the bag... there’s not a duff recipe in there' India Knight** FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ROASTING TIN SERIES **75 new and ingenious plant-led recipes that help get delicious dinners on the table with even less effort and even more delicious flavour. Rukmini Iyer changed the way we eat when she started the Roasting Tin revolution. Constantly thinking about new ways to deliver fantastic flavour with minimal effort, and breaking out from the tin, The Green Cookbook shares her indispensable tips and recipes for time-pressed home cooks.You’ll find speedy 15 minute meals that come together in one pot or pan, ingenious recipes for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow, flavour-packed family-friendly recipes, flexible batch-cooks to help you prepare for a busy week and even meal plans that help to relieve the mental load.'Makes cooking from scratch accessible to everyone' Niki Segnit, author of The Flavour Thesaurus'A soothing guide in our more-hectic-than-ever lives' Alexina Anatole, author of BitterPraise for Rukmini Iyer’s Roasting Tin series:'Rightly considered cookbooks for our times’ Rachel Roddy, Guardian Books of the Year'This book will earn a place in kitchens up and down the country' Nigella Lawson'So delicious. So easy' Nina Stibbe‘A boon for any busy household' Jay Rayner
Greg the Sausage Roll: Discover the laugh out loud NO 1 Sunday Times bestselling series (Greg the Sausage Roll)
by Roxanne Hoyle Mark HoyleIt's Easter morning and Greg is SO EGG-CITED for the fun to begin!But when the chocolate egg delivery doesn't show up at the bakery, Greg and Gloria have to HOP to it - otherwise Easter will be ruined! Time to make their way to the most magical place on Earth - EASTERLAND! Can they find the Easter Bunny and make sure the chocolate eggs are delivered in time for the big Easter egg hunt?Fans of Greg the Sausage Roll will be CRACKING UP at this EGG-CELLENT adventure!Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the record-breaking No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper.
Greg the Sausage Roll (World Book Day 2024)
by Mark Hoyle Roxanne HoyleBRRRIIINNNG!!! It’s the first day of school!Greg The Sausage Roll is chilling in the bakery when a little boy comes in with his family, looking for something special to put in his lunchbox to help calm his nerves. In the blink of an eye, Greg gets scooped up and before you can say ‘SAUSAGE-ROLL CALL’, he’s off to school for a SUPER exciting adventure!Greg is over the moon . . . music, science, PE – he’s ready to try it all! But can Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls help the little boy make a new friend and have the BEST FIRST DAY EVER?!Social media phenomenon LadBaby have created this laugh-a-minute mini picture book adventure especially for World Book Day 2024.
Gut Health For Dummies
by Kristina CampbellCombat digestive symptoms and get trustworthy information to keep yourself healthy from the inside out Gut Health For Dummies can help you restore and optimize your gut and its microbes, for better health day to day. Clear away the confusion and debunk the unscientific information found on social media with this essential guide. You’ll learn what makes the gut so important and how it influences the rest of your body, including your brain. Figure out how to manage digestive disorders and gut symptoms, confidently navigate the world of probiotics and other gut health supplements, and find inspiration for the diet and lifestyle changes that will support your health for years to come. This jargon-free Dummies guide will set you on the right path, giving you tips for adopting healthy habits, healing your gut biome, and being proactive for wellbeing and longevity. Learn how the gut works and explore what may be causing your digestive symptoms Combat IBS and other gut disorders with the latest science Steer clear of myths, scams, and misinformation—discover what actually works Be proactive in managing your gut health to ensure robust health and wellbeing at every ageFor those who currently experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and anyone interested in learning about evidence-based ways to optimize gut health, Gut Health For Dummies is the right choice.
Gut Health For Dummies
by Kristina CampbellCombat digestive symptoms and get trustworthy information to keep yourself healthy from the inside out Gut Health For Dummies can help you restore and optimize your gut and its microbes, for better health day to day. Clear away the confusion and debunk the unscientific information found on social media with this essential guide. You’ll learn what makes the gut so important and how it influences the rest of your body, including your brain. Figure out how to manage digestive disorders and gut symptoms, confidently navigate the world of probiotics and other gut health supplements, and find inspiration for the diet and lifestyle changes that will support your health for years to come. This jargon-free Dummies guide will set you on the right path, giving you tips for adopting healthy habits, healing your gut biome, and being proactive for wellbeing and longevity. Learn how the gut works and explore what may be causing your digestive symptoms Combat IBS and other gut disorders with the latest science Steer clear of myths, scams, and misinformation—discover what actually works Be proactive in managing your gut health to ensure robust health and wellbeing at every ageFor those who currently experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and anyone interested in learning about evidence-based ways to optimize gut health, Gut Health For Dummies is the right choice.
The Hairy Dieters’ Fast & Fresh: A brand-new collection of delicious healthy recipes from the no. 1 bestselling authors
by Hairy BikersTHE HAIRY DIETERS' FAST & FRESH is the brand-new collection of tasty, easy-to-prep, low-calorie dishes from the nation's favourite cooking duo, The Hairy Bikers.Inspired by the ingredients of the Mediterranean, Si King and Dave Myers have developed over 80 delicious and nutritious recipes to help you move away from processed foods and ready meals to make the most of the fresh ingredients available throughout the year.With dishes including red pepper salad with feta, black bean soup, pulled chicken tacos, spinach & halloumi curry, beef ragù with mushrooms, chocolate & rye cookies and blueberry cheesecake, whether you're looking for quick midweek meals, recipes with minimal prep or sweet treats, Si and Dave have it covered.Triple-tested, calorie-counted and packed full of flavour, FAST & FRESH is sure to become your go-to for healthy inspiration every day.
The Halogen Oven Cookbook: Quick and easy recipes for every day
by Maryanne MaddenSave on costs with 200 halogen oven recipesCombining the convenience of a microwave with the delicious, crispy results of a traditional oven, the halogen oven is the perfect kitchen companion for households of all sizes.This cookbook provides 200 simple and fool-proof recipes to help you get the most out of your halogen oven. Full of delicious options for meat, seafood and vegetarian meals as well as tasty sides and baked goods, with The Halogen Oven Cookbook, you will never run out of dinner and dessert ideas. With easy-to-follow instructions and quick cooking times, your halogen oven will help you whip up tasty and speedy meals - all without the hassle.CONTENTS INCLUDE:ChickenSticky glazed chicken drumsticks; Chicken & chorizo burgers; Paprika chickenBeefChilli pepper burgers; Grilled steak with sorrel sauce; Roast sirloin of beef PorkSticky glazed pork with pineapple; Apple & cider pot-roasted pork; Hoisin sauce braised belly of porkLambLamb hot pot; Easy lamb curry; Spring lamb casseroleSeafoodSpicy prawn curry; Fish kebabs with garlic butter; Honey & sesame salmonVegetarianCamembert stuffed mushrooms; Cherry tomato & pepper tart; Cauliflower cheeseSnacksAubergines with harissa dressing; Caramel roasted vegetables; Garlicky potato bakeDesserts Summer fruits shortcake; Pistachio & chocolate torte; Iced cherry cupcakes
The Happy Endings Cookbook: Desserts That Dreams Are Made Of
by Terri MerciecaStep into a world of flavour and fun as award-winning ice cream maker, chocolatier and dessert chef Terri Mercieca reveals the magic behind her most sought-after desserts.
Hey Duggee: The Breakfast Badge
by Hey DuggeeTag is very hungry at the clubhouse today . . . he's forgotten to eat his breakfast!Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they discover the different types of food for breakfast.What will they end up choosing to eat?MUNCH, CRUNCH, CHOMP!Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: Duggee's TractorHey Duggee: The Pet BadgeHey Duggee: The Train Badge
Higgidy Clever with Veg: Fabulous, fuss-free vegetarian recipes
by Camilla StephensFor Higgidy founder, Camilla Stephens, the answer is to get clever with veg - and her latest cookbook is packed with gloriously easy roasting-tin suppers, faff-free one-pan wonders, speedy salads and family favourites ready in under one hour. Along the way she offers judicious use of crafty shop-bought shortcuts, ingenious ways to pack more veg into your cooking, as well as strategies for cutting down on food waste in the process. From Roasted Red Peppers with Spinach & Feta and Veggie Falafel for a weeknight to Asparagus & Chive Tart and Rainbow Fritters to feed a crowd, Higgidy Clever with Veg includes fabulous veg-packed recipes for every occasion.
High Blood Pressure For Dummies
by Richard SnyderMaintain healthy blood pressure with timeless wisdom and new breakthroughs in prevention and treatment High Blood Pressure For Dummies explains all you need to know about blood pressure—and what to do when it gets too high. High blood pressure can lead to serious complications, but with lifestyle changes and medication, it’s easily treatable. This jargon-free, compassionate book walks you through the necessary changes to help lower blood pressure and live a healthy life. You’ll be well equipped to determine if you’re at risk and consider the medical consequences of hypertension. From there, develop a successful treatment plan and choose the right foods for you. With this Dummies guide, you can learn to prioritize you and your health. Learn what hypertension is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented and treated Improve your quality of life and live longer by focusing on a healthy blood pressure Understand your doctor’s recommendations and discover diet and lifestyle factors that you can control Find out about new research on hypertension causes, treatments, and genetic influencesThis new edition of High Blood Pressure For Dummies is great for people with high blood pressure, their caregivers, and anyone with a family history who wants to better understand the condition.
High Blood Pressure For Dummies
by Richard SnyderMaintain healthy blood pressure with timeless wisdom and new breakthroughs in prevention and treatment High Blood Pressure For Dummies explains all you need to know about blood pressure—and what to do when it gets too high. High blood pressure can lead to serious complications, but with lifestyle changes and medication, it’s easily treatable. This jargon-free, compassionate book walks you through the necessary changes to help lower blood pressure and live a healthy life. You’ll be well equipped to determine if you’re at risk and consider the medical consequences of hypertension. From there, develop a successful treatment plan and choose the right foods for you. With this Dummies guide, you can learn to prioritize you and your health. Learn what hypertension is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented and treated Improve your quality of life and live longer by focusing on a healthy blood pressure Understand your doctor’s recommendations and discover diet and lifestyle factors that you can control Find out about new research on hypertension causes, treatments, and genetic influencesThis new edition of High Blood Pressure For Dummies is great for people with high blood pressure, their caregivers, and anyone with a family history who wants to better understand the condition.
A History of Bread: Consumers, Bakers and Public Authorities since the 18th Century (Food in Modern History: Traditions and Innovations)
by Peter ScholliersFor a long time, everything revolved around bread. Providing more than half of people's daily calories, bread was the life-source of Europe for centuries. In the middle of 19th century, a third of household expenditure was spent on bread. Why, then, does it only account for 0.8% of expenditure and just 12% of daily calories today?In this book, Peter Scholliers delves into the history of bread to map out its defining moments and people. From the price revolution of the 1890s that led to affordable and pure white bread, to the taste revolution of the 1990s that ushered in healthy brown bread, he studies consumers, bakers and governments to explain how and why this food that once powered an entire continent has fallen by the wayside, and what this means for the modern age. From prices and consumption to legislation and technology, Scholliers shows how the history of bread has been shaped by subtle cultural shifts as well as top-down decisions from ruling bodies. From the small home baker to booming factories, he follows changes in agriculture, transport, production and policy since the 19th century to explain why bread, once the centre of everything, is not so today.
The Hostess Handbook: A Modern Guide to Entertaining
by Maria ZizkaFrom the author of The Newlywed Table, this helpful handbook offers readers 100 easy entertaining recipes, party planning advice, and curated menus to pull off the most delicious and delightful of gatherings, from an epic holiday bash to a casual get-together in the backyard, or an inspired dinner party. Ready to throw a dinner party? It&’s easier than you think. With 100 crowd-pleasing recipes and expert tips and tricks, The Hostess Handbook shows how to create an event that&’s warm, joyous, and imbued with the special glowy feeling of a celebration that we never want to end. Everything you need to know is here. How to plan a fantastic menu with foolproof recipes for finger foods, make-ahead mains (because you don&’t want to be in the kitchen when your guests arrive), and festive desserts. How to get your home party-ready, whether hosting two people or twenty, with primers on setting the table, the art of serving, and flower arranging. And drinks, of course—including recipes for both classic cocktails and delicious nonalcoholic libations. Cheers!