Are you craving chocolate? Go ahead, give in! Cacao–the bean from which chocolate is made–often referred to as “food of the gods” is high in antioxidants. It is also an excellent source of magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc, and copper. A good source of omega-6 fatty acids and rich in heart-healthy oleic acids, it will boost your mood, …
Author Megan Giller invites fellow chocoholics on a fascinating journey through America’s craft chocolate revolution. Learn what to look for in a craft chocolate bar and how to successfully pair chocolate with coffee, beer, spirits, cheese, or bread. This comprehensive celebration of chocolate busts some popular myths (like “white chocolate isn’t chocolate”) and introduces you to more than a …
Step into nature, whether in a park, forest, prairie, or lakeland, and you are surrounded by edible wild foods–if you know where to look. Old traditions of foraging have seen a passionate resurgence of interest among midwestern chefs and home cooks intrigued by the vitality of foods growing just footsteps–or a healthy hike–from their doors. But many hesitate …
The Principles and Practice of Ice Cream Making: Bulletin 155
This special edition of ‘The Principles and Practice of Ice Cream Making’ was written by R.M. Washburn and published in 1910 by the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station. It was also known as ‘Bulletin 155.’ This old book covers all aspects of home-made ice cream and covers chapters including The Constituents of Ice Cream, Essential Characteristics of Ice Cream, …
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla: A History Of American Ice Cream
Ice cream has a singular place in American cuisine as both a comfort food and festive treat. Fudge ripple is a consolation for a minor disappointment, and butterscotch swirl is a reward for reaching a personal goal.Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla traces the evolution of ice cream from a rarity to an everyday indulgence. It covers the genesis of …
For road warriors and armchair epicures alike, the seventh edition of Roadfood is the key to finding some of the tastiest treasures in the United States. The indispensable companion for savvy travelers nationwide, Roadfood is now bigger and better than ever. Totally revised and updated, the seventh edition covers over 700 of the country’s best local eateries, including …
Buttercream Dreams: Small Cakes, Big Scoops, and Sweet Treats
Maybe a cupcake will help? That’s the slogan of one of the nation’s most popular sweet spots, Smallcakes. Here are thirty of the best, fun, and easiest recipes for iced cupcakes, ice creams, and sweet treats from this fast growing company.More than just a super cookbook, this is the story of how Jeff Martin created the wildly popular …
Joshua Davis and Bruno Tropeano, two guys right out of college, felt that something was amiss. People in Maine created some of the best of everything in the world — higher education, ships, television doctors, winter boots. But the gelato of which they dreamt could not be found here in Maine, or anywhere else in the United States. …
Argentinian Street Food: Empanadas, helados and dulce de leche
Bringing you authentic recipes that sit at the heart of the country’s cuisine, Argentinian Street Food is organized to focus on different aspects of Argentinian food and how best to recreate it at home. There are chapters with traditional recipes for empanadas stuffed with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, fruits, or creamy chocolate; lesser known Argentinian street food recipes …
Since the earliest human civilizations in the west, milk has been gathered from domesticated animals such as the goat, sheep, and cow to create a wide variety of high protein and tasty foods including cheese, butter, and yogurt. With more than 3,000 kinds of cheese registered to the FDA and dozens of different recipes for butter and yogurt …