Sylvia Browne’s Book of AngelsSylvia talks about her personal experiences with angels, presents extensive research on the subject, and offers heartwarming stories by numerous contributors.Today, as the nightly news reports one disaster after another, books, TV shows, and movies are filled with tales of angels. Is it mere coincidence, or are angels making their presence more actively known? …
Few nations enjoy their food quite as much as the Germans, but German cooks have learnt the lesson of recent years; even the most traditional dishes are now made in a lighter, fresher style. And Germans know a thing or two about freshness; their farmers and retailers have long been at the forefront of the organic revolution. It …
From the Baltic coast to the Alps to the Lower Rhine, this book explores typical dishes from every region of Germany. Chancellor Kohl has written introductions to the various culinary regions from his own personal viewpoint. The Michelin star-winning chef Alfons Schuhbeck also worked extensively with Hannelore Kohl on this book.These traditional local recipes, some of which have …
The Landis Valley Cookbook: Pennsylvania German Foods & Traditions
More than 200 recipes from the leading museum on Pennsylvania Dutch culture Convenient lay-flat spiral binding Historic background of food and foodways The culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch is preserved at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This volume produced in association with the museum presents food and foodways essential to seasonal events and holidays of the calendar …
Cooking My Way to Heaven: My Convent Life & Notre Dame Recipes
Have you ever wondered what life behind convent walls was like? Mary Ann Quinn offers insights as she recounts her experiences as Sister Sean Maureen, a cook Sister in the Notre Dame community. Along with colorful stories of her escapades in different convents, she explains terms and customs such as the grand silence and the celebration of the …
From Katy Sparks, who dazzled a devoted clientele at her restaurant Quilty’s in New York City, here is a wonderfully creative collection of recipes and culinary wisdom. It is a book for people who love to cook, enabling you to put to work in your own kitchen the secrets and inspirations a gifted chef can offer, particularly one …
Luchow’s was a much-loved German-Austrian restaurant in New York City. Recipes for many of the dishes, along with anecdotes about the restaurant make this a delightful …
By the turn of the twentieth century, Beaumont, Texas had acquired a reputation as a rough place. Situated in the oil-soaked chaos of Spindletop, Jefferson County was a hotbed of vice. For decades, gambling and prostitution thrived as elected officials either looked the other way or took money to keep quiet. That is, until 1960 when a swashbuckling …
Austrian cuisine consists of rich, satisfying dishes: roasted meats in cream sauces, hearty soups and stews, tasty dumplings, warm and cold salads, and of course, the pastries and cakes that remain Vienna’s trademark. This cookbook provides a comprehensive guide to Austrian desserts, including six recipes for strudel, twenty recipes for gateaux, and many other sweet-tooth favorites. Elisabeth Mayer-Browne …
AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO GERMANY’S CULINARY DELIGHTSChristopher and Catherine Knuth take you into Oma’s German kitchen, sharing traditional comfort food to warm your heart. These authentic recipes, including meatloaf, rouladen, sauerkraut and seafood, bring the diverse tastes of Germany to your table.Complete with clear instructions as well as full-color food and location photography, The German Kitchen is more …