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  Taverns and Drinking in Early...

  Sharon V. Salinger

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  A look into the role of public houses, taverns, alcohol consumption in colonial American society. 
   
  Sharon V. Salinger's Taverns and Drinking in Early America supplies the first study of public houses and drinking throughout the mainland British colonies. At a time when drinking water supposedly endangered one’s health, colonists of every rank, age, race, and gender drank often and in quantity, and so taverns became arenas for political debate, business transactions, and small-town gossip sessions. Salinger explores the similarities and differences in the roles of drinking and tavern sociability in small towns, cities, and the countryside; in Anglican, Quaker, and Puritan communities; and in four geographic regions. Challenging the prevailing view that taverns tended to break down class and gender differences, Salinger persuasively argues they did not signal social change so much as buttress custom and encourage exclusion. 
   
  Praise for Taverns and Drinking in Early America 
   
  “The most comprehensive survey to date of this curiously underinvestigated aspect of early American social life . . . [Contains] a wealth of illustrative and amusing anecdotes . . . Well researched and informative.” —Simon Middleton, William and Mary Quarterly 
   
  “Offers a fresh perspective on one of the colonial period's most important social institutions and the drinking behavior that was central to it . . . Salinger’s work is compelling throughout . . . A significant and satisfying book.” —Mark Edward Lender, American Historical Review 
   
  “A richly detailed study that helps us understand popular and genteel culture in early America, the place of drink in everyday life, and the relationship between law and perceptions of disorderly behavior.” —Paul G. E. Clemens, Journal of American History

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  The Basic Basics Baking Handbook...

  Marguerite Patten

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  The beloved British chef shares her secrets of success and her recipes for cakes, cookies, breads, and more. Marguerite Patten first became famous during World War II as she helped British cooks make the best of their rations via BBC radio. Her books went on to sell millions of copies and she became one of the first celebrity chefs—though she much preferred to be called a “home economist.” In this classic book, she presents her tried and tested recipes for cakes large and small, biscuits, breads, pizzas, and pastries. She also discusses equipment, ingredients, basic techniques, and what to do when things go wrong. You’ll find family favorites such as walnut cake, teacakes, and buns but more modern popular cakes such as honey and blueberry muffins. With Marguerite Patten’s expert guidance, even a beginner can discover the pleasures of baking and achieve successful results.

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  101 Things To Do With Chile Peppers

  Sandra Hoopes

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  Spice up your repertoire with these Southwestern-flavored recipes from the author of 200 Appetizers and Burritos!   There are as many ways to use chile (CHEE-lay) peppers in your culinary repertoire as there are chiles. From Amarillo peppers to Fresno and New Mexico chiles, bring a little bit of the southwest to your table without having to leave your kitchen.   Discover 101 ways to turn up the heat at breakfast, lunch, and dinnertime as you enjoy tongue tingling recipes such as Huevos El Diablos, Chipotle Chicken Spring Rolls, Baja Chile Relleno, Green Chile Apple Crostata, Orange Habanero Creme Brulee, Cherry Bomb Limeade—and lots more.

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  Grandbaby Cakes - Modern Recipes...

  Jocelyn Delk Adams

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  “Spectacular cake creations [that] are positively bursting with beauty, color, flavor, and fun . . . this book will ignite the baking passion within you!” —Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond, #1 New York Times–bestselling author  Grandbaby Cakes is the debut cookbook from sensational food writer, Jocelyn Delk Adams. Since founding her popular recipe blog, Grandbaby Cakes, in 2012, Adams has been putting fresh twists on old favorites. She has earned praise from critics and the adoration of bakers both young and old for her easygoing advice, rich photography, and the heartwarming memories she shares of her grandmother, affectionately nicknamed Big Mama, who baked and developed delicious, melt-in-your-mouth desserts.  Grandbaby Cakes pairs charming stories of Big Mama’s kitchen with recipes ranging from classic standbys to exciting adventures—helpfully marked by degree of difficulty—that will inspire your own family for years to come. Adams creates sophisticated flavor combinations based on Big Mama’s gorgeous centerpiece cakes, giving each recipe something familiar mixed with something new. Not only will home bakers be able to make staples like yellow cake and icebox cake exactly how their grandmothers did, but they’ll also be preparing impressive innovations, like the Pineapple Upside-Down Hummingbird Pound Cake and the Fig-Brown Sugar Cake. From pound cakes and layer cakes to sheet cakes and “baby” cakes (cupcakes and cakelettes), Grandbaby Cakes delivers fun, hip recipes perfect for any celebration.  “[Adams] offers up her greatest hits alongside sweet stories of her family’s generations-old baking traditions.” —People.com  “There is a heritage of love and tradition steeped in her recipes . . . A trip down memory lane that ends with delicious treats on your table.” —Carla Hall, TV chef and author of Carla Hall’s Soul Food

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  Diet - The Ultimate Guide to...

  Mary J. Moore

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  Do you want to lose weight but don’t know where to start?Do you eat all the wrong things and need advice on how to stop?Can you incorporate some exercise into your routine?So you’ve decided you want to lose weight and that a diet is the right way for you. You know you’re eating badly and sitting around too much but getting motivated is what’s holding you back. You need inspiration, help and something to keep you going when you falter.It’s here, Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss, a book that provides all of the above in chapters that include:- Tracking Your Current Diet- Starting a Food Journal- Getting Rid of Problem Foods- Slow and Steady Wins the Race- Combining Exercise for Best ResultsIf you’ve ever thought that losing weight was something you’d never achieve then think again. Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss will prove you wrong and have you losing those excess pounds before you know it.Through a combination of great food, sensible eating and fun exercise, you will soon have the body you always wanted.Get a copy now. You’ll thank yourself for your dedication!

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  With Patience and Fortitude - A...

  Christine Quinn

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  Christine Quinn, candidate for mayor of New York City, is the first female and first openly LGBT Speaker of the New York City Council. In her memoir, With Patience and Fortitude, she shares the inspiring story of her life, her career, and the city she loves.Speaker Quinn talks about growing up in a middle-class, Irish family and describes the people and events that have shaped who she is and the beliefs she has dedicated her life to fight for. After her mother died when Christine was 16 years old, she began carving her own path, setting her sights on work that would make a difference in the world. Yet she would ultimately have to face coming of age in a world where both women and gay people had no choice but to fight for their dreams.Over time, she met those challenges both personal and professional with patience and with fortitude. Christine Quinn’s memoir includes original black-and-white photos from her personal archive.

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