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  Mocktails Cordials Syrups...

  Ryland Peters & Small

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  It's time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, and instead elevate the cordials, infusions, syrups and mocktails to unprecedented heights of deliciousness.
  
  For too long designated drivers, detoxers and teetotallers have been left out in the cold when it comes to great drinks. Instead they are forced to sip on the same insipid fruit juices that make up most alcohol-free offerings. Thankfully help is at hand withMocktails, Cordials, Infusions, Syrups, and More – a collection of delicious recipes that are welcome alternatives to the boring soft drinks or mineral water. These drinks prove that ditching the booze doesn't mean sacrificing taste. Exciting ingredients and flavour combinations such as strawberry and black pepper, mango and ginger, lemon and thyme, coffee and cardamom, or blueberry and elderflower will make your taste buds stand up and pay attention. And another bonus: no hangovers!

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  The Thrifty Cookbook

  Ryland Peters & Small

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  A collection of over 60 quick and delicious recipes to feed households on a budget.
  A busy family household is often short on time and money. The weekly food shop can be a stressful time when you are wondering how you can feed your family good, honest food without exceeding the weekly budget. Living on a budget, or trying to reduce your outgoings, doesn't have to mean foregoing cooking and eating good food though.  Thrifty tips will guide you through how to make the most of your ingredients and create wonderful family food for all mealtimes. Enjoy some budget breakfasts such as Baked Eggs or Corned Beef Hash before moving on to some purse-friendly soups and salads for lunch. The main meal of the day no longer needs to empty the bank, so instead delve in to some quick and easy dishes such as Thai Salmon Fish Cakes or Quick Vegetable Curry. Treats don't have to be ignored in favour of saving pennies either – whip up some quick treats such as Iced Summer Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce or Banana Fritters. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to produce fantastic food, in super quick time, for the whole family even when you've had to tighten the household purse strings.

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  The Shocking Truth about Fast Food

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Fast food has become an undeniable part of modern life. With its convenience, affordability, and widespread availability, it has transformed the way people eat, shaping diets and lifestyles across the globe. What started as a quick solution for busy individuals has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, influencing everything from public health to the environment. But behind the brightly lit signs, enticing advertisements, and tempting flavors lies a deeper reality—one that has serious consequences for both individuals and society as a whole.  
    
  The rise of fast food culture has been fueled by an increasingly fast-paced world. People are working longer hours, juggling responsibilities, and seeking quick, inexpensive meals. Fast food chains capitalize on this need, offering ready-to-eat meals that promise satisfaction with minimal effort. The industry has evolved to cater to nearly every demographic, from children enticed by colorful packaging and toys to adults looking for a quick bite on the way to work. Over time, fast food has become more than just a meal option; it is a deeply ingrained habit for millions.  
    
  However, convenience often comes at a cost. While fast food may be easy and affordable, its impact on health is alarming. The high levels of fat, sugar, sodium, and artificial ingredients in most fast food items contribute to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health conditions. Many consumers remain unaware of the true nutritional content of what they are eating, often misled by clever marketing and misleading health claims. The illusion of “healthy” fast food options often masks the reality that even so-called better choices are still processed, high in calories, and lacking essential nutrients. 

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  100 Ways to Live a European...

  Fiona Ferris

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  Are you entranced by the European lifestyle and would love to emulate the details to enhance your own life where you live right now? Do you swoon when you watch a French movie or an Italian fashion show? Does a beautiful image of the Eiffel Tower make your heart skip a beat? Me too! 
  In this book you will find out:   Simple, easy, and free ways to level up your experience a la the European way.   How to effortlessly make improvements by looking at your life through a French-tinted lens.   That it doesn’t matter whether ‘real’ European people do the things you do or not.   How to live your best Italian-inspired life right here in your normal life.   How you don’t have to be skinnier, richer, or better-connected to make inspired changes that will increase your happiness. 
  You don’t have to be like everyone else. Those sensible, practical people may tell you to get real. They may not understand just how much pleasure being a dreamer and a doer gives you. Let them be them, and you be the most fabulous you that you dare. 
  ‘100 Ways to Live a European Inspired Life’ includes fresh inspiration and fun suggestions to uplevel the way you live, such as:   Details to elevate your home, your closet, and how you care for your complexion.   Outings to look out for and ideas for home entertaining.   Mindset tips to create a bespoke, haute couture way of living.   Inspiring journal ideas to ponder.   How easy it is to blend your real life with your idealistic fancy notions.

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  The Italian Wine Connoisseur - A...

  E.V. Luther

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  Do you want to discover more, choose wisely and deep-dive into the amazing world of Italian wine? 
  In this seven-day guide, you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point, to being able to select, taste, pair and pour an outstanding Italian variety. If you are currently at a fairly average stage in your wine knowledge and need a book where a plane ticket to Italy is not required, then this book is for you. 
  Do you need the skills to be able to deliver the right bottle of wine for all social occasions, and start to raise your game from just Pinot Grigio or Merlot? Then we are here for you. Drinking and sharing wine is one of life’s great pleasures, and even better if you know what on earth you’re doing. And we plan to get you to exactly that point with clear explanations, visual maps and example wines to add to your growing collections. 
  These seven days take you through everything from knowing Italian labels and the 20 wine regions, spreading across 695,000 hectares, to knowing how to store wine correctly. We give you takeaway lessons each day, such as how to open the bottle and pour a sophisticated glass. You will also be able to identify aromas with specific visual tools provided, and ultimately be able to pair the right wine with the right foods. Finally, we give you a daily Wine of the Day to try each evening with us and put theory into practise, as well as our final Top 10 chosen wishlist on our final day together. 
  This audio will help you navigate the world of Italian wine, even if you are starting from zero knowledge.

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  How Italian Food Conquered the...

  John F. Mariani

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  “[An] entertaining and savory gastronomical history of the cuisine of Italy and how it won over appetites worldwide.” —USA TodayNot so long ago, Italian food was regarded as a poor man's gruel—little more than pizza, macaroni with sauce, and red wines in a box. Here, John Mariani shows how the Italian immigrants to America created, through perseverance and sheer necessity, an Italian-American food culture, and how it became a global obsession. The book begins with the Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions before the boot-shaped peninsula was even called “Italy,” then takes readers on a journey through Europe and across the ocean to America alongside the poor but hopeful Italian immigrants who slowly but surely won over the hearts and minds of Americans by way of their stomachs.Featuring evil villains such as the Atkins diet and French chefs, this is a rollicking tale of how Italian cuisine rose to its place as the most beloved fare in the world, through the lives of the people who led the charge.With savory anecdotes from these top chefs and restaurateurs:Danny MeyerTony MantuanoMichael ChiarelloGiada de LaurentiisGiuseppe CiprianiNigella LawsonAnd the trials and triumphs of these restaurants:Da SilvanoSpiaggiaBottegaUnion Square CaféMaialinoRao'sBabboIl Cantinori“Mariani captures the history and elemental beauty of a cuisine that really does seem to appeal to more palates than any other . . . you owe it to yourself to read this book.” —Las Vegas Weekly

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