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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Artificial food ingredients are substances added to food during processing to enhance its flavor, appearance, texture, or shelf life. These ingredients, often synthesized in laboratories, are designed to mimic or replace natural components found in food. Over the years, the use of artificial ingredients has become ubiquitous in the food industry, from sweeteners and colorings to preservatives and flavor enhancers. The advent of these additives can be traced back to the early 20th century when the demand for processed and mass-produced food grew, and there was a need to improve food preservation and make products more appealing to consumers. 
  Artificial ingredients serve a variety of functions. Preservatives, for example, help extend the shelf life of food, reducing waste and allowing for the distribution of perishable items over long distances. Flavor enhancers, like monosodium glutamate (MSG), make food taste better and more consistent across large batches. Artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and sucralose, provide a sugar-like taste without the added calories, making them popular in diet foods and drinks. Colorants, like Red 40 or Yellow 5, make food more visually appealing, often by mimicking the vibrant hues of natural ingredients. 
  While these additives are generally considered safe by food safety agencies such as the FDA, there is ongoing debate about their long-term effects on health. Over the past few decades, concerns have been raised about potential links between artificial ingredients and various health issues, including allergies, hyperactivity in children, and chronic conditions such as obesity and cancer. Despite the lack of conclusive evidence proving harmful effects in the general population, some studies suggest that certain individuals, particularly those with sensitivities, may experience adverse reactions to specific additives.

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  Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator...

  Mary Bell, Evie Righter

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  Far from being a fad, food dehydrating is one of the most ancient, effective, and nutritious ways of preserving food. Now, at last, there is a book that teaches absolutely everything there is to know about using an electric food dehydrator to dry foods at home -- and gives more than 100 foolproof recipes for scrumptious snacks and meals made from dried foods.With this extraordinary book, you can learn how to cross junk food and expensive store-bought snacks off your family's shopping list -- and add to your cupboard homemade, preservative-free fruit leathers, candied apricots, beef (and fish) jerkies, "sun" dried tomotoes, corn chips, banana chips, and so much more!Mary Bell gives specific techniques and instructions for preparing every kind of fruit (from apples to watermelon) and vegetable (from asparagus to zucchini). She also provides important shopping tips for buying an electric food dehydrator. The recipes for cooked meals (including mushroom soup, sloppy joes, pesto, and moist banana bread) will make this book a kitchen classic. And recipes for lightweight, filling trail snacks mean that the book will travel, too.Additional chapters explain to how make herb seasonings, granolas, celery powder, cosmetics, dried fruit sugars, potpourri -- and even pet treats!Food drying is an excellent way for gardeners to preserve their produce. It is a great way to make healthful snacks for the kids. It's perfect for the new wave of thrifty consumers who can't bear to spend dollars at health food stores for treats they cold make for pennies themselves. And food drying doesn't use chemicals or preservatives—so it's great for you and for the planet, too!

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  The Soup Cookbook For Beginners...

  Dax Elmhurst

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  The Soup Cookbook for Beginners: 80 Days of Savory and Seasoned Recipes to Reinvent the Joy of Soup with Simple Ingredient and Step-by-Step Instruction  
  Dax Elmhurst 
  SUPER SOUP SECRETS REVEALED: MASTER SOUP-MAKING WITH OUR EXPERT GUIDE TO WOW YOUR FAMILY AND GUESTS 
  Feeling overwhelmed by complicated soup recipes? 
  Unsure how to effectively use seasonal ingredients? 
  If your answer is “YES”, you're on the right page! 
  Soups are a concentration of nutrients and taste! But they're not just for winter, as many think; they're a fantastic dish for the whole year! 
  You can take advantage of all the seasons to prepare fresh soups right from your home with 100% natural ingredients. 
  To help you unleash your imagination and make everyone fall in love with your soups, I've created 'The Soup Cookbook for Beginners.' 
  This guide simplifies the art of soup-making, helping you use seasonal ingredients to their fullest potential. Say goodbye to confusion over complex recipes or uncertainty about what to do with available produce. 
  In this book, you'll discover:80 Days of Exquisite and Quick Soup Recipes for Everyday Cooking, catering to all tastes and preferences;A seasonal approach to highlight the best produce each season offers, maximizing freshness and taste;5 Time-saving tips and tricks to streamline your cooking process;Step-by-step guidance that makes soup-making accessible for beginners with 100% healthy and natural soups;3 Expert tips on pairing ingredients for the most flavorful soups, enhancing the dining experience;Exclusive insights into making soups that cater to various dietary needs and sophisticated palates;AND MUCH MORE!

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  Herb Gardening 101 - Cultivating...

  Gertrude Harris

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  There’s something uniquely satisfying about stepping outside your door and clipping a sprig of fresh rosemary for your roasted potatoes or plucking a handful of mint to stir into a summer drink. Herb gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to connect with nature, flavor your meals, and surround yourself with scents that calm the mind and uplift the spirit. Whether you're working with a sprawling backyard or a sunny windowsill, growing herbs is an accessible, enriching hobby that brings beauty, flavor, and even wellness into your daily life. 
  This book was written with both beginners and aspiring green thumbs in mind—people who want to grow herbs but aren’t quite sure where to begin. Maybe you’ve tried to keep a basil plant alive on your kitchen counter and it didn’t last the week. Or perhaps you’re dreaming of a lush herb spiral filled with lavender, oregano, and thyme. No matter where you're starting from, this guide will walk you through every step with clarity, encouragement, and practical advice. 
  Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow, yet their uses are incredibly diverse. They elevate meals, support natural remedies, perfume the home, attract pollinators, and even deter garden pests. What’s more, they ask for very little in return—a bit of sunlight, well-drained soil, and the occasional trim. With a little knowledge and care, your herb garden can flourish indoors or out, in containers or raised beds, on a balcony or backyard plot.

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  Somalia cookbook - Quick Easy...

  Justin Allison

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  Discover the rich culinary heritage of Somalia in this vibrant and easy-to-follow audiobook! Somalia Cookbook is your personal guide to traditional Somali home cooking—simple, flavorful, and deeply rooted in culture. Whether you're new to Somali cuisine or looking to reconnect with the tastes of home, this collection of authentic recipes brings the Horn of Africa to your kitchen. 
  From savory rice dishes like Bariis Iskukaris, comforting stews like Maraq Digaag, to sweet treats such as Halwa and Malawax, each recipe is thoughtfully selected for its taste, cultural significance, and ease of preparation. 
  Narrated with warmth by Mahfuz Shakib, this audiobook walks you through:Step-by-step instructionsIngredients you can easily findCooking times and helpful tipsNutritional information for each dish 
  Perfect for home cooks, food lovers, and anyone curious about Somali cuisine, this audiobook invites you to explore a world of spices, stories, and tradition—all from your kitchen. 
  Cook it. Taste it. Love it. Welcome to Somalia.

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  A Quick Ting On: Plantain

  Rui Da Silva

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  As seen in Grazia, the Guardian, and more...
  
  Recognised as one of the most beloved fruits of the Black diaspora, Plantain holds profound value within the cultures and communities it is part of.
  
  Compiled for the first time in one vibrant volume, A Quick Ting On: Plantain is an infectious cultural insight into the versatile fruit. Discover its contested historical origins, its multilingual etymology, the biochemistry that sets Plantain apart from regular bananas and, yes, the War of Pronunciation... Is it Plan-tain or Plan-tin?
  
  Containing recipes from across the African continent, the Caribbean, Latin America and South Asia, author Rui Da Silva paints an astonishing international history of Plantain - celebrating food within Black households across the globe as an intimate marker of identity and culture.
  
  From recent developments in farming practices to the effects of food gentrification on working-class Afro-Caribbean communities, Rui also explores the politics behind Plantain. Inflation, Fairtrade, and climate change all have a part to play in the ongoing journey of this coveted fruit.
  
  Unifying stories of innovation, hardship and, above all, love, A Quick Ting On: Plantain is a delicious ode to the intersection of food, culture and humanity.

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