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  Land and Wine - The French Terroir

  Charles Frankel

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  This in-depth tour of the French winemaking regions illustrates how the soil, underlying bedrock, and microclimate shape the personality of a wine. 
   
  France has long been the world’s greatest wine-producing country. Its various regions each offer unique tasting experiences, from the spice of Bordeaux to the berry notes of the Loire Valley. In Land and Wine, geologist Charles Frankel guides readers through these and ten other regions, including Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Provence, and the Rhône valley, to explore the full meaning of terroir. 
   
  Frankel describes how Cabernet Franc takes on a completely different character depending on whether it is grown on gravel or limestone; how Sauvignon yields three different products in the hills of Sancerre; how Pinot Noir will give radically different wines on a single hill in Burgundy as the vines progress upslope; and how the soil of each château in Bordeaux has a say in the blend ratios of Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. 
   
  Land and Wine provides a detailed understanding of the variety of French wine as well as a look at the geological history of France, complete with volcanic eruptions, dinosaurs, and a menagerie of fossils flavoring the vineyards. Frankel also blends in anecdotes about winemakers and historic wine enthusiasts while offering travel tips and itineraries for visiting the wineries today.

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  The Restaurant - A 2000-Year...

  William Sitwell

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  The acclaimed food critic’s two-thousand-year history of going out to eat, from the ancient Romans in Pompeii to the luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants of today.Starting with the surprisingly sophisticated dining scene in the city of Pompeii, William Sitwell embarks on a romp through culinary history, meeting the characters and discovering the events that shape the way we eat today. The Daily Telegraph restaurant critic and famously acerbic MasterChef commentator, Sitwell discusses everything from the far-reaching influences of the Muslim world to the unintended consequences of the French Revolution. He reveals the full hideous glory of Britain’s post-WWII dining scene and fathoms the birth of sensitive gastronomy in the counterculture of 1960’s America. This is a story of human ingenuity as individuals endeavor to do that most fundamental of things: to feed people. It is a story of art, politics, revolution, desperate need, and decadent pleasure. The Restaurant is jam-packed with extraordinary facts and colorful episodes; an accessible and humorous history of a truly universal subject.

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  Greens 24 7 - More Than 100...

  Jessica Nadel

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  Yes, they’re good for you—but who knew greens could be so much fun? If you’re trying to eat more greens but find yourself in a salad rut, Greens 24/7 is here to bring delicious, healthy veggies to every meal of the day, from breakfast to dessert. Spinach in pancakes? Kale in cornbread? You bet! The 100+ innovative recipes pack a seriously healthy punch with more than 40 green veggies, featuring classics like broccoli and zucchini, superfoods like chard and Brussels sprouts, and unconventional greens like spirulina and kelp. Recipes include:   ·Chocolate Superfood Smoothie   ·Pesto Polenta Fries with Spicy Aioli   ·Zucchini Noodle Bolognese   ·Samosa Burritos with Peas   ·Lemon and Parsley Olive Oil Cake   ·Chocolate Hazelnut Avocado TorteWith Greens 24/7, you can have your cake—and your kale, too!

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  Sophie Kooks Month by Month:...

  Sophie Morris

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  'When I think of April, I think of Easter. I am a chocoholic so it's one of my favourite times of year – the only time when I feel truly justified eating copious amounts of chocolate bars and baked treats. MaltEaster Rocky Road is a staple in my fridge around Eastertime, though I'll admit it makes an appearance at other times of the year, too. Try it and you'll see why!' Sophie
  Enjoy gorgeous April recipes, including:
  - Easy Kofta Curry
  - MaltEaster Rocky Road
  - Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce and Roast Vegetable Couscous
  - Warm Chocolate Fudge Sundae with Honeycomb
  - Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken with Fluffy Rice
  - Healthy Fruit and Oat Snack Bars
  - Thai Green Curry
  - Rhubarb Fool with Almond Biscuits

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  Wonderful Nature: Gentle nature...

  Yella A. Deeken

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  Gentle nature sounds relax us, they release us from the brooding constraints of everyday life, and ultimately help us let go. Experience the sounds of nature in the best high fidelity audio quality, recorded with state-of-the-art equipment, and with best spatial atmosphere:• Rain with thunderstorms,• Gentle sounds of the sea,• Hot springs in Iceland,• A purring cat,• Autumn storm on a farm,• Summer rain,• Chirping crickets in Tuscany,• Morning birdsong in the forest, • Warming campfire,• A mountain stream at its source.Your audiobook provides: • Excellent quality for deep sleep, meditation, relaxation;• Listening to these recordings can also be very helpful for tinnitus;• Over 360 minutes WITHOUT distracting sounds or annoying loops; • Professional recording quality for crisp, clean audio sound; • Bonustrack: A complete guided mindfulness meditation program; an effective, basic practice that can be used daily to feel at home with mindfulness.

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  Out of Line - A Life of Playing...

  Barbara Lynch

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  “If you have an appetite for culinary adventure, you’ll devour the feisty and fun memoir” (Elle magazine) by James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef judge Barbara Lynch as she recounts her rise from her rough “Southie” childhood to culinary stardom.Celebrated chef Barbara Lynch—named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2017—credits the defiant spirit of her upbringing in tough, poor “Southie,” a neighborhood ruled by the notorious Whitey Bulger gang, with helping her bluff her way into her first professional cooking jobs; develop a distinct culinary style through instinct and sheer moxie; then dare to found an empire of restaurants ranging from a casual but elegant “clam shack” to Boston’s epitome of modern haute cuisine. As award-winning chef Ana Sortun raves, “Her heroic story inspires us to remain true to who we are and honor our dreams with conviction.” One of seven children born to an overworked single mother, Lynch was raised in a housing project. She earned a daredevil reputation for boosting vehicles (even a city bus), petty theft, drinking and doing drugs, and narrowly escaping arrest—haunted all the while by a painful buried trauma.Out of Line describes Lynch’s remarkable process of self-invention, including her encounters with colorful characters of the food world, and vividly evokes the magic of creation in the kitchen. It is also a love letter to South Boston and its vanishing culture, governed by Irish Catholic mothers and its own code of honor. “Foodies will enjoy the vivid language used to describe Lynch’s food exploits, and old neighbors will be treated to a trip around south Boston through the eyes of a local” (Library Journal). Through her story, Lynch explores how the past—both what we strive to escape from and what we remain true to—can strengthen and expand who we are.

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