Les Dames d’Escoffier International is the premier association of women culinary professionals, started in 1973 in response to the all-male Les Amis d'Escoffier. In its first national cookbook,
From 1784 to 1812, fur trader, surveyor, and mapmaker David Thompson explored western North America. His field journals provide the earliest written accounts of the natural history and indigenous cult
Macrina’s irresistible creations, from rustic potato bread to pear and cracked pepper bread to crisp, crackly baguettes, have made Seattle a culinary destination for fans of scrumptious baked g
Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the seemingly endless choices for reading material for young people. What’s good, what’s trash, what’s going to hold their int
Today’s busy lifestyles make it impractical to plan the kind of multicourse feasts one might wish. An easy and exciting solution is the venerable dutch oven pot. In this follow-up to their succ
Farmer's markets are multiplying across the country, and their stalls are bursting with locally grown produce, artisanal breads and cheeses and naturally raised meats. As America's desire for local,
In this deeply human memoir, Audrey Young uses her skills as a keen observer of people and recorder of details to track her development as a doctor and, ultimately, as a person. She chronicles her ex
Feeding the Whole Family starts with the basics of creating a whole foods diet, from understanding grains and beans to determining what meats are acceptable to eat. Author Cynthia Lair then applies t
In this irresistibly cute journal, dog owners can record all those special moments from their pet’s puppyhood. There’s space for important data such as shots received, allergies, and othe
In this new adventure, Larry, after chasing down a donut, loses his owners and stops by San Francisco’s landmarks and cultural attractions on his quest to find them. Filled with candy-colored r
Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula uncovers the region’s best trails for day trippers, with more than 70 day-hikes from Hoodsport to Hurricane Ridge to the Pacific coast. The routes range from easy to
No meal is as pleasant, or romantic, as breakfast in bed. In this collection of the yummiest dishes from the best-selling previous edition as well as the author's Breakfast in Bed California Cookbook
In attics, garages, living rooms, warehouses, and wine cellars across America, underground chefs are taking the food scene by storm. They’re throwing dinner parties at the drop of a hat, evadin
Mindless consumerism leads to mindless gift giving, which in turn leads to compulsive re-gifting. Gifts with Meaning ends this vicious cycle with innovative ideas that focus on the cultural, historica
Got fired? Satisfy the urge to set something ablaze with a Flaming Diablo. Heinous meeting? Plunge into a Death in the Afternoon. Gained weight? Forget the club soda — embrace those newfound po
We all have an outdoor enthusiast in our lives, and what better gift to give them than flexibility? Even in a small tent, atop a sleeping bag, these handy moves help loosen muscles and provide strengt
No home, whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between, should be without this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia — the most complete source of information available about growing, processi
Equipped with the knowledge of when to harvest, how to harvest, and what supplies are needed, anyone can learn what it means to create authentic, old-fashioned recipes in this age of grocery-store dep
Whether tired of being subjected to rising supermarket prices or a green thumb in search of a little guidance, Growing Your Own Vegetables is a handy guide to building a more self-reliant kitchen. Dr
In this new entry in the Larry Gets Lost series, Larry and Pete's travels take them to Los Angeles, and once again Larry gets lost! But not to worry-there's plenty to do in this new city. As he search
