Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cheeses of the World written by Jeanette Hurt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. • Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown • Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years • 1 to 3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cheeses of the World written by Steve Ehlers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. a[ Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown a[ Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years a[ 1?3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cheese Making written by James R. Leverentz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a cheese gourmet. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Cheese Making is for both the hobbyist who will enjoy this traditional skill and organic food enthusiasts interested in wholesome, additive-free foods, offering readers the step-by-step process for making all variety of cheeses. • Covers the processes of creating Mascarpone, Ricotta, Neufchatel, Queso Fresco, Farmhouse Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, Traditional Cheddar, Feta, Gouda, Havarti, and many more cheeses • The author created and sells a cheese-making kit voted best in the country by The Wall Street Journal • The eat-local movement, along with recent food-safety scares, has piqued an interest in producing one's own cheese
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cheese Making written by James R. Leverentz and published by Alpha. This book was released on 2010 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Cheese Makingis for both the hobbyist who will enjoy this traditional skill and organic food enthusiasts interested in wholesome, additive-free foods, offering readers the step-by-step process for making all variety of cheeses. Covers the processes of creating- Mascarpone Ricotta Neufchatel Queso Fresco Farmhouse Cheddar Monterey Jack, Colby Traditional Cheddar Feta Gouda Havarti, and many more cheeses
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Dehydrating Foods written by Jeanette Hurt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to dehydrated foods introduces the history and economic benefits of drying foods and shows how to equip a kitchen, shop for ingredients, and stay safe during food prep. It also teaches proper techniques and reviews the tools needed to make basic recipes for dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as dried dairy products and meat jerkies. Includes a glossary of terms, further resources, and a list of frequently asked troubleshooting questions.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to 5 Minute Appetizers written by Tod Dimmick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 330 recipes for hors d'oeuvres, finger foods, and snacks, including cognac cream shrimp, quick lamb spead with feta and garlic, and toasted grilled pita with parmesan.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Pressure Cooking written by Carole Jacobs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only pressure cooker book written with a trained chef. ? Features over 200 delicious recipes.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Local written by Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right There are so many great reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods. Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers: • Types of foods considered local • What is in season when • Storing foods • Money saving tips • A practical approach for a challenging endeavor • Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 states
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fondues And Hot Dips written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun with fondue! In this scrumptious guide, readers will discover a creative collection of information, cooking tips, and succulent recipes. Also included are substitution suggestions for even more variety. * Written by an experienced food and beverage author, who is also the founding food editor of USA Today * Offers precise recipes for fondues, hot dips, and Asian hot-pot cooking along with suggestions for substitutions * Provides easy, time-saving recipes that require less than 20 minutes of hands-on time and fewer than 10 ingredients * Each recipe includes a box containing suggested foods for dipping and recommended substitutions * Do-ahead steps for all recipes minimize planning and preparation time
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss 2nd Edition written by Joan Clark-Warner M.S. R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated and expanded edition of a weight loss program that readers can count on This fully updated and expanded edition clearly explains just how and why a glycemic index diet works by showing readers how to eat the right kind of foods—more complex carbohydrates, fiber, grains, and fruit. • The glycemic index diet is a solution for many people at risk for Type II diabetes or those with insulin-sensitivity or resistance • Includes information on supplements, easy recipes, food lists, and sample meal plans • Includes an appendix with glycemic index counts and loads for all sorts of food • Features a new study on how eating certain foods cold can make a big difference
Download or read book Cheese written by Juliet Harbutt and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the world's best known cheeses. Over 200 color photos and recipes along with a guide to buying, storing and serving cheese.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cooking for Guys written by Tod Dimmick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-10-05 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No more burnt offerings! Whether it’s nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids’ lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy-friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions, explains basic cooking terms, figures in prep time and cook time, and allots larger portion sizes. • Notes high-salt or high-cholesterol recipes. • Includes more than 230 recipes. • Provides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men.
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Cheeses of the World written by Juliet Harbutt and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheese is a delicacy that has been aged and eaten for centuries in cultures across the globe; its rich and various roots have caused this single food to assume many subtle differences in color, texture, and taste. People fall in love with indigenous cheeses while traveling or, more frequently, sample them in gourmet shops or supermarkets at home. There has also recently been a revival of interest in both traditional methods of cheese-making and the nurturing of rare breeds of cattle, further increasing the number of cheeses to discover. Thus, selecting a single type of cheese is a formidable task. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Cheeses of the World will ease cheese lovers through this difficult process by providing all of the information that is necessary in making a wise choice. With this amazingly thorough volume readers will: -- learn how to select the perfect type of cheese for cooking and/or for eating as well as how to serve and store the cheese. -- discover how to create an exquisite cheese-board. -- receive expert advice on the specific wines that complement specific cheeses. -- view a comprehensive survey of the world's most important and delicious cheeses, including the French Abbaye de Belloc, the English Blue Vinny, the Italian Caciocavallo, the Welsh Caerphilly, the Swiss Emmental, and the Spanish Zamorano. -- learn extensive details about each cheese, including those describing its taste, appearance, and texture, whether or not the cheese is pasteurized, and if the cheese is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. -- discover how to serve each cheese to its best advantage: if a cheese should be baked or grilled; served with wine or on a salad; or grated ratherthan made into a sauce. -- contains over 250 full color photographs that adorn and complement the informative text. This beautiful volume will transform even the most inexperienced cheese lover into a true connoisseur.
Download or read book The Book of Cheese written by Liz Thorpe and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CHEESE BY ASKING YOURSELF ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT CHEESES DO I ALREADY LOVE? This is the first book of its kind to be organized not by country, milk type, or any other technical classification. The Book of Cheese maps the world of cheese using nine familiar favorites, what author Liz Thorpe calls the Gateway Cheeses. From basics like Swiss, blue, and cheddar, Liz leads the way to more adventurous types. Love Brie? Liz shows you how to find other Brie-like cheeses, from the mild Moses Sleeper to the pungent Fromage de Meaux. Her revolutionary approach allows food lovers to focus on what they really care about: finding more cheeses to enjoy. Complete with flavor and aroma wheels, charts guiding you through different intensities and availabilities, and gorgeous photography, this is the only book on cheese you will ever need.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Good Food from the Good Book written by Leslie Bilderback, CMB and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holy is healthy! Learn to transform the natural, simple, tasty foods mentioned in the Bible into superb, easy-to- make dishes-everything from appetizers to main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Each meal features only those ingredients mentioned in scripture or the closest modern equivalent. Including explanations about the "Kosher" rules found in Leviticus and Deuteronomy, this guide will help you to eat healthily and deliciously-the Biblical way. * Written by an expert master chef and baker * Over 100 delicious recipes, including nutritional components * Dozens of scripture quotes and interesting historical food facts
Download or read book A Field Guide to Cheese written by Tristan Sicard and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide.” —Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year “A cheese lover’s dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and fun, colorful graphics.” —BookPage Everything you need to know about the world’s great cheeses, including how they’re made, their universe of flavors, origins, and terroir. Organized by type, the book features more than 400 cheeses worth knowing—from fresh cheese and pressed cheese to blue cheese, soft cheese, and spreadable cheese. Each includes an an identifying illustration, nuts and bolts like the type of milk and fat content, and a brief, memorable description. Readers will find unexpected cheeses that are best for melting (Hushållsost), best for serving solo (Bovški Sir), and even the stinkiest (pick up some Allgäuer Weisslacker and see what company thinks). Includes dozens of maps; an aroma wheel to help refine your palate; a guide to composing cheese boards; tips for pairing with wine, beer, whiskey, cider; and so much more.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Gluten Free Eating written by Eve Adamson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gluten, be gone! Gluten intolerance affects almost three million Americans with painful and frustrating symptoms. Although testing for it is fairly simple, it can be difficult to diagnose, and the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life. Armed with this book, post-diagnosis readers can meet the challenge. It contains lists of 'legal' and 'illegal' foods, food substitutions, a lesson in how to find gluten in food labels and keep flavor in gluten-free meals, and a section on dieting.
