Download or read book Experience Nature Through Your Food written by Claire Mandeville, Angelyn Whitmeyer and published by Author House. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that everything you eat--whether it comes from a grocery store, a local fast-food outlet, your back yard, a snack machine, or your friend's kitchen table--ultimately comes from some element of nature? This book is designed to help you make the connection between nature and your food. Along the way, you may learn something new about yourself, your relationship to food, and how you connect with nature.
Download or read book A Natural History of the Senses written by Diane Ackerman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. “Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times
Download or read book Mindful Kitchen written by Heather Thomas and published by Leaping Hare Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An environmental foodie on a holistic path, Heather is mindfully committed to creating positive change, nurturing nature connection, and transforming the way we eat. Part practical, part meditative, The Mindful Kitchen infuses the everyday with simple nature-related rituals to reinforce thoughts as positive actions-creating focus, awareness and translating intent into lifestyle. Bite-size philosophical notes, meaningful questions, joyful rituals, and an abundant feast of vegetarian recipes are mindfully stirred together in this new-wave cookbook. Offering over 100 seasonal recipes, this beautifully illustrated culinary go-to encourages you to make mindful choices through how and what you eat. Add empowering flavors for wellbeing — inspiration, curiosity, and awareness — and this is destined to be a must have in every kitchen library. With fresh takes on old favourites, and new dishes to tickle the taste buds, there’s a recipe for every season. Ranging from a classic bubble and squeak, to a refreshing elderflower champagne, recipes include: Leek and Hazelnut Risotto; Pumpkin Coconut Soup; Preserved Pizza; Zero Waste Veggie Stock; Rhubarb and Lentil Curry; Oatmeal Honey Bread; and Apple Cake Lasagne.
Download or read book Not as Nature Intended written by Rich Hardy and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relying on a hidden camera, a bluff and a little bit of luck, award-winning investigative journalist Rich Hardy finds imaginative ways to meet the people and industries responsible for the lives and deaths of the billions of animals used to feed, clothe and entertain us. What he discovers will shock, but it may just inspire you to re-evaluate your relationship with all animals and what role you let them play in your life. Sometimes dangerous, often emotional and occasionally surreal, this one-of-a-kind perspective examines what it’s like to live and work amongst your adversaries and what you can achieve if you feel strongly enough about something. ‘Cruelty to animals goes on daily behind the closed doors of factory farms or deep in the forests where wild animals are trapped for their fur. Rich’s book exposes us to the raw truth behind these animal trades. Whilst it’s a deeply personal story, it has the potential to change, not just your own life, but the lives of millions of animals. I urge you to read it!’ Joanna Lumley, Actress, author and activist 'An incredible and moving exposé of the horror that animals go through to create a product that destroys the environment & keeps people sick and miserable.’ Moby, Musician and activist ‘It is beautifully and lucidly written...it avoids gratuitous expression but delivers the truth in a compelling and penetrating narrative. Not As Nature Intended is a must read.’ Peter Egan, Actor and animal advocate 'A 007 of the animal world.’ Rhian Lubin, The Daily Mirror ‘As you read this book, if you have a heart and a soul, you too won't fail to be bowled over by Rich's courage.’ Jane Dalton, The Independent ‘All the evidence we need to make our future a plant-based one.’ Christina Rees MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism ‘An eye-opening insight into the horrors endured by animals around the world - and into the minds of those who risk everything to help them.’ Maria Chiorando, Plant Based News
Download or read book Science and Cooking Physics Meets Food From Homemade to Haute Cuisine written by Michael Brenner and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular Harvard University and edX course, Science and Cooking explores the scientific basis of why recipes work. The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors Michael Brenner, Pia Sörensen, and David Weitz bring the classroom to your kitchen to teach the physics and chemistry underlying every recipe. Why do we knead bread? What determines the temperature at which we cook a steak, or the amount of time our chocolate chip cookies spend in the oven? Science and Cooking answers these questions and more through hands-on experiments and recipes from renowned chefs such as Christina Tosi, Joanne Chang, and Wylie Dufresne, all beautifully illustrated in full color. With engaging introductions from revolutionary chefs and collaborators Ferran Adria and José Andrés, Science and Cooking will change the way you approach both subjects—in your kitchen and beyond.
Download or read book Food Production and Nature Conservation written by Iain J. Gordon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeding the world's growing human population is increasingly challenging, especially as more people adopt a western diet and lifestyle. Doing so without causing damage to nature poses an even greater challenge. This book argues that in order to create a sustainable food supply whilst conserving nature, agriculture and nature must be reconnected and approached together. The authors demonstrate that while the links between nature and food production have, to some extent, already been recognized, until now the focus has been to protect one from the impacts of the other. Instead, it is argued that nature and agriculture can, and should, work together and ultimately benefit from one another. Chapters describe efforts to protect nature through globally connected protected area systems and illustrate how farming methods are being shaped to protect nature within agricultural systems. The authors also point to many ways in which nature benefits agriculture through the ecosystem services it provides. Overall, the book shows that nature conservation and food production must be considered as equally important components of future solutions to meet the global demand for food in a manner that is sustainable for both the human population and the planet as a whole.
Download or read book A Natural History of Love written by Diane Ackerman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this "audaciously brilliant romp through the world of romantic love" (Washington Post Book World) is the next best thing to love itself.
Download or read book Sensing God written by Joel Clarkson and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2021 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sensing God is a discovery of Jesus in all of the sensory points embedded into each of us. It shows how the holiest acts in our daily lives are often the simplest: reveling in the beauty of nature; listening to our favorite music; eating a nourishing meal with family. These are potentially heartbeats of a living faith, and when we learn to recognize and respond to God’s goodness in them, it draws us into redemptive participation with Him, the source of all beauty"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Here s How to Experience Natural Weight Loss and Optimum Vitality written by Rick Donald and published by feast & famine ebook series. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical advice on how to experience natural and sustainable weight loss. This e-book shows how to enjoyably eat yourself to a new, lighter and healthier you, simply by including a selection of nature's Top 20 Foods in your diet each day. Regularly consuming these foods will put you on the path to total wellness and complete nutritional balance, so that your metabolism becomes more efficient and naturally burns up the extra calories in your diet before they get stored as fat. It details specifically which vegetables, fruits, proteins and cereals should regularly be consumed in abundance so that efficient fat burning can occur. When this happens, it optimizes your chances of leading a long, productive and hopefully disease-free life. The book lists in simple-to-understand terms the specific vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and micro-nutrient content of each of the Top 20 Foods. Most importantly, the potential life-giving health benefits of each food are also explained in depth so that you are aware of which foods may be beneficial for which specific diseases or medical complaints, such as many cancers, cardio-vascular disorders, gut complications and compromised immune states.
Download or read book Earth Wisdom written by Jan Hornford and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a living wisdom that flows from the heart of nature that can enhance your well-being and transform your life. Rekindle your relationship with nature to reveal the wild wisdom of your heart. Discover a renewed sense of wonder, peace, and joy from communion with the natural world through Earth Wisdom. Whether you live in the city or the country, Earth Wisdom offers step-by-step instructions for: • connecting with trees and animals, • honouring the seasons, • uncovering your power animal, • conducting personal rituals, and • heightening your intuition. Hornford makes Druidic and Shamanic teachings accessible, guiding readers on sacred journeys through the directions, the elements, and the senses. This nature-based spiritual path can show you how to weather life's storms, access your inner wisdom, and find purpose and meaning in your life.
Download or read book Where the Wild Things Were written by William Stolzenburg and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, predators like snow leopards and white-tipped sharks have been disappearing from the top of the food chain, largely as a result of human action. Science journalist Will Stolzenburg reveals why and how their absence upsets the delicate balance of the world's environment.
Download or read book Nature s Bounty Unleashed written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth the secret pantries hidden within wild landscapes, with "Nature's Bounty Unleashed," your ultimate guide to the art and science of foraging. Embark on a journey that transforms the way you see—and taste—the world around you, leading you through unspoiled habitats to discover the culinary treasures that nature has to offer. Get ready to peel back the verdant curtains of the great outdoors as you dive into twenty-five meticulously crafted chapters, each brimming with knowledge poised to turn you into a master forager. Traverse through "The Foundations of Foraging" where you will absorb the philosophy and ethics that respect the balance of nature while tickling your taste buds with wild flavors. Sharpen your skills with the essential tools and safety gear detailed in "Getting Started Forager's Toolkit." Align your hunts with Mother Nature's rhythms in "The Forager's Calendar" and learn to read the ecological texts written across diverse habitats in "Ecological Principles of Foraging." Ethics take center stage in discussions on legality and land rights, ensuring that your practice not only nourishes the body but also feeds the soul. Gain botanical prowess in identifying edibles with precision, steering clear of deceptive doppelgangers that lurk in the underbrush. "The Art of Wild Plant Harvesting" provides you the quintessential techniques for sustainable harvesting, ensuring that future generations may continue to enjoy nature's myriad offerings. From the forest floor to freshwater systems, from meadows to coastal terrains; each chapter unfurls unique foraging environments ripe for exploration. Discover and demystify the nutritional powerhouses that wild foods are, dissecting myths and highlighting truths in "Nutritional Benefits of Wild Foods." Adapt to nature's capricious moods, and savor the distinct flavors that each season unfurls, from the awakening offerings of spring to the richly yielding winter. Don't just harvest—transform your bounty with methods that lock in freshness and potency. Put your own twist on dining as you learn to incorporate wild ingredients into soulful recipes, revealing an untapped spectrum of flavors. Introduce the young and nurture communities with the spirit of foraging. Envision the future of wild food sourcing, acknowledging the influence of urbanization yet steadfast in the innovative promise it holds. With "Nature's Bounty Unleashed," you don't just read—you engage, grow, and cultivate a harmonious union with the environment. So, don your boots, capture the essence of untamed delicacies in your basket, and revolutionize not only your palate but your connection to the earth. Welcome to your wild adventure—it begins with the turn of a page.
Download or read book Multisensory Flavor Perception written by Betina Piqueras-Fiszman and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multisensory Flavor Perception: From Fundamental Neuroscience Through to the Marketplace provides state-of-the-art coverage of the latest insights from the rapidly-expanding world of multisensory flavor research. The book highlights the various types of crossmodal interactions, such as sound and taste, and vision and taste, showing their impact on sensory and hedonic perception, along with their consumption in the context of food and drink. The chapters in this edited volume review the existing literature, also explaining the underlying neural and psychological mechanisms which lead to crossmodal perception of flavor. The book brings together research which has not been presented before, making it the first book in the market to cover the literature of multisensory flavor perception by incorporating the latest in psychophysics and neuroscience. - Authored by top academics and world leaders in the field - Takes readers on a journey from the neurological underpinnings of multisensory flavor perception, then presenting insights that can be used by food companies to create better flavor sensations for consumers - Offers a wide perspective on multisensory flavor perception, an area of rapidly expanding knowledge
Download or read book The Nature Fix Why Nature Makes Us Happier Healthier and More Creative written by Florence Williams and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
Download or read book The Shaman Within written by Barbara Meiklejohn-Free and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shaman Within explains how our ancient wisdoms can now be employed to tackle the big issues that trouble our minds, ravage our bodies and quash our spirits. Through a very personal journey; the travels, experiences, rituals, highs and lows of the protagonist, an amazing tapestry of insights and answers is woven before our very eyes. And the threads of this tapestry consist of the incredible healing and empowerment that our long-forgotten ‘rites of passage’ afford us. The lessons within enable us to feel more complete, at one with ourselves, our environment and the universe that created us. This book speaks to all who seek true fulfilment and imparts the tools to achieve it. ,
Download or read book My Country written by David Marr and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Marr is the rarest of breeds: one of Australia’s most unflinching, forensic reporters of political controversy, and one of its most subtle and eloquent biographers. In Marr’s hands, those things we call reportage and commentary are elevated to artful and illuminating chronicles of our time. My Country collects his powerful reflections on religion, sex, censorship and the law; striking accounts of leaders, moralists and scandalmongers; elegant ruminations on the arts and the lives of artists. And some memorable new pieces. ‘My country is the subject that interests me most and I have spent my career trying to untangle it’s mysteries.’ –David Marr.
Download or read book Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money written by Woody Tasch and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could there ever be an alternative stock exchange dedicated to slow, small, and local? Could a million American families get their food from CSAs? What if you had to invest 50 percent of your assets within 50 miles of where you live?Such questions-at the heart of slow money-represent the first steps on our path to a new economy. Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money presents an essential new strategy for investing in local food systems and introduces a group of fiduciary activists who are exploring what should come after industrial finance and industrial agriculture. Theirs is a vision for investing that puts soil fertility into return-on-investment calculations and serves people and place as much at it serves industry sectors and markets. Leading the charge is Woody Tasch-whose decades of work as a venture capitalist, foundation treasurer, and entrepreneur now shed new light on a truer, more beautiful, more prudent kind of fiduciary responsibility. He offers an alternative vision to the dusty old industrial concepts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when dollars, and the businesses they financed, lost their connection to place; slow money, on the other hand, is firmly rooted in the new economic, social, and environmental realities of the 21st century. Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money is a call to action for designing capital markets built around not extraction and consumption but preservation and restoration. Is it a movement or is it an investment strategy? Yes.
