Monday, November 30, 2009

Mama Mia Cucina or Simply Ices

Mama Mia Cucina: A Flavor of Good Food and Good Family

Author: Cindy Goch

Food is woven into the tapestry of our daily lives. It is not only nourishment, it is carefully, creatively, and delectably prepared. Throughout these pages are recipes that were once recalled and spoken, but not written. Within this book we celebrate our family with the passage of time through special occasions, gatherings, and celebrations. This is a gift of the heart given by my grandmother, Maria DiPalma, and my mother, Angela Ferich, to be shared and enjoyed for generations to come. And, it is my great privilege to honor their lifelong work for those of you who enjoy good food.

Buon Appetito
Cynthia Goch



Interesting textbook: Malting and Brewing Science or How to Cook

Simply Ices: A Little Book of Tempting Ice Creams and Sorbets

Author: Tessa Hayward

Most people who make homemade ice creams and sorbets invest in an ice cream machine. The machines usually come with a few simple recipes, but what about the user who wants to be more adventurous or exotic?

This book attempts to fill this gap, containing more than 40 recipes all for use with a machine. They cover mouthwatering ones for children such as toffee and yogurt, and peppermint rock and chocolate, and adult recipes such as coffee, sultana, brandy and black currant with creme de cassis.

There is in this collection a variety to tempt every palate and suitable for every occasion including savoury ideas such as tomato and vodka sorbet, and spiced apple, chocolate and burnt almonds. Tessa Hayward is a member of the Guild of Food Writers, and has written a number of cookery books, including "Magimix Cookery", "Steam Cuisine" and "The Salmon Cookbook".



Sunday, November 29, 2009

Erotic Recipes or Peter Gordons World Kitchen

Erotic Recipes: A Complete Menu for Male Potency Enhancement

Author: Chiao TUng

Chiao T'ung takes his direction from ancient Taoist and other texts which combine discussions of male potency, power, and food creating s a humorous and satirical work about sexism and political jargon in contemporary Taiwan. Like Marinetti's Futurist Cookbook, Erotic Recipes issues from the premise of a male-dominated society in which "what is good for the body," either food or medicine, is often translated into a concept of magic bullets that can help men possess women. Using political phrases for his recipes such as "Strengthening the Base" and "Return My Countryland," Chiao T'ung unmasks the patriachal myths that surround much of contemporary Taiwanese culture.

Chiao T'ung, the penname of Yeh Chen-fu is the Executive Deputy Director of the literary supplement of Taiwan's China Times.



Books about: Stauffenberg or Americas Three Regimes

Peter Gordon's World Kitchen

Author: Peter Gordon

PETER GORDON stepped into the limelight after setting up the awardwinning Sugar Club kitchens in Wellington, New Zealand, and London. He is a wellknown face on British and New Zealand television, coowner of the Providores in London ,and a consultant for Public in New York.



Saturday, November 28, 2009

Nonalcoholic Cocktails or Frozen Dainties

Nonalcoholic Cocktails (Quamut)

Author: Quamut

Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are:

  • Authoritative: Written by experts in their field so you have the most reliable information available.
  • Clear: Our explanations take you step-by-step through everything from performing CPR to threading a needle.
  • Concise: You’ll learn just what you need to know—no more, no less.
  • Precise: Quamut charts include detailed text, photos, and illustrations to show you exactly how to do just about anything.
  • Portable: Your know-how goes with you wherever your projects lead.
Have as many as you like.

Whether for the underage, nondrinkers, or designated drivers, these virgin cocktails from the bar menu of the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City provide smiles without the buzz. Teach yourself to mix:

  • Fruit-based nonalcoholic cocktails
  • Smoothies and fizzes
  • Faux cocktails for your child (or inner child)



Book about: What Got You Here Wont Get You There or The Speed of Trust

Frozen Dainties

Author: D A Lincoln

Originally published in 1888, this booklet offers fifty nostalgic and choice recipes for ice creams, frozen puddings, frozen fruits, frozen beverages, sherbets, water ices, and other frozen desserts. These sumptuous recipes were presented by the author of the famous Boston Cook Book, Mrs. Mary J. Lincoln.