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Fleeing from the castle after her father tries to force her to wed her twin sister's lover, Frederica der Esslingen takes refuge in the herbalist's cottage, where the son of a wealthy Strassburg merchant is studying. Original.
Author : Barbara Samuel
Publisher : HarperTorch
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 22,70 MB
Release : 1993-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061080784
Fleeing from the castle after her father tries to force her to wed her twin sister's lover, Frederica der Esslingen takes refuge in the herbalist's cottage, where the son of a wealthy Strassburg merchant is studying. Original.
Author : Andrew Dalby
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520236745
"Dangerous Tastes offers a fresh perspective on these exotic substances and the roles they have played over the centuries. The author shows how each region became part of a worldwide network of trade - with local consequences ranging from disaster to triumph."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Nina Simonds
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 34,60 MB
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0385349734
In this groundbreaking cookbook, Nina Simonds offers us more than 175 luscious recipes, along with practical tips for a sensible lifestyle, that demonstrate that health-giving foods not only provide pleasure but can make a huge difference in our lives. With her emphasis on the tonic properties of a wide variety of foods, herbs, and spices, this book also brings us up to date on the latest scientific research. In every recipe–gathered from cultures around the world in which good eating is a way of life–Simonds gives us dishes that are both irresistible and have a positive effect on one’s well-being. For example: -Cardamom, a key digestive, subtly seasons her Steamed Asparagus with Cardamom Butter. -Cinnamon, which strengthens the heart and alleviates nervous tension, adds spice to her Fragrant Cinnamon Pork with Sweet Potatoes. -Basil has long been used as a healing salve and in teas. So who wouldn’t feel rejuvenated by a delicious bowlful of Sun-Dried Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil? -Peanuts, which fortify the immune system and lower cholesterol, provide a tasty, crunchy accent in Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken. -Mint, which has many healing properties, from taming muscle spasms to dissolving gallstones, can be relished in Minty Snap Peas accompanying Pan-Roasted Salmon or in a Pineapple Salsa served with Jerk Pork Cutlets. -And peaches give us vitamin C, beta carotene, and fiber. So enjoy them in a wonderful Gingery Peach-a-Berry Cobbler. To help us understand what part these health-restoring foods can play in our lives, Simonds peppers Spices of Life with lively interviews with a variety of experts, including Dr. Jim Duke, who offers anti-aging advice from his Herbal Farmacy; Dr. Andrew Weil, who discusses his latest nutritional findings; and Dr. U. K. Krishna, who explains basic Ayurvedic practices for healthy living. And more. With its delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes and concise health information, this delightful book opens up a whole new world of tastes for us to enjoy every day and to share with family and friends.
Author : Nina Roy
Publisher : Blue Moon Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781562013837
Revolt is seething in the loins of the British colonial settlement of Uttar Pradesh. Devora Hawthorne, wife of the local British diplomatic officer, finds herself retreating from the formalities of her station. She succumbs to the dark and sultry Rohan, her husband's trusted servant. Engaging in sensual pleasures that exceed the English imagination, the two explore sexual territories that neither class nor color can control.
Author : Sophie Grigson
Publisher : Quadrille Publishing
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 18,80 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Cookbooks
ISBN : 9781849490344
Packed with intriguing tales and enticing recipes, this book ensures you will look at spices as fascinating pieces of culinary history as well as essentials for your cooking everyday.
Author : Wolfgang Schivelbusch
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 29,49 MB
Release : 1993-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780679744382
From the extravagant use of pepper in the Middle Ages to the Protestant bourgeoisie's love of coffee to the reason why fashionable Europeans stopped sniffing tobacco and starting smoking it, Schivelbusch looks at how the appetite for pleasure transformed the social structure of the Old World. Illustrations.
Author : Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Publisher :
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 26,53 MB
Release : 1866
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Author : Adam Clarke
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Page : 898 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 1831
Category : Bible
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Page : 866 pages
File Size : 27,89 MB
Release : 1638
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Page : 826 pages
File Size : 41,8 MB
Release : 1652
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