Author : James Martin
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 28,13 MB
Release : 2008-09
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781845334772
Recently voted Britain's second favourite celebrity chef, James Martin serves up a feast of ideas for winter cooking. With over 100 recipes, James guides you through the season's trickiest techniques, such as icing the Christmas cake.
Author : Lizzie Kamenetzky
Publisher : Random House
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 144814132X
Winter is a time to nourish, when our instincts lead us to make generous casseroles and hearty roasts, wholesome soups and aromatic breads, comforting puddings and golden, deep-filled pies. It’s also time for an array of festive occasions celebrated with chilly nights around bonfires, ghoulish parties and Christmas gatherings. In Winter Kitchen, the Bake Off team shares over 130 inspirational recipes to keep you warm on frosty days and dark evenings. Bake impressive breads and mouth-watering cakes and serve them with homemade chutneys, marmalade and jams. Try our recipes for show-stopping Sunday roasts and slow-cooked stews as well as quick, clever weekday meals, from risottos to winter salads, that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 38,60 MB
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1780877110
Britain is a place of remarkable beauty and extraordinary extremes, boasting immense natural diversity in a comparatively small area. Here, life is run by the seasons: each month brings enormous transformations to our island and its inhabitants, from the largest native mammal to the smallest migrant bird. In this lavish companion to the unforgettable BBC One series, acclaimed nature writer Stephen Moss reveals a breathtaking view of the wildlife on our very own doorstep, complete with stunning photography, innovative maps and unique behind-the-scenes materialfrom the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit. Britain's wildlife is at once iconic and surprising, and this book celebrates it all in the light of our ever-changing seasons. From the clash of majestic stags to the emergence of delicate damselflies; and from the sharks and whales that swim our waters to the elegant and imposing birds in our skies, The Great British Year reveals the unmissable drama and beauty of our islands.
Author : Lizzie Kamenetzky
Publisher : Random House
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 11,25 MB
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1448141745
The ultimate Bake Off Christmas collection with all of Paul Hollywood’s and Mary Berry’s Christmas masterclass recipes. Also includes new bakes from all four winners, Edd Kimber, Jo Wheatley, John Whaite and Frances Quinn, plus other wonderful Bake Off contestants. Whip up tempting Christmas nibbles like Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon, or Parmesan Palmiers, perfect for a party. Spice up your home – and get the kids involved too – with Stained Glass Tree Biscuits and a Raspberry and Cinnamon Christmas Wreath. For the main event, there is plenty of inspiration for tempting party nibbles or a festive feast, like Baked Christmas Ham or a Venison Pie – and ingenious ideas for how to make the most of all those leftovers. Each chapter also includes spectacular recipes from Bake Off contestants, and Mary and Paul reveal the secrets to those classic Christmas dishes – whether it’s Paul’s perfect mince pies or Mary’s ultimate Christmas pudding. Packed with everything from edible decorations and delicious gifts to party dishes and showstopping centrepieces, this book is the perfect Christmas companion.
Author : Philip Eden
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,97 MB
Release : 2008-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 082647621X
Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena.
Author : Annabelle Thorpe
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 42,8 MB
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1637410638
Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer! Discover 52 enticing ideas and extraordinary experiences for memorable weekend breaks arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with practical and current information on the best places to stay and eat, plus insights on cultural events, fun activities, historic sites, man-made attractions, and stunning natural spots. Complete with beautiful photography and ideas for similar short trips to enjoy in other locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, this handy travel guide will help you make the most of your travels in Britain at any time of year.
Author : The The Bake Off Team
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 10,47 MB
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 075158441X
The new Great British Bake Off Book - KITCHEN CLASSICS - is available now! A Bake for All Seasons is The Great British Bake Off's ode to Nature, packed with timely bakes lovingly created to showcase seasonal ingredients and draw inspiration from the changing moods and events of the year. Whether you're looking to make the best of asparagus in spring, your prize strawberries in summer, pumpkin in autumn or blood oranges in winter, these recipes - from Prue, Paul, the Bake Off team and the 2021 bakers themselves - offer insight and inspiration throughout the year. From celebration cakes to traybakes, loaf cakes, and breads to pies, tarts and pastries, this book shows you how to make the very best of what each season has to offer.
Author : Caroline Akselson
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1787136736
The BBC primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is back. The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce, reuse and recycle – ultimately creating their own considered closet. Starting with the essentials, sewers will learn how to maintain and care for their sewing machine, find out the secrets to using an overlocker (and what to do if you don’t have one) and the key to pattern matching. With a guide that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you’ll be able to choose from 27 projects, for both women and men, that will ease you into the world of sustainable sewing. For burgeoning dressmakers, this book showcases a vast array of sustainable and natural fabrics, reveals how to breathe life into old garments and entices the would-be sewer to dress handmade. Interspersed with sustainable tips, from advice on keeping an eco-friendly sewing space and how to better care for your garments, to guidance on recycling old clothes, using up fabric scraps and making repairs, this book is an indispensable reference to a more considered approach to sewing, that will encourage you to create long-lasting projects to cherish. With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22 and menswear sizes ranging from XS to XL, along with five downloadable pattern sheets, expert sewers Caroline Akselson and Alexandra Bruce cover everything you need to build your sewing repertoire and grow in confidence as you sew yourself sustainable.
Author : Linda Collister
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 30,90 MB
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1446417824
Bake your way through the much-loved BBC1 series with this beautiful, fully photographic cookbook of 120 original recipes, including those from both the judges and the bakers. This book is for every baker – whether you want to whip up a quick batch of easy biscuits at the very last minute or you want to spend your time making a breathtaking showstopper, there are recipes and decoration options for creating both. Using straightforward, easy-to-follow techniques there are reliable recipes for biscuits, traybakes, bread, large and small cakes, sweet pastry and patisserie, savoury pastry, puddings and desserts. Each chapter transports you on set and showcases the best recipes from the challenges including Mary and Paul's Signature Bakes, Technical Challenges and Showstoppers, plus the best bakers' recipes from the show. There are step-by-step photographs to help guide you through the more complicated techniques and stunning photography throughout, making this the perfect gift for all bakers and Bake Off fans.
Author : Richard Madden
Publisher : National Trust
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 26,42 MB
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1911358960
If you want to ski off a cliff or swim with sharks, stop reading now. This book is about achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness. The 60 mini adventures included are graded in difficulty from comically easy to mildly challenging, making them suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They include the most beautiful place to go for a stroll, the easiest place for a wild swim and, more importantly, the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea. Not to mention flying in a Spitfire and finding delicious food among the hedgerows. So what's on this Great British Bucket List? Well, a host of alternative UK adventures to get you out of the house. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast to forest bathing in Standish Woods, family-friendly music festivals to spectacular walks and lazy picnic hotspots, this essential guide is packed with must-do experiences. Discover the world of luxury eco-glamping in Devon and Suffolk. Book your tickets for the Minack, Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre. Follow in the footsteps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass in Dark Peak, or go canoeing down the Wye Valley in Wales. Besides old favourites, such as Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey, readers will find a bucket list bursting with suggestions for pleasant days out at some of the National Trust's historic houses. Whether you're luxuriating in Sissinghurst's famous gardens or moseying around Fountains Abbey, you're sure to have a uniquely British adventure.
