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"An amazing book." – Dan Lepard "The rich and fascinating story of bread." – Lily Vanilli "A brilliant, timely and important book full of compassion." – Olia Hercules "A fascinating exploration of our universal love of bread. David traces the past, present, and future of bread through his...

Want to make sourdough but don’t have the time or don’t know how or where to start? Sourdough—Cut to the Taste! shows you how and walks you through making the all-important starter from scratch.

When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the LA set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell - both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex. With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. 

Mexico is a land of color, flavor, and joy, and nowhere is that spirit more deliciously expressed than in its desserts. From ancient Aztec ingredients like cacao, vanilla, and amaranth to Spanish influences of custards, breads, and caramel, Mexican sweets tell the story of a country where cultures blended to create something truly magical. Creating a Mexican Desserts Cookbook is not only about recipes, it’s about preserving tradition, sharing heritage, and celebrating the creativity that makes Mexican cooking so unique.

Bloomsbury presents River Cottage Bees & Honey by Steve Minshall and Rachel de Thample, read by Richard Trinder. Bees are one of the strongest threads in nature’s complex web and if we don’t take care of them, things really will fall apart. River Cottage Bees & Honey will guide you through a...

Sourdough bread fueled the labor that built the Egyptian pyramids. The Roman Empire distributed free sourdough loaves to its citizens to maintain political stability. More recently, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, sourdough bread baking became a global phenomenon as people contended with being confined to their homes and sought distractions from their fear, uncertainty, and grief. In Sourdough Culture, environmental science professor Eric Pallant shows how throughout history, sourdough bread baking has always been about survival.

Verity is embarking on a better-late-than-never gap year now that her sons have flown the nest, and dreams of turning a lifetime's hobby of knitting and crocheting into a profitable new enterprise at Lerwick Manor's gallery. Nessie has returned to Shetland after two years spent retraining as a blacksmith on the Scottish mainland. She's determined to do whatever it takes to reignite the traditional craft and prove that gender is no obstacle taking on her family's heritage.

Food historian and chef Neil Buttery takes the listener on a journey exploring the creation, evolution and cultural importance of some of our most beloved baked foods, whether they be fit for a monarch's table, or served from the bakestone of a lowly farm labourer. This book charts innovations, happy accidents and some of the most downright bizarre baked foods ever created.

‘A delightful odyssey through the history, nostalgia, fascination and British love of cake. Quirky, charming, and fun.’ PRUE LEITH The British take cakes seriously. We hold strong opinions about how to bake a brownie with the perfect squidge, the correct proportions of icing to sponge, and...

Read by the author. Discover tantalizing recipes, spine-tingling stories, and historic photos from the most notoriously haunted locations across America in this fun and fascinating cookbook. Paranormal investigator and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni leads you through eerie hotels, haunted...

Homemade bread? Yes! It is easier than you think. This audiobook includes 30 bread recipes that will serve as your introduction to the basics of crafting bread. From traditional loaves, to family favorites, to artisan delights, this audiobook will make you fall in love with the art of baking bread. Considering that at it’s core bread is made from only four ingredients, it can be made in a hundred different combinations, all equally unique and delicious.

Sourdough can be tricky, but can easily be mastered with lots of practice. I tried to include the most important parts of making sour dough bread and baked items into this book. Sour dough is very healthy and a great addition to your families daily diet. Sourdough contains fiber and prebiotics, which feed good gut bacteria and can improve digestion.

Newly married to dashing RAF officer Tom, Irene Farley leaves behind her safe countryside life to move in with his family by the docks in South Shields. Little prepares her for the devastation the Jerry bombers have wreaked on the Sixteen Streets or that they would be living under her mother-in-law's roof, alongside Tom's three brothers and two wives!

From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip featuring everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas. A...

CBD, THC, hemp, marijuana, cannabis. Did you know that you can reap the immense health benefits of cannabis in an easy to make edible form? In my book, Sweet Cannabutter Desserts – How to Use Weed Butter, Cannabis Oil, and Tinctures in Sweet Treats, I will teach all about the wonderful world of weed edibles through the ease of cannabis butter (aka cannabutter).

Whether you are a health nut or a fitness enthusiast, everyone can appreciate a good protein bar. Call it what you want - energy bar, granola bar, protein bar - but the formula is the same. These protein bars are packed full of nutrients and super foods such as almonds, coconut oil, blueberries, flaxseed, chia seeds, and so much more. Baking your own protein bars has never been easier, and the best part is you get to control what ingredients go inside!

This audiobook is designed to guide you in opening a thriving bakery, and contains the essential steps and important tips necessary to find yourself on the path to success. With your talent and my business acumen, together we’ll ensure that you will have the best chance at making a mark in the culinary world. In the chapters to come, I’ll help you channel the fiery passion displayed in your baking into other entrepreneurial necessities.

From no-frills butter cake to galaxy buns, Ruby will provide careful and clear instructions that explain what each step should look, feel and smell like. And if you're worried about keeping up, don't! In the pauses between steps, those moments where your fingers are enmeshed in dough or batter, she'll talk you through the emotive quality of food and its place in our lives. 

Are you a busy mom or simply a thoughtful friend who wants to give something practical but special to people who are celebrating their birthdays? Do you gaze in wonder at the pretty cupcakes displayed at the bake shop window and wonder how those were made? Do you want to be able to make those on your own but think that you have very little baking ability or that you’re not that artistic? Fret no more! This guide can definitely help you bake and decorate cupcakes.

Deb Perelman, the author of three bestselling cookbooks and one of the internet's most successful food bloggers, takes listeners through some of her favorite recipes from her third book, Smitten Kitchen Keepers, in a special audio edition—Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation...