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Among the world's great cuisines, the foods of Mexico stand out in their diversity and creativity Rooted in its history of great and ancient Indian civilizations, inspired by the Spanish Conquistadores of the sixteenth century, and influenced by European tastes in the later revolutionary years, it is indeed a dynamic cuisine -- adaptable but remarkably complete even in its melding of different cultures.

In The Best of Mexico, food editor Evie Righter has chosen the finest examples of culinary creativity from this intriguing and vibrant country. From the chiles, chocolate, nuts, and tomatoes puréed into exquisite sauces, to the corn, beans, avocados, and seafood combined into flavorful dishes, she presents the Mexican cook's ingredients and techniques in a clear and accessible style that will enlighten and inspire.

Here are the favorite drinks, salsas, and tacos; festive dishes including enchiladas, tamales, and pozoles; elegant entréeslike Mole Poblano de Guajolote and Pescado a la Veracruzana, and well-loved desserts like Flan and Buñuelos.

Color photographs throughout feature the dishes themselves as well as the bountiful waters and lively marketplaces so representative of Mexico. An essential guide to this distinctive cuisine, The Best of Mexico helps turn an ordinary meal into a fiesta.

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Containing 45 authentic Italian dishes, this book is designed to reflect the essence of Italy - whilst providing suggestions for food to suit any occasion and to stimulate everyone's taste buds. Recipes such as minestrone estivo in riso, ravioli con salsa die pomodori estiva, insalata di frutti di mare and tirami su are amongst those featured..
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Of all the world's cuisines, none endures so well as that of the French. From the boulevards of Paris to the farmhouse kitchens of Provence, these classic foods bring elegance and sophistication to tables around the world.With "The Best of France, "food editor Evie Righter has carefully assembled the very finest examples of French culinary techniques in a single, memorable volume. From haute and novelle cuisine to country and bistro fare, she shares the recipes and the secrets of France's chefs de cuisine in a fresh and accessible style that assures perfect results every time.Here are the simple yet fundamental beef, chicken, and fish stocks used every day of the year; the familiar favorites like Onion Soup, Cheese Souffle and Ratatouille; distinguished classics including Rack of Lamb and Cre me Brulee; even the healthful new preparationssuch as Fish in Parchment Paper, Grilled Vegetables, and Fruit Sorbet. Each is the best of its kind.Color photographs throughout feature both the dishes themselves and the unforgettable French settings from which they emerge. An essential reference for any cook, "The Best of France" helps turn an ordinary meal into an event..
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Flavor, ease, healthfulness-these are just a few of the reasons to roast. Whether it's turkey or beef for the holiday table, or fish, vegetables or even fruit for the fast everyday meals, the results are always succulent. Roasted meat gets a tasty, browned crust, while fish becomes incomparably moist, ready in just a few minutes. Vegetables take on fuller, more concentrated flavors. Fruits develop complex overtones. And the most you have to do is occasionally stir. Recipes include: --Asian Honey-Roasted Peanuts --Roasted Shrimp in Lemony Garlic Butter --Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Gingered Orange Glaze --Roasted Onion and Leek Soup --Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan --Prime Rib of Beef with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce --Roasted Potato Cakes --Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb with English Mint Sauce --Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Arugula Salad --Roasted Pineapple.
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This compelling saga recounts the human effort to capture the power of the wind for electricity--from the first European windmills, to nineteenth-century experiments in rural electrification, to the immense wind farms in California and the plains states that feed the power grid today. Environmental historian Robert W. Righter describes eccentric inventors and technical innovations, analyzes the politics of the power industry, past and present, and demonstrates that individuals and small businesses have made the greatest contributions to wind-energy development. Righter includes contemporary developments, including U.S. government research and regulation and the international race for dominance in the wind-turbine business..
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In the wake of the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, the city of San Francisco desperately needed reliable supplies of water and electricity Its mayor, James Phelan, pressed for the damming of the Tuolumne River in the newly created Yosemite National Park, setting off a firestorm of protest. For the first time in American history, a significant national opposition arose to defend and preserve nature, led by John Muir and the Sierra Club, who sought to protect what they believed was the right of all Americans to experience natural beauty, particularly the magnificent mountains of the Yosemite region. Yet the defenders of the valley, while opposing the creation of a dam and reservoir, did not intend for it to be maintained as wilderness. Instead they advocated a different kind of development--the building of roads, hotels, and an infrastructure to support recreational tourism. Using articles, pamphlets, and broadsides, they successfully whipped up public opinion against the dam. Letters from individuals began to pour into Congress by the thousands, and major newspapers published editorials condemning the dam. The fight went to the floor of Congress, where politicians debated the value of scenery and the costs of western development. Ultimately, passage of the passage of the Raker Act in 1913 by Congress granted San Francisco the right to flood the Hetch Hetchy Valley. A decade later the O'Shaughnessy Dam, the second largest civil engineering project of its day after the Panama Canal, was completed. Yet conflict continued over the ownership of the watershed and the profits derived from hydroelectrocity. To this day the reservoir provides San Francisco with a pure and reliable source of drinking water and an important source of power. Although the Sierra Club lost this battle, the controversy stirred the public into action on behalf of national parks. Future debates over dams and restoration clearly demonstrated the burgeoning strength of grassroots environmentalism. In a narrative peopled by politicians and business leaders, engineers and laborers, preservationists and ordinary citizens, Robert W. Righter tells the epic story of the first major environmental battle of the twentieth century, which reverberates to this day..
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Healthy, hassle-free dinners with gourmet flavor and flair
Many people want to eat well, but can’t find time to fit healthy food into an already hectic schedule Now minutemeals proves that eating right doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Featuring 80 enticing, complete menus that can be made in 20 minutes or less, minutemeals quick & healthy is packed with fresh ideas that taste great. Every menu follows key health guidelines—from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the USDA—and comes in at under 800 calories. It’s a winning combination: express dinners, guilt-free and gourmet—the minutemeals way!.
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In the year 1858, Jess Swinson and his sons, Jesse and James, begin a journey from Ireland to America in hopes of reclaiming the family fortune and reuniting their family. As Jess stands on the deck of the ship, biding farewell to his wife and five children, he exclaims, "With God as my witness! I vow that an heir of my seed will one day reclaim the Swinson fortune and social standing." The path that unfolds before the three Swinson men is wrought with trial and heartbreak as they slowly make their way to America, only to be separated once more, causing James to go his own way. Jess and Jesse make their way to the wilderness of North Carolina to start a new life. In Clinton, North Carolina, Jesse mets Colista Anita Batts, a young woman of courage and determination to match that of Jasse. The wide-canvas story that evolves will keep the reader waiting to see the end result. Swinson is a story of great loss, great love, and the promise of tomorrow as Jess' vow is never forgotten and is passed down to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren after his death. This story is written in the dialect of the setting of its time and place..
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In Swinson we followed the Swinson clan from Scotland, to Ireland, and after a harrowing Atlantic crossing, to the eastern North Carolina community of Maple Hill. There we watched in amazement as the clan acclimated to the lowlands, prospered and multiplied. They were a tough, proud bunch of farmers. Swinson ended with the third generation in place; still proud, still hard-working, prolific and occasionally erupting in typical country folk mini-feuds. Skeet Apples begins where Swinson left off and follows the family into the twentieth century, still proud, still prolific and still the center of the reader's attention..
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