Author: Andrew Mikolajski
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754820666
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A gardener's guide to growing, harvesting, storing and cooking an array of delicious apples from around the globe.

Author: Gerry Bowler
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 1551996073
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1075

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At last, a truly comprehensive look at Christmas and all of its customs with its long history around the world. The World Encyclopedia of Christmas contains articles on the history of Christmas baking, drinking, and merrymaking, and Christmas dramas, music, literature, art, and films. It includes entries on the evolution of the Christmas tree and the Christmas card, gift-giving, and decoration of church and home. There are profiles of the many gift-bringers, from Santa Claus to Babouschka, and miraculous tales of the numerous saints associated with the season. And there are histories of seasonal celebrations and folk customs around the world, from the United States to Japan, from Egypt to Iceland. Who, for example, knew the links between the Punch and Judy show and Christmas? That the medieval Paradise tree hung with tempting apples was the forerunner of the Christmas tree? About the Peerie Guizers, who terrorized the Shetland Islands, going door-to-door for Christmas charity? Or what Freudians make of our interest in Christmas stockings and Santa’s entrance through the chimney? There are detailed accounts of Wren Boys and Star Boys, mumming and wassailing, the Feast of Fools and the origins of eggnog. And of course stories of the Nativity and legends of the Magi. With beautifully illustrated accounts ranging from the pagan roots of Yuletide, through the birth of Christ, and the long and fascinating history of the festival ever since, The World Encyclopedia of Christmas, is a rich and continually surprising array of religious and secular history, trivia, literature, and art. This wonderful book deserves to find a home with every family that celebrates Christmas.

Author: Kate Whiteman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754809517
Category : Cookery (Fruit)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This beautifully photographed guide comprehensively details the fruits of the world and how to use them in the kitchen.

Author: Andrew Mikolajski
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780857238665
Category : Apples
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The first section of this book offers an insight into the significance of the apple in history. It then gives a botanical overview of the fruit and explains how to plant, nurture and cultivate your own apple harvest. The directory section features a unique photographic collection of over 400 internationally grown varieties. Apples are listed alphabetically from Acme to Zoete Ermgaard. The versatile apple is a popular ingredient in many tasty recipes, and a collection of classic apple recipes is featured. Dishes include Curried Apple Soup, Scallops with Apple Mash, Pumpkin and Apple Risotto, Baked Apples, and Apple Crumble.

Author: L. Patrick Coyle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780871964175
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 846

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Book Description
An encyclopedic dictionary of food and food terms, with many photographs and illustrations.

Author: Russell Powell
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581576749
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 615

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Book Description
A guide to more than 200 varieties of apples! This fascinating and helpful guide will offer practical advice about rare heirlooms and newly discovered varieties, chapters on the rich tradition of apple growing in New England and on the “fathers” of American apples—Massachusetts natives John Chapman (“Johnny Appleseed”) and Henry David Thoreau. Apples of New England will present the apple in all its splendor: as biological wonder, super food, work of art, and cultural icon. Apples of New England will be an indispensable resource for anyone identifying apples in New England orchards, farm stands, grocery stores—or their own backyard. Photographs of the more than 200 apples discovered, grown, or sold in New England will be accompanied by notes about flavor and texture, history, ripening time, storage quality, and best use.

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ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 356

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Author: Matthew Biggs
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 650

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The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.

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ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554

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An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Author: Andrew Mikolajski
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9780857238658
Category : Apples
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
A international directory and guide to growing and cooking apples, with recipes and 1500 pictures.