Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Arthur Schwartzs New York City Food or Herbal Encyclopedia

Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An Album, History and Cookbook

Author: Arthur Schwartz

Arthur Schwartz is the Big Apple's official foodie-about-town, the Schwartz who ate New York City, a fellow who has fork-and-knived his way through the five boroughs. He knows his knish from his kasha, his bok choy from his bruschetta, his falafel from his frittata. And in Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food, he shares his gastronomic expertise, chronicling the city's culinary history from its Dutch colonial start (think crullers and coleslaw) to its current status as the multicultural food capital of the world. For good measure, Schwartz also includes 160 recipes for American classics that either originated or were perfected in New York: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Eggs Benedict, Lindy's cheesecake, Lobster Newburg.

Schwartz is not only informed, he's funny, and throughout the book he covers everything from the phenomenon of the celebrity chef to his first meeting with James Beard. His text is transporting, taking readers back to Delmonico's, the Colony, the Horn & Hardart Automats, and the once-popular Childs Restaurant with its renowned buttery pancakes. Whether revealing how an obscure dish known as Omelet Surprise was transformed into the decidedly chichi dessert Baked Alaska; investigating why some Jewish restaurants came to be known as Roumanian steakhouses; or instructing readers on the way to bake a molten chocolate minicake worthy of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Schwartz is the ideal dining companion.

Author Bio: Native New Yorker Arthur Schwartz has an encyclopedic knowledge of the city's aromas and tastes. Currently New York's foremost radio food expert, he was also the longtime executive food editor and critic of the New York Daily News. His previous books include Naples at Table: Cooking in Campania (HarperCollins) and What to Cook When You Think There's Nothing in the House to Eat (Ecco). Schwartz grew up in Brooklyn, where he lives today.

Chris Callis has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years. He is the photographer of Alvin Ailey Dance Moves (STC) and Maury Rubin's Book of Tarts (William Morrow), among other titles.



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Herbal Encyclopedia: A Practical Guide to the Many Uses of Herbs

Author: Lisa R Waltz

The Herbal Encyclopedia: A Practical Guide to the Many Uses of Herbs is a valuable resource for those seeking more than the usual aspects of learning about our planet's valuable medicinal herbs. Besides medicinal information, included is also information regarding the spiritual uses, and growing information for those who wish to grow their own natural medicines. Compiled by a nationally certified Naturopathic Doctor, this guide is a valuable addition to any reference library.Want to learn how to feed your body naturally? Want to learn how to grow your own medicinal herbs? Want to learn ways to incorporate herbs into your worship? Want to learn how to get healthy and stay that way? Then this book is for you!



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