Sunday, December 21, 2008

A Modern Herbal or Complete Idiots Guide to Cooking for Guys

A Modern Herbal, Vol. 1

Author: Margaret Griev

Volume 1 of the fullest, most exact, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, much else. Indispensable to serious reader. Total in set: 161 illustrations.



Interesting textbook: The Little House Cookbook or Raising Vegetarian Children

Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking for Guys

Author: Tod Dimmick

No more burnt offerings!

Whether it's nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids' lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy- friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions; explains basic cooking terms; figures in prep time and cook time; and allots larger portion sizes.

• Notes high salt or high cholesterol recipes
• Includes more than 230 recipes
• Provides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men



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