"My name is Alton Brown, and I wrote this book. It's my first in a few years because I've been a little busy with TV stuff and interwebs stuff and live stage show stuff. Sure, I've been cooking, but it's been mostly to feed myself and people in my immediate vicinity -- which is really what a cook is supposed to do, right? Well, one day I was sitting around trying to organize my recipes, and I realized that I should put them into a personal collection....

"Now more than ever Americans want to know where their food comes from, and, foraging--once relegated to natural foods extremists--has moved into the mainstream. From food world darlings David Chang and Rene Redzepi discussing the idea of foraging in Central Park to home cooks finding purslane in their backyards or nettles at farmer's markets, the whole country is embracing this practical, delicious, back-to-the land trend, a natural extension of...

Whether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites -- from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be. A seasoned cooking instructor and self-described "joyful vegan," author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau...

"Jerky is a popular and delicious way to add protein to your diet -- but all the artisanal varieties showcasing locally raised meats and specialty flavours mean purchasing it can get expensive. Food preservation teacher and cook Karen Solomon teaches you how to smoke, pickle, salt-cure, oil-cure, and dehydrate a variety of meats, dairy, fish, eggs, and other proteins economically and at home. Fifty creative recipes highlight the range of specialty...

Jennifer Esposito, actress and owner of the beloved New York City-based Jennifer's Way Bakery, shares 100+ delicious, anti-inflammatory, allergen-free recipes that will help bring the joy back to eating for everyone. "Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, corn-free, refined sugar-free recipes from the owner of the beloved Jennifer's Way bakery."

Versatile handbook for the wide range of American herbalists - from backyard gardeners to gourmet chefs - provides all the information needed for cultivation and use of all the herbs and spices available in North America. 4 illustrations. Index. Glossary.

Create your own handcrafted drinks and cocktails using local, fresh, or foraged ingredients.