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- Author: Baldwin Cc
- Publisher: Smithsonian
- ISBN: 9781588341693
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Dividing his sensibilities between Epicureanism and ethics, Taras Grescoe set out on a nine-month, world-wide search for a delicious-and humane-plate of seafood. Along the way, he explains the cultural and commercial implications of fish production on our environment, our health, and our seas. At once entertaining and illuminating, Bottomfeeder is a thoroughly enjoyable narrative about the world's cuisines and an examination of the fishing and farming practices we take too easily for granted.
The Mississippi Valley has been a place where the battle between water and land has been a constant for centuries. It has shaped the relationship between its inhabitants and their environment long before Hurricane Katrina, though of course these events have put the topic in the headlines and made this the preeminent issue shaping the region today. In this work, Christopher Morris takes a long view of the interaction between people and the wet landscape of the Mississippi Valley from pre-contact hunter-gatherer bands to present-day industrial and post-industrial society.
Can fish, which has for so long been considered an essential part of our diet, really not be good for us? In Seafood Sense, Ken Babel sorts through fact and fiction to reveal the truth about the dangers and benefits of fish and other seafood. He explores in detail the reasons why the levels of mercury and other environmental toxins have risen in fish in recent times and exactly how these high levels can affect one's health.
Frying and sautéing steaks, fish, and other foods in a skillet may seem like a simple procedure, but with a careful eye to the different techniques, one can easily make a dish go from ordinary to extraordinary. In Mastering the Skillet, A. D. Livingston demonstrates that if you enjoy good eating and take pleasure in your cooking, a skillet may be the only pan you need. Cast-iron pans are a favorite for Livingston and he shares all of his favorite cast-iron cooking recipes in this book. Livingston also goes into complete detail for seasoning and care for one of the world’s most perfect skillets. With chapters on: * Skilletmanship * Beef and pork * Burgers * Poultry and fowl * Venison and game * Fish and shellfish * Skillet vegetables * Skillet breads * Breakfasts * Skillet gravy * Cast-Iron Skillet Specialties Featuring more than 150 delicious recipes—with complete, easy-to-follow cooking instructions for such treats as Sumac Trout, Cross Creek Crackling Bread, Versatile Venison Burgers, Steaks Cognac, and Sopchoppy Pancakes—A.D. Livingston’s Mastering the Skillet is ideal for both novice and advanced chefs.
Featuring the new cuisine of the Rocky Mountain West and stunning scenic photography, New West Cuisine introduces 15 great kitchens in Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming and 100 delicious recipes from the region's most sought after eateries. The settings and styles differ, from upscale mountain resort to mom-and-pop roadside attractions, but all share a passion for hearty homemade food, seasonal and local ingredients, responsible and sustainable farming and ranching, and a rich tradition of warmth and hospitality.Along with helpful sidebars, the recipes range from Orange Poppyseed Buttercream Cake to Smoked Salmon Salad with Heart Beets and Horseradish Cream.
Presents a guide to the federal government's revised Food Pyramid, discussing how to make the right food choices, incorporate low-fat foods into the diet, maximize bonus calories, and achieve balance between the six food groups.
Together, We Can Make a Difference Today's environmental problems may seem too overwhelming for one person to tackle . . . but you don't have to do it alone. Now you have partners--50 of them. 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth, the revolutionary 1990 bestseller, is back in a completely revised, updated edition . . . and it's just as innovative and groundbreaking as the original. The authors have teamed up with 50 of America's top environmental groups, including The Natural Resources Defense Council, the National Wildlife Federation, and Rainforest Action Network. Each group has chosen one issue and provided a simple, step-by-step program that will empower you and your family to become citizen activists in the fight to save the Earth. It's easy to get started. Just pick one! Fight global warming "one city at a time" with the Sierra Club's Cool Cities Campaign Roll up your sleeves and save an endangered species with the Wilderness Society Protect coral reefs and create a marine reserve with Seacology Get your congregation excited about protecting God's creations with Interfaith Power and Light Invite songbirds into your neighborhood with the National Audubon Society All it takes is a little effort. When we work together, we can work miracles! Get started now!
This fascinating reference book delves into the origins of the vernacular and scientific names of sharks, rays, skates and chimeras. Each entry offers a concise biography, revealing the hidden stories and facts behind each species’ name.