The cofounder of Tartine bakery and bistro shares his knowledge of the craft and science of bread making with sixteen formulas for naturally leavened doughs--including baguettes, flatbread, rolls, tortillas, gluten-free loaves, and fermented pasta doughs that use discarded sourdough starter
In tracing the development of India from British colony to self-governing independent republic, this book, first published in 1974, combines examples of what this has meant to individual Indians, whether Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian, with an outline of India's history from the end of the nineteenth century to the death of Nehru in 1964. It is the story of the Indian people and what they have endured: epidemics, massacres, hunger, droughts, unemployment, exploitation, misgovernment. It is also the story of two men who overshadowed twentieth-century India: Gandhi and Nehru.
Updated edition - the story of the Dundee mill girl turned missionary who became one of the most remarkable Scotswomen of any generation and the first woman to be depicted on a Scottish banknote.
As the dangers of sugar, especially added sugars, are becoming more apparent, there has never been a greater need to be able to know how much sugar we are consuming. There are many types of sugar, but only two of them, fructose and glucose, are associated with obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. Sugars can be hidden, and in this practical handbook Elizabeth Roberts lists the total sugar content of over 3,000 common foods and; uniquely, identifies the total amount of sugar (as well as the individual amounts of the differing types of sugar) to allow the reader to judge the health implications of their diet. The book includes a full guide to reading food labels and what to look for on a list of ingredients.
Tartine 3 presents a revolutionary approach to baking whole grain, ancient grain and sprouted bread and pastry using customised methods of blending grains and fermenting the dough, resulting in delicious loaves of whole grain bread and toothsome pastries with complex flavours and aromas.
GENERAL & LITERARY FICTION. First published in 1930 and shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, The Great Meadow is a historical novel set in the early days of Kentucky settlement. Intertwined with a flowing romantic saga of young love on the Kentucky trail, are richly painted scenes colonial America. Diony Hall has waited for many years for her betrothed to return to marry her. Trying to fathom the nature of identity and her place in the vast newly created America, Diony spends her time at the family hearthside, combining her love of reading with her roles within the family circle and the daily tasks on the homestead
Not all bread is created equal. This book serves as a definitive guide for both home bakers and professionals, authored by Chad Robertson, co-owner of San Francisco's renowned Tartine Bakery. At 5 P.M. daily, his exquisite loaves emerge from the oven, selling out within an hour. Few bakers have mastered the unique techniques Robertson has developed, viewing bread as the cornerstone of meals and daily life, with each loaf reflecting the baker's story. His expertise stems from two decades of apprenticeship with top artisan bakers in France and the U.S., combined with personal experimentation. Readers will be amazed at the simplicity of his approach. With clear instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos, this guide empowers you to create exceptional bread using just flour, water, and salt. If you enjoyed works like Tartine All Day by Elisabeth Prueitt or Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish, this book will resonate with you. Additional categories include Baking Books, Baking Recipe Books, Baking Cook Books, and Bread Recipe Books.
In this new book, the owners of Tartine Bakery share not only their fabulous, easy-to-make recipes, but also the secrets and expertise that can transform a delicious homemade treat into a spectacular baked creation. 64 color & b/w photos.
A unique overview of the issues surrounding women's work from 1840-1940.