Author: Cheryl Kumar Templeton Publisher: Hay House, Inc ISBN: 9381398658 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 117
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The Chocolate Log has been a comfort and joy to come to over the years. The love Cheryl puts into her food and the joy and laughter served in many forms warms the heart in the cold hills. The taste of home like it was in the good old days when a warm hearth meant something was baking. – Rocky Singh, Anchor, Award winning series Highway on My Plate, NDTV Goodtimes. The Chocolate Log is the story of Cheryl Kumar Templeton, a schoolteacher, and her husband Allan, an Indian Air Force fighter pilot, who gave up their secure comfortable careers to start a new life in Mcleodganj, a suburb situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, which Cheryl describes as ‘a microcosm of the whole world’. It was here that a new dream unfolded, and in its wake was born The Chocolate Log, a patisserie and café they have run for twenty-four years, and continue to do so till today. She writes with sympathy and affection of the local people – the Himachalis, the Tibetans, the Gaddis; of the people who slipped in and out of their lives: some of whom returned again and again to their 'karmic mountain', a destination for the soul; others who have stayed on in their memories: the idealists, the visitors who became soul friends, the eccentrics, the loonies. She generously shares with readers the recipes of a few of her many popular offerings – brown bread, chicken quiche, chocolate cake, lemon tarts, apple pie and even the special train cake she made for her granddaughter’s first birthday – which have gained her mention in the New York Times, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, The Rough Guide, Footprints and other multi-language travel guides. But this book is not only about recipes or running a café. She speaks of the years of slogging through eighteen-hour days; months of no business and no income; of arguments, fights, frustrations, and fatigue. Of heartbreak when her granddaughter was born; of ups and downs, but also of victories – The Chocolate Log, The Cheryton Cottage Guest House, and Wine Oaks, where wines are made according to her grandfather's recipes. In Cheryl's words, ‘This is my story of imagination, successes, disappointments, struggle, pain, criticism, appreciation, but, most of all of magic! At the end of the day, and at the end of my story, I can only say – IT WAS WORTH IT ALL!’
Author: Brenda Williams Publisher: Batsford Books ISBN: 1841658502 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 82
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At the darkest moment of the year, when the nights seem endless and the days very short, comes that most joyful of festivals. Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the much-loved customs and traditions that over the centuries have come to surround this heart-warming and deeply symbolic occasion. Each family has their own personal traditions, and ways they celebrate the special day. Yet underneath the tinsel, fairy lights and wrapping paper are many long-standing traditions that we all know and love. Why do we drag a fir tree inside our house and decorate it? How long Santa has been delivering gifts to good children? What would Christmas be like without mince pies? We owe a lot to the Victorians. They transformed the way Britain celebrated Christmas in the 19th century and we continue with their traditions today. In 1848 a British confectioner by the name of Tom Smith came up with the idea of wrapping sweets inside a package that snapped when pulled apart. It was the Victorians that really centred Christmas round the family, with the eating of a Christmas dinner together, giving gifts and playing games. All these things have become central to a British Christmas Day.
Author: Ruth Wan-Lau Publisher: Epigram Books ISBN: 9814785059 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 73
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It’s Christmas and chocolate-guzzling Percy the polar bear and his best friend, Pam, are preparing to tuck into all the delicious food that the festive season brings. But when Percy greedily sneaks himself a slice of the Christmas log cake given to Pam’s parents as a gift, he doesn’t expect to bite into something hard and shiny hidden inside. And so the adventure begins for the clever duo who set off to unravel the mystery behind the chocolate-buried treasure. The third in the illustrated Percy and Pam series sees the best friends working together – solving mysteries and helping others – and tucking into some of Singapore’s most treasured dishes along the way. Ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.
Author: Max Cryer Publisher: Exisle Publishing ISBN: 1921966017 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 434
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Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Author: Paul Kerensa Publisher: Lion Books ISBN: 074598049X Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 288
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In this delightful sleigh ride through Christmas history, Paul Kerensa answers the festive questions you never thought to ask... Did Cromwell help shape the mince pie? Was St Nicholas the first to use an automatic door? Which classic Christmas crooners were inspired by a Hollywood heatwave? And did King Herod really have a wife called Doris? Whether you mull on wine or enjoy the biggest turkey, the biggest tree or the biggest credit card bill, unwrap your story through our twelve dates of Christmas past. From Roman revelry to singing Bing, via Santa, Scrooge and a snoozing saviour, this timeless tale is perfect trivia fodder for the Christmas dinner table.
Author: Elinor Klivans Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452124434 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 392
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“Klivans rounds up all the freezer cookies she can think of and hands them to us in one very tempting package . . . You’ll find all your favorites here.” —Kitchn For those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes!, shares fifty recipes that are quick to mix up, stash in the refrigerator or freezer, and have at the ready to slice and bake whenever a sweet craving strikes. From classics such as old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies and Linzer hearts to modern takes on savory cookies and crackers, the recipes collected here fit the bill for any impromptu get-together. With a rundown of ingredients and baking equipment—plus tips on decorating, serving, storing, and even shipping—freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven cookies will always be on hand. “The bible of slice-and-bake cookies.” —The Dallas Morning News “Many recipes have built-in kid appeal and are easy enough for any child adept at Play-Doh to help with measuring, mixing or shaping the rolls. Little ones may just like to help with decorating.” —Chicago Tribune
Author: Guy Hobbs Publisher: Crimson ISBN: 1907087494 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 154
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Christmas is a special time to spend with friends and loved ones. Yet all too often the pressure to have a wonderful time outweighs the fun. The Christmas Pocket Bible helps you take control of your festive activities as you plan your best Christmas ever. This handy book is crammed with answers to everything that matters for this festive period, the stories behind Christmas traditions and fascinating Christmas trivia, including: Tips for a thrifty Christmas Preparing and cooking fabulous Christmas feast The best wines for Christmas lunch Everything you ever wanted to know about mistletoe Creative, inexpensive ways to decorate your home The words to popular carols The tradition of Boxing Day New Year's Day traditions & Auld Lang Syne This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible and The Gardener's Pocket Bible.
Author: Pam Corbin Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1408896346 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 265
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In the eighth of the River Cottage Handbook series, Pam Corbin offers an appealing guide to baking perfect cakes Baking is the most comforting and entirely satisfying of the culinary arts - making a cake is not only a sumptuous process in its own right but the end result is entirely delicious. Pam Corbin offers the voice of experience, setting out basic techniques and recipes that will guarantee success. This is traditional baking at its very best, with over 75 adaptable recipes including Macaroons, Meringues, Fairy Cakes (and their counterpart - Gnome Cakes), the classic Victoria Sandwich, Rhubarb Pudding Cake, Walnut Cake, Banana Breakfast Muffins, Orange Cake with Earl Grey Icing, and the glorious Battenberg Cake with its distinctive pink and yellow checks. As a finishing touch, there is a section devoted to sweet embellishments like feather icing, crystallised violets and chocolate leaves. Say goodbye to sinking sponges and brittle brownies with this comprehensive guide to the heavenly world of cake making, introduced by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Author: Elinor Klivans Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452123535 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 363
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“[A] drool-inducing, photo-heavy cookbook . . . [Klivans] guides even the least confident baker to a cocoa-dusted kitchen and full-on chocolate ecstasy.” —Publishers Weekly There are enough people out there obsessed with chocolate cake to warrant an official holiday: National Chocolate Cake Day, January 27. Beloved baker Elinor Klivans, author of the best-selling Cupcakes! and Cupcake Kit, has dedicated her new cookbook to the stuff of chocoholic fantasy: chocolate cake. There’s something for bakers of every skill level in the fifty recipes included here, from fast chocolate fixes like the Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake to more elaborate recipes like the Mocha Whipped Cream Truffle Cake. This book is certain to be celebrated by chocolate lovers everywhere. And how will they do that? With cake, of course! “A splendid book. Many of the recipes are easy, but even the ones that are somewhat complicated—the New Brooklyn Chocolate Blackout Cake, for instance—feature concise instructions written in plain language. And the photos and food-styling are stunning. All together, it’s a great package. True chocoholics won’t want to miss this one.” —January Magazine
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