clarkson n potter crown publishing group random house inc new york (3 resultados)

8vo (24x19cm), hardback, 352pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (general light wear, bumped and creased at head of spine, a few little marks and indents. Bumped, mild wear. Contents very good, clear and bright. Pictures available on request.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. SURRENDER: PLEASURE: DELIGHT: CLASSIC: INDISENSABLE: NEW Stated First Edition hardcover (Orig. October 2000) First Printing: NEW handsomely-designed mylar-protected jacket w/ sharp NEW edges & corners & showing orig. $35.00 pub. price at top-right inside-front flyleaf * 7.50" x 9.36" x 1.74", 1.08 kg, xviii+526 (544) pp * ABOUT THE BOOK: Fifty years ago, when Diana Kennedy published "The Cuisines of Mexico", knowledge & appreciation of authentic Mexican cooking were in their infancy. But change was in the air. Home cooks were turning to Julia Child for an introduction to French cuisine & to Marcella Hazan for the tastes of Italy. Through Diana Kennedy they discovered a delicious & highly developed culinary tradition they barely knew existed. "The Cuisines of Mexico", "Mexican Regional Cooking", and "The Tortilla Book" became best-sellers, & Diana Kennedy was recognized as the authority on Mexican food. Now a new generation has discovered that Mexican food is more than 'chimichangas', that they can find fresh 'hierbas de olor' (pot herbs, including marjoram & Mexican bayleaf) & 'chilacas' in their markets. The book that will become indispensable in their kitchens is "The Essential Cuisines of Mexico". Diana has combined her three classic books in one volume, refining recipes when possible, bringing them up to date without losing the spirit of their generation. Old friends will be delighted to revisit these refreshed classics & to find more than 30 new recipes from different regions of Mexico. Among these discoveries are the very popular 'arroz a la tumbada' (rice w/ seafood) from Veracruz, 'a pico de gallo' w/ peaches from the state of Mexico, & tasty snacks from the cantinas of Mérida. Newcomers will delight in Diana's "word pictures"--descriptions of her travels and discoveries--& in her off-the-cuff comments. Whether they turn to this book for the final word on tamales, recipes for tasty 'antojitos' to serve w/ drinks, or superb tacos, they will find there is no better teacher of Mexican food. How enviable to attempt for the first time 'Calzones del Diablo' (yes, the Devil's Pants), & what a pleasure to succumb to Diana's passion for Mexican food. * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for our posted below-cost additional fee of $14.00 & via USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL to all international destinations at our posted rates.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Clay, Langdon (photography); Pritchard, Tom (photography); Treuhaft, Jane (design) Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Fine unread condition oversized speckled brown boards with blue and white spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Foreword: A Letter to Three Young Boys; An Open Letter to Florists; Flower Sources; Flower and Herb Catalogs; Further Reading; Index and Photograph Credits. Profusely illustrated with over 240 full-color photographs. "From the creative minds behind one of the world's most innovative flower shops comes the book that will revolutionize the way we see and buy flowers. An indispensable resource for flower lovers and flower sellers alike, Madderlake's Trade Secrets reveals how to find the best flower resources, how to choose containers, how and when to cut from branches, shrubs, and plants from the garden and from nature, how to place a phone order with a florist, and countless other trade secrets that have kept Madderlake at the top of its field for twenty years. Throughout, noted gardeners and writers Ken Druse, Lee Bailey, Linda Yang, Timothy Mawson, and Alice Waters give advice on everything from flower markets to gardening resources. Easy-to-spot sidebards, step-by-step instructions, and more than 240 full-color photographs guide the reader through natural flower arranging." - from the rear outer jacket. "With extraordinary clarity of vision and unequaled passion, Tom Pritchard argues for change in the way we see and buy flowers. He believes that the flower industry could transform into a highly profitable and valued contributor to society if the flower seller would only make a real commitment to variety, quality, and originality. The flower buyer in turn must expect and demand this commitment to exellence in order to satisfy what Tom states is a basic human need - the need for beauty and a sense of nature in one's life. Madderlake's Trade Secrets speaks at once to all flower professionals and to individual flower lovers around the world. While Tom lays out plans to solve the industry's problems on a mass scale, he also offers practical advice for professionals and amateurs akike, with countless examples and step-by-step instructions on how to find, care for, and create natural flower arrangements. Driven by the desire to see change, Tom Pritchard shares the secrets that have brought Madderlake world renown for twenty years. The reader travels with Tom to local and international markets, finds helpful descriptions of hundreds of flowers and plants, learns conditioning and arranging techniques, considers what to look for in a container, gains access to a variety of flower and gardening resources available today, and discovers many more tips and trade secrets. Tom Pritchard's vibrant, often seductive prose and the more than 240 breathtaking color photographs draw the reader into a world of timeless and natural beauty. One longs to live within its pages or to bring these images to life in one's own setting. A must-read for anyone with a love for flowers and a must-have for any flower professional, Madderlake's Trade Secrets is the beautiful and practical book that will change the way we see and experience flowers now and for years to come." - from the inner front jacket flap.