Food and Wine

Brined cheeses such as feta and halloumi have seen a large increase in popularity and as a result, increasing economic value. Over the past two decades the dairy industry has carried out much research into starter cultures alongside technological developments, widening the range of brined cheese products available to consumers worldwide. The third title in the SDT series, Brined Cheeses gathers research on this important range of cheese varieties from around the world into a single volume, offering the reader:. A practically-oriented and user-friendly guide. Key commercially important information. Coverage of all the major stages of manufacture. Background to each variety. Review of how different varieties are utilised in different countries. Edited by Adnan Tamime, with contributions from international authors and full of core commercially useful information for the dairy industry, this book is an essential title for dairy scientists, dairy technologists and nutritionists worldwide. more...

Price: $210.00

When prepared the old-fashioned way, nothing tastes as delicious and comforting as homemade sweets fresh from the oven. Now Jennifer Appel, cookbook author and owner of the world-famous Buttercup Bake Shop, shares more of her popular recipes in Buttercup Bakes at Home, a collection of more than 75 new and tempting treats from the much-loved bakery and her own kitchen, for home cooks to enjoy. Family and friends will swoon over the Lemon Coconut-Filled White Buttermilk Cake, Buttercup Golden Layer Cake with Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream, and Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake. A wide variety of cookies, bars, and other goodies, such as Dried Cranberry Pumpkin Bars, Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars, Pear Nectarine Crisp, Mixed Berry Trifle, and Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Bread Pudding will tempt any palate. There is also a chapter on making delectable cheesecakes, including Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Cappuccino Cheesecake; and what would a book from the owner of the Buttercup Bake Shop be without cupcakes? Here you'll find Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing, German Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Pecan Frosting, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes (perfect for an after-school snack), and even Splenda-iferous Cream-Filled Vanilla Cupcakes. There's also a chapter on baking with children, with simple recipes such as Candy Bar Ice Cream Pie and Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies. For bakers and home cooks of any skill level, Buttercup Bakes at Home is the perfect addition to any kitchen bookshelf -- with recipes for any occasion -- whether you are entertaining guests or cooking for loved ones. Complete with preparation tips and easy-to-follow instructions, this delightful collection is sure to satisfy dessert fans of all ages. more...

Price: $17.99

Create wedding, shower, holiday, and festive kids' cakes. Easy at-home instruction for making and decorating fabulous cakes. Want to make beautiful cakes? This fun, instructive guide gives you simple techniques for creating cakes for all celebrations. more...

Price: $19.99

Sweets made simple–candy making fun for the whole family The average American consumes 24 pounds of candy per year, so it’s no surprise that homemade candy is a hit with home cooks and small-scale entrepreneurs. Now this easy-to-use guide equips readers with everything they need to make their own candies, from the lowdown on buying supplies and working with ingredients–including chocolate–to almost 100 recipes everyone will love. more...

Price: $19.99

Do you have a passion for baking and bakery? Do you enjoy cooking and working with your hands? Are you creative and artistic? Then a career as a baker may be right for you. Bakers are part of the culinary arts community. They belong to an ancient profession, yet today they use the latest high-tech equipment. Bakers need a combination of skills to produce fresh, wholesome, bakery products for customers at reasonable cost. They must understand chemistry, the function of ingredients, government regulations, and business management. Increasingly sophisticated machinery requires an understanding of engineering and computers. American’s diversified food tastes have been a great benefit to bakers. The increased interest in healthy eating has created greater demand for artisan bread. At the same time, the insatiable sweet tooth of Americans keeps the demand high for cakes, pies, and pastries. Interest in a wide variety of premium baked goods remains high. more...

Price: $15.00