A vastly expanded edition. Offers a long list of food sources, new material on drying techniques and many more winter meals to provide heat and sustenance on an icy hike. Haute hiking menus for spring, summer, fall, and winter.

The tantalizing smoky aroma of food cooking on a hot grill can draw a hungry crowd in a matter of minutes. Who can resist chicken or baby back ribs brushed with a sweet and spicy marinade? Whether you have a charcoal or gas grill in your backyard, an array of delicious grilling recipes awaits...  more

The tantalizing smoky aroma of food cooking on a hot grill can draw a hungry crowd in a matter of minutes. Who can resist chicken or baby back ribs brushed with a sweet and spicy marinade? Whether you have a charcoal or gas grill in your backyard, an array of delicious grilling recipes awaits you in this cookbook. Williams-Sonoma Collection Grilling offers more than 40 recipes, including updated classic fare and exciting new ideas. Tempt guests with an elegant grilled entrée of scallops brushed with spicy wasabi or perhaps savory portobello mushrooms dressed with herb-infused olive oil. If you're craving a juicy steak or seared tuna, a recipe from the meat or seafood chapters is sure to please. A selection of vegetable recipes provides plenty of ideas, both for healthful accompaniments or stand-alone meals. And, for something a little more unusual, try grilling pears for dessert. Full-color photographs make it easy to decide what to grill, and each dish is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a key ingredient or technique, making Grilling much more than just a collection of recipes. An informative basics section and glossary fill in all you need to know to make grilling a favorite way of cooking for every occasion. Mastering the art of grilling is one of the most satisfying ways to share a good meal with family and friends. Whether it's a T-bone steak, a salmon fillet, corn on the cob, or even pizza, virtually any food can be adapted to this versatile cooking technique and grilled with success. Williams-Sonoma Collection Grilling offers more than 40 delicious recipes, including both beloved classics and inspiring new ideas. In these pages, you'll find grilling recipes for any occasion -- from a casual backyard barbecue to a more elegant dinner with friends. This vividly photographed, full-color recipe collection will become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf.

Step aside Iron John -- and pass the coleslaw. Welcome to the world of patio cuisine, where foods from the fifties meets the discerning tastes of today. Over thirty mouth-watering recipes for terrific drinks, salads, sandwiches, barbecue, main dishes, and desserts will make your next backyard...  more

Step aside Iron John -- and pass the coleslaw. Welcome to the world of patio cuisine, where foods from the fifties meets the discerning tastes of today. Over thirty mouth-watering recipes for terrific drinks, salads, sandwiches, barbecue, main dishes, and desserts will make your next backyard bash a smashing success. From Buzz-o-matic Coffee Coolers and Patio Daddy-O Burgers to Cracklin' Sugar Charred Cowboy Steak and Back Shack Blueberry Corn Bearch, Patio Daddy-O brings back all the fun and spirit of outdoor cooking with family and friends. Illustrated with lush reproduction of vintage tablecloths, aprons, and other period essentials, and complete with valuable tips on barbecuing like a pro, Patio Daddy-O offer fun and funky al fresco dining -- the modern way.

Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivate The Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most...  more

Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivate The Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in the formation of the Hungry Scientist Society -a loose confederation of creative minds dedicated to the pursuit of projects possessing varying degrees of whimsy and utility. Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something to delight DIYers of all skill levels.

Seventeen sections cover every facet of home repair and maintenance, from the smallest electrical and plumbing jobs, to how to actually construct the home itself. Amazingly detailed, yet easy  for the layman to understand, with well over 1,000 photos and diagrams to make even daunting tasks...  more

Seventeen sections cover every facet of home repair and maintenance, from the smallest electrical and plumbing jobs, to how to actually construct the home itself. Amazingly detailed, yet easy  for the layman to understand, with well over 1,000 photos and diagrams to make even daunting tasks do-able for the average homeowner.

Ever wonder what British mountaineer Chris Bonington eats while he’s conquering yet another Himalayan peak?’ Or what climber-photographer Calen Rowell packs for chow to chew on while hanging on a rock face in Yosemite? Or how outdoor veteran Pete Schoening gets by without cooking at...  more

Ever wonder what British mountaineer Chris Bonington eats while he’s conquering yet another Himalayan peak?’ Or what climber-photographer Calen Rowell packs for chow to chew on while hanging on a rock face in Yosemite? Or how outdoor veteran Pete Schoening gets by without cooking at all? Is “Papaya-Licorice Gorp” really edible? What intriguing history lies behind “Strike-Again Mung”? And just what is the “real” Logan Bread, anyhow? The answers and hundreds more fascinating food facts are revealed in this unique cookbook. Over 165 well-known outdoor folk from several continents share their favorite recipes and relate memorable cooking and eating experiences, from trips that include desert sieges, watery voyages and peak experiences all over the world. Their recipes (all tested—with the possible exception of “Mouse Soup”) include homemade backpack foods, camp-cooked meals, wild food feasting, and better food with less work. Valuable tips for outdoor eating abound; and the haps and mishaps they’ve connected with food give lively insights into the contributors. This is a cookbook, with complete, accurate recipes. It’s also a delightfully presented book about the cooks!

Everything readers need to know to create elegant, soothing water fountains. Easy-to-follow instructions explain choosing and installing pumps and constructing fountains.

The Encyclopedia of Window Treatments is a must-have for anyone interested in home décor. Cross-references help the reader navigate an abundance of traditional and modern designs. Visually compelling with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos, the book presents hundreds of window...  more

The Encyclopedia of Window Treatments is a must-have for anyone interested in home décor. Cross-references help the reader navigate an abundance of traditional and modern designs. Visually compelling with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos, the book presents hundreds of window treatments: draperies, curtains, shades, valances, swags and cascades, and blinds and shutters. Features: * The most comprehensive collection of today's window treatment options in various configurations * More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photographs * Visual glossary identifies various elements of window treatments * Offers complementary pillow and tabletop ideas throughout * Special section on measuring windows and estimating yardage * Problem/Solution guide presents ideas for challenging window configurations

The author of SPAM: A Biography is back again-This time with the definitive biography of an even bigger edible American icon: JELL-0! Who didn't grow up on JELL-O gelatin? Hospitals dished it out after your tonsils...  more

The author of SPAM: A Biography is back again-This time with the definitive biography of an even bigger edible American icon: JELL-0! Who didn't grow up on JELL-O gelatin? Hospitals dished it out after your tonsils were removed and Mom always had a box stashed away in case of a dessert emergency. For more than one hundred years, Jell-O has reigned as "America's Most Famous Dessert," selling more than one million packages a day and more than 500 million each year. But where and when and how did it all begin? No one is more qualified than junk food authority Carolyn Wyman to tell the whole amazing truth of this fruit flavored dessert. Complete with over two hundred photographs and illustrations, JELL-O: A Biography uncovers everything from the history of the product and its marketing and sales strategies through the year to off-the-wall recipes and alternative uses such as Jell-O shots and Jell-O wrestling. Jell-O is not just a food product, it is part of America's history and culture. Painstakingly researched and playfully presented, JELL-O: A Biography is the sweet story of the primordial slime's success and a fabulously entertaining read. After all, there's always room for Jell-O.AMAZING BUT TRUE: Little-known facts about America's Most Famous Dessert-- By the 1920s Jell-O was served as a good ol' American welcome treat to immigrants at Ellis Island.--Though Jell-O sponsored his radio show for years, according to his wife, Jack Benny "never ate the stuff."--Who does eat it? Residents of Salt Lake City and Des Moines are neck-and-neck in annual Jell-O consumption-a competition they take very seriously. --As a teenager, actor John Malkovich lost 70 pounds in 6 months on a Jell-O only diet.--In Cecil B. De Mille's 1923 production of The Ten Commandments, Moses's parted Red Sea was created by superimposing running actors onto footage of a quivering strawberry Jell-O mold.--A salad or a dessert? The great debate continues . . .

Decorative Machine Stiching, with hundreds of full-color photos, will help you explore new possibilities with your sewing machine. Browse through this book and see page after page of inspiring garments and home decorating projects. Follow the step-by-step instructions for these innovative...  more

Decorative Machine Stiching, with hundreds of full-color photos, will help you explore new possibilities with your sewing machine. Browse through this book and see page after page of inspiring garments and home decorating projects. Follow the step-by-step instructions for these innovative machine techniques.

This is the book you've always needed to keep track of those home improvements! The Home Owner's Journal is the easiest-to-use home record keeping book on the market, and offers the homeowner the fastest and most efficient way to record important details. Have you ever forgotten the last time...  more

This is the book you've always needed to keep track of those home improvements! The Home Owner's Journal is the easiest-to-use home record keeping book on the market, and offers the homeowner the fastest and most efficient way to record important details. Have you ever forgotten the last time you had something cleaned, serviced or repaired? Have you ever purchased too little or too much paint because you didn't record how much you used the first time? Have you ever wondered which home improvements and repairs are tax deductible? This journal is your solution! It contains a chapter for every part of your home, inside and out. The Home Owner's Journal is a great gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays and for yourself.

A perfect and irresistible idea: A cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes created for everyone on a tight budget. While studying food policy as a master’s candidate at NYU, Leanne Brown asked a simple yet critical question: How well can a person eat on the $4 a day given by...  more

A perfect and irresistible idea: A cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes created for everyone on a tight budget. While studying food policy as a master’s candidate at NYU, Leanne Brown asked a simple yet critical question: How well can a person eat on the $4 a day given by SNAP, the U.S. government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program informally known as food stamps? The answer is surprisingly well: Broiled Tilapia with Lime, Spicy Pulled Pork, Green Chile and Cheddar Quesadillas, Vegetable Jambalaya, Beet and Chickpea Salad -- even desserts like Coconut Chocolate Cookies and Peach Coffee Cake. In addition to creating nutritious recipes that maximize every ingredient and use economical cooking methods, Ms. Brown gives tips on shopping; on creating pantry basics; on mastering certain staples -- pizza dough, flour tortillas -- and saucy extras that make everything taste better, like spice oil and tzatziki; and how to make fundamentally smart, healthful food choices.

Genealogists and non-genealogists alike inherit diaries, memoirs, letters, papers, or memorabilia from their relatives and ancestors. This book shows readers how to safely collect, preserve, and even publish some of these treasured heirlooms. Organizing and Preserving Your Heirloom Documents...  more

Genealogists and non-genealogists alike inherit diaries, memoirs, letters, papers, or memorabilia from their relatives and ancestors. This book shows readers how to safely collect, preserve, and even publish some of these treasured heirlooms. Organizing and Preserving Your Heirloom Documents is filled with practical, readable, guidelines, useful tips, and ideas on how to: locate, organize, and transcribe family documents; care for fragile, older papers; annotate and illustrate documents; conduct historical research; construct a documentary volume; publish heirloom documents.

Packing advice and lots of recipes for hearty, simple-to-prepare meals, based on fresh ingredients.