Tuesday, January 6, 2009

The Book of Tea or Betty Crocker Low Carb Lifestyle Cookbook

The Book of Tea

Author: Kakuzo Okakura

Written in English by a Japanese scholar in 1906, The Book of Tea is an elegant attempt to explain the philosophy of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, with its Taoist and Zen Buddhist roots, to a Western audience in clear and simple terms.

Booknews

Kakuzo was a leading figure in Japanese art and culture at the end of the 19th century, and this book, first published in 1906, is a classic treatise explicating the philosophical nuances of tea and the tea ceremony in Japanese culture. This edition contains an introduction by Liza Dalby who was the first American trained as a Geisha in the 1970s, and elegant photos by Daniel Proctor. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)



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Betty Crocker Low-Carb Lifestyle Cookbook

Author: Betty Crocker Editors

With these great carb-conscious recipes, you'll feel inspired instead of deprived!

Nacho Cheese Pinwheels, Sirloin with Bacon-Dijon Sauce, Basil and Prosciutto Chicken, Family-Favorite Cheese Pizza—with delicious dishes like these, you don't have to give up goodness to trim carbs. The Betty Crocker Low-Carb Lifestyle Cookbook makes it easy to prepare good and healthy meals, with:




• 150 recipes, including appetizers, breakfast favorites and main courses featuring beef and pork, chicken and turkey, fish and seafood as well as vegetarian and side dishes


• 50 full-color photos that will whet your appetite


• A special Recipe Browser that lets you mix-and-match recipes to fit your personal eating plan


• Helpful nutrition and cooking information


• A Carb-Swap list that suggests low-carb substitutions for popular foods



These great-tasting recipes trim the carbs and calories, and they're low in fat, too. And, many can be prepared in 30 minutes or less! If you've decided to trim the carbs and prepare healthier foods, this cookbook is just what you need to turn your good intentions into great meals!



Table of Contents:
Healthy Hints for a Carb-Counting Lifestyle.

1. Appetizers and Snacks.

2. Breakfast Favorites.

3. Simply Meat.

4. Chicken and Turkey.

5. Fish and Seafood.

6. Easy Vegetarian.

7. Side Dish Sampler.

Helpful Nutrition and Cooking Information.

Metric Conversion Chart.

Index.

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