"Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children's stories, beloved novelist Helen Oyeyemi invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance is a recipe. Perdita Lee may appear to be your average British schoolgirl; Harriet Lee may seem just a working mother trying to penetrate the school social hierarchy; but there are signs that they might not be as normal as they think they are....

"A healthy, happy start. With fresh ingredients, age-appropriate foods, and a focus on nutrition, this book takes an adventurous yet sensible approach to feeding babies aged 6 to 18 months. The 80 recipes and dozens of color photographs will add endless mealtime inspiration for the next year and beyond"--Publishers description.

Ruthie's grandmother, who is in the hospital with pneumonia, says she needs homemade borscht by five o'clock and young Ruthie, with the help of her neighbors, tries to make some even without the secret recipe.

A history of the quintessential American holiday, Thanksgiving. Includes crafts and recipes.

Over the past 100 years, the New York Times has published thousands of articles on barbecuing and grilling, along with mouthwatering recipes-and this unique collection gathers the very best. These essential pieces are worth savoring not only for their time-tested advice and instruction, but also for the quality of the storytelling: even non-cooks will find them a delight to read. Almost all of the newspaper's culinary "family" weighs in here, along...

"A certified dietitian and nutritionist, Melvani offers a non-militant approach for those wanting to eat less meat but also solid, tested recipes for those who are already vegan. Plant-based cooking will no longer feel intimidating with limited, easy-to-find ingredients that you will use in the kitchen over and over again. Inspired by the flavors she was introduced to while growing up in Jamaica, England, and Canada, Melvani shares over 100 delicious...

What if you could prepare summery meals for friends and family without heating up the house, spending hours standing at the grill, or wasting precious summer afternoons in the kitchen? Now you can. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you sit on the porch with a tall glass of lemonade. Here are 150 slow cooker recipes that will spice up your picnics, take the stress out of church suppers, and free you up for easy summertime livin'. From...

Shares recipes for more than seven hundred name-brand products that can be made less expensively at home, in a collection of cooking, cleaning, and health-care product-making instructions that includes a variety of less-toxic options and tips for reducing damage to home plumbing systems.

More than 80 recipes to pamper yourself from head to toe! Through years of herbal studies and running her natural skin care line, Moon Magic, author Liz McQuerry has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and recipes that she's sharing for the first time in Natural Skin Care at Home. McQuerry's products are organic, and nearly all of them are vegan (beeswax is used in some). Main ingredients are easy to come by and include shea butter, cocoa butter, oils...

Honey is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more. And studies have shown honey does a better job of easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep than many commercial cough suppressants. In The Honey Companion, chef and DIY maven Suzy Scherr showcases recipes, home remedies,...