ReviewsTime of Useful Consciousness is a fresh missive from an elderly Beat who has always refused to sit down., When the new book, In a Nutshell, came across my desk I scratched my head in wonder that no one had written a book on nuts before. They add so much to our baked goods and desserts, from simple muffins and quick breads to fancy tortes and cakes., With a combination of simple and complex dishes that make the book both accessible for novices and exciting for the seasoned cook, Tannenbaum and Tutunjian prove that nuts can transcend the bar snack., Andrea and Cara have complied a rich collection of globally-inspired, nut-centric recipes and useful information that will add unexpected texture, flavor, and flair to any kitchen. With ease and style, In a Nutshell demonstrates how varied, nutritious, and delicious nuts and seeds can be, and how instantly they transform a meal from mundane to magnificent!, Never before has there been a book that covers everything about nuts and seeds and how to use them in easy, tempting recipes. The information in In a Nutshell is carefully researched and scrupulously exact; the recipes are meticulously tested and so delicious you'll 'go nuts' with pleasure., A smart blend of toothsome and approachable recipes, this volume gives readers plenty of options for all times of the day as well as appetites., Ferlinghetti refers to Ginsberg as 'the Whitman of our age,' but Time of Useful Consciousness has that epic, galvanizing, country-hopping voice of a latter-day Good Gray as Ferlinghetti recreates the pioneer spirit of racing west for gold, for freedom, for art, for land, for the hell of it, for life--as well as all the messy stops along the way.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal641.6/45
SynopsisThe only cookbook of its kind, In a Nutshell is a complete guide to cooking and baking with nuts and seeds. After working for years as instructors at the Institute of Culinary Education, Cara Tannenbaum and Andrea Tutunjian deliver the essential cookbook for Mother Nature's most versatile and nutritious ingredients. With more than 250 recipes exploring the culinary and cultural history of nuts and seeds in everything from Pumpkin Seed Guacamole to Hazelnut Roulade, In a Nutshell unites the smooth, crunchy, savory, and sweet. In a Nutshell is organized to reflect the way we eat meals today, with chapters like Nibbles, Dip It, Noodles and Nuts, and Family Style. Omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike will delight in dishes both simple and complex, from Almond-Crusted Mac-and-Cheese to Pistachio Biryiani. Culinary cheerleaders for the powerful team of sixteen nuts and seeds featured in the book, Tannenbaum and Tutunjian prove that nuts are so much more than a happy-hour snack., In a Nutshell is organized to reflect the way we eat meals today, with chapters like Nibbles, Dip It, Noodles and Nuts, and Family Style. Omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike will delight in dishes both simple and complex, from Almond-Crusted Mac-and-Cheese to Pistachio Biryiani. Culinary cheerleaders for the powerful team of sixteen nuts and seeds featured in the book, Tannenbaum and Tutunjian prove that nuts are so much more than a happy-hour snack.