Gourmet Cuisine Island Style Review

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(More customer reviews)Originally from the East Coast of the US, with twenty years experience as a chef, Michael Gallagher combines his background in traditional mainland cookery with that of the Pacific Rim and Hawaii, producing a book that is a pot pourri of unique flavors. Featuring the fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables which are staples in Hawaiian local cooking, he presents gorgeously illustrated creations--14 appetizers, 10 salads and light entrees, 11 seafood entrees, 12 meat and poultry entrees, and 10 "sweet beginnings and endings."
Many recipes are delightfully simple--Guava Almond Crusted Mahi Mahi (my favorite), Sauteed Opakapaka with Guava Strawberry Beurre Blanc, and Grilled Pork Chop with Toasted Maui Onion Mustard--while others are more time-consuming. The Shrimp Lumpia (Filipino spring roll) with Poha Chili Dipping Sauce requires several steps to cut and prepare all the ingredients, roll them in the lumpia wrappers, and deep fry. The Maui Onion Salsa Chicken Burritos are also time-consuming for the same reasons.
For the most part the recipes are clear and easy to follow, after the cook has chopped and prepared all the ingredients. Most entrees require 10 - 15 minutes of last minute cooking, often on the grill. Two recipes, the Guava Waffles and Guava French toast, really require no recipes at all, since the "guava" is the result of commercial guava syrup. The desserts are heavy on the flavored creme brulees and full-fat ice cream, and look beautiful, but those who are not fans of regular, old-fashioned bread pudding probably won't be excited by the Guava Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding.
When used in combination with some make-ahead recipes for other parts of a meal, this cookbook allows a cook to present a fresh and tasty entree, without too much time away from his/her guests. I use this book primarily for the fish preparations and for the terrific sauces and marinades--the Guava Chili Sauce (for ribs), the Toasted Maui Onion Vinaigrette, the Poha Chili Dipping Sauce, and the Hawaiian Pepper Jelly Sauce (for lamb). An attractive and useful gift book containing 57 recipes, Gourmet Cuisine is filled with good ideas and beautiful presentations. n Mary Whipple

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Hawaii is an island paradise for its beautiful scenery and its delicious food. Nowhere else in the world can you find the wide assortment of fresh foods from the land and ocean that make for exciting innovated culinary creations. Add to that the unique ethnic diversity of the islands' population originating from Asia, Europe, America and the South Pacific, and you have a distinctive cuisine found nowhere else in the world.Hawai‘i chefs are especially fond of using fresh tropical fruits in their cooking. The flavors of these fruits are preserved in products that are easy to use in creating the delicious foods of paradise.

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Delicious, Healthy And Easy - Tom's Vegetarian Cookbook: Easy Yummy And Nutritional Vegan Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)This was one of the worst cookbooks I have ever seen. There was no forewarning that measurements were not American standards (e.g. one gill of milk). Also the recipes were laden with fatty ingredients such as cream and copious amounts of butter. But perhaps the worst thing about this book was that there was no table of contents and no index! There is no way to quickly look up anything!

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Over 200 Delicious Recipes, Menu Plans, Meal Plans, and Vegetarian Resources.Quite simply one of the most useful and versatile Vegetarian cookbooks written!The cooking philosophy of Allinson embraces' health and economy-and mix in delicious, creative, fun, and being easy and you have a sure fire 'must have in every vegetarian kitchen' cookbook. You'll be able to stay clear of corporate brand-name foods, make your own meals, sauces, deserts, savories, soufflés, breakfasts, meals for those who are sick, and much more:This one-of-a-kind cookbook offers over 40 soups, 44 sauces, 14 salads, 48 puddings, over 30 potato recipes, over 20 pies, over 60 savories, 17 soufflés, and so much more, along with many, many world cuisines!One fantastic element of this book is the fact that the vegetarian cook will now be able to produce many transitional foods, (meals that are vegetarian but that meat eaters will enjoy - who won't even realize that there is no flesh in their meal!).

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Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience Review

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(More customer reviews)This unique day-by-day account of Jimi Hendrix's life succeeds in driving home the relentless pressures of being a rock star. Drawn from a variety of sources, the book manages a feat rarer than a Hendrix guitar without teethmarks...a coherent recollection of the sixties music scene! An excellent read.

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A chronological story of the life of Jimi Hendrix using quotes, original interviews, and 32 pages of color photographs, Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience takes readers from his childhood to his first Top 10 hit, "Hey Joe," to the chart-topping double album Electric Ladyland to his final public appearance at Ronnie Scott's in London. Using all-new interviews plus quotes collected from newspapers, magazines, books, television and radio documentaries, and Internet sites, Johnny Black has woven the testimony of those who were there into a complete exploration of Hendrix's extraordinary life.With over 100 color and black-and-white photographs and the words of those who watched Jimi Hendrix's life unfold - Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, David Crosby, and Eric Clapton among them - Black has created a genuine eyewitness account that captures the chaos and excitement of Hendrix's career.

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Hawai`i Unbuttoned: A Practical Guide to Buying and Selling True-Vintage Hawaiian Shirts Review

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(More customer reviews)I have seen this book in proof and it is truly one of a kind - I know of nothing like it. In addition, I have seen the author's selection of shirts and he is veritable expert with an incredible collection of his own: He knows what he is talking about when it comes to vintage Hawaiian shirts. This is well researched and easy to use for the novice or serious collector. Buy it!

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This is a practical guide to identifying, buying and selling older Hawaiian shirts, primarily those made from the 1930's to the Mid 1960's. It includes color photos of 385 shirt manufacturer's labels, arranged alphabetically and chronologically. This book "dates" labels and makes the information easy to find quickly. It acknowledges that some sellers can't -- or don't want to -- tell the difference between a shirt made in the 1940's and one made in the 2000's. After reading this book, you will be in a position to avoid falling victim to such sellers. The book also covers inconsistent sizing in Hawaiian shirts, the decision whether to wear or invest, using the Internet when shirt hunting, inspecting and measuring shirts, and more. Throughout, the emphasis is on practicality.

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Pink Floyd- Ultimate Play Along- Book & CD (Ultimate Guitar Play-Along) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this play along set to learn my favorite Pink Floyd songs. I am happy with the set. It has high quality recordings and accurate tabs.

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Book & CD. Nine classic songs from Pink Floyd. Play Along CD with Tone 'N' Tempo Changer(TNT). Play along to numerous hits from celebrated rockers Pink Floyd!Paving the way for rock musicians for decades, Pink Floyd s greatest hits are now available for all guitarists.Titles: Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) * Comfortably Numb * The Fletcher Memorial Home * Have a Cigar * Money * See Emily Play * Time * Wish You Were Here * Young Lust. Book includes authentic Tab transcriptions, music notatio, lyrics and chords. There are two versions of every song on the CD; a full performance track and a professional accompaniment track to play along to. When you use the CD in your MAC or Windows based computer, the TNT Changer lets you easily change the key and tempo of the music.

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Grill It Review

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(More customer reviews)Chris Schlessinger and John Willobughby were the authors of The Thrill of the Grill which was among the earliest books I encountered for "gourmet" grilling. There may have been other books, but Thrill of the Grill got me to think of cooking on the barbecue rather than just slapping a hunk of meat on the coals. _Grill It!_ follows in the same theme, this time with some inspiring photos (the sort that make you say, "Yum! Let's make that!") and with more ethnic flavor.
Most books in the grill/BBQ genre are organized by main ingredient (such as Beef) or by the stage in the meal (such as dessert). This one takes a different angle, which I think works very well: the way you cook the item. So while there are chapters for "things with wings" and "water-dwellers," there are also technique-based chapters like "on a stick" and "put a lid on it." It works for me, though I've already had to consult the index because I wasn't sure where to look for the "grilled figs with blue cheese and crispy ham" recipe I remembered seeing.
The recipes range from the relatively mundane with a special twist, such as "rosemary-grilled New York strip steak with caramelized red onion jam" and "mustard-glazed pork tenderloins with date-sage relish" to the exotic or unusual, such as "port-glazed grilled pheasant breasts" or "grilled super-fiery west Indian chicken breasts with sour orange mojo." Instructions are clear and follow-able, using ingredients generally available, and the full color photos (for at least half the recipes) make me drool.
That'd be worth five stars right there, but this book also promises grilling techniques, and I think it delivers well. (I've been grilling long enough that I have a hard time remembering what confused me about the basics.)
One thing I appreciate is "flavor footprint" for each ethnic region; for example, the section on India shows you which five spices you _must_ have for grilling with this cuisine, and gives you a few starter recipes that use them (such as "all purpose Indian masala rub" and "curry-mint paste"). A clear photo identifies each of the 12 "signature ingredients" so someone new to the cuisine can recognize them. These short sections would be handy for a newbie even without the grilling theme.
It is, incidentally, about _grilling_, and primarily with wood or charcoal rather than gas. Not that the recipes wouldn't work on a gas grill -- that's what we use -- but if you're a charcoal type, the author's instructions will be especially helpful. There are a dozen slow-cooked items, including "smoke roasted whole duck with orange, ginger, and hoisin-chile sauce" and a Texas-style slow beef brisket, but they're definitely assuming you're cooking slowly on a grill rather than (in my case) in a smoker. I haven't made any of the slow-cooked items yet (though I do have my eye on that duck recipe...) but I think they'll all work fine in my smoker, too.
Overall: This is a really good grilling book. I like it, and I trust these authors. I think you'll feel the same way.

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Written by popular grill duo, Chris Schlesinger, award-winning king of the grill and John "Doc" Willoughby, Executive Editor of Gourmet magazine, Grilling gives you the benefit of their four essential grilling techniques, as well as 10 key tips for better grilled food (resulting in different live-fire cooking methods and what the best grill is for you, to building the right fire, controlling the heat, and testing for doneness). Crammed with over 200 delicious recipes inspired by flavors from around the world, Grilling gives ideas for every taste and outdoor occasion, ranging from appetizers and snacks, through serious steaks and things with wings, to very hot dishes. For the full outdoor meal experience, every grilled dish is accompanied by a gorgeous condiment, or side for the full grilled taste sensation.

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The Confessions of St. Augustine: Selections from Books I-IX (Bks. I-IX) Review

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(More customer reviews)These excerpts of the Confessions, as may not immediately be clear from the entry, stand as they were written--in Latin. It is an ideal book for practicing Latin. It contains a glossary in the back with all words used in the text. Also, it contains a fantastic introduction which seeks to equip the reader with all of the necessary syntactical developments that have occurred since the Classical period of Latin which Augustine utilizes.

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St. Augustine's work is a masterpiece, a spiritual,intellectual, and psychological autobiography that provides a vitallink between classical and Christian traditions. This illustratededition features passages that show the grandeur and significance ofthe work and includes a section on grammar and style, vocabulary, asummary of innovations in the development of the Latin language, and auseful bibliography.

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Traditional Food from Scotland: The Edinburgh Book of Plain Cookery Recipes (Hippocrene International Cookbook Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Too many of the units of measure are in oz. It would be better if they were converted to cups, tbsp, tsp, etc. It is a pain in the posterior region to have to weigh ingredients, not to mention that buying a digital scale these days gets you on the... It also needs a substitute for "suet" (which is a mixture of bird seed and beef fat where I'm from). Other than that, I think it is a good companion book for other Scottish cook books.

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A wonderful assortment of Scottish recipes and helpful hints for the home, Traditional Food from Scotland offers a window into another era. This comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to the best of Scotland's culinary traditions covers everything from soups ("Red Pottage"), to simple vegetable dishes ("Asparagus and Sprue"), to a wide variety of fish and meat dishes ("Stewed Finnian Haddock," "Shepherd's Pie"), to puddings and sweet dishes ("Vanilla Soufflé"), to baked goods ("Raspberry Buns").Additional sections in the back of the book cover the preparation of preserves, beverages, and a variety of miscellaneous staple foods. Featuring over 500 "plain cookery recipes," this treasury of traditional Scottish fare is sure to delight.

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Shoe Exchange Review

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(More customer reviews)Great start for a first-time author! I found myself laughing in some places; while in other places I felt sad. Overall I would recommend this book for all ages.

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This is Catherine's first collection of short stories. Each story expresses in one way or another: tunes of humor, tragedy and the rekindling of life. In her short stories, Fashion Show describes how three best friends are pleasantly surprised with a childhood activity. In Three Candy Stripers, adult friends deal with tragedy and the rekindling of life. The title story Shoe Exchange, poses a rare twist of fantasy and intrigue. In Dream, a career change affects a family. In A Short Story, a change in life events happens. In Rest, a serious turn in life poses a new beginning and in the last chapter, Empty Nest, impending house relocation for a married couple is fear-provoking. This book is for readers of all ages.

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I, 95 Review

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(More customer reviews)What a funny, yet oh so true read. For anyone who spends any amount of time driving the I, you will laugh for hours with this one, and then you will sit back and realize everything is oh so true!! But again, please don't read while driving. :) Highly recommended to everyone!

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This book is a humorous look at driving on Interstate 95 between Fredericksburg, VA and No. NJ. Because of the complexity of this journey, new words had to be coined to describe the odyssey.

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Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an AWESOME RARE ROCK COLLECTIBLE! Candid Photos (And I mean, some are Very Candid-Like Nude Duane Allman in the woods, and more) of Famous Legends of Rock n' Roll, that have been covered or featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. The book is from 1973, and I must note that the Pictures are Black and White, (I love that!) which add to the mystic of the Cool Rockers. Just a few pics of the Great Pics included are: Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, The Byrds, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Bob Dylan, Keith Richard, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Michelle Phillips & China, The Rolling Stones, John & Yoko, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Bette Midler, Bianca Jagger, The Band, The Allman Brothers, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel, Carly Simon & James Taylor, Joan Baez, Miles Davis, David Cassidy, Joe Cocker, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Paul & Linda McCartney, Taj Mahal, George Harrison,Sly Stone, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Charles, Johnny & June Cash, and many more Cool Ground Breaking Rock Stars!! Also includes candid photos of the groupies, and Trixie. There are an incredible set of Janis Pics, that are truly amazing. And Annie Leibovitz photography is Stunning & Unique, as always. This cool book also includes many other incredible Rolling Stone Rock Star Photos by other extremely talented photographers. Art Photographers Listing in alpha-order: Jeff Albertson, Ed Caraeff, Nevis Cameron, Michael Cooper, Henry Diltz, Michael Dobo, Barry Feinstein, David Gahr, Herb Greene, Elliott Landy, Annie Leibovitz, Jim Marshall, Jim McCrary, Stephen Paley, Ethan Russell, Bob Seidemann, Norman Seeff, Peter Simon, Guy Webster, Thomas Weir, Baron Wolman. Also-Annie Leibovitz Edited this Wonderful Book, so you have to know she picked the Best of the Best Photos. -Love the pics especially the 'photo strip style' of Janis Joplin, Duane Allman (too funny!), Keith Richard with the 'Drug Free America Sign', Janis Joplin & Grace Slick-So Cool! Bette Midler at the Pub-Magical! Shirtless David Cassidy, Rod Stewart slumped in a chair looking his ROCK STAR Self, And many more pics! They all are just COOL! This is an AWESOME ROCK COLLECTIBLE, but is hard to find. If you happen upon one, grab it! It Rocks!

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La tregua (Benedetti, Mario, Works.) (Spanish Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)¿Han leído a Julio Ramón Ribeyro?, bueno, en "la tregua" de Benedetti encontré la misma característica que me hizo amar los libros de Ribeyro. Estos dos señores escriben de tal forma que es inevitable llegar a sentir un cariño real por los personajes, estos te inspiran ternura, pero muy profundamente, nada parecido a otros autores que he leído. Los cuentos de Ribeyro son hermosos, y también lo es "La Tregua". Esta es la historia de un hombre que está por cumplir 50 años, y espera su jubilación. Vive una vida muy solitaria, aunque la comparte con tres hijos con los cuales no tiene la mejor de las relaciones. Su historia es narrada en primera persona, en forma de diario; su vida transcurre en medio de la rutina, el aburrimiento y la soledad, pero Benedetti asombrosamente logra hacer de este relato algo muy entretenido. Por la forma en que está escrita la obra, en primera persona, es más fácil identificarte con el personaje, pues de alguna manera este señor le está contando su vida a uno. Tengan cuidado al leer otros reviews en esta misma página, pues cuentan partes de la historia que es mejor no saber antes de empezar a leerla, es mucho mejor sorprenderse. No recuerdo algún libro que al leerlo me haya hecho llorar (aunque debe haber habido alguno)...pero este lo hizo, lo confieso, una sensación alucinante. 5 estrellas se me quedan cortas, por favor léanlo.

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Martín Santome, widowed with three children, begins to write his journal shortly prior to his retirement. He portrays his life as very dull and unfulfilling until one day he meets Laura Avellaneda, a new employee under his management.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Bodas De Sangre & Yerma (Decima edicion) Review

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(More customer reviews)Absolutely breathtaking... Lorca's plays have incredible language and are a joy to read. The spanish is beautiful and his imagery is stunning. This is a good edition to buy - font size is easy to read, etc.

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Two wonderful plays by Federico Garcia Lorca: "Bodas De Sangre" & "Yerma".

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Improvised Radio Jamming Techniques: Electronic Guerrilla Warfare Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is for the man who thinks he might find it necessary some day to jam police or other radio systems. It is not overly technical or lacking technical details. In fact, it reads more like a combination of a how to book and a military manual.
Some technical information is necessary. For example, if you don't know what an oscillator is or what it does in a receiver or transmitter, you could not hope to be an effective and hidden jammer.
I enjoyed the book very much and consider it readable, interesting, and knowledgeable. In fact, although I read it strait through in a few nights, I'm keeping it for a reference.

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Radio jamming is the great equalizer in guerrilla warfare. This practical guide outlines field-expedient methods to intercept, identify and jam enemy radio traffic. Learn about jamming operations used by Special Forces, terrorists and others.

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Beletra Almanako 7 (BA7 - Literaturo en Esperanto) (Esperanto Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)The publication is of the usual high quality, both in regard to the quality of the literature and the physical product.

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This is the seventh volume of Beletra Almanako, a literary almanach in Esperanto. --- La sepa numero de Beletra Almanako entenas originalajn verkojn (prozon, poezion, eseojn) de Bjorn A. Bojesen, Jorge Camacho, Nicola Ruggiero, Kris Long kaj Carlo Minnaja, kaj verkojn tradukitajn de Gerrit Berveling kaj Slavik Ivanov; krome multajn recenzojn, du artikolojn kaj debateron.

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Dissertae Sententiae (Latin Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're good at Latin and interested in Chinese philosophy this is a great book. It should be pointed out that there are no footnotes in this edition, so you may need some extra help.
You may also like Commentariorum quos ipse sibi scripsit: Apologia Socratis (Latin Edition) and Chinese Sketches: Life in 19th Century China.
See my 'Latin Reading List'.

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Dissertae SententiaeSic liber inscribitur, quod sententias plerumque contineat, quas Confucius suis cum discipulis edisseruit. Abrupta sunt effata, sensusque ita quandoque concisus, ut attentionis aciem, nisi acuatur, facile fallat. Decem sunt capita in viginti partes dispertita: priora quinque superiorem libri partem conficiunt, cetera inferiorem.www.arepo.biz

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The Delights of Vegetarian Cooking Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been refering to this book since I was in my teens and a total novice at cooking. It is a book par excellence. The recipes come out perfectly . This book has been my best friend in the kitchen for last 10 years. In fact I would love to translate it into marathi which is my mother tongue so that more women can benifit from it. Thank you very much Tarlaji.
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Tarla Dalal, a widely admired connoisseur in the field of vegetarian cooking, presents in this book a collection of delightful and easy to make recipes from delectable soups to delicious puddings, with special sections on Burmese and Mexican cuisine.

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