This book will make you think again about that cup of coffee you make and offers ways to make it more exciting. After a brief overview of coffee history and various coffee preparations (a vocabulary very useful to look up to date at a café), we can enjoy coffee through the seasons. Each month has... Continue Reading →
The Great British Food Tour (Jenny Linford, National Trust)
The National Trust does an exceptional job of preserving British heritage in so many ways. I always enjoy browsing the National Trust shops because they have lovely books and cooking books always get my attention. This one is really very informative. It is a tour through all regions of Britain and a look at their... Continue Reading →
The Garlic Companion (Kristin Graves)
I am a big fan of garlic and I love to cook with it in many ways.This book made me discover many things. Firstly, that garlic is grown in Alberta, Canada in the beautiful farm of the book's author. She shares the experience of generations in her family and the passion she and her family... Continue Reading →
The Lavender Companion (Terry Vesci)
I am a great lover of lavender and this book is a delight.It is packed with interesting information about lavender. The different species, how to plant it, grow it, harvest it, dry it. The properties of this magic plant and its uses. And it offers a wealth of ideas and recipes for home products, cosmetics... Continue Reading →
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners (Katie Elder-Peters)
I am not a gardener and my green space is just an apartment balcony. However, this book caught my eye, in particular as it offers practical ideas for minimising waste.I found the book very informative. If you have no real knowledge of how plants, roots and stems work, you can learn enough in this book... Continue Reading →
Walk With Me in Sound: A Mindfulness Soundscape with Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh
A nice audio inspiration from the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh with a beautiful soundscape. I really enjoyed this audiobook.
