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What if the secret to better health wasn't just what you ate, but exactly how you cooked it? In the definitive classic Let's Cook It Right, nutritionist Adelle Davis transformed the way generations thought about the kitchen. This isn't just a collection of recipes—it is a comprehensive guide to understanding food chemistry, nutrient retention, and the importance of using fresh, whole ingredients to fuel the body. From the fundamentals of protein and vegetable preparation to the science of natural sweeteners and balanced meal planning, Davis provides an empowering roadmap for taking control of your family’s physical well-being through smart, intentional cooking.

Author: Adelle Davis

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Why do we obsess over individual nutrients while chronic disease continues to rise? In Whole, renowned nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell dismantles the "reductionist" science that has misled the medical establishment for decades. By shifting our focus from isolated supplements to a diet of whole, plant-based foods, Campbell offers a scientific roadmap for reclaiming our health. A transformative read for anyone interested in the true science of nutrition and long-term wellness.

Author: T. Colin Campbell, PhD

**Note the wrinkle on front cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

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Written by acclaimed wine writer Jonathan Ray, White Wine: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying is an accessible, beautifully illustrated guide designed to eliminate the guesswork at the wine store or restaurant table. The secret to finding wines you genuinely love starts right with the grapes. Ray breaks down major white varieties—from crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blancs and zesty Pinot Gris to rich Chardonnays and aromatic Gewürztraminers—explaining their unique profiles, ideal growing regions, and key flavor characteristics. Complete with practical tips on deciphering wine labels, storing, serving, and proper tasting techniques, this elegant book gives you total confidence to choose the perfect bottle every time.

Author: Jonathan Ray

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Inspire young creators with an incredible collection of hands-on sculpting activities using everyday ingredients! Salt Dough Fun by Petra Boase features 25 amazing projects designed to guide crafters through progressive skill levels. Ideal for 8 to 12 year-olds, offering straightforward initial designs alongside sophisticated creations for older children. Over 150 full-color photographs illustrate every step required to make unique bedroom accessories like a strawberry pencil holder or a snakes-and-ladders picture frame. It even includes custom ideas for making your own birthday age badges. Kickstart their crafting journey today!

Author: Petra Boase

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A compilation of pictorial material featuring 766 vigorous, primitive designs from early Mexican civilizations. Sourced directly from the carved seals of the Aztec, Maya, Totonac, Zapotec, Olmec, and Toltec cultures, this collection showcases beautifully rendered plumed serpents, wind gods, real and mythological animals, and hundreds of unique abstract ornamental designs. 

Author: Jorge Enciso

**Does have some cover wear, but the contents is still neat. 

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Beat the summer heat with a refreshing collection of 50 vibrant drink recipes from around the globe. Coolers and Summer Cocktails by food writer Elsa Petersen-Schepelern brings together a fantastic mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages perfect for outdoor entertaining, poolside gatherings, or solitary relaxation on warm afternoons. From zesty homemade lemonades, citrus squashes, and creamy lassis for all ages to spirited party punches, Watermelon Gin, Mint Mojitos, and icy Margaritas for grown-ups, this book covers every summer occasion.

Author: Elsa Petersen-Schepelern

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Everyone dreams of stepping away from the daily routine for a taste of something extraordinary. This book lets you bring that idea home with exceptional homemade drinks. Everything from fruits and leaves to flowers, nuts, and spices finds its place in the decanter. You can treat your friends to something special crafted from elderberries, violets, oranges, marulas, roses, or quince. Step-by-step recipes are paired with color photographs and sketches, detailing every step from ingredients and sterilizing to bottling and aging. For those wanting quicker results, instant options and fruit creams are also included, featuring a great selection of tested South African recipes.

Author: Jean Dickson

**Very good vintage condition. Pages are lovely and clean.

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Love Green Food offers a fresh, bold approach to eating and cooking naturally, consciously, and spiritually. Its non-prescriptive, fun, and simple perspective means everyone—from die-hard meat eaters to the leafiest vegans—will enjoy flipping through its pages and eating from its recipes.

Author: Larissa Green

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Eat what you like without regaining weight by following 3 simple rules, including the famous 'protein Thursdays'. With absolutely no calorie counting or hunger, and 100 all-you- can-eat foods, this is a diet like no other. Including easy-to-follow guidelines, realistic meal plans and delicious recipes, it couldn't be easier to slim down, feel great and achieve long-term success.

Author: Pierre Dukan

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Ready to elevate your home kitchen with an incredible burst of fresh aroma and flavor? Renowned British food writer Linda Tubby guides you through every herb variety imaginable, from classic soft parsley and woody thyme to exotic citrus lime leaves and epazote. This essential cookbook packs in dishes for every meal, serving up Basil Mayonnaise with Crispy Prawns, Dill-Marinated Salmon with Mustard Pancakes, and Red Snapper in Fennel Salt Crust. You will also discover creative options like Tansy Panna Cotta, purple basil potato ravioli, infused tisanes, and custom herb-flavored vodkas. Complete with practical growing tips and global supplier sources, it makes fresh culinary creation wonderfully simple!

Author: Lindy Tubby

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Rescue your family dinner table from the clutches of picky eating and hidden chemical additives with this brilliant parental guide. Celebrated South African authors Sarah and Rupert McKerron leverage their unique whole-food upbringing to help you navigate food intolerances and feed your kids brain-boosting nutrition. Move past toxic processed choices as you uncover an actionable roadmap highlighting the real behavioral, learning, and systemic medical costs of over-refined supermarket options. Packed with local kitchen secrets, it delivers simple, nourishing methods for breakfast spreads, practical school lunchboxes, and classic weekend braais. It represents an indispensable asset for parenting collections, wellness shoppers, or home cooks.

Author: Sarah & Rupert McKerron

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This beautifully illustrated collection demonstrates that fresh herbs are essential ingredients for tasty, flavorful cooking. Packed with delicious recipes for every occasion—from exotic salads to wholesome casseroles—this guide helps you explore the culinary and health-giving properties of fresh herbs right in your own kitchen.

Author: Arabella Boxer

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Looking to incorporate more wholesome, nutritious dishes into your daily cooking? The South African Wholefood Cookbook offers a realistic and flavorful approach to natural eating. Rather than restricting options, this guide celebrates variety, balancing wholesome meatless meals made with whole grains, pulses, and fresh produce alongside simple fish, poultry, and meat dishes. Inside, you will find accessible recipes spanning every mealtime, including fresh starters, homemade dressings, hearty light meals, lunchbox ideas, breads, and baked treats like muffins, scones, and cakes. Beautiful full-color photographs accompany the dishes, showing just how inviting healthy eating can be in your home kitchen.

Author: Magdaleen Van Wyk

**Note: The book has a faint musty scent, but no signs of water damage. Overall in good condition with some cover edge-wear. Inside pages clean and neat.

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Ready to make the foods you cook a little more special? Head for the kitchen and go nuts with Nuts: Sweet and Savory Recipes from Diamond of California! As a cooking ingredient, whole nuts bring rich depth, vibrant crunch, and irresistible flavor that turn everyday meals into total showstoppers. Created by Diamond of California, this collection features over 100 flavor-packed recipes paired with full-color photography, kitchen hints, and pro tips. Enjoy top-chef creations from icons like Charlie Trotter, Patrick O'Connell, Joyce Goldstein, Gary Danko, and Emily Luchetti. Highlights include cozy weeknight dishes like Farmhouse Chicken Stew with Buttermilk-Walnut Dumplings, Seared Scallop Salad, and indulgent Macaroon Nut Tarts.

Author: Tina Salter

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Just as Beatrix Potter’s little books famously celebrate the pleasures of country life, The Beatrix Potter Country Cooking Book reflects her enthusiasm for one most important feature of country living—the enjoyment of appetizing and wholesome food! Having grown up in an age of servants, Beatrix only learned to cook later in life after her 1913 marriage. Inspired by her famous works and love of traditional British cooking, author Sara Paston-Williams researched period recipes, visited the Lake District, and gathered local memories from residents who remembered Potter. Paired with Ian O'Leary's on-location photography, this charming collection brings Beatrix Potter's culinary world to life.

Author: Sara Paston-Williams

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