Summary: Anthony Bourdain, the intrepid TV host, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, uncovers a fascinating side of countries that many tourists never see. By sharing meals with local families, participating in their celebrations and indulging in their sometimes unusual pastimes, Tony experiences different lifestyles and locales at their most vibrantly authentic. If you want to get a taste...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Travel to the far reaches of the globe with best-selling author and self-proclaimed hedonist Anthony Bourdain, the Indiana Jones of world cuisine. Join Anthony as he experiences the rich cultures of the people he meets in his travels and samples their many gastronomic delights. Sweden: While sampling popular Swedish delicacies like lingonberry sorbet and lobster with butter and sugar, Anthony...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ANTSummary: In a food-obsessed world, best-selling author Anthony Bourdain stands apart as the consummate culinary adventurer. The globe-trotting hedonist known as the "gastronomic Indiana Jones" scrupulously explores a locale's cuisine like no other TV traveler. In Season three, he nibbles caviar and goes clubbing in Moscow, samples the finest Thai Town noodles in Los Angeles, investigates rumors of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ANTSummary: Best-selling author, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, Anthony Bourdain has carved out a distinct place as a gastronomic Indiana Jones. In this series, his journey introduces viewers to people and places far beyond the realm of food as he travels the world sampling local foods and culture. Paris: Take an unusual tour of the city of light and love as Tony ventures from a hardcore...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery Communications 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ANTMucha, Laura
Summary: "Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith. From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 641.5 MUCKim, Aram
Summary: "Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KIMCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KIMLowe, Lindsey
Summary: Readers explore the cultures of India through its food in this creative collection of accessible recipes. From spice blends and curries to sweet treats, each recipe is broken down into simple, clear steps that often feature photographs to help readers visualize the cooking process. However, readers learn far more than just how to make traditional Indian dishes. They discover the importance of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5954 LOWRubin, Adam
Summary: Si quieres ser amigo de un dragón, los tacos son la clave.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) 2015
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: J468 RUB SPANISHLowe, Lindsey.
Summary: Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and food have been linked throughout Mexican history. Maps help readers visualize where certain ingredients come from, and colorful photographs depict Mexicans and the foods they enjoy in engaging...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5972 LOWSummary: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of food journalist Pollan's thesis. Humans used to know how to eat well, he argues, but the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists. As a result, we face today a complex culinary landscape...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2016
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV INBreen, Steve
Summary: "Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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Summary: "Italian food is popular all over the world. Readers are able to try making their own versions of famous Italian dishes--from savory sauces to delicious desserts--with the help of this unique guide to Italian cooking. Clear, concise steps break down each recipe into manageable components, and helpful tips and safety information are also included for readers at a variety of levels of culinary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5945 LOWLowe, Lindsey.
Summary: Japanese food often looks beautiful and seems complicated to prepare, but readers are able to create their own versions of popular Japanese foods with the help of age-appropriate recipes broken into simple steps. Measuring guides help readers with their math skills, and tips are included to help them learn to be safe in the kitchen. As readers explore the delicious dishes they can make for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5952 LOWSchwarcz, Joe
Summary: "Eating has become a confusing experience. Should we follow a keto diet? Is sugar the next tobacco? Does fermented cabbage juice cure disease? Are lectins toxic? Is drinking poppy seed tea risky? What's with probiotics? Can packaging contaminate food? Should our nuts be activated? What is cockroach milk? We all have questions, and Dr. Joe Schwarcz has the answers, some of which will astonish...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ECW Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3002 SCHBlabey, Aaron
Summary: Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat--like those human feet dangling in the water.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BLASmith, Ian
Summary: A guide to clean eating outlines a diet and exercise program for minimizing unhealthy processed foods as part of a lifestyle practice for weight loss, disease prevention, and overall better health, citing the importance of not eliminating food groups and meeting nutritional needs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 SMIAlbala, Ken
Summary: "This course explores the history of how humans have produced, cooked, and consumed food - from the earliest hunting-and-gathering societies to the present. This course examines how civilizations and their foodways have been shaped by geography, native flora and fauna, and technological innovations. The scope of this course is global, covering civilizations of Asia, America, Africa, and Europe...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 FOOLaRochelle, David.
Summary: A young girl must face her least favorite food when a mean gang of green beans kidnaps her parents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LARParkinson, Betsy
Summary: "Piper the piglet is a very picky eater, who will only eat food beginning with the letter "P"--and somehow her parents must break her of this strange quirk, and get her to eat other good foods."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2019
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Summary: Lintang is determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her Indonesian grandmother and heritage.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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Summary: "From hunting and gathering to GMOs and ultraprocessed foods, this expansive tour of human history rewrites the story of our species-and points the way to a better future"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 394.1 BITCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Food Bittman 2021Fenske, Jonathan
Summary: "Bug wants to share his snack with Trilobite, but Trilobite only likes noodles ... until he takes a taste and discovers how one tiny bite can lead to many big bites!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN FENWoolley, Katie
Summary: Food is fuel, and ensuring readers understand the food that best fits their bodily needs to keep them happy and healthy is made possible by the information in this volume. With visually-appealing illustrations, age-appropriate advice, and helpful activities, readers learn the various ways they can explore their taste palettes under the umbrella of health and wellness so they can grow their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Powerkids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.2 WOOMcGee, Joe
Summary: Unlike the other zombies in Quirkville, Reginald would rather eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich than brains, but getting his hands on one--and keeping the other zombies' hands off the girl who is carrying the sandwich--will not be easy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2015