Haute Chinese Cuisine from the Kitchen of Wakiya or Smoothies Bible

Haute Chinese Cuisine from the Kitchen of Wakiya

Author: Yuji Wakiya

Yuji Wakiyas impressive creative talent for serving authentic Chinese recipes and ingredients has revolutionized the perception of that nations cuisine. He has taken food that too often has been seen as a take-out staple steeped in artificial additives and given it layers of delicate, subtle flavor and an elegant touch, resulting in what can only be called haute Chinese.
Wakiyas unique stylecaptured in this book by the breathtaking photos of Masashi Kumacomes from the combination of his deep knowledge of Chinese food and culture and the Japanese aesthetic for an always-stylish, yet refined presentation.
In commentary and supplemental information accompanying each recipe, Wakiya enlightens readers on a wide variety of topics ranging from the medicinal properties of certain ingredients to making stocks and sauces from scratch, reconstituting dried Chinese ingredients, and the importance of using high heat in making tea.He discusses the origins of his signature dishes, based on Shanghai cuisineknown for its use of healthy ingredients such as black vinegaras well as the fascinating history, traditions and culture of the cuisine. Detailed instructions enable accomplished amateur chefs and professionals to prepare the dishes themselves.
Over 70 dishes are presented in the book, organized by coursefrom appetizer through the meat and vegetable dishes to the dessert. Each of the dishes also reflects Wakiyas creativity and originality through his selection of antique plates from all over Asia.
Like no other Chinese cookbook before it, Haute Chinese Cuisine from the Kitchen of Wakiya is a dramatic treat for sophisticated eyes and palates and the intellectuallycurious.

Publishers Weekly

Starred Review.

Chef Wakiya is a culinary artist well-known to globe-trotting gourmands for his Japanese television appearances as well as his restaurants (Americans were welcomed to the table in 2007, when he opened Wakiya at New York's Gramercy Park Hotel). His fans can now recreate (or at least read about) their favorite dishes with this stunning cookbook, a testament to Wakiya's skill, imagination and craftsmanship. Blending Chinese, Japanese and French techniques into a style all his own, Wakiya's innovative approach makes each page revelatory, with clear explanation of culinary show-stoppers like glistening Tofu with Black Sesame Sauce (surprisingly easy to prepare), artful Potato and Chicken Croquettes and classics like Peking Duck and Pan-Seared Jade Dumplings. Many ingredients will be difficult, if not impossible, to source in the West, but Wakiya's goal is stay as authentic and transparent as possible; though few readers will attempt the laborious, multi-day preparation for dried shark fin (in Shark's Fin Soup), they'll surely appreciate Wakiya's meticulous process. Other dishes are more straightforward, like Fresh Calamari with Mustard Sauce and Stir-Fried Chicken with Sansho Pepper; assuming they can locate shiso flowers and leaves, cooks can also easily recreate the gorgeous Fried Rice with Shiso Flowers. Still, it's Wakiya's storied skill, matched with eye-popping photographs of his luxurious dishes, that will draw in chefs, home cooks and culinary tourists.
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Smoothies Bible

Author: Pat Crocker

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to consume the recommended 5 to 10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables is to drink them. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, smoothies are a fast, easy and great tasting way to achieve good health. The Smoothies Bible is the most comprehensive source of information to explore and detail the health benefits of these easy-to-make drinks.

Here are just some of the delicious smoothies featured: Watermelon Wave, Mega Melon Supreme, Strawberry Blush, Flu Fighter, C-Blitz, Green Goddess, Spa Special, Spring Celebration, Spiced Carrot, Blazing Beets, Sage Relief, Flaming Antibiotic, Cajun Cocktail, Mellow Yellow, Mango Madness.

• More than 300 healing/healthy smoothie recipes
  
• Over 100 fully illustrated profiles of various fruits, vegetables and herbs
  
• 80 common health concerns matched with prescriptive smoothies
  
• A wide range of recipes: fruit smoothies; vegetable smoothies; herb smoothies; dairy and dairy alternative smoothies; and hot, cold and frozen smoothies
  

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Guidelines to Good Health

The A to Z of Smoothies

• What is a Smoothie?
  
• Smoothies as Part of a Healthy Diet
  
• Healthful Benefits of Smoothies
  
• Smoothie Equipment
  

Health Conditions

• Smoothies and Specific Health Conditions
  
  
  • AIDS & HIV
    
  • Aging
    
  • Allergies
    
  • Alopecia
    
  • Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
    
  • Arthritis
    
  • ADD & ADHD
    
  • Breastfeeding
    
  • Bronchitis
    
  • Cancer Prevention
    
  • Candida
    
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    
  • Common Cold
    
  • Constipation
    
  • Depression
    
  • Diabetes
    
  • Diarrhea
    
  • Diverticular Disease
    
  • Endometriosis
    
  • Eye Problems
    
  • Fatigue
    
  • Fibromyalgia
    
  • Flatulence
    
  • Gallstones
    
  • Gout
    
  • Hangover
    
  • Headaches (Non-Migraine)
    
  • Heart Problems
    
  • Heartburn
    
  • Herpes Simplex
    
  • Hypoglycemia
    
  • Immune Deficiency
    
  • Impotence
    
  • Indigestion
    
  • Infertility
  • Female
    
  • Infertility
  • Male
    
  • Influenza
    
  • Insomnia
    
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    
  • Kidney Stones
    
  • Laryngitis
    
  • Liver Problems
    
  • Low Libido
    
  • Lupus
    
  • Menopause
    
  • Menstrual Disorders
    
  • Migraines
    
  • Multiple Sclerosis
    
  • Osteoporosis
    
  • Overweight
    
  • Parkinson's Disease
    
  • Peptic Ulcers
    
  • Prostate Enlargement, Benign
    
  • Sinusitis
    
  • Skin Conditions
    
  • Smoking, Quitting
    
  • Urinary Tract Infections
    
  • Uterine Fibroids
    
  • Varicose Veins &Hemorrhoids
    
  • Water Retention
    

Ingredient Profiles

• Herb Profiles
  
• Fruit Profiles
  
• Vegetable Profiles
  
• Other Ingredient Profiles
  

The Recipes

Fruit Smoothies

Vegetable Smoothies

Herb Smoothies

Dairy and Dairy Alternative Smoothies

Hot and Frozen Smoothies

Endnotes

• Glossary
  
• Resources
  
• Appendices
  

Index