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AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK. The fascinating story of how we have gone out to eat, from the ancient Romans in Pompeii to the luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants of today. Tracing its earliest incarnations in the city of Pompeii, where Sitwell is stunned by the sophistication of the dining scene, this is a romp through history as we meet the characters and discover the events that shape the way we eat today. Sitwell, restaurant critic for the Daily Telegraph and famous for his acerbic criticisms on the hit BBC show MasterChef, tackles this enormous subject with his typical wit and precision. He spies influences from an ancient traveller of the Muslim world, revels in the unintended consequences for nascent fine dining of the French Revolution, reveals in full hideous glory the post-Second World War dining scene in the UK and fathoms the birth of sensitive gastronomy in the US counterculture of the 1960s. This is a story of the ingenuity of the human race as individuals endeavour to do that most fundamental of things: to feed people. It is a story of art, politics, revolution, desperate need and decadent pleasure. Sitwell, a familiar face in the UK and a figure known for the controversy he attracts, provides anyone who loves to dine out, or who loves history, or who simply loves a good read with an accessible and humorous history. The Restaurant is jam-packed with extraordinary facts; a book to read eagerly from start to finish or to spend glorious moments dipping in to. It may be William Sitwell’s History of Eating Out, but it’s also the definitive story of one of the cornerstones of our culture.

"Is It Safe to Eat?" clearly and carefully examines and clarifies the sometimes bewildering issues that we all can master so we can adjust our behavior to lead healthier, less anxiety-ridden lives. Noted food expert and author, Ian Shaw, also places the risks of food, food-born pathogens and food contaminants into the context of life’s overall risks. His easily understandable, passionate, yet authoritative and informative book helps you get a handle on the key issues such as GM food, cancer-causing agents and agrochemicals, natural toxins, BSE, E. coli, and more. Shaw makes the case that enjoyment of food and eating is a benefit that far outweighs the risks, at least if everyone is aware of those risks and takes sensible measures to minimize them.

The average American will eat out at a restaurant five times this week, and while there are healthy choices available at restaurants, it's not always clear what they are. Fortunately, Hope S. Warshaw has created the ultimate guide to eating healthy—and eating well—in restaurants for people with diabetes, prediabetes, heart health, or those just looking to lose a few pounds. In Eat Out, Eat Well, Hope has created individual strategy guides for a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from everyday burger shops to ethnic choices. Each style of restaurant includes healthy meal options, which recommend certain dishes and portion sizes. There's information on what to avoid and how to go about the making special requests. Each restaurant style also includes nutrient counts to help identify healthy choices. For anyone trying to manage their diabetes but looking to have dinner out, this is an indispensable guide.

“I know of no other book that offers its readers the opportunity to learn how to remain healthy without giving up the pleasure that dining out brings.” —Monty Preiser, veteran food & wine writer This is the ultimate guide for people who want to dine out guilt-free! In The Restaurant Diet, author Fred Bollaci, who lost 150 pounds from 330: • Teaches readers how to read a menu • Explains how to ask important questions of the restaurant staff • Gives guidance on how to have food customized to your dietary needs • Provides insights into converting this into healthy eating at home As Fred teaches readers how to eat out and lose weight, he reveals the real secret: It’s not about preparing “clean” food at home, or going “whole” and excluding wheat, sugar, and dairy. Nor is it about counting calories or grams. It’s about WHY one overeats in the first place. After trying every fad diet, Fred devised a four-phase eating and exercise plan with the help of his doctor, a nutritionist, a trainer, and a psychologist. Featuring recipes from America’s most noted restaurant chefs, as well as original recipes from Fred’s own kitchen, The Restaurant Diet is for the nineteen million Americans who love to eat out on a regular basis—and the 38 percent who are overweight. “The Restaurant Diet, with its smart, educated choices, will revolutionize the world of dieting. As a chef and restaurant owner, I am excited to be part of this game-changing book and way of life—where fine-dining restaurants are a conscious dieter’s friend.” Gabriel Kreuther, Michelin star chef and James Beard Award winner

The first book dedicated to eating around the corner and around the world while managing ten food allergens including: corn, dairy, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. This full-color book gives more than 300 million people in the western world impacted by specialized diets the freedom to eat what and where they want with confidence and ease. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Eat safe gluten-free and allergy-free meals in your home and at restaurants around the corner or anywhere across the globe Packed with everything you need to know to prepare meals or navigate a menu in any eating establishment, Let's Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free is an easy-to-use resource that helps you to: Confidently avoid meals with gluten, wheat, corn, dairy, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, and tree nuts Discover over 175 dishes across six ethnic cuisines including French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, and Thai plus traditional American steak and seafood options Understand ingredients, food preparation, hidden allergens, and cross-contact Ask the right questions and order safe meals with or without gluten-free menus and food allergy charts Plan trips, holidays, and business travel with detailed guidelines for snacks, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines Explore overseas destinations with chef translation cards, airline meal codes, and international travel tips

Covers: Introduction; French Restaurant Cuisine Overview; French Sample Menu & Dish Descriptions; Approach to Safe Eating Experiences; Food Service Approach and Guidelines; and, Additional Allergen Free Resources.

Gluten Free Dining in Steak and Seafood Restaurants empowers individuals and hospitality professionals with detailed knowledge for safe gluten free eating in any Steak and Seafood restaurant around the corner or around the world. This easy-to-use eBook facilitates eating experiences for those managing gluten and wheat free diets. Based on six-plus years of extensive global research & focus group testing, this eBook explores a proven approach to Steak and Seafood restaurant cuisine with suggested dishes, meal descriptions and potential gluten considerations. Each menu item choice also identifies common ingredients, hidden allergens, cross-contamination considerations and food preparation techniques used by chefs across the globe. For quick reference, the menu items are categorized by: starters, soups, salads, meat dishes, chicken dishes, seafood dishes, sides and desserts. To ensure accuracy, rigorous quality assurance testing was conducted with chefs, restaurants and culinary schools worldwide to enable effective communication with Steak and Seafood restaurant personnel. The guide also outlines the learning curve associated with special dietary needs as well as the approach to dining out from both the guest and restaurant perspectives. While enriching the quality of life for millions managing special diets, Gluten Free Dining in Steak and Seafood Restaurants also empowers family, friends and healthcare practitioners with knowledge about eating out gluten-free in Steak and Seafood restaurants anywhere. Recognized with publishing awards such as Best Healthy Eating, Wellness, Diet, Health, Travel, First Non-Fiction and Classic Reference, the 9-time award winning Let's Eat Out! series endorsed by celiac/coeliac & food allergy associations worldwide. It has also been featured in 250-plus magazines, newspapers, radio & TV shows and available in over 60 countries.