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About Amelia Levin
Amelia Levin is a Chicago-based food writer, cookbook author and recipe developer covering food, chefs, restaurant business, cocktails, sustainable farms and more. She is currently serving as the editor-in-chief of the American Culinary Federation's National Culinary Review magazine, and she regularly contributes or has contributed to a variety of other food industry B2B magazines, including FSR and QSR, Flavor & The Menu, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, restaurant development + design and others. Her work has also appeared in consumer outlets such as Edible Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times. A certified chef through Kendall College and former hard news reporter for the Chicago Tribune's City News Service wire, Amelia has authored or co-authored nine cookbooks, most recently including 30-Minute Cooking For One, The Pegan Diet For Beginners, The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook, Heritage Baking, Paleo for Everyday and the Chicago Chef's Table (with a new version due out in early 2022). She is an active member of the Chicago Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an invitation-only society for women in food, and she serves on the board of the International Food Editorial Council (IFEC). She has also been active in the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) as the former chair of the food writers' section, and is a former member of the junior board for Chicago's Green City Market.
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Going Pegan—it’s good for you and good for the planet.
Do you love healthy dishes that feature organic whole foods? Looking to drop pounds and feel better while still loving mealtime? Then The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners is the perfect introduction to a new way of eating.
Ditch the refined and processed ingredients and reawaken your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of fresh foods that will satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling more energized. This total guide to Pegan dining makes it easy with a collection of great-tasting recipes, plus a handy meal plan to make sure you’re starting out on the right path.
The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners includes:
- Pegan diet 101—Get the lowdown on this delicious diet focused around plant-based meals—with a side of sustainably sourced eggs, fish, or meat.
- Starting made simple—A 14-day Pegan diet jumpstart plan lets you dive right into a healthier lifestyle that will curb your cravings, regulate your appetite, and help you start losing weight.
- 50 tasty recipes—Discover dishes for every meal, including naturally sweet desserts and snacks to satisfy late afternoon hunger pangs.
Eating for a better you and a better world—The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners shows you how.
Here is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who love new information and techniques that lead to better loaves and more flavor. These forty-five foolproof recipes for delicious, nutritious, good-for-the-gut breads and pastries star a wide range of artisanal flours that are now readily available to home bakers. These flours add layers of flavor and texture, and combined with a natural starter and long fermentation, make these baked goods enjoyable even by those who have difficulty with gluten. In-depth master tutorials to starter, country loaves, and adjusting recipes for different flours are paired with step-by-step photography sequences that help visual learners get these fundamentals just right. Including recipes for one-of-a-kind rolls, scones, muffins, coffee cake, cookies, brownies, and more, this is a new take on baking for the home baker’s cookbook canon.
“Ellen King is one of my favorite bakers, and Hewn is a gem—there’s nowhere else you can get such good bread made with flour that been so thoughtfully sourced and handled. Here, Ellen shows you how to do it.” —Mark Bittman, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Why on earth pick up a bag of flour with strange sounding names such as Red Fife, Turkey Red, or Marquis? Allow Ellen King of renowned Hewn Bakery to explain how these heritage varieties add complexity and mesmerizing flavor to your baking.” —Maria Speck, award-winning author of Simply Ancient Grains
Make tasty meals for one in 30 minutes or less
Put an end to piles of takeout boxes, unwanted leftovers, and wasted ingredients. 30-Minute Cooking for One makes it easy to save time and money with simple recipes that are perfectly portioned for one. In addition to convenient recipes, discover plenty of helpful advice that’ll make even the most novice chef feel like a pro as they prepare these dishes in a half-hour or less.
This simple cookbook features:
- Cooking for one 101—Learn key skills for saving money, including how to plan meals, shop smarter, and properly store ingredients so they last.
- Handy hacks—Discover how easy cooking for one can be with tips and tricks to speed through common obstacles like mincing garlic or measuring ingredients.
- Eliminate food waste—Recipes are designed to minimize leftovers and include tips for using any ingredients that might get left behind.
Cooking for one is easy and enjoyable with this beginner-friendly guide.
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