Japanese cuisine uses fresh vegetables, tofu, noodles, rice, and a variety of tangy sauces in imaginative ways for uniquely delicious results. Authentic and adventurous, The Art of Japanese Vegetarian Cooking takes you on a fascinating culinary tour of Japan, visiting steamy tempura counters and traditional Buddhist temples alike. Here are dozens of basic recipes for noodle and rice dishes, salads, soups, and stews you’ ll want to use again and again, as well as wonderful Japanese specialties such as: • Mizunna Erini—Sautéed Japanese Greens with Fried Tofu and Chili • Kikuna Shiro Ae—Chrysanthemum Leaf and White Miso Dip • Renkon Daikon Ae—Cold Lotus Root and White Radish Salad • Onigiri—Savory Rice Triangles • Harumaki—Spring Rolls About the Author Max Jacobson, a food critic for the Orange County edition of the Los Angeles Times, spent four years in Japan, where he wrote extensively about food, restaurants, and cooking. He is the author of Going Out in Orange County, has contributed to Wine Spectator, Epicure, California, the San Francisco Examiner, and has hosted his own radio show, Dining and Entertaining for the 90s. A dedicated and adventurous cook, he has visited more than sixty countries, exploring the diverse cooking traditions of the world.

The Art of Japanese Vegetarian Cooking

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Jacobson, Max

Regional & International

Prima Lifestyles

In everyday language the authors explain their theory: how strong contrasts open spaces combined with closed spaces, darkness with light, simplicity with complexity - can be orchestrated to produce harmony in a living environment. With the help of drawings and photographs of successful house interiors, the authors show you how to evaluate the architecture of your home by analysing significant houses of other architects. In great detail they provide examples of how they apply the theory of contrast in the houses they design.

The Good House: Contrast as a Design Tool

Arts & Photography

Winslow, Barbara

Silverstein, Murray

Architecture

Taunton Press

Going Out in Orange County

Travel

United States

Los Angeles Times

The key to creating a house that is memorable, satisfying, and enduring is to apply a group of design concepts--or "patterns"--that focus on the experience of being in a home. In this groundbreaking work, internationally respected architects Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow present the ten essential patterns that shape and define a well-crafted home. Patterns explore the presence of light, the relationship between indoors and out, the flow through rooms, and the feel of one space as you are sitting in another. Clearly written and profusely illustrated with houses from all over the country, "Patterns of Home," brings the timeless lessons of residential design to anyone seeking inspiration and direction in the design or remodel of a home. The patterns described in the book can make the difference between a home that satisfies only the material needs of the owners and one that captures the essence of home.

Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design

Expand your knowledge of the world around us. Look up. Look around. There’s architecture everywhere, from the homes in which we live to the buildings where we work, the historical sites we visit on vacation to the shopping malls we frequent on a daily basis. But what exactly is architecture and what differentiates it from mere “buildings”? How does it impact our lives? In this engaging, original work, architects Max Jacobson, one of the authors of the landmark design book A Pattern Language, and Shelley Brock explore these and many other questions as they present a compelling case for the importance of architecture in our day-to-day lives. A beautiful, coffee table book…an elegant conversation piece…an educational resource for the entire family. One peek inside this glorious book, filled with 150 illustrations, and you’ll agree that architecture is not just for architects! Invitation to Architecture begins with a discussion of the many ways architecture influences our lives from our activities as young children to our everyday interests and interactions as adults. The book delves into the “great” buildings of the world and also explores the whole range of architectural works from indigenous structures to contemporary buildings. Strength, usefulness, and beauty―these are the three pillars on which Invitation to Architecture is built. There’s an exploration of the role of “durability,” “utility,” and “beauty” in architecture. These three concepts (originally coined by Vitruvius during the Roman empire as Firmitas, Utilitas, and Venustas) remain at the heart of what architecture strives for and they are as relevant today as they were over 2,000 years ago. Strength, usefulness, and beauty…the benefits you will derive from this captivating resource.

Invitation to Architecture: Discovering Delight in the World Built Around Us

Brock, Shelley

Restaurant guides typically give readers a singular viewpoint. Eating Las Vegas triples the ante, offering reviews from three local food critics who hail from completely different generations, backgrounds, lifestyles and tastes--and who usually disagree on the merits of any particular restaurant. After countless arguments over lunch, Las Vegas' best-known dining writers accomplished the impossible and came up with a list of the eateries all three could happily recommend. In Eating Las Vegas, John Curtas, Max Jacobson, and Al Mancini spotlight the 50 restaurants they could all agree are essential stops for foodies, visitors, and locals seeking an unforgettable meal in the city that boasts more than 2,000 places for eating out. With reviews ranging from some of the Strip's most lavish dining rooms to hole-in-the-wall ethnic gems, this groundbreaking food guide propels readers to the dizzy heights of culinary nirvana. And once you've made your way through all 50, you can truly say you've "eaten Las Vegas." As added bonuses, Eating Las Vegas features lists of the best restaurants in a dozen categories and a special veto section, including some of the restaurants prized by one critic and rejected by the others, over which the authors engaged in their most heated disagreements.

Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants

Curtas, John

Mancini, Al

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Huntington Pr

Restaurant guides typically give readers a singular viewpoint. Eating Las Vegas triples the ante, offering reviews from three local food critics who hail from completely different generations, backgrounds, lifestyles, and tastes and who usually disagree on the merits of any particular restaurant. Yet, after countless arguments over lunches and dinners all around town, Las Vegas best-known dining writers accomplished the impossible and came up with a list of the eateries all three could confidently recommend. In Eating Las Vegas 2012, John Curtas, Max Jacobson, and Al Mancini offer up their revamped list of restaurants that are essential stops for foodies, visitors, and locals seeking an unforgettable meal in the city that boasts more than 2,000 places for eating out, with several surprising new additions, fun and helpful insider tips, and specific dish recommendations from the ones who know them best. Eating Las Vegas 2012 also features an expanded section of quick-reference lists, highlighting the city s best bets for pizza, steakhouses, Sunday brunch, cocktails, cheap eats, late-night dining, and more. The dreaded and much-debated Veto section is back and even bigger, with more fiery arguments for and against the restaurants that came close to being included in the Essential 50. With reviews ranging from some of the Strip s most lavish dining rooms to hole-in-the-wall ethnic gems, Las Vegas premier food guide puts the city s entire extraordinary dining experience in your hands.

Eating Las Vegas 2012: The 50 Essential Restaurants

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